Fleet Foxes - "Sunblind"

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"Sunblind" by Fleet Foxes from the album 'Shore', available now
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Produced by Robin Pecknold
Engineered & Mixed by Beatriz Artola
Additional Engineering & Assistance: Michael Harris, Christopher Cerullo, Jens Jungkurth, Paul Spring, Lauren Marquez, Bastien Lozier, and Jon Low
Mastered by Joe LaPorta
Vocals and instrumentation: Robin Pecknold
Drums and percussion: Homer Steinweiss, Joshua Jaeger, Christopher Bear
Additional post production by Greg Pecknold, Sean Pecknold and Aaron Beckum
Lyrics
For Richard Swift
For John and Bill
For every gift lifted far before its will
Judee and Smith
For Berman too
I’ve met the myth hanging heavy over you
I loved you long
You rose to go
Beneath you, songs, perfect angels in the snow
So time to stage
Forget reserve
The type of great coronation you deserve
I’m going out for a weekend
I’m gonna borrow a Martin or Gibson
With Either/Or and The Hex for my Bookends
Carrying every text that you’ve given
I’m gonna swim for a week in
Warm American Water with dear friends
Swimming high on a lea in an eden
Running all of the leads you’ve been leaving
I’m overmatched (For Arthur Russell)
I’m half as wise (Duncan and Curtis)
If this is flat, brother I apologize (Jimi and David / For Nick and Otis)
No one alone (For Bell and Buckley)
Can leave the cave (Marvin and Adam)
And all you’ve loaned won’t be kept inside a grave (For Arthur Russell / For Arthur Russell)
I’m gonna swim for a week in
Warm American Water with dear friends
Just intending that I would delight them
Swimming high on a lea in an eden
So I dream
So I dream
I’m gonna swim for a week in
Warm American Water with dear friends
Swimming high on a lea in an eden
Running all of the leads you’ve been leaving
And in your rarified air I feel sunblind
I’m looking up at you there high in my mind
Only way that I made it for a long time
But I’m loud and alive, singing you all night
Warm American Water
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[@bucklakelukie]

Okay when that final chorus hits with the rarefied air line...

[@lukebrown5855]

I know it’s so damn hype!

[@greghicks1350]

Yup

[@jaguarhotrod1852]

Gives me the shivers

[@simonedgbaston]

@@jaguarhotrod1852 💚

[@JSCarie1983]

Yeah you’re totally right and the “American Water” with reverb is so complimentary

[@jessbrewer8436]

I love this song. Also, Robin's smile is so warm and genuine, he looks like a happy cat.

[@carolbatista5212]

Listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@mayspringoff12]

I am 60 years old and I was listening to alternative rock when it was called new wave . I still love so many of these younger artists . "Sunblind " , moves me . It is nice to know that indie and Alt rock is still in good hands with musicians like "Fleet Foxes " .

[@JDoradoTube]

One of his best songs ever

[@HypnoticHollywood]

I'm new to Fleet Foxes and thought it was a group, but it's a solo artist?

[@michellemcgonigle4869]

@@HypnoticHollywoodthey are a group, “he” refers to the main singer and songwriter, Robin Pecknold, he writes like every song of theirs

[@jrbg1149]

This album is totally one of the highlights of this year. everytime I go out on my bike I put this album loudly on my speaker (best therapy ever) thanks for that!

[@nugrohoamar8038]

Amen!

[@jrbg1149]

@Maddie 99 thanks! you should go out and try to bike a little if you can :)

[@jrbg1149]

@@nugrohoamar8038 yeah right?!

[@jaguarhotrod1852]

I’ve been listening to this record everyday for days, probably my favorite FF record yet... but I think that with every new release.❤️🚴🏻‍♂️

[@jrbg1149]

​@@jaguarhotrod1852 yes I've been listening to it quite a lot but not too often so I can appreciate it always like the first time. I really like all what FF has done so far.

[@simonpollen4939]

I remember years back how Robin dropped out of life because of the struggles of dealing with fame. Its an absolute joy to see him centred and making an album like this even during such a difficult time. I dont know if the child in this is your daughter, if it is it would explain a lot. Happy for you , and thankful for what you have given us.

[@ClueFinderDirtDigger]

I believe she’s his niece. I agree it’s good to see him in a happy place. :)

[@carolbatista5212]

Listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@benaaronmusic]

Autumn and Winter is always perfect time for Fleet Foxes.

[@1tomuch876]

Any time is the best time for me

[@carolbatista5212]

Listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@phantasmikon3230]

This is a summer album.

