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Other Musicians / Whitney Houston

« on: February 11, 2012, 10:17:19 pm »

I just thought she deserved her own thread somewhere that we can remember her! She was a legend and died too soon at the age of 48

RIP
What girl has not danced around to "I wanna dance with somebody" or belted out "I will always love you " even out of tune (because, come on, who can reach her pitch??)
It's very sad the turn her life took with the drug abuse and abusive husband, though there is no cause of death yet, I am assuming it's drug or alchohol related. Her poor daughter will have enter adulthood with no mother, poor thing.
Hopefully she has found some peace.

Completely Off-Topic / San Francisco

« on: January 28, 2012, 05:38:52 pm »

Hey everyone! I'm headed out to San Fran this year, at the end of April/beginning of May for my anniversary! I just wanted to get input on what areas I should check out from those of you who live there or have been there. Any V related areas that are a must see? Thanks for any input.

Other Musicians / FEIST

« on: January 21, 2012, 06:38:50 am »

I did a search to see if she had her own thread, and I was surprised too see there wasn't! I don't know any of her old stuff (yet) but I bought Metals because of the [incorrect] information that Vanessa did a duet with her on the album. I am IN LOVE! Metals is superb. May favorite song is The Circle Married the Line. The only song I'm not feeling is A Commotion and that's only because of the men in the song--they kind of come out of nowhere and ruin the song for me. I also love Graveyard, especially the end where it sounds like they could actually raise the dead, it's gorgeous! My Morning Jacket also loves Feist, they named Undiscovered First on their top 10 of 2011! The album has a chill vibe, you can tell she was inspired by the mountains and water she was surrounded by while recording. LOVE LOVE!

General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Hear the Bells (xmas album) review?

« on: December 22, 2011, 08:58:57 pm »

Have we seen this?

http://popdose.com/the-eighteenth-day-of-mellowmas-vanessa-carlton-has-tinnitus/?utm_campaign=The%20Eighteenth%20Day%20of%20Mellowmas:%20Vanessa%20Carlton%20Has%20Tinnitus&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

" On the 18th day of #Mellowmas, Vanessa Carlton hears bells where there are no bells: http://bit.ly/utEdWd "

not cool. I did a twitter search on her and this popped up.

Vanessa Songs / Lyrics / Sheet Music / Violin sheet music thread!

« on: November 17, 2011, 10:34:37 am »

can we erase this thread?! sorry...

Other Musicians / The Hot Holy Mess

« on: October 27, 2011, 03:35:00 pm »

Skye Steele who plays violin for Vanessa on tours (I don't think he was on the album) has his own band called The Hot Holy Mess. They opened for her on 10/24/11 in Utica, NY and they were great! Because of my low battery and limited recording time, I only got 2 videos. One song they did was legendary and gave me chills but I did not get that one on tape! I don't know what it's called but maybe "elbows to elbows" or "the raincoat song" would work... guess you had to be there. At this time I don't have titles for the songs, but I know I have the name of the first one somewhere. ANYWAY. Here the links to my videos. You can also like them on Facebook!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Capcmar3C-o

http://youtu.be/4_iviJNPZ94

They do sell a 7inch vinyl which I did buy; there are only two songs on it and one of them is the first video.
In my opinion they are great! Skye's voice is really.. I don't know how to describe it -- maybe like honey and very sexy. I think the woman in the group should get more singing/solo time as she too has a great voice and it's very powerful. At times the regular drums can be a bit much, but that is just my preference, not that it makes it bad (I like the big drum that reminds me of what a marching band (or marching line) would use). Enjoy!!

(there will be two videos total so check back in a bit if you only still see one)

Live Shows / Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY 10/24/11 (review)

« on: October 24, 2011, 09:36:05 pm »

Just when you thought Vanessa couldn't be any better, she does the most AMAZING show ever. Yes, a few mistakes, but priceless ones. Setlist:

Carousel (learning to fly intro)
Hands on Me
Tall Tales for Spring
London
Dear California (on Rhodes with guitarist from Hot Holy Mess, Scott)
Get Good (with Scott again)
Fair Weather Friend
White Houses (Rhodes)
Marching Line
A Thousand Miles
Hear the Bells
I don't want to be a Bride (with a very different piano arrangement or key, or something different than usual)

The Night Shop was open and she did sign autographs after. Emmyspiano got Skye's set list off the stage (thank you!!) so I had Skye and Vanessa sign it. I also had bought a song book that I had her sign (on accident, I didn't mean to hand it to her, I would have been fine with just the set list!) A lot of people stayed to get one so she was basically just signing not really talking much that I could tell, but I always clam up around her so it could have just been me!
I always have issues getting videos up onto here, I am going to try though! I did not get the entire set because I was running out of battery
For the most part the crowd was good, there was a little more talking than I would have liked during the opening act, which was Skye's band The Hot Holy Mess (didn't know they were going to be there so that was a nice little treat and they are really good and different!) The people around me were quiet during Vanessa but there was a peanut gallery up on the other side of the venue who yelled out at different times.
Hear the Bells was amazing live, I do love the intro!
she talked a bit more during this show than on the tour with Matt. She also revealed that she wrote TTFS during a time she was estranged from her parents. I'm thinking this has something to do with her sickness as well. I find it interesting how parallel Vanessa's life is to mine in a way. The age that she writes at is usually the age I am when the records come out so it syncs up with my life and what I'm going through. I'm thinking she was probably between 26-28. I'm 26 and going through an estrangement of sorts with my family so it's funny to me that she revealed that tidbit on this particular night and this particular time in my life.
OH MY! I almost forgot. There was a girl there from a news station and she interviewed me. I'm going to try to find it on the internet since it's a local station.
that's all I can remember for now.

http://cnyhomepage.com/fulltext-news/?nxd_id=56647 (link to the news story, thank goodness there is no video!)

