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20095 minGdoc-short

Justin Vernon Express

20095 minGdoc-short

Justin Vernon discusses his acclaimed 2008 album For Emma, Forever Ago, sharing insights on the name Bon Iver and influences from Northern Exposure.

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Channel: The New Yorker

Justin Vernon Express

2009• 5 minG

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Justin Vernon discusses his acclaimed 2008 album For Emma, Forever Ago, sharing insights on the name Bon Iver and influences from Northern Exposure.

Synopsis

Justin Vernon, the frontman of Bon Iver, discusses his influential 2008 album For Emma, Forever Ago in a conversation with music critic Sasha Frere-Jones. Vernon explains the origin of the name Bon Iver, inspired by the French phrase for "good winter," and reflects on his artistic influences, including the television series Northern Exposure. He also addresses his innovative use of Auto-Tune in music production, highlighting the album's significance in shaping contemporary indie music and Vernon's evolving artistic identity.

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