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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / How would you....

« on: April 04, 2006, 07:02:55 pm »

I think it depends on the song... most non-nessaholics know her because of ATM... which is a pop song... but I wouldn't call other songs pop... so alternative is a good all-round description.
I totally relate to Vanessa. When people ask me what kind of music I write, I'm a bit lost for words...

 :rainbowafro: A big toast to all the original musos out there like Vanessa... who are so much more than just a label... keep defying definition!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / rinse

« on: April 04, 2006, 06:52:03 pm »

Thanks guys for being so helpful. You rock!  

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / rinse

« on: April 04, 2006, 03:07:22 am »

I'm looking for more infomation on this.....

Can anyone help me?

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Dark Carnival

« on: April 02, 2006, 01:19:32 am »

I just found an interview posted in the forums from SpyHunter 2 in which V talks about Dark Carnival, if people have not already read it. (Courtesy of kulpdogg)

http://forums.nessaholics.com/viewtopic.php?t=4331

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Introduce Yourself / Vanessa x Metallica= ???

« on: April 01, 2006, 07:44:28 pm »

Thanks


though I guess not many people here like Metallica.....  :cry:

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / VC Song Interpretations

« on: April 01, 2006, 07:36:21 pm »

I guess it could be interpreted that way...

I just thought it was about how some people are at their most creative at night, with so many ideas running through their heads, etc.

But I'm not saying you're wrong or anything.

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / i am dyingg

« on: April 01, 2006, 07:30:37 pm »

cool.... tell us more... who does he work for?

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / i am dyingg

« on: April 01, 2006, 03:41:01 am »

Depends on who's paying for it...

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / i am dyingg

« on: April 01, 2006, 12:11:20 am »

I'm really excited about the new album but I'd rather wait for a fantastic album than have a rushed one now.

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / If you produced Vanessa....

« on: March 29, 2006, 12:07:13 am »

An instrumental would be very cool. It would really showcase her talents on piano- often when she is singing, people pay more attention to her voice than to what she is playing underneath.

Any predictions on her next single? Maybe Best Behavior? It's very catchy & an interesting take on a break up. What do you guys think?

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Introduce Yourself / Vanessa x Metallica= ???

« on: March 28, 2006, 06:41:42 pm »

Hi!

My name is Megan Jane, I'm from Adealide, South Australia, and I'm a musican. I sing, write songs, play guitar, piano, bass, and drums. My two main influences are the lovely Vanessa Carlton and my favourite band of all time, Metallica. I guess you could say that my own music is like a mixture of the two, but something original and different to both of those influences. I hope to record soon, so if anyone is intrigued by this concept, and/or would like to make a new friend, pm me.

  Thankyou friends

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Vanessa's Image

« on: March 28, 2006, 06:21:22 pm »

Hmm. I think Avril was supposed to be "anti-image", which in itself is an image that can be just as manufactured as any other image. And now that Avril dyes her hair blonde, likes to curl it, and wear more feminine clothes, she is not the popular artist she once was. I think if you are too focused on one image (like her signature straight hair, tomboy clothes, etc.) then a departure from this may cause a career downfall as the artist may have lost a lot of what the public identify with. (Though of course this isn't always the case, just look at Madonna.)

In contrast, Vanessa has that cool vintage look going, but she isn't limited to one look. And I like the way she is sexy in a subtle way, as opposed to  a "look-at-me" kind of way. (Though, I guess I'm not the best judge of sexiness as I don't rate chicks.) I think V is a good role model in that way- she shows it is sexier to feel confident in your own skin rather than trying to be sexy by revealing too much skin.

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / We're back, we're back from San Francisco [videos posted]

« on: March 25, 2006, 02:02:04 am »

That's very cool but if I were to meet Vanessa Carlton I definitely would not be stoned!!!!!!!!

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / Vanessa's Image

« on: March 22, 2006, 11:41:28 pm »

I was looking through an old magazine when I found an article from '03 with a small reference to Vanessa, which reads:

According to Vanessa Carlton, many fans are sick of seeing female artists half naked, and now want something different. "That's tired, that marketing of girls in a way to make young people drool. I can wear clothing on every part of my body and feel just as sexy as if i was wearing a bra and panties."
Vicki Gordon, Vanessa's marketing director, believes truly talented artists will always make it- regardless of how much flesh they choose to display. "Vanessa's market is very much the Avril Lavigne market," Vicki says. "She's not a manufactured artist; she has an extrodinary gift. Vanessa is also an artist who presents herself as she is. She's not someone who sells herself through sex, she sells herself through her talent."

I am interested to know what you think Vanessa's image is, and how this relates to her career, and her forthcoming album's success...

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General Vanessa Carlton Discussion / If you produced Vanessa....

« on: March 22, 2006, 04:03:51 pm »

This is a cool thread. Everyone has great ideas.

If I were Vanessa's producer, I'd  first make sure that my vision for her is her vision too.  I would definitely want to really showcase the darker side to her music. Her new songs are all fantastic, and all convey either a sadness or intensity that would really fit around the new dark songs I would encourage her to write. I would also encourage her to include older songs- Morning Sting, Ameriteen, Birdie. (Of course, if she would rather move on, that's cool too.) I would recommend more use of an electric guitar, whilst still focusing on the piano, and having all other instruments just complement her beautiful playing.

From all her new songs, what would you guys choose as a first single from a marketing point, and why?  *so intrigued*