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2 unusual facts about Jonathan Donahue


Jonathan Donahue

After leaving The Flaming Lips, Donahue returned to Buffalo and focused his time on reforming Mercury Rev. Jonathan Donahue was credited as having played the clarinet line for The Chemical Brothers' 1997 cult hit "The Private Psychedelic Reel", which has been the on and off closing song to their shows ever since.

The members were further encouraged to explore their talents by their mentor, minimalist composer and multimedia artist Tony Conrad.


Nicolai Dunger

This steady production of somewhat experimental acoustic music attracted the attention of Americana luminaries Will Oldham and Jonathan Donahue, and a contract with the Dolores Recordings branch of Virgin Records followed.


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