By: Robert Pollard
Appears on: Normal Happiness
I’ve mentioned before on this site that it’s always easier for me to learn Robert Pollard’s songs when I can listen to either a recording of him playing it alone, usually either as a Suitcase track or a demo, or a live version. In attempting to transcribe “Boxing About,” however, there was a third way that proved useful: the acoustic guitar instrumental version of the song that appears on Music For “Bubble.” This stripped-down rendition very clearly showcases some of Pollard’s unique chord voicings, not to mention how it greatly simplified the transcription process.
