Showing posts with label florence and the machine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label florence and the machine. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

liner notes: florence + the machine live



Tonight I saw Florence + the Machine's first ever North American show and it was the most mesmerizing, glorious experience I've ever had at a concert. It was at times a theatrical extravaganza, a revival meeting and a rave. I can't even put into words how incredible it was - I can only say that seeing that lovely silent-movie star looking slip of an English lass one would never expect that when she opened her mouth there was such glory to be found. She sings from the tip of her toes, with every follicle of hair, a voice that is bigger than anything. I was honored and lucky to be able to see her play.

Check out the fantastic Florence Daily site, which is where the picture comes from!


(My favorite song of the night was Howl, seen here from her performance in Glastonbury)



There is another brief review of the show and tons of gorgeous photos at the brooklynvegan site!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

liner notes: Florence + the Machine LUNGS out today!

I know that I've been talking about Florence + the Machine for almost as long as I've been writing this blog, but the debut album Lungs is finally available in the USA today. I hope you'll check it out!

Also if you know where a fellow can find a single, solitary ticket for next Tuesday's show at the Bowery... let me know. it is sold out. *sadface*

Here's another video for the single "Dog days are over" for your enjoyment!

Monday, September 14, 2009

bonus track: dog days are over

I have to step out here, in the present for a minute to share this link with you to the BBC page for the Mercury Prize Award ceremony performance of Florence + The Machine. Florence was on the Mercury Prize Shortlist for her amazing debut album, Lungs, which is probably the best album I've heard all year. It's available in Europe and on iTunes now, but on October 20th the proper disc will be out in the US. I can't stop listening to it, but what won me over completely was watching that performance of "Dog days are over" at the Mercury Prize ceremony. No exaggeration: Astounding.



I also can't stop watching this video or listening to this song: "Drumming song" is pretty much my favorite song of the year. Anna Ternheim's "What have I done" comes in at a very close second.

The Florence + The Machine official website is here.

That's it. I'll be back tomorrow for a trip to the past!
xoxo
rick