muller Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I interviewed Richard Swift a few weeks ago and thought this might be of interest to some of you guys: We’ve read that during your recent US tour with Wilco, Jeff Tweedy invited you to do some recording at their Loft studios in Chicago. How did those sessions go?Amazing. I don’t think there’s a musician living that i respect more than Jeff… he’s been incredibly encouraging to me… the entire Wilco camp has been. I recorded about 7 songs there, most of which should end up on my next “proper” record. And some of the Wilco boys made guest appearances. I may be going back this month to record a bit more. you can read the interview in full here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 nice! i love "dressed up for the let down." i really enjoyed his sets when he opened for wilco in denver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigideas Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I had no idea there was a Ryan Adams connection as well! http://www.secretlycanadian.com/onesheet.php?cat=SC183 RICHARD SWIFT The Atlantic Ocean CD / LP (SC183, released: 04/07/09) The Atlantic Ocean is the fourth release from American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richard Swift. Celebrated for his lo-fi, experimental m Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm going to give him the benefit of doubt when I say that he must have been having an off night when he opened for Wilco in Berkeley, summer '07. Too bad because I was looking forward to him, he was a little snarky too. I will give this a listen though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigideas Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm going to give him the benefit of doubt when I say that he must have been having an off night when he opened for Wilco in Berkeley, summer '07. Too bad because I was looking forward to him, he was a little snarky too. I will give this a listen though. how so? i've been a fan for a long time now, but i've yet to see him in person - only via video. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 while it is an interesting thought if it happened, i doubt Ryan Adams recorded his take with Swift in the Wilco loft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Swift started recording The Atlantic Ocean in Wilco's Chicago loft on a vintage analog tape machine sold to him by Wilco's frontman Jeff Tweedy. Anyone know what unit this was? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 how so? i've been a fan for a long time now, but i've yet to see him in person - only via video.I was right up front and was pretty excited to see him. He was visibly distracted, I thought, and made some comments about lots of people walking around and talking. Which I kind of agreed with, but on the other hand, if you are the opener, shouldn't you kind of expect all of that and be a professional and bring on your best show regardless? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigideas Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 has anyone picked up the album? it must be an indie record store only thing as i can't find it. i'll have to order it online. i think the whole album is still streaming at his Myspace page though. i was very surprised by the amount of synths on several songs, so i'll have to hear it some more before i know what i think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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