In the Studio: Bon Iver

Go behind the scenes during the making of Bon Iver's spellbinding, self-titled sophomore album.

[@OrlaCunns]

Every time I hear that 'Perth' intro it literally takes the breath from me, it's just shockingly fucking perfect.

[@gondwanaman9362]

OC it's the greatest song ever

[@Tripulante_music]

Think the same!

[@davidmooreulster]

I love the way he says "It's when everything gets renewed" at the end. He knows it's pure genius and the smile gives it away

[@18joberts]

I'm pretty sure i have listened to him talk for hours and hours! My whole high school life was watching his interviews on youtube.

[@adamnordmark7709]

What a cool place for cool dudes to make cool stuff

[@bootymeat]

the bass in his voice shakes my headphones.

[@skyborax5159]

Bon Iver is one of those musicians whose surroundings at the time of recording are exactly the atmosphere that I picture while listening. Right down to that beat up gold les Paul. He seems to infuse his music with his environment and I love it

[@Rohme.33]

His speaking voice.. good God.

[@AlaGhawas]

This man is absolutely amazing

[@jeremyshipp6478]

I love how his voice is actually super deep haha!

[@xxSk8ing4christxx]

That's what makes for a his really good falsetto. He keeps the body of the low end which gives it the masculine tone.

[@Sofia-naim]

damien rice and bon iver both inspiring me so much .. i could listen to them over nd over !!

[@deathchips926]

looks like the happiest place on the planet.

[@Peteiredale8812]

I live in Minneapolis, I wanna go visit

[@marygezz114]

I re-watched this like 10 times.

[@rashib.2377]

ME TOO HOMIE

[@eolsith]

me too 😭my biggest dream is to build a studio like this someday

[@U2andColdplayFan]

Oh, I totally wish I can get a studio like this someday. I SOOO want to start a band. Ahh, I love Bon Iver...

[@CarlosGLeonIb]

Thanks for re-uploading this

[@Sofia-naim]

Merci pr la suggestion , je ne connaissais pas cet artiste .. sa voix est magnifique !!

[@nedders39]

I WANT THIS STUDIO!!! Beyond epic!!

[@abby-gu2su]

Great buy on that home. Perfect.

[@dylanraathmusic]

Such a deep speaking voice!

[@jananigans_]

New on the bucket list - record at April Base.

[@ninik06]

when i heard the intro of Perth ... i wanna cry a lot ! god ! thank you Bon Iver and Justin

[@ArelisErica]

[@TheBillieJean1234]

Perth and Woods always make me tear up :)

[@zachrosson]

the 5 seconds he plays drums at the end is the best thing ever

[@hovering88]

that man is flawless

[@huskerhotelfoxtrot]

I say this as a male who is 100% straight but you have the best voice of all time. I'd give my left ball for a voice like that.

[@DREAM-LENS]

PERTH!!! Great song

[@memyselfandu]

Wisconsin art spaces are the best art spaces. So glad to see a fellow Wisconsinite making amazing music! Let's go up North sometime!

[@ZVEXeffects]

Very cool spot!

[@jt2698]

i wonder if he recorded 22, A Million there??

[@axel8grease]

he did for sure. The place is called april base. On the album credits it says it was recorded there

[@nothingreally6680]

3:23 - Someone there is a Bruce Springsteen fan. I like that.

[@carterbarstad4595]

My mom sold him this house

[@lewisdyson5882]

Jupenaattori sorry for the loss man

[@rODIUMuk]

Carter Barstad really?

[@jpetryfied44]

Carter Barstad what town is this in

[@senoreverything6366]

@Wade Smith why do u like your own comments and why did you reply twice

[@BigBluenoser]

Cool! Must be nice to see it take on a new life

[@mateolewismusic]

triple yes.

[@jamesdacus7367]

wow this place looks like a dream of mine. maybe ill be invited one day.

[@authorityblues]

You wouldn't think a man that mostly sings in falsetto has such a low voice. Then again, if you listen to Richard Manuel sing and then talk in the last waltz, it makes sense.

[@MrPickledsausage]

His and James Hetfield's speaking voices are strikingly similar

[@P9rkour90]

For him to be smoker, he has one hell of a set of lungs!

[@yoloswag6242]

He really doesn't. Have you heard his vocals? Lol

[@romanspataro1688]

@Wade Smith hmm

[@xenubiaa]

@@yoloswag6242 he has a very advanced vocal range.. especially because he can stay in falsetto for as long as he pleases.

[@josuemontes8389]

@@yoloswag6242 lol what an ignorant bigot

[@JasonTopo]

I need a place like that. I'd spend the day recording 😭

[@austinha11]

my dream house

[@ninik06]

Perth :) AMAZING song

[@gaetikke]

"and I bought this basketball floor" haha he's lovely in such a human way :)

[@bparks]

@SoundedFamiliar so true.

