"Stipe shared that he is writing a sea shanty with zany lyrics about a tree that hears itself for the first time, recorded by a friend in his backyard. 'It sounds like Daft Punk,' he said."
"During the conversation, Stipe reflected on R.E.M.'s legacy and mentioned the band's brief reunion at a tribute concert, discussing who he would like to portray him in a biopic."
Michael Stipe appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to announce his debut solo album, set for release at the end of the year. He performed an unreleased song titled 'The Rest of Ever.' The conversation included topics such as Stipe's unique songwriting process, including a sea shanty about a tree that hears itself for the first time. They also touched on R.E.M.'s legacy and Stipe's thoughts on potential actors for a biopic about him.
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