Grizzly Bear - Sleeping Ute

First song off the new album + a world-wide tour. How's that sound?
GRIZZLY BEAR - New Album
Out September 17/18, 2012. Pre-order now.
iTunes - glnk.it/1a5
Amazon CD - glnk.it/1a7
Amazon Vinyl - glnk.it/1a6
Bleep (CD/vinyl UK) - bleep.com/release/36967
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GRIZZLY BEAR WORLD TOUR 2012
Visit grizzly-bear.net for ticket links.
SEPTEMBER
16 Knoxville, TN @ Tennessee Theater
17 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
18 Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
20 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
21 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
22 Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theater
23 Montreal, QC @ L'Olympia
24 New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
26 Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
28 Cincinnati, OH @ MidPoint Music Festival
29 Champaign, IL @ Pygmalion Music Festival
30 Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
OCTOBER
01 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
04 Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium
05 Seattle, Washington @ Paramount Theatre
06 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
09 Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
10 Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theater
17 Gateshead, UK @ The Sage Gateshead
18 Manchester, UK @ Academy
20 Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom
21 Coventry, UK @ Warwick Arts Centre
22 London, UK @ Brixton Academy
26 Oslo, Norway @ Rockefeller
27 Stockholm, Sweden @ Berns Salonger
28 Copenhagen, Denmark @ Falconer Salen
30 Hamburg, Germany @ Uebel & Gefärlich
31 Berlin, Germany @ Astra
NOVEMBER
02 Köln, Germany @ Essigfabrik
03 Paris, France @ Pitchfork Festival
04 Brussels, Belgium @ Ancienne Belgique
05 Amsterdam, Holland @ Paradiso
20 Wellington, New Zealand @ Opera House
21 Auckland, New Zealand @ Bruce Mason

[@o0xemas0o]

My brother was killed a few months ago in a hit and run accident. Our best days were spent cruising the streets in a fog of Grizzly Bear melodies. I remember we played a game, first to talk loses. Music was a form of prayer for us. I still haven't lost my faith, and judging by this new work, neither have you.

[@jarredb1120]

I can relate to that because my friend Grant used to love this band a lot and he died about 2 years ago now and this was a band he showed me that I had vaguely heard of but never really hurt their music I just heard of their name and saw pictures of them and then he showed me the music and instantly liked it there's nothing to dislike about this band

[@marlonc1000]

My mom had a stroke while I was first getting into "painted ruins" and "Shields". The music was kind of an escape from the situation. Now when I hear this song especially I think of my mother. I get tears of joy and sadness at the same time. It's surreal. God bless you guys! I don't know you but I feel your pain.

[@joekraft5913]

Hope you're doing well brother, wherever you are, cheers from Idaho!!

[@joekraft5913]

@@marlonc1000 hope all is well with ya stranger, remember when you're going through hell.. dont stop.. keep goin.. keep goin

[@Andrews.-ns1tz]

Terribly sorry for your loss. My Mother-in-law was killed by a drunk driver. My partner took the death of his Mom tragically. Less than a few months later he committed suicide. As a result of drinking and driving I now have become a homeless person for the past 2 years. That driver will never pay for his crime against me. Sure we all have a bad day - try walking. Not a bad person -.just a bad day.

[@Uaarkson]

this was one of the most powerful and well written songs of the 2010s

[@NicoleSams]

Definitely up there, and #3 in their discography (this entire album). I come back to it every season.

[@Strike86]

1:34 is like the sun bursting through thick clouds. Utterly beautiful.

[@Squang.]

Uterly*

[@ayandas8299]

@@Squang. Lol nice one

[@nomattr]

​@@Squang.You've truly got him man, good job

[@eXiLe824]

Chris Bear is such an underrated drummer. Grizzly Bear always has these intense, busy rhythm tracks in their songs and yet you never hear anything about him.

