Big Red Machine - Hymnostic Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the main contributors to the song "Hymnostic"?

   "Hymnostic" was primarily written by Justin Vernon, Aaron Dessner, and Ragnar Kjartansson. Vernon and Dessner are the key members of Big Red Machine, known for their roles in Bon Iver and The National, respectively.

2. Which album features the song "Hymnostic" by Big Red Machine?

   "Hymnostic" is one of the tracks from Big Red Machine's self-titled debut album, which was released on August 31, 2018. The album was co-produced by Aaron Dessner, Justin Vernon, and Brad Cook.

3. Where was the majority of the song "Hymnostic" recorded?

   The majority of the track "Hymnostic," along with the rest of the debut album, was recorded in Aaron Dessner's shed studio in the Hudson Valley. This studio is also where Dessner recorded The National's 2017 album "Sleep Well Beast".

4. What other notable musicians contributed to Big Red Machine's debut album?

   The debut album of Big Red Machine features contributions from approximately 40 collaborators, including Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, Richard Parry, Phoebe Bridgers, Lisa Hannigan, JT Bates, and Kate Stables, among others.

5. When did Big Red Machine originally form, and how did the collaboration begin?

   Big Red Machine began as a collaboration in 2008 when Aaron Dessner sent Justin Vernon an instrumental idea via MySpace, which led to the creation of a song for the "Dark Was the Night" compilation album. They officially formed the band later on, expanding their collaborative efforts over the years.

6. What is the significance of the name "Big Red Machine"?

   The name "Big Red Machine" refers to the nickname of the dominant 1970s Cincinnati Reds baseball team, which won the World Series in 1975 and 1976. Aaron Dessner, a native of Cincinnati, chose the name partly because he was born during the team's successful run in 1976.