R.E.M. Reunions, Sea Shanties and the Tree That Sounds Like Daft Punk: Colbert’s Oddly Perfect Mix
- Michael Stipe appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss R.E.M.
- During the interview, Stipe shared that a friend recorded a tree in his backyard in Georgia and played the recording back to the tree itself.
- Stipe mentioned that he is incorporating this tree recording into a musical piece, combining it with a sea shanty.
Michael Stipe appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss R.E.M. Reunions, sea shanties, and an unusual musical experiment involving a tree that sounds like Daft Punk.
During the interview, Stipe shared that a friend recorded a tree in his backyard in Georgia and played the recording back to the tree itself. The resulting sound, he said, resembles the electronic music of Daft Punk.
Stipe mentioned that he is incorporating this tree recording into a musical piece, combining it with a sea shanty. He noted that the sea shanty he is using is one that listeners might already know and enjoy.
The segment also touched on the possibility of R.E.M. Reuniting, though no specific plans were announced. Stipe’s appearance promoted his upcoming debut solo album, from which he performed a new song during the show.