Okkervil River: "Down Down The Deep River," Live On Soundcheck

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Many songwriters reflect upon and romanticize times and places from their past, and often cannot let go. For Okkervil River's Will Sheff, the time is 1986, and the place is Meriden, N.H., a small town where he spent his childhood. And while he and his band have gone on to live elsewhere -- Austin, Texas or Brooklyn -- not to mention tour all over, Sheff has apparently kept Meriden close to his heart.
With Okkervil River's seventh album, The Silver Gymnasium, Sheff mines his experiences and cultural references of that time -- not only in autobiographical details about the setting, but in the musical sounds of the era. The record sets Sheff's distinctive quavering voice with elements of '80s rock he grew up on. The result is yet another ambitious high-concept Okkervil River album that allows us a glimpse into the songwriter's life.
Watch the band perform "Down Down The Deep River" in the Soundcheck studio.

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thanks for your great music. God bless you all. highest esteem and regards to you all

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

This is just....PERFECT!!!

[@tomraus9383]

Love it, how did I not know about this band

[@michaelwtapp]

this song reminded me of the war on drugs but these guys were ahead of the curve!

[@daimonddog153]

Seriously one of my fav song specially the synthesizer part the vibes no words to describe simply amazing 👍👍

[@joelsampson67]

Performance of an awesome song with production to do it justice. Well done all!

[@TheInvisibledeejay]

Love love love then I learned Lou Reed was a fan RIP dear soul

[@clayyayy]

Okkervil River songs seem to always find a way to hit close to home, somehow.

[@gabevachon5555]

Nice song, but I hate nerd rock image. Wouldn't want to be in Ukraine foxhole with these guys

[@RealCanadain83]

even 8 years later

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I can't believe these guys don't have at least 1k Likes.

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Makes no sense

[@briannoles4958]

Love this song guy's keep on playing.

[@pottermk]

Absolutely stunning. So sad that I have to miss their show next weekend. :-(

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Fantastic song, the film is AMAZING!

[@edmill47]

Love this song.

[@mypadlillie]

great sound

[@joejones1991]

so glad i came across this today!

Awesome!

[@ramzyred]

Awesome!!!!!!!

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published on my birthdayyyyyyyy

[@SamEEE12]

Interesting mix!

[@rjplamf61]

like what they did with Roky Erickson so I figured I would check one of there tunes out. has a very '80's feel to it.

[@hass13ful]

WOOW

[@standardofexcellence]

The cure meets phish i think