[@MrShahid0072]

Well that's why they partially named the band after him

[@c.nelson3747]

@@MrShahid0072 I read that "Grizzly Bear" was an old petname from one of Ed Droste's ex-boyfriends

[@MrShahid0072]

@@c.nelson3747 I was kidding 🙄

[@djpower7525]

He’s a drummer i love to try and emulate! Such a fun and unique style

[@GreenToast01]

@@user-yl8mj8gd9j thats one of the simplest songs... ???

[@NorwegianVolcano]

The opening riff cuts into you like nothing else. It's amazing.

[@johnzeiss744]

The first chord sounds like a gunshot.

[@micheal___k_]

daniel rossen is an absolute musical beast of a man

[@sedimenjerry]

Heard this song on the radio while driving through the middle of Utah and it was just perfect

[@kblegolover7802]

same...if you count utah in a video game XD

[@matdolor2564]

Sleeping Ute is a mountain in Colorado near the Utah border. It’s shape looks like a man lying with a headdress and his arms crossed. The Utes have a legend saying it is a god sleeping

[@grizzlybearband]

Good call :)

[@Ytronsdinz]

I hope you guys have got something else in the pipeline, I've just rinsed your last three albums they're awesome.

[@julianreyes5453]

Hola 🤙🤙

[@brendon6455]

The perfect song has been created

[@ephnoir2335]

Musical poetry. "Dreamed the long day just wandering free Though I'm far gone you sleep nearer to me If I could find peace If this night leaves But I can't help myself So I'll walk out these wandering dreams Up the north road dressed gold and green If I could lie still as that great hill But I can't help myself Well it's calm and clear Collapsed here on the stone Delivered to this place A vision dark and cloaked And those figures through the leaves And that light through the smoke And those countless empty days made me dizzy when I woke And I live to see your face And I hate to see you go But I know no other way than straight on out the door And I can't help myself"

[@user-rx3js1no3s]

not poetry if its sung in an emotionless way

[@ezhnoblue1647]

+Anna Sannino I thought I heard "if this knife bleeds" instead of "if this night leaves"

[@ForeverInDreams237]

+Homeless angry black man. No.

[@user-rx3js1no3s]

vince guzman you cant prove me wrong grizzly bear is as stale as it gets when it comes to emotional delivery

[@ForeverInDreams237]

It doesnt count those are the rules of poetry. The music is the best part anyway. Its not always about vocals.

[@NatGMyersOboe]

the lyrics to this song are phenomenal, possibly the bands best work.

[@NatGMyersOboe]

reminds me so much of Arizona

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

Came back to this gem after a few years and holy moly it still has that ageless sound. Like, if you asked a rando on the street "what year is this from?"-you'd get so many differing answers.

[@chadross1750]

i remember hearing this song almost 5 years ago as the first preview of Sheilds. listening now it feels nostalgic and sad yet beautiful; when I heard this song the first time I knew it was special. Many songs take time to develop affection, but the real special ones captivate you first listen. thanks grizzly bear for all the feels.

[@aSleepySpaceman]

The last minute of this song is really beautiful.

[@Luckyhat66]

Sounds like a thunderstorm.

[@ronaldaraujo293]

This really reminds me of what Genesis sounded like between 1971 and 1978. Brilliant song as well as brilliant musicianship.

[@PeteythePickledPear]

At 3:10, when the beat's dropped out, and all the commotion and grandness that had been building through the whole song gives way to an entirely different place, and it's just Ed and the acoustic guitar, mysterious and sweet, that's my favorite moment of the song.

[@ryanchon8702]

that's Dan, not Ed

[@NicoleSams]

“When it’s calm and it’s clear…”

[@esco0680]

Why is this band not playing on every radio, these bands are awesome

[@InsideTBox]

I spent a lot of time searching for something like Jeff Buckley and here it is. Love it.

[@martyschwartzhere9290]

I didn't even realize how much it sounds like Jeff Buckley.

[@sydrizvi9340]

How could there ever be a music video prescribed to this song. A song that transcends music, being and imagination.

[@AHarmlessBlackMan]

Chris Bear's drumming never ceases to amaze me

[@izyanrosli246]

Still bummed that they never made a video for this one. Still my favourite song of all time.

