Stars of The Lid's Brian McBride dies at 53

https://pitchfork.com/news/stars-of-the-lids-brian-mcbride-dies-at-53/

Never take an artist's work for granted as any album can be their last. SoTL have released some of my favorite music and, while we still have Adam Wiltzie working in the 'A Winged Victory For The Sullen' project, there is a decadence in the SoTL records: a willingness to let a single relatively raw idea simmer and float for a long time in a way that feels relatively unrestrained compared to Winged Victory. I'm forever indebted. RIP

Damn. Really like their peaceful work like And their refinement. RIP

Damn, this sucks. They produced some of the best drone music, IMO.

I consider myself very lucky to have seen them live twice, including this amazing show:

Real sad news. “And Their Refinement” is a top 5 record for me. Like the poster above me, I was also able to see them live twice. 
 

The most memorable was the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, May of 2008. A friend from the twoism forums couldn’t make it and simply gave me his two front row tickets. Truly an amazing, unforgettable show. 
 

He’ll live on in his music

  On 8/28/2023 at 4:24 AM, YELLOW said:

The most memorable was the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, May of 2008. A friend from the twoism forums couldn’t make it and simply gave me his two front row tickets. Truly an amazing, unforgettable show. 
 

He’ll live on in his music

Wow I forgot about this. I’m so glad you got to go. Thankfully I managed to catch them on that tour at a later date. 

Hearing “December Hunting” live was a peak experience for me. Between Brian and Harold Budd, we’ve lost legends of the genre. 

that's very sad news. why did he die so young?

This is profoundly sad. One of my favorite groups, their discography is immaculate. Tired Sounds and Refinement of Decline are very near and dear to me. RIP.

  On 8/28/2023 at 1:40 AM, Goiter Sanchez said:

there is a decadence in the SoTL records: a willingness to let a single relatively raw idea simmer and float for a long time

this is beautifully stated about their music. a sad passing indeed.

So sad. 

I've been listening to "Tired Sounds..." on the regular for about 10 years now and it is in my top 10 albums of all time. Incredibly comforting album, one which I have no doubt I will be listening to for the rest of my life. 

Farewell Brian x 

Really nice piece on Brian on NPR:

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/28/1196369529/obit-stars-of-the-lid-brian-mcbride

he certainly had his hand in making a couple of undeniable classics, listening to those albums remains a rite of passage to anyone who has an interest in modern instrumental music

RIP

Oh no, very sad.  What a phenomenal legacy of albums he's left us though!

Apparently there is unreleased material that may be put out one day:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/30/brian-mcbride-the-stars-of-the-lid-musician-who-lit-up-the-ambient-firmament

Still think fondly back to the memorable SOTL gig in London at St John at Hackney! Tired Sounds and Refinement are total perfection. R.I.P Brian.

  On 8/28/2023 at 1:40 AM, Goiter Sanchez said:

 

 

 

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i knew he looked familiar...

Was genuinely sad to hear this. RIP

This is the track that got me hooked: