Name: Song of the Earth
Brand: Dirty Projectors, David Longstreth, Stargaze

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2025-04-04

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Dirty Projectors

David Longstreth

Stargaze

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Alternative / Modern

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Transgressive

American indie rock band Dirty Projectors was founded in 2002 in Brooklyn, New York. Led by the talented Dave Longstreth, they have been captivating audiences with their unique sound and experimental approach to music.
With a distinct blend of genres including indie rock, art pop, and R&B, Dirty Projectors have carved out their own niche in the music industry. Their innovative songwriting and intricate arrangements showcase their musical prowess and creativity.
Over the years, Dirty Projectors have released critically acclaimed albums that push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of what a band can achieve. Their captivating live performances further highlight their artistic vision and dedication to creating memorable experiences for fans.

Transgressive is a record label founded by Tim Dellow, Toby Langley and Lilas Bourboulon, with a focus on discovering and nurturing new talent, Transgressive has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. The label has been responsible for launching the careers of several successful musicians and continues to be at the forefront of the music industry. For more information about the company's credits, please visit their profile page.

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Song of the Earth is performed by Longstreth with members of his band Dirty Projectors — Felicia Douglass, Maia Friedman, Olga Bell — and the Berlin-based chamber orchestra s t a r g a z e, the album also features Phil Elverum (Mount Eerie), Steve Lacy, Patrick Shiroishi, Anastasia Coope, Tim Bernardes, Ayoni, Portraits of Tracy, and the author David Wallace-Wells.

Longstreth wrote the first draft in six manic weeks for a commission arranged by s t a r g a z e. He felt disoriented and also galvanized by the moment:&nbsp; the pandemic chaos, the ‘radical psychedelia’ of new fatherhood, the novelty of writing for large ensemble. Then he spent three years revising, rewriting, rearranging, and recording in studios and homes in the Netherlands, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Song of the Earth marks Longstreth’s biggest-yet foray into the field of concert music. It received its US premiere in a March 2024 sold-out performance at Disney Hall in Los Angeles with the LA Philharmonic. Work-in-progress performances also took place between 2022 and 2024 at the Barbican in London, Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, and Muziekgebouw Amsterdam.

Just as Dirty Projectors’ Rise Above sounds nothing like Damaged — the Black Flag album upon which is based — Song of the Earth bears little resemblance to its namesake, Gustav Mahler’s 1908 song-poem Das Lied Von Der Erde. But Longstreth notes that “it is saturated with the Mahler work’s themes, feelings and spirit of dissolved contradiction.”&nbsp;

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Discover Song of the Earth by Dirty Projectors on Transgressive. A unique album featuring a blend of artists and influences. Vinyl records available.