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May 31, 2024 · A particularly poignant song was sung by Micky Dolenz and the late Michael Nesmith and written by Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard. Let's take a look at the story behind "Me and Magdalena" by...
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Jun 18, 2024 · Ben Gibbard is the voice of the bands Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service. He talks about Death Cab’s scrappy start, recording their classic album Transatlanticism, how the band learned to defuse internal tensions, and how he approaches songwriting in middle age.
Jun 8, 2024 · The lyrics painted by lead vocalist Ben Gibbard evoke a sense of longing and anticipation. The transatlantic metaphor symbolizes the physical and emotional distance between two individuals, emphasizing the struggles and challenges that arise when separated by vast expanses.
Jun 18, 2024 · While there’s some of that influence in their early records, their songs were a bit focused on highlighting the confessional lyrics of lead singer Ben Gibbard than conforming to any catch-all...
Jun 7, 2024 · Death Cab for Cutie, American indie rock group that helped define the emo genre of music in the early 2000s. Original members were lead singer Ben Gibbard (b. August 11, 1976, Bremerton, Washington, U.S.), guitarist Chris Walla (b. November 2, 1975, Bothell, Washington), bassist Nick Harmer (b.
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1 day ago · It was double duty for Ben Gibbard, frontman of both acts, as he performed two sets on the evening, both feted albums from beginning to end, before coming back to perform a two-song encore, the first song* of which was “Such great heights” (again), which Gibbard introduced as a cover of an Iron And Wine song.
2 days ago · Ben Gibbard is the unmistakable voice behind Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service. His journey to musical stardom is as raw and authentic as his lyrics. Ben shares the story of how the band came together and their scrappy start, highlighting the creation of their classic album Transatlanticism.
