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Live Shows / 7/9/08 - "Notes From The Road" Taping, Des Moines,

« on: September 30, 2008, 11:42:03 pm »

Oh, my god, I was there and would LOVE to see it! Thank you!

And I was one of the ones singing along...  

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Live Shows / 7/9/08 - "Notes From The Road" Taping, Des Moines,

« on: July 11, 2008, 08:36:31 am »

Hey, it's not the middle of nowhere! I was so happy that we finally got  Vanessa to come to the Midwest because she so rarely comes to this part of the country. You coast people get her all the time!

You said you drove 2 hours each way so it sounds like the middle of no where to me. Sorry I just hold a grudge against the entire state anyway and I didn't think we had any NESSAholics in Des Moines.

Thanks for sharing your review and the heads up. I have Directv so I will definitely look for it.

Okay, so we were supposed to arrive by 1:45pm for a 2:30pm concert but they didn't even let us in until around 3pm. Then we waited until about 3:25pm before Vanessa came out. Apparently, her flight in Denver got cancelled and she was stuck there for like 5 hours. She was supposed to arrive last night but didn't get to Des Moines until today.

I wonder if this is why?

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Some wayward ticks delayed a United Airlines flight from Denver to Des Moines.

Flight 1178 was delayed for nearly six hours on Tuesday after a passenger informed a flight attendant that she found a tick in economy class during a flight from Washington, D.C., to Denver.

The Chicago-based airline decided it couldn't fly the plane until it was cleaned of ticks, so passengers had to wait while another plane was flown from Colorado Springs to Denver. The flight was further delayed because of thunderstorms in the Denver area.

United spokeswoman Robin Urbanski said between one and three ticks were discovered. Urbanski said the airline hasn't figured out how the ticks got on the plane or what type of ticks were found.

"I don't know if we'll be able to find that out," Urbanski said. "When possible, we do try to look into those type of things, and hopefully try to look for its origin."

The replacement plane shuttled the 107 passengers to Des Moines.

The plane with ticks had begun its day in Chicago. It was cleaned of ticks, checked and put back into service.

No ticks were found on passengers.

Ticks are eight-legged parasites that can pass along a number of illnesses to humans, including Lyme disease, which is spread by the deer tick. They are arachnids, a group that also includes spiders and mites.

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. Active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL.

link to article

Yes, that is exactly why she was delayed. She was stuck in Denver's airport for like 5 hours. Sorry I didn't explain that to begin with.

I don't know if Vanessa has any fans in Iowa but she definitely has some in Nebraska. I obviously am and I have friends who listen to her as well. I've been DYING for her to come to Omaha (we are a huge indie music mecca) and it was great that she did something this amazing close enough for me to drive to it!

I THINK the guy said it's going to air on August 7th but I could be wrong...

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Live Shows / 7/9/08 - "Notes From The Road" Taping, Des Moines,

« on: July 10, 2008, 07:56:33 am »

It was a fabulous time. There was obviously a lot of people there that had only heard a song or two of hers. I think I was one of the only actual "fans" there. I saw a lot of people that were impressed by her performances and a couple people said how "cute" she is.

Oh, and yeah, it's going to air on Ovation TV. Apparently, it's a channel on Direct TV and one other service. Not standard cable or even On Demand. All of the places they told us it would air I don't have so I hope that someone can find it and post it somewhere for everyone to see.

It was really cute how nervous Vanessa seemed. I've never really seem her look nervous but I think some of it was because she was so late. The producer of the show kept saying how bad she felt that she was late even though it wasn't her fault. She did joke around about the decor in the room (there were fish on the walls) and her nose needing to be powdered (due to it getting HOT in the room because of all the cameras and people).

I just don't think they did a very good job of getting actual Vanessa fans there. I met a girl there that said they were just inviting random people that came in to eat in the restaurant. And the invitation for actual fans didn't come out until Monday. AND the concert they are having tonight in Des Moines, no one even knew about until Vanessa told us at the show. Even the people in Des Moines had no idea. Very strange.

