*photo by Reed Ricker
Conceptually speaking, the basis of Barra Brown‘s Poem Project is something to pay much attention to. Coming out on Cavity Search next month, Poem Project takes Barra Brown’s single "Poem" and sees it interpreted by eight different musicians from across the country. From members of groups like Ages and Ages, The Shins and Radiation City among others, Poem Project‘s participating artists breathe new life into an already amazing song.
Under a set of specific parameters, each artist was allowed to play with the original structure of the song while providing their own lyrics as part of the transformation. The one of particular focus today is from Los Angeles folk musician Gregory Uhlmann, who produced the softly intimate folk of "Poem No. 8: The Thread." Uhlmann’s orchestration has made for a beautifully minimal track, led by rich vocals and slow, warm instrumentation.
Listen to "Poem No. 8: The Thread" below and be on the lookout for Poem Project‘s release April 7.