[@juliane2102]

To me it's a late summer band

[@husainkarrar8896]

And spring and summer

[@moony4566]

Robin is the biggest man crush on planet earth

[@lxsford14]

He is a handsome, handsome man

[@mers3331]

What about Julian though

[@wiscoqueen]

when he sings "Jessie" in TMPS....whoooweee my fave

[@tomedwick516]

Amen to that brother

[@jzs1507]

Along Chaz Bear and Alan Palomo. 😍

[@PinkDesertEagle]

I keep hearing Americans say that this is an amazing fall album. Where I am in the world it came out during spring and was so fitting and appropriate for that season and it’s still sounds amazing as I move into summer. And I can’t imagine this not sounding amazing with a nice cup of soup with a blanket on a winters day. I think this is an album for all seasons!

[@jacksondiol9074]

Defiently my favorite song on the album

[@carolbatista5212]

Listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@Rockermom59]

Mine too. An extraordinary song with beautiful lyrics.

[@strictlynorton]

Shore is an exceptional album... it feels like Pecknold's Pet Sounds. A career high and a unique piece of musical Art.

[@tbonewashington8892]

I was just thinking before I read your comment that Robin Pecknold is like the modern day Brian Wilson.

[@tannerprince9730]

I thought, "Hey it's been a while since I listened to fleet foxes, I wonder what they're up to." Then I find this posted six minutes ago. 👁👄👁

[@carolbatista5212]

Listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@megg0n]

This song is so warm and carefree, it just makes me really happy. Once the pandemic is over, I wanna go on a long road trip and play this song on repeat

[@megg0n]

I also gotta be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of this album at first. Most FF albums are growers for me, but this one was taking especially long. It only started getting cold here in California within the last two weeks, and I decided to give Shore another chance. And now, I found myself completely immersed. I think my summer self just wasn't ready for this album yet, it really encapsulates Fall and Winter for me.

[@robycorgan3305]

@@megg0n yes

[@carolbatista5212]

Listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@theshireman5642]

Why can't you go now?

[@mommakat7467]

Music to live by ..

[@melodicchronic5181]

This album blew my mind! And it came with the right tone, and message at the right time.

[@moneyallspent7117]

I’m not lying, I listen to this album at least once during the day.

[@Albert-Freeman]

Same... But actually 2am here I developed some sort of obsession Help

[@moneyallspent7117]

@@Albert-Freeman you sound ok to me 🤟🏻

[@jamesdoctor8079]

such a beautiful celebration of life while simultaneously acknowledging all of its loss

[@xandavius9610]

Robin, if you're seeing this, WATCH OVER THE GARDEN WALL BEFORE FALL ENDS! Thank you.

[@Catz1987]

Funny, I just recommended this to someone a few hours ago. She said she loved it.

[@allach_mclanlin]

That's a rock fact!

[@xandavius9610]

@@allach_mclanlin ain't that just the way

[@Mockingbird819]

Every Fleet Foxes video created by Sean Pecknold is an absolute delight but, since the very beginning, nothing has brought me more joy than a live, behind-the-music style video such as this 😊 . Beautiful visuals for an incredible album. Bravo, and well done Sean! Bravo, and thank you Robin 🙏🏻

[@carolbatista5212]

Listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@aradieschen4880]

Idk ;) The one for Shrine/Argument has traumatised me for ever. I watch it once and was almost sick afterwards. Never made it past the first 15 seconds since. He’s a bad bad man.

[@elijahamgast]

Y’all see that baby TEARING UP that xylophone?

[@HomieDawgLeka]

3:42 POV the cutest man on earth is laughing at your very sophisticated and sublime joke

[@cutieepietiger]

This song makes me feel like living

[@ketih13]

I think I speak for everyone when I say WE NEED A FLEET FOXES STUDIO FILM. please.

[@cameronpeterson6734]

"I'm looking up at you there high in my mind, Only way that I've made it for a long time, But I'm loud and alive singing you all night" That line is perfect

[@redjetfirebird]

You guys have really captured magic with this record and ALL of your music.

[@iangarrard390]

I’m 106 years old but this could be my favourite song. Ever.

[@CaringlsCreepy]

*"For Richard Swift. For John and Bill. For every gift lifted far before its will. Judee and Smith. For Berman too. I’ve met the myth hanging heavy over you."*

[@codyvaughn4195]

Who are the people referenced here? I know Richard swift, but not sure of the rest or their stories.

[@zachary9606]

@@codyvaughn4195 all musicians - john prine (check out the song pretty good) - judee sill - not sure on smith, (maybe elliott) and - david berman

[@bricology]

David Berman = Silver Jews

[@antman0719]

Bill (Withers)

[@antman0719]

@@zachary9606 right on the money about Elliott Smith

[@kylesmith-r6d]

"And in your rarified air I feel sunblind, I'm looking up at you there high in my mind, only way that I made for a long time, but I'm loud and alive singing you all night"...May your sweet soul rest in peace, Mom ❤️

[@rionabil8065]

this song it's actually the best fleet foxes song for me

[@JPTQJR]

The best song of 2020. One of the few tracks that made me actually tear up this year.

