Continuing the exploration of the songs of I Inside the Old Year Dying, here is some insight into the creative process behind ‘August’ and ‘A Child’s Question, August’.
Included are some illustrations created by PJ Harvey, inspired by the month of August, followed by some notes and song drafts taken from PJ Harvey’s studio notebook, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip for ‘August’.
Illustrations created by PJ Harvey during the album writing process:
PJ Harvey’s drafted notes and song progressions for ‘August’ and ‘A Child’s Question, August’:
Under Orlam, an illustration by PJ Harvey representing the month of August:
Performance notes for ‘A Child’s Question, August’ written by PJ Harvey:
Watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the making of ‘August’, directed by Steve Gullick: