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Saleh and Bon Iver Forge New Sound
3 Feb
Summary
- Saleh and Bon Iver collaborated on 'Flood,' inspired by climate flooding.
- This marks their third official musical partnership.
- The song was developed during a Minneapolis recording session.
Musician Saleh and Bon Iver have unveiled their latest collaborative effort, a song named "Flood." This marks their third official musical partnership, following previous work in 2020 and co-writing on Travis Scott's 2023 track "My Eyes."
The genesis of "Flood" occurred during a recording session in Minneapolis. Saleh revealed that the song's themes were directly influenced by his own encounters with climate-related flooding while residing in Cardiff, Wales.
Saleh lauded the collaborative process, noting Bon Iver's 'enthusiasm, emotional honesty, and melodic intuition.' He highlighted Bon Iver's active involvement, from eagerly embracing early demos to re-recording vocals and contributing to the arrangement's evolution.