[@carolbatista5212]

Plis, Listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@sheep1081]

The Shore makes me feel nostalgia for being outdoors. Especially now, in 2020...

[@max-beckett]

I wasn't sure how I felt about such a huge mood shift when this came out - the album (+ especially Sunblind) is overwhelmingly positive and I think I was holding out for the melancholic broodiness I adored from Crack-Up. But recently, I'm so thankful to say, that has completely lifted. This album fucking rocks. And the positivity turns out to be EXACTLY what I needed. It's Robin's familiar gorgeous sound making me so immensely happy. How could I have ever doubted him?

[@antman0719]

Feelings are mutual. I was not ready for how uplifting this album would be even though I knew it would be the best medicine for this year. It definitely aided in some mental recovery~

[@thobrik]

I was very slow on this album, thought it was boring at first. Really simple songs that somehow grow on you and become sometehing greater over time.

[@xjurt]

A long time from now, this song is gonna remind me of the time I sold everything I owned, and moved half across the country in my car. This album got me most of the way there, this song particularly.

[@johnmossey]

Amazing stuff. Robin’s voice and songwriting is the medicine the world needs right now.

[@harvey2609]

I love love Fleet Foxes ✌🏽🇬🇧🤎. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@strider1237]

Fleet Foxes just brings a pureness in music you don’t hear anymore in music today. Thank you for this. Truly.

[@daviddave8244]

In 2021, post covid-19 gather your friends, family, neighbors and sing this song. Remember those gone, still here and the lives to come...thank you ff.

[@carolbatista5212]

Plis listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@jaguarhotrod1852]

Anyone else have this gem of a record on repeat?

[@cleveroliveira6727]

I'm just crying. Lots of love from Brazil, guys.

[@zacster311]

Fleet Foxes is the curent imbodimant of 1960s folk music and continues to carry the torch. They are pure talent and a rare breed of musicians who have yet to make a bad album. Shore is as great as anything they've ever done. Musical mastery at its finest.

[@studioMYTH]

Such an honest and fun homage to the inspirations Robin draws on. What a lovely and yet heavy way to honor the greats that give us all more reason to keep going. Robin has long been an inspiration to me like the folks he talks about in this song are for him.

[@OValencia229]

From Facebook - "Happy to share a video today for Sunblind that was filmed by Sean Pecknold during the recording process in upstate NY, Paris and Los Angeles and also features footage captured by Kersti Jan Werdal. I wanted to make a song that celebrated my heroes in an explicit way - people who have passed and who I want to honor in the music. That was a big focus of mine, helping them stay alive through these memories. Music is this weird invisible form of immortality for these people, and I wanted to do it in a joyous way and reframe some of the sorrow of loss into a kind of celebration. Big thank you as well to Beatriz Artola as always. 🙏"

[@thibonglaobi]

Wading in high waist water always makes me want to tear up and is just the most amazing intro to a beautiful album. The transition to sun blind is just one of the most beautiful transitions I’ve ever listened to. 🤍 Four years today ❤

[@tandrew5553]

These harmonies just really work on me. Thank you so much.

[@StefanoLeone]

Beautiful people making beautiful music

[@davidgaliata75]

This is what perfection sounds like.

[@marsifuentes4425]

Robin smiling 3:43 saved my year

[@marsifuentes4425]

ok but maestranza video WHEN

[@jessbrewer8436]

He has a nice warm smile! His eyes squint up like a happy cat😸

[@deathchips926]

Y'all can we give a shoutout to the genius Chris Bear for drumming on this record? I had no idea!

[@StratoHari2]

I think Daniel Rossen plays also in one of the songs.

[@LewisLickitung]

@@StratoHari2 Daniel is on "Cradling Mother, Cradling Woman"

[@petermorgan547]

This is a jewel in the midst of a staggering achievement...

[@thayermartin4295]

These are my guys, and have been for a long time.

[@EmZevSS]

robin's face of pure excitement at 2:27 gives me life

[@dandan5928]

RIP to all these musicians, particularly David Berman, whose music has always been a great comfort to me

[@blakestebbe7937]

Love the shots of him on his guitar in his groove.

[@snehalmane]

Shore has been on repeat for some time now...

[@skiburnski7543]

Whoever says there's no more great music, isn't searching hard enough!

[@beatrizcastro6661]

you guys are my actual “only way that i made it for a long time”. thank you SO much.