[@TheCopeland45]

For me, Grizzly Bear evokes the earliest childhood memories I can recall. I am 4 and at a public swimming pool in 1981 with other kids screaming and playing with joy. And the sun is bright and warm against aqua colored tiles surrounding the pool. I smell the chlorine and I am happy. Thats the power of Grizzly Bear.

[@philipm3173]

I'm so happy I found this song. I spent three months living in the high desert of the four corners region and woke up every morning to the sun rising on Sleeping Ute Mountain. To know that humans had inhabited that region for millennia was such an incredible spiritual experience.

[@Praisestothemosthigh369]

I sleep and woke in ute too my friend..every am watching the views smoking a fatt joint ..tiss were the times

[@davyroger3773]

Theses guys need to make a new album

[@clapadamclap]

Davy Roger they are just read today! yay.

[@jwebber86]

Adam S Taylor LIAR! NO ITS TRUE.

[@matiasflores9043]

They have started recording a new one!

[@nestoreuan2899]

Matias Flores Yesterday they have relased one teaser of their new álbum :')

[@usedfuzzbox]

I was literally looking for news about this a week or two ago. Thank you for the update!

[@carterdoleman]

The things I love about their music...these guys can make every song sound like it's perpetually overcast weather outside. This is perfect mood music.

[@eddyscurrio3783]

I had bot a few albums at good will, this is one of them. Not opened, I never heard of GB . Was going to sell them, but once I googled it I opened it right away. I'm 60, sad I missed out years of listening to Grizzly. Now it's time to catch up.

[@carterdoleman]

@@eddyscurrio3783 That's an awesome find!

[@dfjnjfn]

The guys voice is completely out of this world

[@RichBurrell]

Absolute masters at their craft.

[@PhaktTheIsolationist]

The greatest song Jeff Buckley didn't get to make. Genius.

[@mellowtron214]

So weird that you say that. I just started listening to Buckley and I thought his music had a lot of Grizzly Bear flavorings to it. Strange arrangements and instrumentation’s and a heavy helping of folk.

[@kathifuller5332]

Yes - that’s it! Huge Jeff Buckley fan for decades... but relatively new to Grizzly Bear and I adore their music but couldn’t put my finger on what it was about their songs that haunted me so viscerally. Cant believe I never made the GB / JB connection until now - it is so clear!! ❤️

[@jamesbrennenman8671]

@@kathifuller5332 both mixed by the same dude. Michael Brauer

[@ShadyBooty]

Jeff Buckley

[@logan4x6]

Fuck, this is too good. I really wonder if they can top this or at least come out with something equally amazing in the future. I'll never forget how incredibly exciting this was to hear for the first time.

[@jakemargerison9262]

dude yellow house is the trippiest most amazing album ever, check it

[@mikeossomusic]

The pacing, the mood shift, the color shift, the momentum, the tempo, everything is perfect here. Holy canoli.

[@wrathofgrothendieck]

Holy Toledo

[@ThePassportRadio]

I must admit, I didn't like this song at first. But I didn't think I understood it. Those verses are so beautiful and gentle and call me to this world of self-reflection with a hint of sadness, and the instrumental sections remind of storms and ships thrashing across oceans. I love it. I don't know what was wrong with me.

[@TheAkANIMAL907]

The ending is quite reminiscent of the ending toThe Shrine/An Offering by Fleet Foxes. So tragic and beautiful.

[@chadross1750]

an argument* but yeah you're right dude

[@TheAkANIMAL907]

+Chad Ross Whoops! A for effort lol

[@stefanlunte54]

this song is unreal........

[@AAARONSD]

The key to liking Grizzly Bear is listening to all the instruments and vocals coming together and blending in sooooo beautifully.Grizzly Bear can truly call themselves musicians because it seems like they try really hard to make good music and it shows. Not a lot of modern folk/indie musicians can even come close to Grizzly Bear. I really hope they can read this comment to show how much they're fans support them.

