"The song is about Mark's real friend Michael, who basically vanished one day and Mark never heard from him again. One day Red House Painters were playing a show, and when they went backstage, Mark saw Michael. I guess Michael tracked him down or something. They went to perform the rest of their set, then they asked what song to play. Someone in the audience yelled out "Michael!" so they played it. Mark saw Michael weeping in the front row. "
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"The song is about Mark's real friend Michael, who basically vanished one day and Mark never heard from him again. One day Red House Painte… read more
"The song is about Mark's real friend Michael, who basically vanished one day and Mark never heard from him again. One day Red House Painters were playing a show, and when they… read more
Red House Painters was a slowcore band from San Francisco, CA, United States, formed in 1988 by singer/songwriter Mark Kozelek, who is currently active in the band Sun Kil Moon, with part of the original RHP line-up. The band is described, along with Low and American Music Club, as one of the linchpins of the slowcore movement, a subgenre of Indie Rock characterized by downbeat melodies, slow tempos, and often minimalist arrangements. The genre was shaped by musical influences like Folk Rock, Contemporary Folk, and later on, Indie Folk, creating a subdued atmosphere that clashed aga… read more
Red House Painters was a slowcore band from San Francisco, CA, United States, formed in 1988 by singer/songwriter Mark Kozelek, who is currently active in the band Sun Kil Moon, with part o… read more
Red House Painters was a slowcore band from San Francisco, CA, United States, formed in 1988 by singer/songwriter Mark Kozelek, who is currently active in the band Sun Kil Moon, with part of the original RHP line-up. The band is descri… read more