[@Thomwill00]

2:27 Robin opens door to find Richard Gere.

[@carolbatista5212]

Plis listen to this Brazilian pearl

[@FASTFASTmusic]

this song is a warm blanket

[@lacamila666]

I'm very grateful for Robin's existence.

[@jamescalloway5965]

A reminder of good. Proof of redemption. Promise of tomorrow.

[@gabrielvilela3000]

This video simply brings me pure joy

[@mustafasadmansakib]

ahhhhhhhhhh! it's so good to see skye!

[@harvey2609]

I have listened to your music in Canada, Barbados and now London. The venue has changed over the years but the song remains the same. Thank you.

[@AntonisTsagaris]

I was driving on the highway yesterday after a long day at work, and I played this song on repeat, every time being hit by a wave of absolute bliss I hadn't felt in a long time.

[@leahnicole5149]

Hands down best song/ album of the last decade !!!

[@johnberesford9906]

Technically, we are only 11 months into the current decade but I get what you mean

[@leahnicole5149]

@@johnberesford9906 lol I meant like the last ten years

[@erendiravargas]

Mexican in love with Fleet Foxes, this music gets me chilled and take me back to Seattle Washington (band is native from there), and your music gets me in that place, the pine smell, and all those little cafes spread around town and staring at the ocean; thanks Fleet Foxes to keep on doing all this great magic with your music, I hope to see you soon in Seattle 😎✌️

[@hiawathasrevenge6208]

One my favorite tracks on this album. I actually love the whole album. Sunblind makes me miss all my friends back home. Thanks for this song & video....

[@osufan77]

Best song on the album

[@monipromn]

I'm so fond of this song. It's a delight.

[@gamalhamroush1695]

My favourite song on the album ❤️

[@brianmiller1077]

Five years ago if you told me Fleet Foxes added a horn section and it's to hard to hear the songs without it,

[@sandraxavier577]

My little drop of joy 😊

[@arturoc.martinez]

I cant get enough its so good🤌🏽👏🏽

[@TB71294]

The harmonies are just beautiful.

[@vilissimanis7768]

Robin working with Aaron Dessner at his place brings us one step closer to a Justin Vernon, Robin Pecknold collab

[@MissErinChase]

What personal lyrics. Even still I love it.

[@zulfialhakim6651]

beautiful. song of the year and album of the year.

[@yibuseato]

SHORE SAVED 2020. Hands down. Love this behind the scenes style video filled with such beautiful smiles - a perfect fit for such a beautiful song ☮️💟

[@MeninoJesus-o5g]

It's like, you have to be a genious to come up with somerhing like this. Freaking amazing.

[@Jims2517]

These guys never fail to give me chills, real music.

[@balyasulistiyono7447]

This feels so warm.

[@jasongrau9608]

this album is perfect. so optimistic, poignant and relatable. it very quickly has become and all timer for me.

[@MilkshakeMan]

Best song on the album? Has to be up there.

[@madisonc1588]

That smile, that damn smile!

[@hikoadilla1115]

Best album of 2020 hands down

[@jesusleyva6310]

Falling in love with Sunblind

[@lokithesly]

Fleet foxes is truly a gift. I have no words for how much I love this song/album.

[@mariacamilaores.8222]

My best friend love FF, and I undertand the reason. Pure gold!

[@lukebrown5855]

Robin saying for Nick and Otis is my favorite thing ever

[@jaguarhotrod1852]

Nick Drake and Otis Redding?

[@lukieo1478]

This song and album as a whole makes me so emotional

[@Brent_G]

I had dreams last night with this song as a soundtrack. I woke up with this song ear-wormed into my brain. The bass is so simple and pure it brings me joy.

[@haitiqueen0119]

Very nice

[@timnewland4186]

This is without doubt one of the most beautiful pieces of work I've heard in an age.

[@JoJoMaMa_]

Makes me want to dance.

[@Paul-bw6eo]

So uplifting,made my day,he is a gift to the world,period🇨🇦♥️🌟🌟🌞

[@eliasgutemberg9377]

Eu sou do Brasil e amo essa banda, cada música é uma sensação diferente. Que genuino

[@stephanierae5221]

So, so lovely. Calm & joyous. What the world needs

[@Lamadesbois]

I could watch an hour of nature still shots like these. This video matches the solar feeling of the music. Thank you 🙂

[@javabird4168]

This whole album is an instant love for me.

[@yellowclouds3722]

Is it Skye i see there?

[@matthewfateful]

Fleet Foxes are pure magic. I mean they capture the essence of music so wonderfully and draw emotions from all avenues. Fleet Foxes 4 life!

[@brandonakygomez]

So good