After a personal tragedy, indie-rock musician Phil Elverum moves to the remote San Juan Islands to raise his child.
Phil Elverum shares 761 snapshots taken over the lifespan of his band The Microphones as the album "Microphones in 2020" plays. The images elaborate on events, people, and locations described in the album.
'Wise old little boy' is a portrait of Phil Elverum (the microphones) and Kyle Field (little wings). Following them on a tour of small towns and unconventional venues, Ryer Banta explores the world of two incredibly unique and creative musicians.
Philip Whitman Elverum (born May 26, 1978) is an American musician, best known for his musical projects the Microphones and Mount Eerie. Elverum has also experimented with filmmaking, producing background visuals for his shows (released as a limited-edition DVD entitled Fog Movies) and promotional videos for several Mount Eerie songs. He has stated that he does wish to one day make movies, viewing them as the "ultimate art form" and as such the culmination of his creativity.
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