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Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: georgina on June 20, 2011, 06:19:40 pm
just got home!

here are some pics while i go upload all the videos to youtube
(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6004/dsc02691vp.jpg)
(http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/4787/dsc02685z.jpg)
(http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/1156/dsc02684k.jpg)

i don't remember the exact order but the songs she played were (correct me if i forgot any):
hands on me
tall tales for spring
i don't want to be a bride
fair weather friend
who's to say
dear california
carousel
white houses
london
a thousand miles

my god it was amazing. and i was front and center so the videos are reallyyyy good! i can't wait to upload them all.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: sarab on June 20, 2011, 06:27:38 pm
no Carousel??  Thanks for the pics!  I'm so glad you got to be in the front!
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: beatriz on June 20, 2011, 06:27:57 pm
wow you were fast  :]
thank you for all these stuff
glad you had a nice time ;)

I liked this setlist... I'd change ATM for other BnN song, but it's good that she played songs from all the three albums!
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 20, 2011, 06:28:25 pm
That's awesome. She looks nice.

Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: beatriz on June 20, 2011, 06:29:47 pm
no Carousel??  Thanks for the pics!  I'm so glad you got to be in the front!
Georgina forgot to put:

http://twitter.com/#!/razorandtie/status/82974863765155843
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: sarab on June 20, 2011, 06:32:35 pm
ahh, that's okay.  I'm the most forgetful person, so I'm not making a stink!
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: georgina on June 20, 2011, 06:34:50 pm
oh yeah, i forgot carousel. i edited my post. i'm currently uploading the videos...it'll take a little bit but i'll post them as soon as they're done.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: cassiemoy on June 20, 2011, 06:42:10 pm
best vanessa show i've attended yet. very beautiful, pure, heartfelt.

again, i've got a full show in audio but fairly awful quality that does NO justice to how good she sounded and especially no justice to good to how skye's violin sounded. will upload upon request, though.

setlist
1. hands on me *
2. tall tales for spring
3. fairweather friends *
4. who's to say
5. carousel *
6. dear california *
7. i don't want to be a bride
8. white houses
9. london
10. a thousand miles

stand-out performances starred. i would star "london" but lately it's been consistently perfect in my humble opinion. but wow, "hands on me." and audience was definitely there for her. lovely show.

also, beginning to recognize some people who go to the nyc shows! :)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 20, 2011, 06:44:35 pm
I'm soo glad the audience were great.

There's been too many shows recently where they've just been talking amongst themselves. Granted, they didn't pay. But it's always nice seeing an audience screaming for Vanessa in the right places & then shutting up when it's time for her to perform her magic.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Byoungforever on June 20, 2011, 06:48:19 pm
Wow... wish I could have flown to NYC for this.... :) Did she really play the xylophone and the violin?! I hope the show I see is like this.... :)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: georgina on June 20, 2011, 06:49:51 pm
hands on me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HihCbAmcbeY
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: cassiemoy on June 20, 2011, 06:50:53 pm
I'm soo glad the audience were great.

There's been too many shows recently where they've just been talking amongst themselves. Granted, they didn't pay. But it's always nice seeing an audience screaming for Vanessa in the right places & then shutting up when it's time for her to perform her magic.

oh yes, definitely a really respectful audience. bookstore crowd, literally at a bookstore, and they responded very warmly to her set. overheard one conversation that was a lot of praise from someone who didn't really know about her but came to the concert with a friend who was a fan. lots of converts, i think! this record really holds out a hand to a different audience that could really come adore her.

also, magical is a good word for it. definitely a magical show.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 20, 2011, 07:23:58 pm
Thanks for the video. She sounds great!
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: sarab on June 20, 2011, 07:24:14 pm
Wow... wish I could have flown to NYC for this.... :) Did she really play the xylophone and the violin?! I hope the show I see is like this.... :)

pretty sure it was skye, he posted that on facebook
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: OPENROAD on June 20, 2011, 07:26:06 pm
Thank you very much for posting the video  :)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: georgina on June 20, 2011, 07:40:13 pm
tall tales for spring: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_9wRRbe9Po

the rest will be up by the morning, but heres atleast something.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 20, 2011, 07:41:40 pm
Thank you!!! :D

Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: sarab on June 20, 2011, 07:59:13 pm
thanks !  you're awesome. 
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: OPENROAD on June 20, 2011, 08:02:43 pm
tall tales for spring: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_9wRRbe9Po

the rest will be up by the morning, but heres atleast something.

hey that is brilliant , thank you  :)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: me and my piano---tim on June 20, 2011, 11:00:50 pm
WHAT an amazing night! I was the first in line and got to meet a couple Vanessa fans too!

