Adrianne Lenker - Performance & Interview (Live on KEXP at Home)

KEXP.ORG presents Adrianne Lenker sharing a live performance recorded exclusively for KEXP and talking to DJ Morgan. Recorded December 11, 2020.
Songs:
anything
zombie girl
half return
forward beckon rebound
Session Recording:
Directors: Vanessa Haddad and Adam Gundersheimer
Director of Photography: Adam Gundersheimer
Recording/Mixing Engineer: Scott Cornish
www.adriannelenker.com
kexp.org

[@lilsings736]

how can anyone not fall in love with her

[@dubchile]

Ditto

[@canowine]

“Anything” crushes me every time.

[@effective_cmpote]

Literally listening to that album now, and was on THAT song (def one of my faves) and had to come to YT to look for vids I havent seen yet and this gem just came in.

[@hheartmayahh]

everytime i see Big Thief live i just sob a bunch. (never seen adrienne lenker solo). but the softness of the crush to these lyrics is right... wah ;-(

[@fellowjelte]

me too man

[@danijb3105]

going through a breakup rn and .... :/

[@canowine]

@@danijb3105 sorry to hear that 😢♥️

[@Voodoochil111111]

I almost can’t listen to “Standing in the yard/dressed like a kid/the house is white and the lawn is dead.” That’s the half return. As Bob Dylan said, “You can always come back, but you can’t come back all the way.”

[@allocativeefficiency]

Song and Interview Menu 7:18 anything 17:24 zombie girl 34:25 half return 47:17 forward beckon rebound 12:04 Interview section 2 - "anything" song meaning 20:04 Interview section 3 - "zombie girl" song meaning 31:10 Interview section 3 - "half return" song meaning 50:16 Interview section 5 - "forward beckon rebound" song meaning 13:30 Interview section 2 - philosophical bit - Songwriting process (clay, paint similes) 26:38 Interview section 3 - philosophical bit - Conversation on dualism and emptiness, space (around 30:00) 0:00 Interview section 1 - pandemic experience, travel and family 10:30 Interview section 2 - pandemic recordings, JTree 36:46 Interview section 4 - dual album structure 40:00 Interview section 4 - windchimes 40:50 Interview section 4 - timeline of recording and New Yorker profile ("Adrianne Lenker's Radical Honesty") 43:13 Interview section 4 - RV 46:20 Interview section 4 - Next steps and works in progress 54:08 Interview section 5 - 2020 and 2021 plans

[@Mark.Aronszajn]

Thank you soooo much Nils. This time break down is great.

[@GoSharks12]

You’re amazing for doing this 🙏🏼 thank you. I wanted to hear her talk about how she imagined “instrumentals” as a medicine again

[@allyson--]

I am fairly vacant & hearing how deeply she experiences a moment & treasures each detail really shakes me. I can greater detect the gap between my line of existence and her's-not only in the distance between our varied environments but in the depth of one's perception & ability to experience. I have a long road ahead of me if I ever would want to live in the intimate coupled memories she so gracefully depicts through her songs. Her attitude could bring a withering soul back to fullness

[@guiscardini]

Adrianne's work makes me feel lucky to be alive at these times. So so great to see her get the recognition she deserves!

[@magicjoeblack5761]

a wholly exceptional singer with the heart of a poet and the voice of a siren, unbelievably awesome, thank you KEXP.

[@EazyJakeOven]

Her intention to have the instrumental album be a tool that goes in the medicine cabinet was not lost on me. It brings me so much peace.

[@Arca02011]

Her work is so innocent, something that isn’t tainted by society or other influences. She’s herself and that’s what makes her music so unique

[@RaleighASMR]

Her latest album is the best thing that ever happened in 2020.

[@rafaelleafar]

totally agree! haha hi raleigh

[@matthewsnyder674]

She was already one of my favorite musicians; now she's one of my favorite philosophers. What a tremendous interview, Morgan.

[@rachdjazmin2513]

I had the exact same thought before I even saw your comment!

[@theresamusatto7065]

I’m so glad someone else feels this way

[@vanhooligan7532]

I'm getting better. Now instead of ugly crying, I only teared up during Anything.

