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“If my music is political in a way, and it might be, it's in the way of generating a sensitivity in people, a deeper awareness of the world around them. That's my goal, at least.”

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Phil Elvrum

Phil Elvrum, born on May 26, 1978, is a musician with a significant influence in the music industry. His unique musical style and talented compositions have won the favor of many listeners. more

“A lot of my songs are about death and the fleetingness of life. It just feels good to remind myself about that a lot. For whatever reason. And it's a beautiful thing, actually. It seems to me like it's a beautiful way to live in the world and to relate to things, with an awareness of temporality.”

World Way Feels Reason Seems Beautiful Song Awareness Feel Good Relate Beautiful Things Way To Live Temporality

Author:Phil Elvrum

“I don't draw every day. I tend to draw intensely during certain periods of time. I draw to amuse myself on occasion, when I am bored and drawing is the only fun to be had.”

Certain Fun Periods Draws Drawing Occasions Bored

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“Sometimes commercial galleries ask for particular work to sell, but I try not to be bossed around by them. I didn't become an artist to get bossed around.”

Trying Sometimes Artist Asks Particular Sells Gallery

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“All things in the world are singing a song, reciting a poem, inaudibly, to their surroundings, to the things they encounter.”

World Song Singing All Things Encounters Surroundings Reciting

Author:Phil Elvrum