Servantofchaos Music

Let Me In

A raw, sad song about the death of Kurt Cobain by his friend, Michael Stipe.

Nightswimming

I must admit that the times that I have seen REM live, it has been disappointing. Perhaps it’s just that by the time any World Tour reaches our shores, the band is exhausted. But seeing this sort of quiet performance is a reminder of just how good they can be.

Fall On Me

One of the prettiest songs from the vast R.E.M. repertoire gets a stripped back acoustic makeover.

Pretty Persuasion

PART of my REM festival ... What more can you ask for? This live performance begins with Moon River and then merges into Pretty Persuasion. A great video that captures REM in their energetic youth.

Disturbance at the Heron House

I can't believe that it has taken me this long to post an REM song. It really is an oversight on my own part ... because REM have been a fundamental part of my musical history. From the very first time that I heard Michael Stipe (thinking that he could not sing) until today (still!) when I hear his voice, I feel myself drawn into the world which he sings into being.

To make up for my omission, I believe that I will create my own REM Festival, right here over the next few days. Feel free to share your own favourites!