I was the one in the teal hat if anybody saw me???

Aaaaand I nabbed the set list, which I then had autographed :)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/prlywhts52/Snapshot_20110621-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: sarab on June 20, 2011, 11:46:45 pm
that's her set list that she wrote out?? How exciting, I'm so jealous :)  I'm glad you had fun thank you for sharing!
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: KULPDOGG on June 20, 2011, 11:48:32 pm
which songs did skye play xylophone on?

also thank you for what you've all shared already :)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: joey on June 21, 2011, 12:59:14 am
WHAT an amazing night! I was the first in line and got to meet a couple Vanessa fans too!

I was the one in the teal hat if anybody saw me???

Aaaaand I nabbed the set list, which I then had autographed :)

(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/prlywhts52/Snapshot_20110621-1.jpg)



JEALOUS.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: [sobriquet] on June 21, 2011, 01:36:53 am
This is the first time I've heard HOM with violin and guitar at the same time. It is the best live performance of it so far, I can say.

And does anyone notice how her vocals are so much better in this song? She sounded way too good. I also noticed that she certainly has more control now over her voice. And if you'd listen very carefully, there are some vibrato going on there.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: AisforAdrn on June 21, 2011, 01:37:05 am
Sort of dying to see Dear California live. The videos are awesome, and White Houses and Hands on Me are the best they've been in a while. It seems as if she has this new found respect for them or something..
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: [sobriquet] on June 21, 2011, 01:45:06 am
Bride - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev9L5OmzNeY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev9L5OmzNeY)
White Houses - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzLSo5ZbZXY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzLSo5ZbZXY)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 21, 2011, 01:51:01 am
This is the first time I've heard HOM with violin and guitar at the same time. It is the best live performance of it so far, I can say.

And does anyone notice how her vocals are so much better in this song? She sounded way too good. I also noticed that she certainly has more control now over her voice. And if you'd listen very carefully, there are some vibrato going on there.

Yeah, I noticed a change in her vocals about a year and a half ago.

I think Steve Osbourne brought the best out in her, to be honest. She never would have tried to experiment with her vocals if Stephen was in on the project (no offense to him because I think he did a great job with 'Harmonium').
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 21, 2011, 01:56:08 am
Bride - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev9L5OmzNeY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev9L5OmzNeY)
White Houses - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzLSo5ZbZXY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzLSo5ZbZXY)

Yay - she's no longer shouting the lyrics in "White Houses"!
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: georgina on June 21, 2011, 02:03:46 am
woah y'all are ahead of me.

here's london: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOIg7JPshWQ

the rest are coming up dont worry
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 21, 2011, 02:04:19 am
woah y'all are ahead of me.

here's london: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOIg7JPshWQ

the rest are coming up dont worry

Thanks!

*Watches*
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 21, 2011, 02:06:06 am
What was she like with the crowd? Still funny?
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: [sobriquet] on June 21, 2011, 02:12:03 am
This is the first time I've heard HOM with violin and guitar at the same time. It is the best live performance of it so far, I can say.

And does anyone notice how her vocals are so much better in this song? She sounded way too good. I also noticed that she certainly has more control now over her voice. And if you'd listen very carefully, there are some vibrato going on there.

Yeah, I noticed a change in her vocals about a year and a half ago.

I think Steve Osbourne brought the best out in her, to be honest. She never would have tried to experiment with her vocals if Stephen was in on the project (no offense to him because I think he did a great job with 'Harmonium').

I agree. I think that her hunt for Steve was worthy of doing. Besides, I think that Osbourne is indeed a better producer that Jenkins (no offense). I mean, with all of his experience of producing a very wide range of music, Steve surely did pick up some handy things when it comes to singing.

And the WH video was very great too. No shouting, as someone pointed out. I think the ballerina in the White Houses has finally became the full woman she ought to be.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: georgina on June 21, 2011, 02:13:26 am
What was she like with the crowd? Still funny?
yeah she didn't talk too much but a few jokes here and there, she said she was nervous actually. i was surprised at that, considering it was such a small venue.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 21, 2011, 02:26:48 am
What was she like with the crowd? Still funny?
yeah she didn't talk too much but a few jokes here and there, she said she was nervous actually. i was surprised at that, considering it was such a small venue.

That's sweet.

