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  • Vote Up1Vote Down LauraLaura
    Posts: 326
    OK.

    We've hijacked the gigs thread for most of the last 24 hours, so ill put her over here.

    Myself and Hells_Bells witnessed the most exciting, brilliant, beautiful and intimate gig last night and I think Anna deserves a great deal of love! Guitar player of ultimate talent, voice so powerful my ears are still ringing, an amazing band, (& she's incredibly beautiful)

    New album out 7th October, in the mean time, I'm still on 'love won't be leaving' and 'desire' from album one, and eagerly awaiting album 2.

    5* review in the independent today for last nights gig, with a mention of the track 'piece by piece', which on reflection was really very awesome.

    Bit love for Anna. Right here.
    Post edited by Halloween_Jack at 2014-08-04 15:49:37
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  • Vote Up0Vote Down wild_corgiwild_corgi
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    Totally agree Laura - she's very good indeed and I'm cursing I couldn't get a ticket for the gig but that's the way it worked out.

    Did she ever properly release Wolf Like Me?

    Really looking forward to her new album.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down subrussiansubrussian
    Posts: 88
    i hope 2nd album will be as good as debut. and lucky you to be able to see her live!
  • Vote Up0Vote Down The_CarpathianThe_Carpathian
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    It's weird - she's somebody I should love based on her style and her music but something has never quite clicked for me. I have no idea why - there's nothing that feels like it's getting in the way and I always like what I hear but I never get the urge to listen much or see what she's doing?

    I guess it's like any other artist - I just need to hit that one track that acts as a real route in for me and I'll be away!
    A million fires before your harvest comes. To burn out.
    Wear the mask of a heathen. For the moon's lonely eyes.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down pingping
    Posts: 1,248
    ^ have you seen her live carpy? thats what did it for me  ;;)
  • Vote Up0Vote Down The_CarpathianThe_Carpathian
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    ping said:

    ^ have you seen her live carpy? thats what did it for me  ;;)



    No, but it's a catch 22 - I'm not really a fan enough to buy tickets to see her. I'd have to catch her supporting somebody else.
    A million fires before your harvest comes. To burn out.
    Wear the mask of a heathen. For the moon's lonely eyes.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down cw37frappcw37frapp
    Posts: 3,494
    There could be a new fan ?. Me. Had a few listens. Verdict= Good.
    JAMIE CARRAGHER= LEGEND
  • Vote Up0Vote Down Hells_BellsHells_Bells
    Posts: 1,792
    I concur with Laura's comments. Nothing else I can add but I was blown away by her performance. The second album is going to be a blinder.
    Love to bits Eliza the current single and the video for it is fairly average to start with until a "wet" Anna appears that could totally make you wobble slightly at the knees. Go see what I mean. She really is a little gem of a talent. :-*
  • Vote Up0Vote Down Hells_BellsHells_Bells
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    wild_corgi said:

    Totally agree Laura - she's very good indeed and I'm cursing I couldn't get a ticket for the gig but that's the way it worked out.

    Did she ever properly release Wolf Like Me?

    Really looking forward to her new album.





    You have picked my most favourite of her B-sides. I don't think it was released as an official single but should have been in my opinion. Turn it up loud and let those guitars blow your ear drums ^:)^
  • Vote Up0Vote Down Border_MindBorder_Mind
    Posts: 3,465
    I give Anna Calvi a big thumbs up, she's a talented musician and singer/song-writer, I hope I get to see her live one of these days and I aim to pick up her forthcoming new album at least :)
    It's a re-creation
    Again I live another life
    My imagination
    Can't cross the borderline
  • Vote Up0Vote Down LauraLaura
    Posts: 326
    It's an old piccie on this, but it's a CRACKING review from Thursday night :D

    http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/gig-review-anna-calvi-wiltons-music-hall-london-8814646.html

    <3
  • Vote Up0Vote Down wild_corgiwild_corgi
    Posts: 227
    Hells_Bells said:

    You have picked my most favourite of her B-sides. I don't think it was released as an official single but should have been in my opinion. Turn it up loud and let those guitars blow your ear drums ^:)^

    And then the whispery vocal. mmmm.

    it's turned into one of my favourite songs, more than some of the songs that made it on to the first album.

    It's even better live - or it was on the Somerset House gig last year in the rain. Really looking forward to the second, and many thanks to Laura for finding the review of the show even if it rams home what I missed! Lucky Laura.
  • Vote Up0Vote Down DreekeDreeke
    Posts: 900
    I'm afraid I'm with Carpy on this one.

    Even seeing her live didn't do the 'trick' for me.

    Don't hate her, but just not impressed. Sorry.
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  • Vote Up0Vote Down LauraLaura
    Posts: 326
    Fair enough Dreeke. She certainly wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea!

    (now back off out of the appreciation thread... ;) :D )
  • Vote Up0Vote Down Hells_BellsHells_Bells
    Posts: 1,792
    Lovely picture of Anna 


    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151657415705954&set=a.117970785953.100646.28486005953&type=1&theater
  • Vote Up0Vote Down iuventusiuventus
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    Is this a lesbian phenomenon?
    If I were dead, could I do this?
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