![]() ![]() Beyond the initial desire to follow an endless river, Lord Huron affirms a pathology of journey, a fetishisation of the search. Undeniably, the soundtrack to these stories lies far beyond the Upper Peninsula even if their sense of pathos never quite leaves.Ĭarved carefully into the center of Lonesome Dreams is record about places and travel. ![]() In fact, Schneider is hugely gracious (in 2010 he sent all the bloggers who wrote about him in the previous year an exclusive cover of “Auld Lang Syne” as a New Years’ thank you) and draws on a tradition beyond Koenig’s Columbia-cribbing of Afro-pop, often suggesting his Michigan roots and love of the West drive his narratives. Schneider cares little for this type of socio-political wrangling or the notion that his work as Lord Huron fits into a larger narrative about white people pulling their influences from 300-level courses in Ethnomusicology. The search was still out there, and pop grew more global, not less. If you liked your coffee trade fair, how could you have a miniature Berlin Conference in your iTunes? These were all first world problems. Just how guilty were we supposed to feel about these stolen global influences, made by unapologetic and clean-cut white dudes, in our music collections? It wasn’t simply what “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” and “Under African Skies” sounded like, it was what they stood for. Ezra Koenig was cast as the next-generation Brown Shirt in the war to exploit those genres, and those people, who didn’t have access to the A&R staff at XL Records. It’s no secret that Lord Huron’s Lonesome Dreams isn’t necessarily new territory - NPR’s Global Cafe cornered this market long ago, and Vampire Weekend, you could argue, ruined everything for everyone, becoming a reverent place-holder for all who used World Pop influences and an epithet for the long tradition of those who felt Paul Simon, being so openly and commercially derivative, tacitly supported Apartheid on Graceland. Trafficking in globalized pop that borders on the neocolonial, Lord Huron often sounds relentlessly worldly, like a lost indie rock soundtrack to the Lion King, or an Enya record that emerged from the post-Local Natives LA folk scene, or, most flatteringly, a 20-years-later Rhythm of the Saints tribute album. The truth, the right girl, the right sound, all of it, Schneider suggests, is somewhere out there. This search, like the record in question, channels both the aspiration and insouciance of chasing the infinite. ![]() The album is a record of wanderlust in form and function. It is a pretty and precious aside, a passing bit of commentary recast as a genre thesis statement. Get ready to explore the world of ghosts through the power of music and be captivated by these haunting and ethereal songs.Ben Schneider of Lord Huron whispers, “There is a river that winds on forever, I’m gonna see where it leads,” the first lyrics on his debut LP Lonesome Dreams. So whether you’re a believer in the paranormal or simply enjoy a good ghost story, this list of songs will get your mental cogs turning and give you a fresh perspective on the supernatural. From haunted houses to ethereal beings and death, these topics have found their way into countless songs that can send chills down your spine or leave you with a light-hearted, humorous feel. ![]() The supernatural and paranormal have been a source of inspiration for musicians and songwriters for years. They remind us of the power of music to explore the unknown and make us contemplate things we might not normally consider. These songs not only entertain us with their spooky themes, but also provide insight into how people in the past have dealt with death and the supernatural. In this list of 19 songs about ghosts, you’ll find a diverse range of music that will capture your imagination and stir up thoughts on all things supernatural. ![]()
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