Antony and the Johnsons "Swanlights" video directed and produced by his sister Sara Hegarty. Footage is taken from her upcoming film "The Last Hymn" featuring Sierra Paris. Pitchfork says nice things about the video -- PITCHFORK "..a gorgeous, highly impressionistic video"
There was a time in my youth where I had assumed the practice of making fists. I was learning self-defense so it was necessary. I learned that in order for your fingers to fit perfectly into your palm, ---- you had to curl your fingers -- strategically. Knuckles rounded, fingers tucked, nails clipped. I was ready to punch with false force into pleather wrapped cushion targets.
Making fists never became a daily practice. Over time, as I reached my teen years, the muscle and co-ordination I developed deteriorated. I was left with atrophied, weak wrists. This happens when you decide you'd rather delve into music and bury your self-esteem, identity and autonomy into the music you kept. -------------------------------------------------------------
He is set to perform on TED Conference, March 2nd, 2011. I love the program, they hold some of my favourite speakers, artists, and performers -- who all can inspire someone. I can't wait to see his performance.
He is also releasing his "Swanlights EP" (which I intend to buy) on April 16th, Record Store Day I love the album art Tracklisting:
Swanlights Find The Rhythm Of Your Love Kissing Noone Swanlights OPN edit
I'm hoping he would do a North American Tour with a Vancouver date soon.
Antony and the Johnsons new record will be out October 12th, SWANLIGHTS. Tracklisting: 1. Everything Is New 2. The Great White Ocean 3. Ghost 4. I'm In Love 5. Violetta 6. Swanlights 7. The Spirit Was Gone 8. Thank You For Your Love 9. Fietta (a duet with Bjork) 10. Salt Silver Oxygen 11. Christina's Farm
The Special Edition "Swanlights" will include the CD inside a 144 page hardcover book containing Antony's paintings, and artwork... I really want this.
He also released a five-track EP "Thank You For Your Love," I picked it up a few weeks ago, it's gorgeous and I am so excited to hear his full-length in October. 1. Thank You For Your Love 2. You Are The Treasure 3. My Lord The Love 4. Pressing On 5. Imagine
What is also so gorgeous about this EP is that it features photographs of Antony when he first arrived in New York as a teenager in the early 90's.
Thank You For Your Love - Antony and the Johnsons (This video contains footage that Antony shot when he arrived in New York City in the 90's)
CocoRosie played a Daytrotter Sessions in August and it has become one of my favourites. So beautiful and strange, yet wonderful and magical. Their contrasting voices melt perfectly together and their eclectic instrumentation creates a musical world unlike any other. I think they are Brilliant. I hope you will too. -------------------------------------- The Moon Asked the Crow Fatherhood (Unreleased) R.I.P Burn Face Lemonade Fairy Paradise -- (So Good) DAYTROTTER
I have talked about CocoRosie endlessly to anyone who would listen to me rave about their music. I think this session is perfect in introducing new listeners to their music. At the core, it's really their music that makes them so unique... or maybe it is who they are as artists, performers, musicians and fairy hunters. I find their entire persona, character, music so interesting and inspiring. If I were brave I would assemble myself to be somewhat outrageous. Whether it be through clothing attire or make-up, speech or expression. I think CocoRosie have in their own way perfected that for themselves. Until then I can only feign courage by wearing somethinglike this.
Carrie Brownstein's new band WILD FLAG. Along with former Sleater Kinney drummer Janet Weiss, Mary Timony, and Rebecca Cole. We can expect an album out early next year. Facebook them HERE
Also, to prepare ourselves for Wild Flag I suggest you go NPR.ORG and listen to the live Sleater Kinney concert, they performed at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C, this was recorded on August 3rd of 2006. They played for nearly 2 hours... I can only wish that I could have been there. Listening to it now, I can only describe it as epically dirty. Which means it's something everyone should have a listen to. Close your eyes... and have your own little air guitar-drumming session right there in your bedroom. Go Ahead.
