BREAKING NEWS: Sufjan Stevens’ 2000 Live Show in Cambridge, MA Available on YouTube for the First Time
[LATEST UPDATE: As of today, March 22, 2023, Sufjan Stevens has officially shared his second-earliest live show, recorded in 2000 at the Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge, MA, on his official YouTube channel. The footage features the indie folk legend performing tracks from his critically-acclaimed debut album "A Sun Came" (2000) and his seminal work "Illinois" (2005). Get ready to experience the genesis of Sufjan’s iconic sound and watch him evolve as a musician. ENJOY NOW! ]
Historic Moment for Sufjan Stevens Fans
Music enthusiasts and die-hard fans of Sufjan Stevens, rejoice! For the first time in history, the beloved singer-songwriter has shared his second-earliest live show on YouTube. Recorded on a chilly autumn evening in 2000 at the legendary Middle East Upstairs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this archival footage is a gift to the devoted fans of the eclectic indie folk maestro.
Sufjan Stevens Live in 2000: A Snapshot of his Early Career
The show features Sufjan performing an array of songs from his debut album "A Sun Came," including "Kissy Soldier," "Romulus," and "The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Get Us." Fans of his subsequent work, including "Illinois," will also appreciate the early performances of "Chicago" and "Casimir Pulaski Day."
Context and Significance
Released in 2000, "A Sun Came" marked a bold debut for Sufjan Stevens, showcasing his genre-bending style and introspective songwriting. This live recording offers a rare glimpse into his early years, before his breakthrough with "Illinois" and his subsequent genre-defying experiments. This footage serves as a testament to Sufjan’s enduring creativity and innovative spirit.
Additional Information:
- Runtime: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Setlist: A selection of songs from "A Sun Came" and early versions of tracks from "Illinois"
- Recording quality: Good video quality, with a focus on the performance and Sufjan’s interactions with the audience
- Audio quality: Clean, crisp audio that captures the intimate atmosphere of the Cambridge venue
Tags: Sufjan Stevens, Live Music, Indie Folk, Acoustic, Intimate Performance, Archival Footage, 2000s Music, Early Career, Music History, Folk Music, Singer-Songwriter, Middle East Upstairs, Cambridge MA, A Sun Came, Illinois, Romulus, Kissy Soldier, Predatory Wasp, Casimir Pulaski Day, Chicago.
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HUGE news for Sufjan fans – his second-earliest live show in history has been posted to YouTube
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Impossible to overstate how much of a big deal this is. Here we discover, among other things, that:
* Arnika existed by 2000
* Much of the 7S material existed by 2000
* ROMULUS! existed by 2000
* He ever played A Loverless Bed (ACOUSTIC!) and Far Physician’s Son live
…and it just in general totally changes my headcanon of when he matured as a songwriter. Stuff like Size Too Small existing fully formed in 2000 is quite a shock and you sort of have to rejig how you view his history.
Gonna be annoying because I’m going to have to change some of my writeups for my essay project, lol. But wow. This is like Christmas for annoying people (me).
If you want more, let Jai know in the comments! He said he might post more Sufjan live content if there’s interest.
by second earliest, you mean his second show? lol