The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing b. Before 69 love songs, the magnetic fields was me in my tiny, squalid studio in alphabet city, says merritt. The magnetic fields tickets, 2020 concert tour dates. Of course, the magnetic fields dont concern themselves with such matters. The magnetic fields 69 love songs 2016, vinyl discogs. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing. The magnetic fields returned in 2012 with love at the bottom of the sea. Happy birthday to the magnetic fields stephin merritt. Feb 02, 2012 the magnetic fields licensed to youtube by merlin mergerecords on behalf of merge records. Dec 20, 2007 all my little words by the magnetic fields, and footage from various vintage films depicting love and loss, and ability to break ones heart and keep going at least that is what i think. Book of love band, an american synthpop band book of love, the band s 1987 album book of love, the albums title track. Mear here is the third video in our stayathome series. The original magnetic fields band stephin merritt, sam davol, claudia gonson, john woo, and shirley simms are joined by members of the 50 song memoir band, and special guests, for an evening of magnetic fields music from the last three decades, along with the premiere of new material. Live from here the book of love the magnetic fields facebook.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of 69 love songs, we are reviving the magnetic fields 1999era tshirt. However, realism is a very good album indeed and would almost certainly be much better received it people didnt. Song is book of love by an amazing band the magnetic fields if you didnt notice by the title. The magnetic fields 69 love songs releases discogs. The book of love the magnetic fields live from here with chris. The book of love is relivent to all as it is a catalog of personal attachment.
Check out the book of love by the magnetic fields on amazon music. The book of love by the magnetic fields on amazon music. Chris thile and our band play the magnetic fields the book of love for stephin merritts birthday february 9, 1965. Ranking every song on the magnetic fields 69 love songs. Latinautor, ascap, sony atv publishing, audiam publishing, amra, and 4 music rights societies. Awardwinning crossover popjazz artist laila biali offers a tender acoustic cover of the book of love magnetic fields for valentines day. The magnetic fields the book of love lyrics genius lyrics. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts a. James first covered the song during the recording of his live album. We didnt buy it, although it was critically hailed, because, frankly, the sheer and. Printed in red and white ink on a black unisex royal apparel tee.
Love at the bottom of the sea, however, simply sounds like a magnetic fields album this is the band going back to basics, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it seems as if merritt has forgot to write inspired, richly melodic pop songs as consistently as he has done in the past. The magnetic fields threedisc album 69 love songs is a staggering achievement, a cultural landmark, a monument to romantic, yet urbane misery. Cabaret meets indie rock in the oneman band known as singer. In this interview, pitchfork s marc hogan sits down with singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist stephin merritt of the magnetic fields to discuss his career, his latest album, and more. The book of love is a classic song written by stephin merrit and originally performed by his band the magnetic fields. Andre bretons the magnetic fields, written in 1919, is a wonderful piece of writing. Stephin merritt albums from worst to best stereogum. They are a band fronted by stephin merritt, including sam davol, banjo playersecond guitarist john woo, and percussionistpianist claudia gonson. The magnetic fields is an indie pop band fronted by stephin merritt. Merritts lyrics are often sarcastic, bitter, and humorous the magnetic fields provides examples of the following tropes. Love at the bottom of the sea by the magnetic fields on.
This personal album, containing fifty songs, one for each year of the artists life, is projected for a late 2016early 2017 release on nonesuch records. Stephin merritt and sam davol will perform 3 magnetic fields songs on may, 2018 as part of an illustrious program of over twenty avant garde composers and performers at the allday bang on the can marathon, starting at noon in nyc. The magnetic fields named after the andre bretonphilippe soupault novel les champs magnetiques are an american band founded and led by stephin merritt. Find magnetic fields discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The magnetic fields is one of several guises that the artist stephin merritt records under. The threevolume album was released in 1999, with the book of love appearing in volume 1 as track number 12. The songs of the album are connected by their starting with the letter i, and are also arranged in alphabetical order. The book of love appears on magnetic fields threevolume concept album 69 love songs, which contains 69 tracks described as love songs, 23 tracks in each of the three volumes.
As its title indicates, 69 love songs is a threevolume concept album composed of 69 love songs, all written by magnetic fields frontman stephin merritt. I dont want to get over you is the muchbeloved track 6 from vol. Their best known work is the 1999 triple concept album 69 love songs. The book of love by peter gabriel song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart. In fact, the book of love is a complete an integrated account of attachment. He is the groups primary songwriter, producer and vocalist, as well as frequent multiinstrumentalist. While synthpop often forms the foundation of their music, the magnetic fields music borrows from many other styles, notably country, folk and indie pop. This is our take on the book of love by the magnetic fields.