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Live Shows / 7/9/08 - "Notes From The Road" Taping, Des Moines,

« on: July 09, 2008, 05:07:01 pm »

Hey, it's not the middle of nowhere! I was so happy that we finally got  Vanessa to come to the Midwest because she so rarely comes to this part of the country. You coast people get her all the time!

Okay, so we were supposed to arrive by 1:45pm for a 2:30pm concert but they didn't even let us in until around 3pm. Then we waited until about 3:25pm before Vanessa came out. Apparently, her flight in Denver got cancelled and she was stuck there for like 5 hours. She was supposed to arrive last night but didn't get to Des Moines until today.

Vanessa peformed 6 songs... twice. She sang OD, ATM, White Houses, HoM, Who's To Say and Home. The first time she sang them, she told short stories for each. The second time, she really didn't tell stories because this time through it was mainly for different camera angles.

OD - She talked about how she wrote it in C Major and that she wrote it with a high note in it (High C) so that it's a good vocal challenge for her to sing it. She said that she started singing by "default" because she didn't know who else would sing her songs while she was playing them. It was a cute story.

ATM - She just talked about the "hook" and how she sat with the hook for about a year before her producer (Ron?) told her she had to write a song for it. So, she sat down one Saturday night and forced herself to write it.

White Houses - She didn't say much except that the song is about the time in your life when everything is "dirty," ages 16-24.

HoM - She just said that it's her second single from H&T and that the song (lyrics) is self explanatory.

Who's To Say - Vanessa said this is one of her favorite songs and then she said her standard "This is for those that are in relationships that aren't approved of by either your mother or the government."

Home - She said that it is one of her favorite songs on H&T.

It was just an amazing experience and worth driving 2 hours (each way!) to see. She wasn't as chatty as I'm used to seeing her. But she did a phenomenal job. I just... Vanessa is just brilliant.

OH! And Victor was there! He fell asleep while she was playing and she joked about how she must not be doing that well because he was alseep. It was great. Vanessa had to stay and do 2 hours of interviews so I didn't get to meet her for the second time.

Apparently, she is doing a show tomorrow night in Des Moines too, which I had NO idea about. I'm a little bummed because I'm not sure I can make it there AGAIN.

Overall, a wonderful time.

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Live Shows / List of VC shows you've attended!

« on: July 09, 2008, 07:30:00 am »

I've been to five Vanessa concerts since 2002. I will come back later and list them specifically...

BUT... I'm going to my sixth show today in Des Moines for the private taping of her TV appearance. I'm not sure if there is going to be a separate thread about this? Regardless, I will come back and let everyone know how it went.

Shelly

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Vanessa Songs / Lyrics / Sheet Music / All Is Well

« on: February 25, 2008, 10:25:25 pm »

We have two totally different versions - I have both, actually. I wonder which one is more recent?

My version, she changed "me listen" to:
"And I'd listen 'cause it already is ..."

And "just turned into blue" is:
"And the spectrum of colors all bleeds into blue "

But it's definitely:
"And you're such a good man
'Cause you see through the tears
And they come every night
Without reason, meaning, why"

My version: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BRU2AH6Q

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Vanessa Songs / Lyrics / Sheet Music / Little Mary...

« on: February 21, 2008, 04:40:02 pm »

I, too, like Little Mary and would really love to hear Vanessa re-record it along with the other demo songs. I've always really liked 'Faces,' too.

And 'All I Ask' is one of my all-time favorite Vanessa songs.

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Vanessa Songs / Lyrics / Sheet Music / All Is Well

« on: February 21, 2008, 04:28:12 pm »

I went looking for lyrics and couldn't find any that seemed accurate in regards to the version I have. I have a hard time understanding some of her words in the second verse... any help would be appreciated!

