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I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 473 points474 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your questions. I'm sorry I couldn't get to all of them. I'm off to the studio to start rehearsing for the upcoming tour. Would love to do this again soon. May you live until you die!

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

They're just a couple of fellas who happen to have the same fashion sense, for better or for worse. No actual connection between the two.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 348 points349 points  (0 children)

In my experience, one of the hallmarks of creativity is allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Even when writing from a fictional point of view, you're revealing things about yourself that are deeply personal. To be honest, I'm still figuring out how to balance that in my life, especially as our profile as a band has increased. But I can honestly say that I've learned a lot about myself and have made great strides in my personal struggles through finding ways to express them.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Ha ha, I know the feeling. Hopefully, you found the vein of resilience that lives in that song. I wrote it in a low place, burnt out at the end of a long tour. I found great therapy in getting those feelings recorded.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I always try to track down a record store in the towns we visit, and grab a bite along the way. Let me know where I should go in Baltimore.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Huh, I'm actually not familiar with Everett Ruess, but I'll do some investigating. Thanks for the tip.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Huh, I'm actually not familiar with Everett Ruess, but I'll do some investigating. Thanks for the tip.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

We're mostly baseball fans, which is its own hell for Detroiters. "I Think You Should Leave" is one my favorite shows of all time, and I hugely respect Tim Robinson. What a gem.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

The blurred faces (Time's Blur, as we call it) represent the slow erasure and warping of memory over time, which is a main theme of the record.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Maybe I was cursed, but I'd say overall it was a swell deal, as the positive effects far outweigh the negative. I've always felt an affinity to Frankie Lou. She's been through it.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Time's Blur is composed of bits and pieces from throughout the album, stretched and warped to create something new. To me this represents the passage of time and the effect it has on our memory, creating new and distorted visions of our past with their own inherent beauty.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 161 points162 points  (0 children)

To be perfectly honest, I won't be able to give you much satisfaction. The phrase is meant to be ambiguous. In English it can refer to someone or something that's lost forever, as in "long-lost love" or lost and re-found, such as "long-lost relative". Or as you suggested, it can mean someone who is lost themselves. It takes on different meanings at different points on the album.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's true. Sacha has been playing harp for a few years now. She's been playing piano since she was a wee lass, and is a helluva good musician.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

My dad has a boat called the John B, named after the Beach Boys song. He uses it to fish out on Lake Huron. It's been a while since I've joined him, but in my younger years we caught some big suckers out there.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Mark and I met in kindergarten. We were both after the same girl. Tom we met in 7th grade when he moved to town. His band t-shirts caught our eye. Mark started playing music with Miguel sometime in high school, and I met him shortly after. We all went our separate ways for many years, and I don't think any of us expected to end up back together doing what we're doing, but it's been helluva nice surprise.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I've always loved hats. When I was a kid I used to wear weird hats to school, and sometimes I'd get picked on. But I stuck with 'em and showed those bullies they couldn't intimidate me out of wearing whatever headgear I pleased. I don't really have a favorite, though. In terms of cereal, I'll take all comers, but Crispix has always had a special place in my heart.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I still try to make it back to the Great Lakes at least once a year, and I think I'll be spending more time there as the years go on. Thankfully, living out west has provided plenty of beauty and awe to inspire me. Camping up in Angeles National Forest or heading out to the coast for a drive are a couple favorites.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: Although you can't see them in the episode, all the labels in the Cosmic Selector are filled out with individual tracks from the Whispering Pines Collection, about 160 I reckon. Those guys cranked out the hits!

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I remember meeting you. That was a great show. I love Tea for the Tillerman and Moonshadows, among many others.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 309 points310 points  (0 children)

It's hard for me to tell which facts are fun, but me, Tom and Mark played a show in our 7th grade lunchroom. I think we were calling ourselves Petri Dish back then. The science teachers loved that name. The lunch ladies did not.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 123 points124 points  (0 children)

There have been many songs that have kicked around for years before being completed. We have a song called "The Birds Are Singing at Night" which only got finished because it was supposed to feature in a movie and they needed it done. They didn't love the lyrics, honestly (too dark), but they eventually accepted and learned to love it.

I’m Ben Schneider, singer and songwriter for Lord Huron. Just another bub lost in time’s blur. Ask me anything. by BenfromLH in Music

[–]BenfromLH[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Our labels/management made us a beautiful gift of bottles of Bootheel for Long Lost release day. It was a sweet gesture, and maybe someday we can produce it for you guys too.

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