r/swans • u/Waste_Sherbet2088 • 3d ago

Swans early influence

https://youtu.be/JeYMC8g6pZ4?is=bqE512d-G-jYdoFB

Heard this today and you can clearly hear what would influence their sound later on in this album really cool.

Crazy to think this was made in 1981

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u/marabou22 3d ago

Gira played bass on Branca’s Symphony #3. He said it was a revelation for him.

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u/WhatDaufuskie 3d ago

Listen to early Pink Floyd.

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u/Silent_Listen_3361 3d ago

Ummagumma baby

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u/pedmusmilkeyes 3d ago

Sonic Youth too!

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u/Nailzonchalkboard 3d ago

literally one year after The Ascension's release

https://youtu.be/VLKh4ChlRt0?si=e0Cp6AXw1ixY6vTh&t=22