"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom. I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients." Gustave Courbet

21 April 2012

Magic.


Last August, Lanois organized the inaugural Harvest Picnic near Dundas, Ontario, a one-day music festival with a special focus on sustainable agriculture and local food. He invited some of his musical friends, including Sarah Harmer and Ray Lamontagne, to perform on an outdoor stage for a field full of music lovers.

Lanois himself also took the stage, and his performance was one of the highlights of the day. He played a set with his trio, then was joined by Emmylou Harris, who performed songs from her Lanois-produced breakout album, Wrecking Ball. The sun was setting while they played, and a feeling of pure magic settled over the crowd.


Listen here.

Thank you, Jess.

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