Blue Ridge Mountains by Fleet Foxes
In my opinion the beginning of the song lightly and effortlessly sets the scene, taking you far off to another place. The verses are more concrete until the drums start, at which point you leave society and enter the “quivering forest.” The outro mirrors again the beginning as if to close the story.
This song is a delight. It haunts, and without trying, it falls into a tradition of folk: the song tells a story. This song means a lot to me, being from Virginia, through which the Blue Ridge Mountains pass. Fleet Foxes’ aspirant vocals and driving beat coupled with fantastic lyrics create a compelling song.
Enjoy.
-PB