General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / duet with Feist...

« on: October 06, 2011, 09:45:23 am »

I saw this posted on Vanessa's facebook..

Zune
The 4th studio album from Canadian songstress Feist is out, featuring duets with Vanessa Carlton and MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS. What elements are you hoping to hear in 'Metals'?

going to check it out now..

Live Shows / October 4, 2011, Buffalo, NY, Town Ballroom (review)

« on: October 04, 2011, 07:42:36 pm »

Vanessa was ON tonight! The crowd wasn't too bad, I haven't listened to the recordings from the other shows (as to re-virginize myself to Vanessa music) to compare to, but definitely better than the concert back in feb at the college. When I arrived I was able to get second row (standing) to the left of the stage, but I asked a girl if I could be in front while Vanessa played and then I would be leaving. She was okay with that and we got to talking. Her and her friends were really nice. SO it's the first time I got front row. During Carousel I put my flip in my cleavage so I could clap, lol so the video is not that great. I was also the only one who clapped but the girl next to me looked at me and smiled--come to find out, she was there just for V too. Another girl behind me said, "have you seen her before?" when I clapped. I just laughed and say, uh yeah. Anyway, Skye was with her and here's the set list:

Carousel (with intro)
Tall Tales for Spring
Fair weather Friend
White Houses (on rhodes)
Marching Line
A Thousand Miles (supposed to have been on the rhodes)
I don't want to be a Bride

I was sooooo bummed she didn't play Hear the Bells. I've been waiting for this concert to hear it live!! I do love Marching line so at least it was new song she played and not an older one. After the show she did do her "night shop" but was sold out of the chocolate (sooo bummed again!) and vinyls (thankfully I have one). I don't know if this was the case at other venues but they wouldn't allow pictures and were really hurrying everyone up (she had to be done by the time Matt went on). There was a lot I wanted to say to her but with nerves and being rushed all I did was get an autograph (on the pic of us from NYC in the summer; I wanted it on a different pic but there was a story behind why and I didn't feel I had the time) and I gave her a little figure of a dashound dog (which she thought was really cute). The girls ahead of me in line had AWESOME t-shirts that they made that said NESSAholics on the top and then drawings like the rabbits on the album. Apparently they had a friend who could replicate it really well. They aren't actually members here, so if you're reading this girls, PLEASE join and share the pic you got because it was super cute. Vanessa loved the shirts and asked if she had time for a pic with them. I'm pretty sure someone took a pic for her with her own camera as well as for the girls. That was pretty cool for them!

As a side note, I really didn't like this venue. I had emailed them last week to ask what their recording policy was and they said it's up to the artist. As I was waiting in line a woman went by and said "no cameras" so I hid my flip in my bra so I could record. Now, I'm pretty sure Vanessa doesn't care, and other people have been recording at Matt's shows all this tour, so this venue just out right lied to me. They also didn't allow pens or markers because of grafitti problems. Then the guy managing the line was just rude and douchey. If I hadn't been rushed, I think I would have bought the music book and asked for Skye to sign something but I was just so annoyed with those people!
All in all though, it was worth being able to shake Vanessa's hand. I told her it was nice to see her and took off. I think nerves got the best of me too. each time it's easier though, so maybe next time I will talk to her more. I will try getting my videos up onto you tube by tomorrow.

addition : also, the show was supposed to start at 730, she didn't get on until 830 (possibly later) i don't know if that's her (the girl behind me said it's the artists that determine when the show starts) but she usually doesn't start that late! maybe 15min or so. I'd like to think it's the venue. But I was afraid people were going to get unruly and be mean when she came on because it took so long for her to start. Even I was getting restless, so I can see how fans of Matt would get restless and want to talk through Vanessa's entire set when she goes on an hour late. but again, I like to think it's the venue's fault, not hers.

Live Shows / October 4, 2011, Buffalo, NY, Town Ballroom

« on: September 07, 2011, 01:39:50 pm »

October 4, 2011, Buffalo, NY, Town Ballroom
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $18.
Address: 681 Main Street.
All Night Noise Tour 2011
w/ Vanessa Carlton

Any one going? I just bought my ticket today. I'm going to consult with some people I know who live in Buffalo to see if they know anything about the venue such as a back door she might try to sneak out of..

Completely Off-Topic / technical help

« on: August 25, 2011, 10:45:47 am »

I want to put a song on you tube because there is no album version of a song I like out on youtube. how do I go about doing that? You know how some album versions of songs are just set to a picture? I have no clue how to do that...any help would be appreciated! In the mean time I'm going to continue to try to figure it out..

Entertainment - Movies / TV / Books / Game of Thrones

« on: August 06, 2011, 08:16:23 pm »

I started reading the book because of V's tweet. I don't have HBO but put the discs on my netflix list for when they come out (however, I did watch five minute clips on HBO.com of every episode and it looks pretty true to the book) I'm on the third book, they are soooo addicting. I went out and bought all of them (except the newest one because it just came out so it's still in hard cover). I love how the story is told through different characters and you have to kind of piece it all together. Any one else reading them or have read them?