Pleader
Alt-J
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How green, how green was my valley? To be told of such hills To be held in such spots To behold such warmth Call to arms these harmonies! And in happy agony we sing How green, how green was my valley? How green, how green was my valley? Oh, your deeps and your shades Where the wild roses pray Such heat from pride Glorious, the voice of man! Like the nightingales, we sing How green, how green was my valley? How green, how green was my valley? Clear softness in our hymn Soft, like coming rain Soft, like Bronwen Victoria! Victoria! Voices our queen might envy How green, how green was my valley? How green, how green was my valley?
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Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Joe Jerome Newman, Thomas Stuart Green
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Pleader" is a song by British indie rock band Alt-J. The song is from their 2017 album "Relaxer."
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Literary InspirationThe song is inspired by Richard Llewellyn's 1939 novel "How Green Was My Valley," a story about the hardships of a coal-mining community.
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Music CompositionThe band collaborated with the London Metropolitan Orchestra to create the intricate, multi-layered sound of the song.
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Relational Values"Pleader" explores themes of religion, mortality, and community. It offers a critical reflection on the environmental impact of mining and the socio-economic hardships of mining communities.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pleader" is a six-minute short film directed by Isaiah Seret, who created a visually stunning interpretation of Llewellyn's novel.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike many conventional songs, "Pleader" doesn't have a typical verse-chorus structure. Instead, it progresses through a series of sections that each introduce new elements and layers.
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Creative ProcessAlt-J's creative process involved a lot of improvisation and experimentation for "Pleader". Constantly trying new things, the band finetuned the song in the studio until they were satisfied with the result.
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Musical TechniquesAlt-J used a variety of techniques to create the song's unique sound, including choral arrangements, orchestral instrumentation, and electronic effects.
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Critical ReactionsCritics have praised "Pleader" for its ambitious scope and complexity, noting that it showcases Alt-J's ability to blend different musical styles and influences in innovative ways.
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Hands-On ApproachIn contrast to many contemporary artists, who often rely on laptops and software for composing and arranging their music, Alt-J employed traditional recording techniques for "Pleader," working directly with musicians to capture the performance in the studio.
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