Fleet Foxes is literally the sound track to adulthood for me, and has woven their music thru so many huge events and people on my life.In 2008 I fell in love with Fleet Foxes as my marriage fell apart. In 2010 I became a single parent and as I got my footing underneath me, bedtime lullabies to a 5 and 6 year old became so important. Blue Ridge Mountains and White Winter Hymnal were sung, for years, to my little ones while I scratched their back before bed. A small way to bring emotional intimacy to my little ones amidst a very, very busy and chaotic life.Externally, I lived stoically but was so sad inside. For several months, over a year. Maybe until 2011.Helplessness Blues came out. “The shrine/An argument” and “washing off my name from your throne” were sang and played over and over again in my house. The free form jazz at the end was so controversial in my house lol. I knew what it represented. So many memories of my little ones saying “why does the song have to end like that!?” Lol. The album brought needed healing to a weary middle aged man.When CU came out I was in a very different place- a better place. All of us were. But most memorably, it gave us an opportunity to see Robin and FF live so I booked a weekend at the Hard Rock in Chicago. My favorite memory in all my life? When Robin ended the show with Blue Ridge Mountains and I was there with my kids! BRM was my youngests lullaby for years! He has some learning disabilities and has struggled so much, but when Robin began singing it he looked at me and said “dad I know the words to this song!” And we all sang with Robin. It was literally the most special night of my life and brings tears to my eyes when I recall it.I kinda hope Robin reads this just so he knows how much his music has touched some people. My kids will literally fight for my Fleet Foxes posters, vinyls, etc when I pass. My journey has oddly been tied to this wonderful band and wonderful man.Robin, thank you for your persistence and dedication to this record. Your music touches so many. And, hopefully it is obvious, it has meant so much to me personally. I don’t know you- but I appreciate you so much.Much love to you, my friend. via /r/fleet_foxes https://ift.tt/3j2hrxg
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