[@ElfyFortuny]

She filled my emptiness for a few minutes when she told about her dreams

[@Mark.mp3]

is this a lyric lol

[@brendanbloomberg3283]

That sounds awful!

[@allyson--]

Your emptiness is a fullness of itself representing how you have blown through this world

[@allyson--]

* in of

[@Ben-mx5lw]

7:18 anything 17:24 zombie girl 34:25 half return 47:17 forward beckon rebound For those who have already watched the whole thing (interview is excellent, really deep) and just want the songs again.

[@diondredunigan5282]

okay but that dream sequence... i will never look at zombie girl the same way lol

[@jkkproductdesign5142]

Adrianne is awesome and inspirational. I feel she is so strong and fragile at the same time. She also seems to be connected to the universe, if that makes sense. So moving.

[@TheMiapapia]

Yes Adrianne, spend time with your grandparents, give them love and ask lots of questions to find out about their lives. Now that all my grandparents are gone I’m always thinking of things I wish I could ask and hugs I wish I could give. Thank you for all your beautiful music!!!

[@mathewjharmon]

What an incredibly thoughtful, curious, and brave human. Feeling lots of gratitude for Adrianne and her sharing her wisdom from beyond the folds of space/time. And big ups to my homie Ged for facing his own shadow self.

[@April-sx8vq]

Her dream made me think of Ged too!

[@arealglitterboi37]

she has such a warm energy 🥺

[@lightuponlight6727]

Ok I'd never heard of her. I saw a video and I clicked. Wow. She moved me on the first time hearing her. This interview explains everything! lol She has a deep deep soul. And I felt it immediately.

[@Miezekatzeblau]

That dream explaination of hers will haunt me till the rest of my days

[@homosexualpanic]

I usually get impatient with the interview parts of this sort of thing, often skipping to the music; I'm glad I gave this one a chance though. I found the way Adrianne talks about her experiences and music in this interview really refreshing and her music is wonderful.

[@kpdelaney6460]

Oh my goodness! The story behind zombie girl is crazy! I love the way she described it. Great story teller, and very scary experience wow also it's so cool that her grandmother made the water colored album art for those. I love water color painting, especially more minimal ones and landscapes and faces. I should learn that

[@Store-ko7jj]

so amazing that she recorded organically, with no computer... such an absolute inspiration I LOVE her

[@tomwilkinson4448]

That anything performance cripples me over and over

[@sydneyward3417]

I love how she sounds effortless and brilliant at the same time

[@johaman4750]

Her voice is like crystal; it's unbelievably beautiful.✨

[@joan6020]

This is interview is incredible. It's so clear the depth behind the lyrics.

[@somberlo]

There is something so pure and authentic in witnessing someone explore their bliss and share it with the world. Adrianne makes it so accessible too. Thank you for this, so many of us need it right now. 💓

[@tylera.williams6037]

Me shouting at my computer: "CONVENT! IT'S A CONVENT!"

[@davidrosenblatt8335]

she sounds like i feel after doing an intense breathwork session and speaking w the group. a true artist and a gift. thank u AL

[@besosinfinitos]

wow! what a wonderful glimpse into the world through adrianne's eyes. Thanks for this!

[@strumbadstroller7350]

It must be exhausting to have such a creative & curious mind. Mine is nowhere near as adventurous or questioning as Adrianne's, but I find her musings extraordinary & absorbing. There are very few people who can hold my attention as she does & the music that she creates is just breathtaking...literally.

[@JoeyJoeJoe87]

🙄

[@ruanlslima]

Love it! The entire conversation felt so warm and kind! Thank you so so much

[@sweetpeabee4983]

Omg yesss I love Adrianne's work. This is gonna be good. Thank you!

[@darcykvlogs9522]

Great interview. Thank u so much. Also, I love Adrianne's soul 💛💚❤️ she's so beautiful.

[@77bruto77]

Adrianne seems is a magical prodigious and wonderful artist. her sensibility and her concept of beauty are something praiseworthy

[@nigelstanway491]

So much appreciation of Adrianne for making songs and instrumentals, its a beautiful collection that I really love for both records. Please don't ever stop doing what you do Adrianne! I'll be there the next time your in the UK touring

[@tommywalzer9051]

This interview is a trip. Adrianne is so insightful.

