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A jump from the cliff: Oldham wants to be on his new album 'The Purple Bird'
Willham, known as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, speaks in an interview about his new album "The Purple Bird" and the creative collaboration in Nashville.
A jump from the cliff: Oldham wants to be on his new album 'The Purple Bird'
The versatile musician wants Oldham, better known as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, surprises the music world with his latest work "The Purple Bird", which was released on January 31, 2025. In an interview with the crown Explained Oldham how significant the collaboration with Nashville producer David "Ferg" Ferguson was for the album. Oldham describes the recording session as a "jump from a cliff", which, however, felt it was worn like a paraglider. These sessions turned out to be a creative gift for him and led to a number of impressive new songs, including "Boise, Idaho". Oldham emphasizes that this experience was both nostalgically and contemporary, which is a balance of tradition and innovation for him.
A deep musical experience
"The Purple Bird" is not just another album, it bears the manuscript of Oldham with its typical mix of simple wisdom and biblical images. The work offers a palette of heartache ballads to lively pub songs and conjures up a feeling of melancholy and conviviality, "like a round at the large kitchen table," said the Narc Magazine. Interestingly, even a Mariachi roller, who deals with the controversial topic of weapons control, even plays a role in this album. Oldham emphasizes the value of concentrated music listening in a time when this has become rare and explains that it is a conscious act of escapism for him.
The 55-year-old also celebrates his connection with his roots in Louisville, Kentucky, and finds comfort in the tranquility of rural life, where he lives with his wife and daughter. Oldham reflects on his musical journey, on which he never felt the pressure to have to adapt current trends. "Music should be a safe harbor," he says, and the album title "The Purple Bird", including the simple cover design, reflects this philosophy. This ensures that "The Purple Bird" lives not only as an album, but also as an important cultural statement.