I'm glad you had a good time. Hopefully, IF she comes to London I can get down there & have a great Vanessa experience too.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: sarab on June 21, 2011, 02:28:02 am
What was she like with the crowd? Still funny?
yeah she didn't talk too much but a few jokes here and there, she said she was nervous actually. i was surprised at that, considering it was such a small venue.

Maybe because she was in NYC where people can by harsh.  And the people are more of..her neighbors and peers.  who knows!
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: georgina on June 21, 2011, 03:22:16 am
yeah, maybe.

two more.

ATM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNhEP_qTgAI
FWF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WpHuYhRseY
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Weisz on June 21, 2011, 05:23:09 am
LOL FWF! SSSHIIIIIIT!!!
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 21, 2011, 05:38:32 am
I literally laughed out loud when that happened.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Epit on June 21, 2011, 05:44:51 am
LONDON. AMAZING.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: AisforAdrn on June 21, 2011, 07:48:30 am
Ari is looking....not too bad. Hahaha
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: SilverIchor on June 21, 2011, 08:48:33 am
Thank you so much for the videos, georgina! Much much appreciated  :D
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: georgina on June 21, 2011, 10:27:46 am
no problem guys. here's the last of them! enjoy.

who's to say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u3GSNlSSpE
carousel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHk5LebbWs
dear california: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkN6Pv7bs4Q
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Martin. on June 21, 2011, 10:51:28 am
Thank you! :)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Weisz on June 21, 2011, 12:10:03 pm
Thankyou! Jeez, i always end upl su fucking emotional after listening to Who's to say.

Dear California is amazing ;D
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: [sobriquet] on June 21, 2011, 02:49:45 pm
Come to think of it now, I think that Who's To Say would have been a great single back to Harmonium Days. It just has the charisma.

And thought there's no "who we are, who we are, who we are, we are, we are" after the bridge, I still find this as one of the best performance of this song. We're very lucky indeed to had someone to record her show there. She really brought her game in there.

And so, that's the debut of Skye in xylophone in Dear California. It was a nice touch to the song, too.  :D
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: OPENROAD on June 21, 2011, 04:02:15 pm
no problem guys. here's the last of them! enjoy.

who's to say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u3GSNlSSpE
carousel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHk5LebbWs
dear california: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkN6Pv7bs4Q

Thank You Georgina, you are a star  :)
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: me and my piano---tim on June 21, 2011, 05:45:57 pm
that's her set list that she wrote out?? How exciting, I'm so jealous :)  I'm glad you had fun thank you for sharing!

Yeah, I'm assuming it's her handwriting! the stage was easily accessible and I knew it was sitting on top of her keyboard, so I just reached up and grabbed it ;).. the violinist saw what I was up to but gave me the go-ahead
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Fred_Saboya on June 21, 2011, 06:57:39 pm
love it! who's to say was soooooooooo beautiful. vanessa looked great. everything was amazing, thanks for the records. :)

edit: woow! lyrics change in i don't wanna be a bride? i think she sang "...i don't wanna be a bride, apologies to your mother. i'd rather be your girl and spend this life with you..."
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: VaderDawsn on June 21, 2011, 08:40:56 pm
no problem guys. here's the last of them! enjoy.

who's to say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u3GSNlSSpE
carousel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHk5LebbWs
dear california: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkN6Pv7bs4Q

Thank you for sharing! I'm glad it was a good show. My anticipation of the concerts I'll be attending is rising.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: VaderDawsn on June 21, 2011, 08:52:53 pm
setlist
1. hands on me *
2. tall tales for spring
3. fairweather friends *
4. who's to say
5. carousel *
6. dear california *
7. i don't want to be a bride
8. white houses
9. london
10. a thousand miles

I really hope she performs "The Marching Line" on tour.
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: Byoungforever on June 22, 2011, 05:40:49 pm
I absolutely love the version of Dear California! The xylophone seems to add so much... it just sounds magical... like the other songs... :) The whole show seems great! I wish I were there! :)

peace
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: sarab on June 23, 2011, 01:00:31 am
I haven't had time to listen yet!  I'm going to try today!   :D
Title: Re: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe June 20, 2011 (review)
Post by: coyote_revolver on June 25, 2011, 01:35:37 pm
no problem guys. here's the last of them! enjoy.

who's to say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u3GSNlSSpE
carousel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHk5LebbWs
dear california: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkN6Pv7bs4Q

Thank you, thank you for the videos <3

HANDS ON MEEEE :3