[@slowandcrystal]

They have FOUR fantastic singers and FOUR fantastic musicians...#four

[@ihadsevenfaces]

The very beginning makes you forget everything you've heard from Grizzly Bear and prepare yourself for more. Intense

[@fuentes5209]

this song and 'Sky Took Hold' is just soothing the fuck out of me while i've been locked in from a pandemic for 6 months now. been listening to this since it came out but now more than ever. and just a huge thank you for all the work put into this, cause i love choosing a different place to follow in all the layers of sounds delivered in just this one track. thanks again GB

[@NicoleSams]

“And I live to see your face, and I hate to see you go, but I know no other way than straight on out the door. And I can’t help myself.” 💔 *wow*. What a way to describe the poignance in loving (and losing) someone.

[@TheBaesment]

Fabulous musicians and vocalists. This level of creativity and originality gives me hope for the future of music.

[@b_o_n_s_]

wow wow wow, I love grizzly bear and I thought I had my favorite tracks down but this one comes pretty close to beating all of them

[@TimmySaylor1]

i listened to this song on acid i almost cried

[@anondeilvers91]

I'm gonna have to try that for myself one day.

[@TimmySaylor1]

+anon deilvers it was pretty amazing

[@ljunglequeen1]

WOW deep on so many levels a good cry is good

[@LUImusic856]

I did cry

[@shiningdawn8578]

Definitely going to have to try that very soon. Normally, it's Goldfrapp that does that for me.

[@matthieubillard5189]

This song's like an OCD, I just can't stop listening to it. One of the most beautiful things I've heard these days.

[@wrathofgrothendieck]

This is masterclass instrumentation.

[@jrandomyo1077]

that ending...man

[@aya-wm2mj]

+jrandomyo exactly

[@rocknroll909]

That last section...wow. So unique. Grizzly Bear are masters of unique chords and instrumentation..its part of what makes them so recognizable. This is one of the best singles from an upcoming release I've heard this year.

[@DavidWintermute]

Listening to Two Weeks after this is so painful. They should never stop making music like thisssss

[@genesiscorral1]

Welcome to perfection

[@favioreveles1810]

Yup

[@bzporto]

THIS SONG FOR WESTWORLD OPENING

[@jakemargerison9262]

or a tarantino movie

[@melliexo]

Grizzly bear are one of the best bands out there right now. Yummers

[@johngingerbaker]

it's not just a song, again. it's full of music. it's pure music.

[@KipperTheArt]

Fuck I love this

[@richardtppc]

Esse som bem que poderia ter sido trilha sonora do filme Waking Life

[@mytoemytoe]

Crazy time signatures, rolling synthesizers, crunchy guitar licks- Grizzly Bear is single-handedly keeping psychadelic rock alive. This album is going to firmly entrench Grizzly Bear as the best band in the game right now.

[@capriboy2o]

I like this....This is new music....I can stop feeling crusty and old ( I'm only 32) as I no longer have to harp on about 70s music. THis is BRILLIANT....roll on Glasgow gig

[@schizophrenichipster7666]

aww when he says but I can't myself total jizz

[@thiagodecarvalho9217]

e ainda tem gente q fala q hj em dia ñ se faz mais musicas boas haha

[@booyyee]

Same here, dude. Can't wait to download this and smoke a bowl. Will be a great day.

[@StrumThurman]

Each Grizzly Bear album is getting better, you can really tell they are starting to dial in the sound and song writing.

[@jjeennssee]

3:10 till the end..holy shit. Sold.

[@GigiDag46]

When you combine Fleet Foxes with Dirty Projectors...

[@Selket59]

A simple answer never really soars.. Yet again displays Grizzly bear at their best. It has an amazing hook, and the lyrical content is quite amazing.

[@cmholcomb95]

Most likely I shall replay this everyday until the album is released. Obsession at its finest.

[@indiestang66]

New album pleeeeeeeeeease :)

[@aramledezma4230]

Clément Fievet They're working on it, be patient

[@Tylanjamison96]

Clément Fievet It's out.

