"Rusalka, Rusalka / The Wild Rushes” is an epic 8-minute song that comprises two different parts. Each section features the protagonist being enticed by a siren-like woman. In both parts, the protagonist succumbs to the temptation –despite his best judgment– and it is assumed that he drowns. Neither drowning (The Hazards of Love) nor seduction (Philomena, We Both Go Down Together) are new lyrical ground for The Decemberists. The Decemberists' singer and songwriter Colin Meloy said about it: “Rusalka, Rusalka / The Wild Rushes” really came out of just my own fascination wit… read more
"Rusalka, Rusalka / The Wild Rushes” is an epic 8-minute song that comprises two different parts. Each section features the protagonist being en… read more
"Rusalka, Rusalka / The Wild Rushes” is an epic 8-minute song that comprises two different parts. Each section features the protagonist being enticed by a siren-like woman. In both … read more
The Decemberists is a folk rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ, piano, accordion), Nate Query (electric bass, acoustic bass, cello) and John Moen (drums). Notable former members include Rachel Blumberg (drums, vocals) and Jesse Emerson (bass). Named both in reference to the Russian Decembrist Revolt (they use the national anthem of the Soviet Union as an introduction at many concerts) and to the atmosphere associ… read more
The Decemberists is a folk rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulc… read more
The Decemberists is a folk rock band which formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon, United States. The band currently consists of Colin Meloy (vocals, guitar), Chris Funk (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, pedal steel guitar), Jenny Conlee (organ… read more