Michael Stipe previews material from his upcoming debut solo album with the new song “Hum Desiderata.” Multiple outlets describe the track as a combination of spoken-word recitation and music: it pairs an audio reading of Max Ehrmann’s poem “Desiderata” with an instrumental version of Stipe’s unreleased song titled “Hum.” This release follows Stipe’s earlier solo-album update in April, when he appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to debut “The Rest Of Ever” and to confirm that he is preparing a debut solo project. “Hum Desiderata” is presented as an additional glimpse of that effort, focusing on how Stipe integrates Ehrmann’s text with his own unreleased instrumental material. No specific release date for the full album is provided in the cited reporting.
Michael Stipe shares preview song “Hum Desiderata” ahead of debut solo album
Michael Stipe previews material from his upcoming debut solo album with the new song “Hum Desiderata.” Multiple outlets describe the track as a combination of spoken-word recitation and music: it pair...
- Michael Stipe releases a preview track titled “Hum Desiderata.”
- The song features a recitation of Max Ehrmann’s poem “Desiderata.”
- The track also uses an instrumental version of Stipe’s unreleased song “Hum.”
- Stipe previously previewed solo-album material in April on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, including “The Rest Of Ever.”
- Reporting characterizes “Hum Desiderata” as part of preparation for Stipe’s debut solo album.
In April, Michael Stipe appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to debut a new song called "The Rest Of Ever" and reveal that he's readying his debut solo album. Now, the former R.E.M. frontman is sharing another preview titled "Hum Desiderata." The post Michael Stipe – “Hum Desiderata” appeared first on Stereogum.
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