Fourth of July
by Sufjan Stevens
greengreenthursday
greengreenthursday
This version is utterly breathtaking
Favorite track: Fourth of July (April Base Version).
Jonathan Neve
Jonathan Neve
This is something very special, so many feelings arise from when I first heard Carrie and Lowell in my car, driving at night in 2015. Really a beautiful version, and then released this day 4 of July !
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Ursula's Crow
Brave, tender, intelligent - have a listen.
Favorite track: Fourth of July (April Base Version).
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Record/Vinyl + Digital AlbumIncludes:
* Limited edition 7-inch red Fourth of July vinyl
* 12-inch yellow The Greatest Gift vinyl
* 12-inch blue Bucket of Gold Live / Hotline Bling Live vinyl
* 12-inch black Carrie & Lowell vinyl
* Green 4oz cotton Sufjan Stevens T-shirt
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about
On July 1, his birthday, Sufjan Stevens is releasing two alternate versions of his song, “Fourth of July.”
Both versions were recorded around 2014: “Fourth of July (April Base Version)” was recorded in Eau Claire, WI at Justin Vernon’s April Base studio, and “Fourth of July (DUMBO Version)” was recorded in Sufjan’s old studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The original version of “Fourth of July” appeared on Sufjan’s 2015 album, Carrie & Lowell. As is (and was) his custom, Sufjan would often rework different versions of his songs while recording an album, and “Fourth of July” was no exception. (Other versions & remixes of the song were released on “The Greatest Gift” mixtape and on the “Exploding Whale” 7” single.)
These two latest versions were recently found on old harddrives. The refrain of the song, “We’re all gonna die,” invokes a meditation on human mortality and fragility, even as it acts as an anchor of stoic hope. Its solemnity invites listeners to feel comfort, connection — even joy — wrought from great pain and loss.
The song has recently had a resurgence with listeners — which may speak to a deep national grief and sense of loss.
A limited run physical 7" in red will be released in December 2022, which marks the 10-year anniversary of Carrie’s death.
Both versions were recorded around 2014: “Fourth of July (April Base Version)” was recorded in Eau Claire, WI at Justin Vernon’s April Base studio, and “Fourth of July (DUMBO Version)” was recorded in Sufjan’s old studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The original version of “Fourth of July” appeared on Sufjan’s 2015 album, Carrie & Lowell. As is (and was) his custom, Sufjan would often rework different versions of his songs while recording an album, and “Fourth of July” was no exception. (Other versions & remixes of the song were released on “The Greatest Gift” mixtape and on the “Exploding Whale” 7” single.)
These two latest versions were recently found on old harddrives. The refrain of the song, “We’re all gonna die,” invokes a meditation on human mortality and fragility, even as it acts as an anchor of stoic hope. Its solemnity invites listeners to feel comfort, connection — even joy — wrought from great pain and loss.
The song has recently had a resurgence with listeners — which may speak to a deep national grief and sense of loss.
A limited run physical 7" in red will be released in December 2022, which marks the 10-year anniversary of Carrie’s death.
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released July 1, 2022
Music written and recorded by Sufjan Stevens
"Fourth of July (April Base Version)" engineered by Brian Joseph
Music written and recorded by Sufjan Stevens
"Fourth of July (April Base Version)" engineered by Brian Joseph
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Sufjan Stevens New York, New York
Sufjan Stevens is a singer-songwriter living in New York City.
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