Iron And Wine 4AD Session

Iron & Wine, the work of Austin-based Sam Beam, released their fourth album, Kiss Each Other Clean through 4AD in January 2011. Somewhat of a departure from earlier recordings and representing an expansion of the ideas explored on last album The Shepherd's Dog, the record saw Beam's often stripped-back compositions development into ornate arrangements/ Live performances also saw Beam joined by a cast of musicians, helping flesh out his sound.

For this beautifully rendered 4AD Session, Beam made the conscious decision to return to his roots. Taking those album tracks back to their nascent form, Beam delivered five acoustic performances that immediately make clear the craft and care that constitutes each Iron & Wine track. Pushed to the fore is Beam's languorous vocals, showcasing the seemingly effortless ease with which he is able to imbibe his music with a nuanced poetry.

Filmed at Miloco Recording Studios in Bermondsey, London, the location proved truly fitting of the performance. Beam found himself surrounded by an array of vintage analogue equipment, a perfect compliment to the down-home wood-and twine classic songwriting that has continued to characterize the work of Iron & Wine over the course of four albums. Playing four songs from the new album, long time fans will also note the inclusion of the 'Upwards Over The Mountain', a track drawn from the band's much-loved back catalogue.

The session provides a neat precursor to when Iron & Wine return to the UK in October, playing an acoustic show at Hackney Empire on 9th. Before then, there will be a full band performance on the main stage at Latitude on 17th July and headline Green Man on 21st August, serving to highlight the broad talents of Iron & Wine.

Tracklisting:

1. Tree By The River
2. Biting Your Tail
3. Big Burned Hand
4. Half moon
5. Upward Over The Mountain

• Category

  Music

[mykalsc]

0:06 Tree By The River

3:34 Biting Your Tail

7:07 Big Burned Hand

10:01 Half Moon

12:57 Upward Over The Mountain

[SimplyWhiteProd]

the james taylor of our generation

[Jesse McKinney]

sometimes mosquitos bite me on the tail...

[Jesse McKinney]

i live in a van down by the river

[Cathy M]

Wow, can't get enough of these songs. Sam Beam is such a genius.

[rael1999]

He'd be like you then lol !!

[Alan Peró]

Muito bom! Ainda não conhecia, som pra ouvir e refletir !

[BJZnRPZ]

I farted. 

[RobertJStewart10]

Sam Beam is a poet. He tells beautiful stories through intimate music. One of the greatest talents of the last decade. That voice is no accident, either.

[4ariann]

I remember when this only had 20,000 or so views... I bet at least 100 of the views of mine. I love all of these songs so much!

[Andrea Ballesteros]

Tree by the river, what a beautiful song.