Walkabout (Atlas Sound song)
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"Walkabout" is a song by Atlas Sound
featuring Noah Lennox. It appears as the third track on his second studio effort Logos
. Although never released as a single, it is often seen as the lead single as it was the first song officially released from the album. Upon initial release, Pitchfork Media
included it in their best new tracks section and rated it as 34th best song of the year. The track utilizes an extensive sample of "What Am I Going to Do" by The Dovers
.
in Europe. Bradford states:
. Since early 2010, Cox will simply play the song with an acoustic guitar featuring large improvised sections and occasionally a drum machine.
Atlas Sound
Bradford James Cox is an American musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of Atlanta, Georgia-based psychedelic and ambient band Deerhunter. He also pursues a solo career under the moniker Atlas Sound. Cox formed Deerhunter with drummer Moses Archuleta in 2001. The band has released...
featuring Noah Lennox. It appears as the third track on his second studio effort Logos
Logos (album)
Logos is the second studio album from ambient experimental project Atlas Sound. It was released on October 19, 2009, in Europe by 4AD, and on October 20 in the US by Kranky Records. The album features guest contributions from Noah Lennox and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier...
. Although never released as a single, it is often seen as the lead single as it was the first song officially released from the album. Upon initial release, Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
included it in their best new tracks section and rated it as 34th best song of the year. The track utilizes an extensive sample of "What Am I Going to Do" by The Dovers
The Dovers
The Dovers were an American garage rock band of the mid-1960s. The Dovers were an example of mid-1960s folk rock and pop, heavily influenced by the British Invasion and American groups such as The Byrds.-Career:...
.
Background
The song came about when Atlas Sound began to tour as the opener for Animal CollectiveAnimal Collective
Animal Collective is an experimental psychedelic band originally from Baltimore, Maryland, currently based in New York City. Animal Collective consists of Avey Tare , Panda Bear , Deakin , and Geologist...
in Europe. Bradford states:
Live Rendition
Although the song is mainly constructed from samples, when performing live Cox will rarely use a sampler to recreate it, as he hasn't since mid 2009. When he toured in late 2009, the song was played with opening band for that tour The SelmanairesThe Selmanaires
The Selmanaires are an American Indie electronic band from Atlanta, Georgia.Influenced by the sounds of myriad cultures and eras, The Selmanaires play a musical collage that dances the border between tradition and experiment...
. Since early 2010, Cox will simply play the song with an acoustic guitar featuring large improvised sections and occasionally a drum machine.