[@RKTologist]

2:02-2-22 electric guitar panned left, can someone tell me the overdrive unit they used? sounds like an ocd but the harmonics seem a little bit different

[@boredpillfm]

An absolutely perfect, mind-awakening song. Like no other.

[@termstorm]

I can barely speak of how beautiful this song is... bittersweet&gorgeous...

[@kaisercorax5412]

The lead singer isn't gay. Ed Droste is, but the one singing in this song is Daniel Rossen.

[@LobtahKillah]

Grizzly Bear's sound is everything to me. I've impatiently awaiting this for years now, but I see now why I needed to wait. I love how their sound has changed, even though it took me a couple of listens to understand it. It reminds me of Yellow House and I'm so pleased that stayed a part of their music. I know what I'm looking forward to this fall.

[@DunkinDoboy]

For me Grizzly Bear and TV on the Radio have the best music output since 2000.

[@funkallero33]

the last minute or so is pure bliss

[@TheSpallanzani]

only hearing the beggining you can know that your mind has been blown away

[@jackfn1234]

the complexity of this song! God it is just too good

[@CharruaUru91]

Why...why does this have to sound soo good! Release the album now!!!!! I cannot wait anymore after hearing this track. This is music.

[@JipsonProductions]

4 months and I'm seeing these guys live, feel blessed. Best band ever, the way they evolve their sound after every album and still manage to keep the fans happy is just amazing.

[@wolfmother013]

you know, i was having one of the best days of my life today, and hearing this song just made it the absolute best. thank you grizzly bear for making great music

[@TanBarbieGirlxox]

Yes, I am a huge oldies fan, but I'm proud I get to be a part of this modern/indie/experimental movement going on with these fantastic bands.

[@ignitetheballoon9054]

me too! Heart of the Sunrise. I wish this song was just as long though. But I love what I got here.

[@seastarrynight]

goosebump city. the thing I love most about their music is that I pick up something new each time I hear it...so many amazing, unique and organic sounds that all blend so seamlessly with the melody....and the voices! gah! pure bliss. I love you, GB.

[@barbgracia59]

I keep coming back to this. I can't help myself.

[@MsSylv]

It's like a closet you don't open very much.... but when you do.. you have some stuff to pay attention to.. it is always worth giving it your full attention, for a time!! 😆

[@FrenchExits]

it's official, this song goes great with everything. waking up in the morning, showering, driving to work, working out in the afternoon, making dinner, drinking some beers with some friends. i did all that today and listened to this song all day

[@RonWheaton]

I listen to this every day. I can't help myself.

[@humblehobbit]

How talented are these guys? Simply amazing

[@mmmmkayable]

just listened to this 3 times in a row and i don't think i can stop

[@CHOCORAMA322]

Soo glad to have these guys back.

[@NadaCero]

Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, and The xx all in September. This will the my best birthday ever.

[@diskortion]

My favorite live band. Cant wait for the album.

[@fallingleafmotion]

I literally can't stop listening to this

[@metalnando]

This song is insanely perfect...

[@lucyluxx06]

I love when bands manage to evolve their sound without losing their roots, this is a great example. Grizzly Bear song without having to necessarily sound alike past records. I can't have enough of it.

[@laneythelame]

i don't know what it is but as soon as i first heard it, i had to listen to again. And again. And again.

[@WakeUpWorld1]

Love the gentle vocals over the big production...sweet.

[@sbhattach]

Ah, this is going to be a GOLDEN summer for good music.

[@qVICKYq]

Oh joy! I miss you guys so much! Thank you for coming back!

[@StopBeingRacist]

God, how I love this band. Among the absolute most talented in the indiesphere.

[@natalielouise4849]

i love how original grizzly bear is. to me, everything about them is unique and brings a wholly different emotion to my heart - not that all bands don't. i just really appreciate the beauty of their sound and cannot relate it to much else..

[@Shane-bt4yd]

This song deserves a recommendation

[@NarrowChutes]

Song of the year on the album of the year by the band of a generation.

[@nikparpar]

I just had the biggest eargasm listening to this. it's like that huge breath of fresh air you suck in after being underwater for a long time. bless grizzly bear.