[@EvesRevenge]

Yessss you did describe analog properly...excellent...thank you so much for your gift of music. Love.

[@brendaberezan983]

Thank you DJ Morgan for this beautiful interview with Adrianne. She's an incredible songwriter and soul.

[@nerolilaine9973]

What a lovely performance, lovely interview, lovely artist. 💗

[@gawshalmighty]

Respect to DJ Morgan for efforts at hosting. Way to not half-ass or fanboy this.

[@davidlund7929]

Thank you Adrianne!

[@alexia5763]

omg i didn't realize there was this with the interview!!!!! I wrote a comment on just the performance video wishing there was this and I'M BEYOND STOKED!! TY KEXP AND ADRIANNE!

[@no_torrs]

These songs are so beautiful.

[@carmencelesteu]

Omg cried the entire way through

[@gaheezy]

her voice is amazing so soft and warm

[@abbyt9797]

it was such a treat to hear her explain the dreams that influenced zombie girl - felt like I was listening to my friend on ft

[@AD-fx2qd]

Beautiful music. I will admit, never took the time to get into Big Thief, but picked up this solo album after hearing the opening track once, and was really taken with everything about it♥

[@kassandraayalasongs]

Such a lovely singer-songwriter 🤍🤘🏻🙏🏻

[@flyingcheff]

Hi Morgan! I love your refrigerator coverings!! And blown away by the fabulous Adrianne, so happy to be introduced to her music and person. Thanks for this great KEXP session.

[@zoeshelton4423]

I've always liked Adrianne Lenker but I didn't listen to this album for awhile. I finally started listening a month ago while quarantining in a new country. All alone for two weeks, just me and this album. It felt like a warm hug. Or being half awake on a warm, summer day.

[@jasmijnkemp2790]

yessss i've been waiting for this one

[@brawndope125]

Love the way she described where the music comes from

[@Lola-oy6ss]

what an amazing interview

[@shawwww]

i am so happy ty ty 💿🖤

[@MrAll300]

puh i must stop the video ....amazing ...all around the interview ...the host the musician ...perfect for my tast. ..or lovely for my heart

[@shittysunglasses]

So authentic. So amazing.

[@mwinstonkd]

KEXP FOR LIFE!! I'M GOING TO WRITE THOS IN ALL CAPS JUST TO GET MY POINT THROUGH. WATCHING THESE VIDEOS HAVE KEPT ME GOING THROUGH THESE TOUGH TIMES AND I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE HARD WORK! THESE AWESOME ARTISTS HAVE BROUGHT MY WIFE AMD I GREAT JOY THROUGH THESE HARD TIMES. PLEASE KEEP UP THE HARD WORK. P.S I'VE SEEN EVERYTHING ACCEPT LAURA LOVE HERE, SHE IS A 100% NEEDED ON THE AT HOME. I KNOW Y'ALL KNOW WHO SHE IS!

[@powerofpronoia4417]

Alan Watts called it "the wisdom of uncertainty" on the emptiness

[@glenneil3569]

awesome, artist, living the life.

[@Muhdah1972]

I enjoyed the music and the interview part. She's a talented musician and I know her band by name only. She's really good and I like her strong bond with her family, and love that she's going to hang out with her grandparents.

[@allyson--]

Yeah, they must all be as lovely as her. Being surrounded by open-hearted people surely powers her art. When I'm with my family it's isolating. I suppose that can also fuel artistry too but not as warm

[@spencerst.dennis1339]

In an era where 3 min songs about WAP dominate the airwaves She is truly a unique and exceptional songwriter and performer. Call me old school but I like when my music is written and performed by a musician.

[@sorchalona]

wap is a good song, very different kind of song that’s all

[@song_monk]

You rock Adrianne 🙏

[@chlimbe1253]

Best 56 minutes in 2021 so far.

[@troy8420]

Just wanna say Morgan is so awesome and sweet, she seems like a really genuine and positive person

[@floriansczesny]

🕊🖤🌿 thank you.

