Is Damien as good without Lisa and Vyvienne?

DFF · 11-20-2014, 05:30 PM

So what do you all think about Damien's new direction?

Do you think his music is better or worse without Lisa and Vyvienne involved?

Anyone nostalgic for the old Damien Rice band?

Or are you happy to see Damien find a new direction?

Were you happy to see Lisa go out on her own successfully?

And what about Vyvienne, do you think she can blossom as a solo artist and with her new band D.F.F.?

tessalasset · 11-20-2014, 05:36 PM

I think it's a mix of all of the above. I desperately miss Lisa on the old songs and they have always sounded lacking without her, but I love his new stuff a lot, too.

carrroline · 11-20-2014, 06:39 PM

I miss Vyv sometimes

I just love the sound of her cello, the strings on the new album are ok, but to me they just don't sound as inspired as Vyv's...

Lisa has grown a lot since these days, and her solo work is great. But i don't miss her during damien's gigs or on the new album. I think i like them better separately (both of them)

ElephantMan · 11-20-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by carrroline

I miss Vyv sometimes

I just love the sound of her cello, the strings on the new album are ok, but to me they just don't sound as inspired as Vyv's...

Lisa has grown a lot since these days, and her solo work is great. But i don't miss her during damien's gigs or on the new album. I think i like them better separately (both of them)

I miss Vyvviene more than Lisa actually , just love the cello ...im suprised how much i dont miss Lisa especially 9crimes which is better on piano without her and la filla Danse rocks with damien live

although O wouldnt be the same without lisa ....it's Live where i Prefer No Lisa

But i do miss the band in general over Damien completely solo

damien lisa · 11-20-2014, 07:01 PM

a whole new world open when u're getting older, taking new steps. But still, when u look back, youth is still the best time

his backing vocalist is a singer-songwritter, his cellist is a singer-songwritter. And both of them are great. That's too many talents just to support him. There's no surprise they go solo

damien lisa · 11-20-2014, 07:07 PM

i miss them together as a team, tomo, damo, shane, lisa, vyv. Like miss the day when u in high school

signalfire · 11-20-2014, 08:29 PM

I like the energy he brings being all alone on a stage. It means that he can push himself a little more to make the songs different, give them intros/outros, whatever he's feeling. It's a wonder to behold, just a man and his guitar (and/or piano).

I love Lisa and Vyv's stuff on their own, so I think it's the best possible outcome. I try not to linger too much on the past.

borneoman · 11-20-2014, 08:36 PM

Lisa & Damien together live on stage were magic!!!

Damo solo is different but equally good

I´m not a big fan of drums and bass so I don´t mind Damien playing solo without a band. Kind agate it when you go to a concert and the bass or the drums are so high in the mix that you can barely hear the guitar or the voice.

Also a bit tired of strings/cello lately. For instance, IDWTCY sounds much much better solo, the album version is almost too nice.

Love Vyv but at the same time I´m disappointed she´s done nothing in the last 8 years. She did her album but was not really impressed, 2/3 good tracks but not a great album overall. And then nothing since then in the last 5 years or something.

InspirationDestination · 11-20-2014, 09:21 PM

I love him solo because his interaction with people on stage is not seamless. There's always a bit of tension. He's tries to give up control and the musicians try to accommodate him. It wasn't always that way with Lisa, but a bit in some shows I saw. Maybe since he is working on stuff, he will be a bit more at ease with his sociability. I do miss a cello, but it can be anyone who wants to flit in and out. It doesn't have to be a "band" member.

I also love how he can command a whole audience by himself, as he plays alone with his pedals. So powerful for a one little man.

I loooove Lisa with her band. She really seems to have fun with them. I would never want her to play alone.

11-20-2014, 05:30 PM	#1
DFF Eskimo Baby Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2	Is Damien as good without Lisa and Vyvienne? So what do you all think about Damien's new direction? Do you think his music is better or worse without Lisa and Vyvienne involved? Anyone nostalgic for the old Damien Rice band? Or are you happy to see Damien find a new direction? Were you happy to see Lisa go out on her own successfully? And what about Vyvienne, do you think she can blossom as a solo artist and with her new band D.F.F.?

11-20-2014, 07:01 PM	#5
damien lisa am i breaking u Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 551	a whole new world open when u're getting older, taking new steps. But still, when u look back, youth is still the best time his backing vocalist is a singer-songwritter, his cellist is a singer-songwritter. And both of them are great. That's too many talents just to support him. There's no surprise they go solo __________________ sometime in 2013-aug 18th 2016 GMT

11-20-2014, 07:07 PM	#6
damien lisa am i breaking u Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 551	i miss them together as a team, tomo, damo, shane, lisa, vyv. Like miss the day when u in high school __________________ sometime in 2013-aug 18th 2016 GMT Last edited by damien lisa; 11-20-2014 at 08:57 PM.

11-20-2014, 08:36 PM	#8
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	Lisa & Damien together live on stage were magic!!! Damo solo is different but equally good I´m not a big fan of drums and bass so I don´t mind Damien playing solo without a band. Kind agate it when you go to a concert and the bass or the drums are so high in the mix that you can barely hear the guitar or the voice. Also a bit tired of strings/cello lately. For instance, IDWTCY sounds much much better solo, the album version is almost too nice. Love Vyv but at the same time I´m disappointed she´s done nothing in the last 8 years. She did her album but was not really impressed, 2/3 good tracks but not a great album overall. And then nothing since then in the last 5 years or something. __________________ I made you laugh, I made you cry, I made you open up your eyes, didn't I?

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11-20-2014, 05:36 PM	#2
tessalasset Eskimo Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 203	I think it's a mix of all of the above. I desperately miss Lisa on the old songs and they have always sounded lacking without her, but I love his new stuff a lot, too.

11-20-2014, 06:39 PM	#3
carrroline person Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,306	I miss Vyv sometimes I just love the sound of her cello, the strings on the new album are ok, but to me they just don't sound as inspired as Vyv's... Lisa has grown a lot since these days, and her solo work is great. But i don't miss her during damien's gigs or on the new album. I think i like them better separately (both of them)

11-20-2014, 08:29 PM	#7
signalfire Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 191	I like the energy he brings being all alone on a stage. It means that he can push himself a little more to make the songs different, give them intros/outros, whatever he's feeling. It's a wonder to behold, just a man and his guitar (and/or piano). I love Lisa and Vyv's stuff on their own, so I think it's the best possible outcome. I try not to linger too much on the past.

11-20-2014, 09:21 PM	#9
InspirationDestination Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 387	I love him solo because his interaction with people on stage is not seamless. There's always a bit of tension. He's tries to give up control and the musicians try to accommodate him. It wasn't always that way with Lisa, but a bit in some shows I saw. Maybe since he is working on stuff, he will be a bit more at ease with his sociability. I do miss a cello, but it can be anyone who wants to flit in and out. It doesn't have to be a "band" member. I also love how he can command a whole audience by himself, as he plays alone with his pedals. So powerful for a one little man. I loooove Lisa with her band. She really seems to have fun with them. I would never want her to play alone.