Antony and the Johnsons Appreciation Post

[peam]

This dude and his ensemble are so god damned talented. Lead singer Antony Hegarty is LGBT and deals with a lot of issues concerning that in his music and art, but he also focuses on a variety of subjects.

So.. yay for gay weirdos making weirdo music.

First off, a video from their 2005 release "I Am a Bird Now."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b5HHRT8xvw&feature=related

I remember being chilled to the bone the first time I heard this song. Maybe it was the drugs, but holy shit it was one of those moments that froze time.

They also have a new album called Swanlights which is set to drop in early October. The first single "Thank You For Your Love" is out and it sounds pretty awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrziLBLl9CM

Probably should be posted in the "What are you listening to.." thread, but I'm feeling obnoxiously better than most of you at listening to music right now.

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/antony%20and%20the%20johnsons%20ep.jpg

[Enitocin]

Not really my type of music, but it's still pretty damn good.

[Ryvicke]

Peam--right there with you buddy. Although I think we should also give a big 'ya herd' to Hercules and Love Affair too since it might be semi-more-accessible Antony.

Also the video is decidedly ungay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb8S51M2GAc

[Back]

Unique sound. Chasing the dragon blues. Refreshing in this day of auto tune. Keep going, peamer.

[Kerranger]

Not my thing either, but im all for some unique sounding shit that isnt played daily on the radio. Props.