I always sleep so much better when it's raining
There's something about the rhythm as the water hits the pane
I could stay in bed all goddamn day
And sweetly waste away
Cause I'm blind to all the good, you see
Prefer a fine tragedy

When all is well, I get nervous
Something missing
If only you could tell me it's okay,
And I'd listen 'cause it already is

The air grows thin as summer fades
Its sadness I taste
No crisp and colored autumn days appeared in my view
Cause it's gloom you caused
The splendor that's been staring me in my face
And the spectrum of colors all bleeds into blue

When all is well, I get nervous
Something missing
If only you could tell me it's okay,
And I'd listen 'cause it already is

And you're such a good man
'Cause you see through the tears
And they come every night
Without reason, meaning, why

When all is well, I get nervous
Something missing
If only you could tell me it's okay,
And I'd listen 'cause it already-

All is well and I know it when I see you
You don't need to tell me it's okay
'Cause I believe that it already is
Already is, already is

I always sleep so much better when it's raining...

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Where can i download _____ ? part (2)

« on: February 12, 2008, 11:33:05 pm »

Oh, okay... that sucks but thanks!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Where can i download _____ ? part (2)

« on: February 12, 2008, 10:55:42 pm »

Does anyone know if there is a live recording of 'Come Undone'? I haven't been able to find one...

Thanks!
Shelly

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Where can i download _____ ? part (2)

« on: November 13, 2007, 09:00:40 pm »

Hi peeps

I was wondering if someone here could put the piano rif* from Home in MP3
format for me to use a ringtone on the Nokia 6300 I got for my birthday :razz:

I don't have the software at home to be able to do this, so any help is very
much appreciated Thank you in advance; I'll check back in a day or so  :wink:


*Just the 31 seconds - from approximately 4:45 to 5:16 in the recording


Peace

Aaron

Hope this is what you wanted...

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4G2CJOUB

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Second Single (Information)

« on: October 19, 2007, 05:48:03 pm »

I'm no expert at choosing hit singles, but imo I don't think they should release Hands on Me. Maybe it's just because I don't like how the studio version turned out. I think they should release Come Undone.

i think it should be Come Undone... minus the intro, of course...

HoM is a not a good idea, IMHO. Vanessa got WAY too much attention for White Houses being all about sex... and that's exactly what going to happen with HoM as well. Granted, that's a very narrow view of the song but it's what's likely to happen. Plus, I just don't see HoM appealing to the general radio audience much like White Houses. Both are catchy songs just not radio-y. Deciding what song should be a single isn't so much about which song one "likes" the best but which song will appeal to the largest audience.  Who's To Say should have been the first single from Harmonim, for example.

I'm gonna jump on the Come Undone bandwagon here. The first time I heard Come Undone, I literally froze and thought "SINGLE!" If you cut out the intro and the ending, it's 2:23... which IS a little short. I wonder if she could add to it? If not Come Undone, my vote is for Fools Like Me or possibly My Best. More Than This is one of those amazing songs (like Twilight) that I wish more people could hear but it's just not radio single material. Perhaps Home could be a single later on if she continues to have success with other songs?

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Where can i download _____ ? part (2)

« on: January 21, 2007, 09:34:12 pm »

Sorry if this has been posted already but here is a clean version of "Heroes and Thieves."

http://www.mediafire.com/?anlwm1y4mvx

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Where can i download _____ ???

« on: November 15, 2006, 08:50:43 am »

Thanks for posting "Heroes and Thieves." It's amazing. BTW, does anyone hear watch Lost? Because it fits the main female character a little too well... okay, I'm a dork. Carry on...

Shelly

which one are you thinking of?  Kate?

Yup. Kate. Heroes and Thieves screams Lost, IMHO.

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Where can i download _____ ???

« on: November 12, 2006, 10:28:02 pm »

Thanks for posting "Heroes and Thieves." It's amazing. BTW, does anyone hear watch Lost? Because it fits the main female character a little too well... okay, I'm a dork. Carry on...

Shelly