After parting ways with anyway, merritt put together a full band for a pair of mid90s albums, but the magnetic fields didnt find widespread success until 1999s love songs, a critical masterstroke that made them indie darlings virtually overnight. In 2018, we ran into each other at one of the shows for the band. His last work with this group was descriptively and accurately titled 69 love songs. The magnetic fields is the principal creative outlet of singersongwriter. The setavailable on five vinyl eps, one cd, and digitallyfeatures twentyeight new short songs by stephin merritt, ranging in length from thirteen seconds to two minutes and thirtyfive seconds. The book of love as written by and george malone warren davis. Sooooo i love getting comments on videos so if youre still reading my ramblings you should leave a. Stephin merritt of unconventional american indie band the magnetic fields visits the guardian studio with his ukulele to perform his tragic love song. The magnetic fields is a new yorkbased group fronted by stephin.
Nonesuch records releases the magnetic fields quickies on may 15, 2020. Recent albums released under the name the magnetic fields usually consist of synthpop music in a 1980s style underlying clever lyrics which are often heavily ironic. A deep dive in honor of the classic indiepop albums 20th anniversary. The magnetic fields 50 song memoir album and tour information.
The magnetic fields sheet music, tabs and lead sheets. I think i need a new heart the magnetic fields youtube. All my little words by the magnetic fields, and footage from various vintage films depicting love and loss, and ability to break ones heart and keep going at least that is what i think. Featuring a full band, merritt sings lyrics that nail the sensation of. It was covered by the american indie band the airborne toxic event in the live album all i ever wanted. I was introduced through a friend to the magnetic fields, and really fell in love with the song writing and the quirky way the band interpreted. Het nummer verscheen op hun conceptalbum 69 love songs uit 1999. The magnetic fields lyrics, songs, and albums genius. For the magnetic fields song appearing in the album 69 love songs, see the book of love the. Going back over the magnetic fields discography, the buildup to 69 love songs is a joy to trace the way merritt proclaims his concepts in such vivid pop parody hits its stride with holiday, and 69 love songs is seemingly the pinnacle of this thematic realisation, entertaining a concept so broad and filled with so much emotion that it. The 80s90s synthpop band book of love named themselves after the song for its imagery and romantic connotations. Magnetic fields biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
It redefined the magnetic fields and expanded its audience. Wonderful images cascade upon wonderful images that i. The magnetic fields the book of love lyrics songmeanings. Merritt is the groups primary songwriter, producer, and vocalist, as well as frequent multiinstrumentalist. Cabaret meets indie rock in the oneman band known as singersongwriter stephin merritt read full biography. Apr 28, 2012 stephin merritt of the magnetic fields performs the book of love live in studioa. It was released on may 4, 2004 by record label nonesuch.
The book of love the magnetic fields song wikipedia. From stephin merrits gay and loud publishing comes the first volume of the magnetic fields 69 love songs, a misleadingly quiet epic of a thing. Also, keep in mind, gabriels version is a tribute from a legend to an indie band. The magnetic fields is essentially a vehicle for merritts songwriting, as are various sideprojects including the 6ths, future. For people who prefer the peter gabriel version, i understand. The magnetic fields named after the andre breton novel les champs magnetiques is an american indie pop group founded and led by stephin merritt.
Live from here the book of love the magnetic fields. Merritt also plays many of the instruments, concocting a sort of indie popsynth rock. Aug 05, 2010 song is book of love by an amazing band the magnetic fields if you didnt notice by the title. The magnetic fields albums, songs, and news pitchfork. This twosided design features the album artwork graphic on the front and the full track listing in alphabetical order on the back. The magnetic fields music, videos, stats, and photos. The magnetic fields the book of love live at wfuv youtube. Watch the video for the book of love from the magnetic fieldss 69 love songs for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. After 69 love songs, the magnetic fields was a band with credit cards and a record contract. Magnetic fields are an indieelectropop band led by singersongwriter stephin merritt. The magnetic fields is a new yorkbased group fronted by stephin merritt. She is stephin merritts manager and best friend and served as the band s earliest. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i i love it when you read to me and you you can read me anything the book of love has music in it in fact thats where music comes from some of it is just transcendental some of it is just really dumb but i.
Love at the bottom of the sea is the tenth studio album by american indie pop band the magnetic fields. Magnetic fields biography, albums, streaming links. The book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. The book of love is a song written by stephin merritt and attributed to the magnetic fields.
The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i, i love it when you. The magnetic fields the one you really love lyrics. The album marked many turning points in the band s career. It includes often described fairytale like moments as well as the moments of boredom that exist between emotional high peaks. Claudia gonson is the magnetic fields secret weapon. The book of love song, by the monotones, 1958 book of love, a song by fleetwood mac from the 1982 album mirage.
I do believe our love s in danger i might as well be loving air you look at me like im a stranger y. Stephin merritt of the magnetic fields performs the book of love live in studioa. Showcasing a return to the band s classic synthesizer and acoustic guitar pop sound, the album featured the single andrew in drag. The magnetic fields i dont want to get over you lyrics. Dec 07, 2019 an evening of music from the magnetic fields. The book of love, by air supply, 1997 the book of love the magnetic fields song, 1999. Laila biali the book of love magnetic fields cover facebook. The magnetic fields may be a bona fide band, but in most essential respects they are the project of studio wunderkind stephin merritt, who writes, produces, and generally sings all of the material.