Ben Gibbard Covering Neil Young for Seattle Benefit Compilation

Posted on Nov 17th 2009 11:30AM by John D. Luerssen
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It looks like the 'New Moon' soundtrack isn't the only compilation getting a little help from Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard this fall. According to Sound on the Sound, Gibbard has reportedly signed on to contribute a version of Neil Young's 'Harvest Moon,' a song he covered played live from time to time, to the 'GIVE Seattle' charity album. The project features Seattle-based artists and benefits the Arts Corp and numerous food banks.

Although Gibbard's song isn't on the actual disc -- it's one of six extra tracks that will be e-mailed to buyers at a future date -- the physical CD boasts over 30 indie acts including Fleet Foxes, Grand Archives, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band and Visqueen.

Aside from Ben Gibbard's hotly anticipated offering, other artists such as Pedro the Lion's David Bazan and the Long Winters also promise to provide bonus material. Caffé Vita, a coffee shop with four Seattle locations and one Olympia spot, will be selling the disc locally for $7 and can also be ordered online. Check out the full tracklist here.