Iron & Wine has announced “Who Can See Forever“, a new live record that accompanies a documentary concert film of the same name, set to arrive November 17th on Sub Pop Records.
The live record was once considered a staple of an artist’s discography. A document capturing a moment in time or perhaps reinventing older material as it was being given new life or perhaps showcasing a band at the height of their prowess, it was a standard release in every band’s catalogue. Recently, the internet has made bootlegging almost non-existent as bands specialize in offering board-quality downloads that can be equally as important as a band’s official releases. The live experience has always been the going-to-church portion of our communal experience, and the live record should capture that spirit and energy. With those goals in mind, Iron & Wine offer their first official live record with the career-spanning set “Who Can See Forever”.
Captured by director Josh Sliffe at Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, NC, the soundtrack features 19 songs from Sam Beam’s 20-plus-year career. “Who Can See Forever” includes reimagined versions of Iron & Wine songs, including “The Trapeze Swinger,” “Boy with a Coin” and “Naked as We Came.” Initially intended as a live concert film, the film “evolved into a visual portrait capturing Beam during a creative outburst,” one that lasted four years and resulted in multiple Grammy nominations.
“Who Can See Forever” is produced by Sam Beam and was recorded by his longtime live sound engineer Jelle Kuiper, “Who Can See Forever” Soundtrack, out on Sub Pop Records 11/17/23.
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