Shore
An editorial illustration for SCAD Radio's review of the Fleet Foxes album, "Shore."
In the Fleet Foxes's 2020 album, singer-songwriter Robin Pecknold was largely influenced by artist who passed away during the pandemic. Songs such as "Shore" and "Sunblind" pay tribute to several artists. I illustrated a guitar neck to symbolize a pier, and drew late artists as constellations in the sky.
"Shore"
Left to Right: Richard Swift, Bill Withers, John Prine, Elliott Smith
Shore lyric:
Now the quarter moon is out
Sunblind lyrics:
For Richard Swift
For John and Bill
For every gift lifted far before its will
Judee and Smith
For Berman too
I've met the myth hanging heavy over you
I loved you long
You rose to go
Beneath you, songs, perfect angels in the snow
So time to stage
Forget reserve
The type of great coronation you deserve.
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Credits
Author: Vinay Ranganathan
Illustrator: Sarah Haftorson
Client: SCAD Radio
Music: Fleet Foxes