Neurot Recordings, in conjunction with My Proud Mountain, have announced the third record of the Songs Of Townes Van Zandt series, which started in 2012 and features various artists covering the works of American singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Songs Of Townes Van Zandt Vol. III will be release April 22, and today, New Noise are premiering Marissa Nadler’s contribution and new video, “Quicksilver Daydreams of Maria.”
Townes Van Zandt passed away at age 52 on January 1, 1997, though his music still touches people all around the world. Many believe he was a genius and imagine a world in which he is still creating music, during a time like today when artists themselves can decided what to release and when, given that songwriters of his time were often not afforded that same luxury.
Nadler talks more about her relationship to Van Zandt’s music as she shares the new video:
“I’ve been a fan of Townes Van Zandt’s music for nearly as long as I’ve been writing songs. When I was starting out, a friend introduced me to Townes’s music, and I pretty much instantly fell in love with both the rawness of his songs as well as the intense sense of longing expressed within them. His lyrics are haunting and evocative and have inspired me endlessly. These melodies will linger with you, year after year, and hopefully keep you company along the way.”
Preorder the album here, and watch the video for “Quicksilver Daydreams of Maria” below:
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