Justin Vernon turns a Civil War warehouse into a cathedral of feelings.
Performing amidst the Civil War era brickwork of Pioneer Works, a former Brooklyn ironworks warehouse now serving as a cultural arts space, Justin Vernon uses the power of music for soul searching and introspection.
Sound
That reverb in brick ruins? Unfair advantage.
Direction
Marshall knows when to just let Justin breathe.
Director
Colin Marshall
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pioneer Works was built in 1866 for Pioneer Iron Works; Vernon specifically requested the space for its acoustic properties and haunted energy.
This 2016 set captures Vernon at a crossroads—between the experimental '22, A Million' pivot and his folk roots, performing songs he'd soon deconstruct entirely.
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I'm a trauma nurse. I've had this set on repeat lately trying to get through these days at work. If anyone reads this, please know, you matter.
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The fact I’m getting ads after every song is honestly a human right violation
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