From Leonard Cohen to Villagers
Guy reveals why he loves Irish indie folk band Villagers and raids the archive for music from two acts they've been influenced by, Leonard Cohen and Arthur Lee & Love.
In this episode, Guy brings Irish indie folk band Villagers to the limelight, and raids the archive for music from two acts they've been influenced by, Leonard Cohen and Arthur Lee & Love.
Guy catches up with Villagers frontman Connor O’Brien on stage before a gig at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester to talk about the creative process and find out what Conor is writing about.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 1’s new music expert Huw Stephens shares his take on Villagers' sound and musical influences. Huw also introduces a gem of a live recording.
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Villagers
Earthly Pleasure
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Villagers
Becoming a Jackal
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Arthur Lee & Love
Alone Again Or
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Villagers
Dawning On Me
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Villagers
Everything I Am Is Yours
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Leonard Cohen
The Stranger Song
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Villagers
Courage
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Villagers |
| Performer | Arthur Lee & Love |
| Performer | Leonard Cohen |
| Presenter | Guy Garvey |
| Presenter | Huw Stephens |
| Producer | Rachel Davies |
| Director | Rachel Davies |
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