[@ez0rz]

he uses fender Twin reverb, I have one and they are great!

[@uri674]

couldn't find this interview for a quick second and panicked

[@tas9486]

@mreit28 Fair point, but at least they're offering this very interesting video for free.

[@telecasterbear]

goldtop deluxe.

[@1996Ineswasborn]

MARRY ME

[@paulinesBasement]

that Sony C37 microphone cost at least $3,500. That is some crazy shiz.

[@retox111]

Does anyone think they know what tuning he is using when he plays the riff at the start?

[@callumalston5755]

Bat Man knowing Justin it’s probably open d

[@Trk-El-Son]

Open E. (Capo at 4)

[@fhdfba007]

cool

[@alicejensenketelsen1636]

To the one person who disliked this vid; Why?! Thats madness.

[@groovemastermike]

Anybody have a clue what amp he plays Perth on? I can't tell if it's that Fender in the shot, or something else at 0:52.

[@chloereedus474]

can i come stay there for a bit ? :D

[@leapsplashafrog]

His version of paisley park I imagine most successful wealthy musicians have something like this

[@AlcyoneHere]

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

What song is that in the beginning?

[@DiamondHackerz]

Prophets Of Rock TV Perth

[@WeSleepOverPodcast]

TELL ME ABOUT IT!

[@luismoreira8432]

wich one is the song right on the start?

[@Koolikoo]

Perth

[@DelScully]

fuck he has such a beautful raspy speaking voice ahha

[@MyBottletree]

Vox AC 30 - get one if you like it, you won't regret it, I didn't !

[@IceKareemTV]

did he ever make the guitar chorus he was playing into a song?

[@abby-gu2su]

Justin is a good guy.

[@Abigail-jd9qc]

Do you want me there or not? You go on tour soon...

[@MaxGauthierguitar]

Anyone know what reference monitors he's using?

[@mELONHEAD1899]

Adam A8X. Thats what they look like to me. Ive use the A7x's and his look bigger than that.

[@mELONHEAD1899]

He also has a set of Aventone mixcubes.

[@ToriHaley]

whats is the song in the beginning????/

[@chippchipp1]

Tori Haley "Perth"

[@h.j.w2783]

1:42, name all those pedals for me and I'll give you a cookie

[@Abigail-jd9qc]

I have to be out of this on Feb. 20th. Or I guess we're over.

[@cavmusicnyc]

Was cool, would have been nice to see him play a song here though no...

[@slykwitit]

he's got such a deep voice... Yet he sings so high. I love this mans and his music though. Please check out my Perth Lounge Remix on my page. I would love some honest opinions

[@Trk-El-Son]

I totally LOL’ed over the M1 reveal. But a good example of horrible gear being used to make beatiful music.

[@Abigail-jd9qc]

Can't you come get me???

[@ttekcebc]

1:51 Seriously? Once I thought things couldn't get any cooler...

[@relvingonzalez]

I wonder if Justin ever got to talk to his first love, the one For Emma is about

[@matguerra333]

I didn't know he had a brother, wonder if he's part of the 8 man/woman powerhouse?

[@mreit28]

hey, we're spin. we're going to jump on the bandwagon of anyone who has legitimate talent, then act like we're the ones who discovered him. buy our shit. give us money.

[@Kalupz]

how the f do you afford that house?

[@zacharyadams5925]

+Kalupz it's probably not super expensive because it's way out in the country

[@CollinBartley]

Midwest real-estate is generally fantastic compared to most of the rest of the country. Plus, Justin is a successful musician, so he can afford it anyhow.

[@missingpathway0]

I live in California and this house would be over a million here.

[@djclass005]

"For Emma For ever" ago is quite a successful album worldwide, and he obviously doesn't wear couture clothing and doesn't drive a Ferrari, he just made the coolest place to do what he loves, making music!! such a inspiration honestly!

[@longleggedmacdaddy5313]

He is rich

[@MisHapMusic]

This is all very well and cool! but where the fuck is all his money coming from? =O

[@rODIUMuk]

mi o he’s a rich guy.

[@DGog224]

yeah that is Perth doofus

[@omardipset]

@mreit28 grow up

[@WeSleepOverPodcast]

That person is a haTeR

[@coleymoley514]

can yall adopt me cos im fuckified

[@ASDMarauder007]

Hi I'm an annoying douche. I'll just jump on the bandwagon of hating a publication based around the arbitrary notion that they are jumping the bandwagon of my favourite artist

[@CaptainPlanetMoo]

Bon Iver is a fucking band not a person...