Songs for a Dead Pilot is an EP by American slowcore group Low, released by Kranky on November 20, 1997. It was their first release on the label, and is widely viewed as their most minimalistic recording. The title is a reference to a story the band had read about a crashed plane and its pilot. No credit is given for the cover artwork in the liner notes.
"Will the Night" is an early, ambient version of the song which later appeared in a fuller form on Secret Name.
A recording of a concert on the late 1997 tour for this release was released as the live album, One More Reason to Forget.
Track listing All songs written by Low.
Personnel Alan Sparhawk - vocals, guitar, keyboards Mimi Parker - percussion, vocals Zak Sally - bass guitar The Flag Day Strings Jaron Childs - cello Cassandra Legge - cello Tresa Ellickson - viola Chris Freeman - keyboards on "Hey Chicago" Bethany Legge - baby on "Condescend"
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