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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Piano used to record "ATM"?

« on: November 24, 2007, 10:46:16 pm »

Im sure they were just Yamahas.

PEACE!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Piano used to record "ATM"?

« on: November 21, 2007, 11:10:25 pm »

Hmm,,,,Try Googleing it. Thats how I found the Piano place I bought mine at. I think i found a couple retailers in PA to help start your search.

http://www.mymodernpiano.com/index.php

http://www.valleypiano.net/index.html

Good Luck! Hope these won't be too much of a road trip for you.

PEACE!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Piano used to record "ATM"?

« on: November 18, 2007, 08:39:22 pm »

Well my advice would be to at least PLAY a Nordiska, considering its the only new baby grand in your price range. Because despite what the OP said I think you'd like it, I play Vanessa on it all the time and I love it! And no one is going to make you or your parents buy it if its not what you want/like. Maybe some Nordiska's are crap,,,but I consider mine to be special. It doesn't clank & has a nice full sound. But you can't judge a piano for yourself unless you've played it. Every musician has their own opinions on what brand is best ECT. But you won't know until you've tried.

PEACE!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Piano used to record "ATM"?

« on: November 16, 2007, 12:44:57 am »

Yeah, Its no Bosendorfer! I get it,,,sorry I can't afford an $80-200,000 piano for my humble abode. lf she wants a baby grand piano for no more than $12,000, thats the best one for the money there is.
 I'll buy a Yamaha,,,,,,IN HELL!  :roll:  
 
PEACE!
p.s. The piano I traded in was barely worth $500.

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Piano used to record "ATM"?

« on: November 15, 2007, 09:44:48 pm »

Well, I know its not THE BEST piano in the world, and I don't know what kind of a horrible Nordiska you've played because mine sounds and feels 10x more amazing than any friggin' Yamaha! [Regardless of how crappy the companys become...]

 I bought mine at AZ piano [ http://www.azpiano.com/ ] And trust me when I say the don't sell crap pianos. We got a deal because we traded in a really old Chickering for it, and they gave us wholesale price + an artists bench.

 I plan on studying classical and pop/rock music, and am currently saving up for a Bosendorfer. I hope to have one before I'm 26, and at what they go for on Ebay, I very well may.

PEACE!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Piano used to record "ATM"?

« on: November 15, 2007, 01:48:30 pm »

I hate Yamaha piano's, they're too bright.

Also keep in mind that the piano Vanessa's been using recently and keeps in her apartment is not a good indicator as to how Yamaha's sound (I realize this wasn't the piano used for the ATM recording, lol, it's a general statement). Yes, her piano is a Yamaha but it's a Yamaha that was made specifically for her and she specified the tone that she wanted. Which is a more dark, mellow, richer tone. Yamaha's never actually sound like that, they're always extremely bright and thin sounding. :/

To each their own though. It's a matter of personal preference. lol

And I really don't think nearly everything they produce is crazy good either, their keyboards are so gimmicky. lol

So no love for Yamaha.  Gotcha!
Come now, you're gonna say you like Steinways.....correct?  
It's impossible not to.  I played a restored 9' grand from the early 1900's at a studio a few years ago.  That was an amazing instrument!


Dan/NS

Steinway's are a step up from Yamaha, but I actually prefer Bosendorfer pianos. And everytime I mention that people tend to ask me if I like Tori Amos, because she uses one. No, I don't like Tori Amos. lol I just like Bosendorfer.

  I love Bosendorfer AND Tori independantly of each other. Bosendorfer is THE BEST PIANO IN THE WORLD! Now for something actually helpful,,,,

 BUY A NORDISKA!!! I bought mine brand new for about $7,500 [Including an artist's bench] And it's The Best AFFORDABLE Piano In The World!! I actually like it better than most Steinways I've played.[Steinway is over rated] Other pianos [Like Yamaha] cost double that amount or more, and are of horrible quality. Mines a polished 5' baby grand, and is hand made. Before you make a descision on any piano, play a Nordiska!

PEACE!
p.s. Shauna Burns plays a Nordiska in live concerts. Heres a good example of what one sounds like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om48I1wcnas
 Although its a studio recording you can see her playing it live, and even though mine is only 5', it gives the exact same sound/resonance as her 7'. Nordiska is a small piano  that packs HUGE SOUND! We were amazed when they delivered it at how Loud this little 5' piano was! Hope this helps, and GOOD LUCK!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Unicorn to Sparrow?

« on: October 17, 2007, 04:33:32 pm »

Is that Phoenix thing just something people made up, or did V say something about it? I never would have thought in a million years that was supposed to be anything. LoL!

PEACE!
p.s. I still need my Unicorn, all this talk of animal symbols for each album is confuzzling me,,,,,

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Unicorn to Sparrow?

« on: October 16, 2007, 10:31:04 pm »

Ok,,,I'll have to look that up. But whats the deal with the Harmonium Phoenix thing?

PEACE!
p.s. Does anyone have an image of the Unicorn?

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Ive Always Wondered,,,,

« on: October 15, 2007, 10:45:14 pm »

How did the Unicorn come to be her "symbol"? And what is the "Harmonium Phoenix", Ive never heard of it. I understand the Sparrow thing because they're all over the HAT album,,,,,but Ive never seen a Unicorn or a Phoenix on any album artwork. I need help!
 :?

PEACE!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / It's leaked

« on: September 26, 2007, 03:33:33 pm »

Sorry, That was Freakish. Im trying to get my point across,,,because I need a PM,,,,,,,,,,,NOW!

PEACE! :wink:

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Pianos Used in PTMY & Bowery Performance

« on: August 27, 2007, 01:08:45 pm »

I have a Nordiska, Which is one of the best sounding pianos Ive heard. Although Bosendorfer is the best! [If you have that much money to spend on one. LoL! ]

PEACE! & Good Luck Piano Hunting!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Her Piano?

« on: July 09, 2007, 08:54:28 am »

Bosendorfers are THE BEST!!!! Thats my Dream Piano, I love them!!!

PEACE!
p.s. I have a Nordiska, which is the best piano you could possibly get for your money! [Its about $7,000]

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / WoW!!!

« on: May 25, 2006, 12:25:09 am »

Those are disturbing,,,,
  I find it funny that most of the vanessa videos are not really of nessa,,,but of creepy people doing these psychotic little skits to her songs!!! How messed up is that?
  Especially with that 10 yr. old looking chick with the doll 8O Im gonna have nightmares!,,,,,
  And that one guy/chick pretending to play the piano :roll: Although that was pretty funny, I almost pissed myself! The dancing girl wasn't that bad, and she sorta looked like nessa a lil' bit. But I swear, their parents need to hug them more or something,,,,,(And I mean that in the best way possible!) :wink:

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / yeah...

« on: February 08, 2006, 10:22:51 pm »

the link isnt working for me either! PLEASE REPOST!! with a cherry on top!!! LoL!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Sign Vanessa's birthday card

« on: August 04, 2005, 11:19:16 pm »

name: jaime bateman
 SN: nienna131
 message: ur my inspiration! we<3u!!