Vyvienne Interview Irish Independent Sat 4 Aug 2007

Daniel · 08-07-2007, 09:04 PM

In the supplement this Sat there was also an interview with Vyvienne about her first.....movie, book etc.
Unfortunately forgot to take the article (nearly full page) so cant remember much but she came across as being very humours in it.

#Ian# · 08-07-2007, 09:27 PM

She was on the kiosk on Phantom on Saturday too.

They were talking about New Order splitting and band's staying together for a long time and host asked her about her own experiences with band dynamics re: couples ... siblings ... distribution of money. She was a understandably a little vague and evasive.

Timeé · 08-07-2007, 10:45 PM

Phantom??? Phantom??
I was offered by a woman at the weekend to appear on phantom to play a few songs w/interview and that....didnt think it was that big. might give her a call.

sdevine · 08-17-2007, 09:49 AM

from todays indo

Vyvienne Long The Village Dublin

Vyvienne Long looks -- and occasionally acts -- like a cartoon character brought to life. She totters about the Village stage in comically tall high-heels, bright red creations which accentuate her broomstick frame. She converses in a breathless chipmunk twitter. Her music is extravagantly baroque, as if fished from the subconscious of Tim Burton or Edward Gorey.

Yet, the most surprising thing about Long is her fantastic range as a singer. To date, the wispy Dubliner has achieved some local celebrity as a cellist: her mournful playing set the tone on each of Damien Rice's two albums while she enjoyed a novelty hit with her perky cover of The White Stripe's 'Seven Nation Army'.

She's no less compelling as a vocalist and songwriter, though. On the final night of an Irish tour Long, accompanied by two backing cellists, a bassist, drummer and piano player, moves light-footedly between frantic art-rock, heartfelt piano balladry and Bjork-esque weirdo pop.

Long truly soars when she forsakes her cello. Accompanied by a human-beat box, she delivers a flamboyant freak-folk rap. Later she sits behind a piano and belts out several Tori Amos-tinged torch-songs.

As final curtain looms, Long flirts with cuteness but pulls back just in time on a tune that urges us to stay happy no matter what life has in store (arguably she pushes her luck inviting the audience to hum the ditzy chorus). Carry on like this and soon she will be famous for more than novelty cover versions.

cille · 08-17-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sdevine

from todays indo

Vyvienne Long The Village Dublin

Vyvienne Long looks -- and occasionally acts -- like a cartoon character brought to life. She totters about the Village stage in comically tall high-heels, bright red creations which accentuate her broomstick frame. She converses in a breathless chipmunk twitter. Her music is extravagantly baroque, as if fished from the subconscious of Tim Burton or Edward Gorey.

Yet, the most surprising thing about Long is her fantastic range as a singer. To date, the wispy Dubliner has achieved some local celebrity as a cellist: her mournful playing set the tone on each of Damien Rice's two albums while she enjoyed a novelty hit with her perky cover of The White Stripe's 'Seven Nation Army'.

She's no less compelling as a vocalist and songwriter, though. On the final night of an Irish tour Long, accompanied by two backing cellists, a bassist, drummer and piano player, moves light-footedly between frantic art-rock, heartfelt piano balladry and Bjork-esque weirdo pop.

Long truly soars when she forsakes her cello. Accompanied by a human-beat box, she delivers a flamboyant freak-folk rap. Later she sits behind a piano and belts out several Tori Amos-tinged torch-songs.

As final curtain looms, Long flirts with cuteness but pulls back just in time on a tune that urges us to stay happy no matter what life has in store (arguably she pushes her luck inviting the audience to hum the ditzy chorus). Carry on like this and soon she will be famous for more than novelty cover versions.

I love her!

mariaoran · 08-18-2007, 08:27 PM

^ luv her too!!! cant get her new "inheritance" song out of my head!

Very good review also!

vyvrox · 08-19-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mariaoran

^ luv her too!!! cant get her new "inheritance" song out of my head!

Very good review also!

Don't worry darling, it will all be over soon!

Vyvienne was fab at the Galway gig despite the rain and the misfortune of a badly placed drain gutter!

08-07-2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Daniel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: A Kerryman in Cork Posts: 5,202	Vyvienne Interview Irish Independent Sat 4 Aug 2007 In the supplement this Sat there was also an interview with Vyvienne about her first.....movie, book etc. Unfortunately forgot to take the article (nearly full page) so cant remember much but she came across as being very humours in it. __________________ I've been waiting my whole life waiting for you

08-07-2007, 09:27 PM	#2
#Ian# Destroyer of worlds Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,783	She was on the kiosk on Phantom on Saturday too. They were talking about New Order splitting and band's staying together for a long time and host asked her about her own experiences with band dynamics re: couples ... siblings ... distribution of money. She was a understandably a little vague and evasive. __________________ One day we will die and our ashes will fly from the aeroplane over the sea, but for now we are young let us lay in the sun and count every beautiful thing we can see

08-07-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	Phantom??? Phantom?? I was offered by a woman at the weekend to appear on phantom to play a few songs w/interview and that....didnt think it was that big. might give her a call. __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?

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mariaoran The girl from Venezuela Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madrid Posts: 2,118	^ luv her too!!! cant get her new "inheritance" song out of my head! Very good review also! __________________ "This place is a Gynocracy!" repetition creates pattern, repetition creates pattern, repetition creates pattern...

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08-17-2007, 09:49 AM	#4
sdevine Eskimo Baby Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 23	from todays indo Vyvienne Long The Village Dublin Vyvienne Long looks -- and occasionally acts -- like a cartoon character brought to life. She totters about the Village stage in comically tall high-heels, bright red creations which accentuate her broomstick frame. She converses in a breathless chipmunk twitter. Her music is extravagantly baroque, as if fished from the subconscious of Tim Burton or Edward Gorey. Yet, the most surprising thing about Long is her fantastic range as a singer. To date, the wispy Dubliner has achieved some local celebrity as a cellist: her mournful playing set the tone on each of Damien Rice's two albums while she enjoyed a novelty hit with her perky cover of The White Stripe's 'Seven Nation Army'. She's no less compelling as a vocalist and songwriter, though. On the final night of an Irish tour Long, accompanied by two backing cellists, a bassist, drummer and piano player, moves light-footedly between frantic art-rock, heartfelt piano balladry and Bjork-esque weirdo pop. Long truly soars when she forsakes her cello. Accompanied by a human-beat box, she delivers a flamboyant freak-folk rap. Later she sits behind a piano and belts out several Tori Amos-tinged torch-songs. As final curtain looms, Long flirts with cuteness but pulls back just in time on a tune that urges us to stay happy no matter what life has in store (arguably she pushes her luck inviting the audience to hum the ditzy chorus). Carry on like this and soon she will be famous for more than novelty cover versions.