I don’t know how I didn’t know about this, but let’s just say that I was blindsided when I came across it. There appears to be a live Bon Iver session, where he and his fellow bandmates are filmed wandering through the snowy streets of Montreal. They are performing the title track, from his debut album, ‘For Emma, Forever Ago’. The slushy streets, and the mountains of snow on the sidewalks are all too familiar. Anyone who is from Montreal, and likes Bon Iver, will love this performance.

Thanks to my flatmate Ben, for the tip. When asked to comment, Ben’s response was: ‘‘One question. Where is his tuque?”

 

For Emma – Lyrics:

Narrator:
(So apropos:
Saw death on a sunny snow)

Him:
“For every life…”

Her:
“Forgoe the parable.”

Him:
“Seek the light.”

Her:
“…My knees are cold.”

(Running home, running home, running home, running home…)

Her:
“Go find another lover;
To bring a… to string along!”

“With all your lies,
You’re still very lovable.”

“I toured the light; so many foreign roads for Emma, forever ago.”

Mp3: Bon Iver – For Emma (Live)