Micachu: NPR Music Field Recordings
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See more Field Recordings at: npr.org/series/144918893/field-recordings
"Weeds In The Forest"
Experimental musician Mica Levi, a.k.a. Micachu, doesn't exactly fit comfortably into her surroundings: She cuts a vaguely otherworldly, not-so-vaguely androgynous figure, and sings strangely pretty, jagged little songs with the aid of odd tunings and a tiny guitar, which dangles from crudely tied twine. She identifies herself as a pop singer, but while her songs are catchy enough, they're no one's idea of pop-radio fodder. Micachu is a sore thumb in human form, but there's nothing inauthentic or performative about her outsider status.
Taking Micachu on a hike into the sun-dappled woods of Washington, D.C.'s Rock Creek Park makes as much sense as it would to surround her with modern everyday life. So we sat her on a log in the open air, where she sang "Holiday" - from her new album Never - while flanked by Raisa Khan and Marc Pell from her band The Shapes. Together, the three musicians complement the majesty of their surroundings with everything that makes their music work: disarmingly plainspoken charm, ragged beauty, and uniqueness that blooms as naturally as the trees themselves. -- STEPHEN THOMPSON
Credits
Producer: Mito Habe-Evans; Second Videographer/Production Assistant: Nick Michael; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Executive Producers: Anya Grundmann, Keith Jenkins.
Пікірлер: 50
still coming back to this masterpiece 11 years later
Mica Levi is the best film composer working right now. Just my Opinion. I will say it very loudly though.
@angeborrero8734
2 жыл бұрын
RIGHT? my god, dunno why so many people don't know about Mica
@BearFattfilm
Жыл бұрын
She is amazing. Ahead of her time for sure. But more impressive than Jonny Greenwood’s catalogue? Not in my opinion.
mica is so amazing. their music hits me in a deep spot that makes me reflect & think of how simple life can be if u just take a second the breathe. I have a deep gratitude for their music
ive loved this recording since I was (lemme do the math) .. 14 years old. And I come back every so often to enjoy it like I did when I was 14 :-]. Grateful this exists. It's brilliant.
Micachu & the Shapes are the best! Fearless and doing things no one else would or could create. Smart funny exciting daring creative. Genius!
mmm feels good to leave a comment twice in this micacucheada tremenda.
one of the finest field recordings i have ever heard the understated elegance of it all is almost beyond comprehension
Yay, been loving them for years! Its great that they played for you guys! :D
it's as if they were pulled out of some strange 50s sci-fi flick where they're aliens in human form trying to be cool and be a band... so weird but i love it.
"was I the only one who smiled?" haha these guys are great
Saw them live years ago opening for Anco, they were amazing and I had to get Never right after
im never late cause im never there
MI CA CHU!
I really dig this tune!
stellar
This is very fun and unique. I like it!
no idea why but i absolutely love it..
Rock Creek Park is the best. Indian land in the midst of metropolitan Washington. A comforting contrast. The tallest trees, the thickest floor of leaves. Moss and mushrooms and acorns, and the pungent scent of damp earth. Oh yeah. That music is good too! Really good.
This band is the best!!!!!
there are field recordings and there are real field recordings and this is the real deal
amazing :)
makes me wish for more
ME ENCANTAAAAAAAANNNNN
wow i like it, a lottt
It's called Holiday, it's in their Never album (I think).
i'm all in.......all in
My roommate has a First Act traveler we use all the time. If you're able to play it for what it is instead of comparing it against "nice" guitars it's actually quite a fun and versatile guitar.
This is way cool.
Bear Grills must be the location manager for NPR. haha "Next week, indie musicians face the mighty saara, only with a toothbrush, a tire and their sweat to survive from."
aww
"was I the only one who smiled?"
whats the name of this song?
get out the park and into the studio ...i need new stuff and i need it then..
micachu is all about that ROI, SON!
There's lint on my screen and I can't get it off. Drat.
yep, her real names mica levi
Are you joking me?
so draingangesque omg
@scum1979
2 ай бұрын
ugh............
Me either. LOL!
The one with the guitar, and the low voice... Thats a chick
If AUTISM had a soundtrack..
Is micachu a dude or a chick ?
@nathanwoodley4299
5 жыл бұрын
shakejunt3hunna chick
@nathanwoodley4299
5 жыл бұрын
Her real name is Mica Levi, she’s brilliant
sounds horrible