This song has been around for a few years now, yet every time I listen to it I find something else that I love. It is a beautiful song. James Blake and Bon Iver are two of my favorite artists, and this song remains my favorite of both their work. When I first heard that they had made a song together I was ecstatic. I think the reason this song works so well is because they complement each other. Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) provides what James Blake usually doesn’t- a softer, rawer, sound with the help of his heart-gripping vocals. Blake provides what Bon Iver usually doesn’t- an increasingly complex (and always impressive) multilayered instrumental background that marks all of Blake’s songs, and that works harmoniously with Vernon’s vocals. Focus your attention on the small details- it’s easy to overlook the complexity of this song. There are tons of unique sounds and delights that make up the background, yet can only be heard when listening closely.
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