[@amirani.otm2]

I knew it wasn't a coincidence that I was reading Earthsea and was drawn to Big Thief!! I can see it on the new album, which is fantastic. I'm so excited to see them in April!!!

[@tosgra]

omg zombie girl gave me goosebumps 😵😍

[@jonathanboswell2336]

Beautiful

[@jacqueslarochelle2861]

You're so beautiful Adrienne thank you!

[@nicolaserafini6590]

Incredible.

[@joed7185]

Forget Phoebe Bridges, Adrienne Lenker is the best indie solo female act out there. Her guitar skills are the best and her voice is great.

[@superclaireify]

let’s celebrate both!

[@Spiderboyish]

why not both??

[@joed7185]

You can

[@joed7185]

Never really understood the hype around Bridgers. Her guitar playing is very elemental and seems that this hype is more industry pushed than anything. Plus her vocal delivery/dynamics is the absolute same. Lenker in the other hand actually knows how to play guitar, by doing multiple different tunings and can actually fingerpick! She studied at the prestigious Berkeley school of music.

[@superclaireify]

@@joed7185 maybe bridgers is more easily digestible but i actually don’t listen to much bridgers personally. i’m a huge fan of lenker and agree she’s a superb guitar player but it’s just not fair to pit women against each other. they make very different music. we can be a fan of one without having to put another down.

[@Kcasadont]

Why have I watched this 3 times this week

[@hibidiville]

Thank you DJ Morgan and Adrianne for the heartspace and the illuminating conversation. Best thing I've heard in a long while! We are becoming more conscious and it is always a good reminder to breathe into it again.

[@piaallonah4613]

this interview was so pure and deep. truly one of the greatest musicians/lyricists in this lifetime. also pretty cool how she was able to meet up with old friends and meet new people throughout the past year. how she narrated those bits felt dreamy for some reason (reason being it's been a year since weve been in lockdown lol)

[@TWExotics]

my god, what a lovely human

[@gigiyates8616]

i love adrianne

[@Lola-oy6ss]

Me too XD

[@gloomyjo]

lovely

[@tatianafoule6257]

In these times she looks perfect.

[@omrielle]

Always think of her when I in Joshua Tree...and listen to her more for some reason...Courtney Barnett also

[@RafaelMagao3]

Perfeita

[@garyives1218]

She enjoys nature. Hope she can get out and explore beautiful Sabino Canyon and Mt. Lemmon :)

[@curtisli9771]

just wow.

[@jixxxxer17]

is that a D28 cutaway in the first song , it sounds and looks so beautiful, Thanks for sharing this video it hits home base, So Peace !

[@carlosalbertogonzaleztovar49]

she makes me feel empathy

[@adderon7476]

Hearing Norah Jones cover Big Thief is fucking chef's kiss

[@jeremyboldon3209]

I fucking love her!

[@SaZooCaballero]

Adrianne has crazy smart eyes.

[@maran363]

Fractal freak

[@jzzzzm]

❤️❤️❤️

[@eminemele1531]

YEEEEEEE

[@Matt_Saucier]

Musician or philosopher? Wow

[@dude392]

why are we not talking about how scary that dream was

[@erikanderson7332]

Could anyone tell me where I could find out more and get into Steve fisher?

[@forMyfriendswLOVE]

how do i get steve fisher's (sp?) music? if she says he's legendary and her favorite songwriter i MUST hear it

[@Blond0Sonic]

Timestamps for every song and part of the interview would be awesome!

[@alexia5763]

yeah where is that person ? haha

[@wanttogoplaces]

28:44 "don't look at darkness as negative" My friends are worried when I write dark fairy tales and create dark videos. But I feel like it inspires my creativity. Feel like it pushes me out of my own body. She is very inspiring.

[@ilikematches2]

wooooo i'm first! oh right, loveyou adrianne !

[@chaiilocal6253]

i wonder if the Phil from Brooklyn she mentions that helps her get tape analog machines up is phil elverum??

[@L8NightGaming]

Was thinking same thing but doubt Phil was in Brooklyn at the time