Future Islands unleash new 4AD live sessions complete with string quartet
21 October 2014, 16:24
| Written by
Laurence Day
Future Islands have lifted the lid on a handful of live sessions recorded for their label, 4AD. The performances include a string quartet and live brass.
The Baltimore outfit perform "Sun In The Morning", "Doves", "Seasons (Waiting On You)", "Light House" and "A Song For Our Grandfathers". The sessions were directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, the pair behind the Nick Cave documentary, 20,000 Days On Earth.
Kick back and watch the sessions below.
Singles is out now on 4AD.
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