Laura Marling "Don't Ask Me Why / Salinas" Live - Sideshow Alley
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- čas přidán 3. 10. 2012
- Laura Marling performs "Don't Ask Me Why / Salinas" live for www.sideshowalley.tv
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
When it was announced earlier this year Laura Marling would be playing at the Forum Theatre in support of her third album "A Creature I Don't Know", the opportunity to juxtapose this much loved english folk singer with the grit and rawness of an iconic Melbourne lane way was something we were suitably excited about.
Home to both a top end spanish restaurant and health centre for the homeless, Hosier lane is arguably Melbourne's most famous lane way. Once adorned with a Bansky rat, this iconic bluestone lane is an ever changing gallery of sophisticated street art. Being hospitable tour guides, we met Laura at the Forum stage door; just a short walk through the lane way to our shoot location.
"With a mind so dark and skin so white" as she proclaims on album track "All My Rage", this dusky voiced ghostly songstress is well known for the lyrical wisdom beyond her years. Since releasing two Mercury Prize nominated albums, her third takes up a independent writing phase, following a more collaborative past. While private and soft-spoken, Laura is jovial, self assured and a real pleasure to meet in person.
As the crew lock in camera angles and complete the usual sound checks, Laura begins to treat us to a medley of two songs from this latest release, in a setting often lyrically fitting. Perched on milk crate with a borrowed acoustic guitar in hand, Laura's poetic brilliance is a pleasure to listen to as she effortlessly performs Don't Ask Me Why and the John Steinbeck inspired Salinas.
There's something altogether pure about the experience. Ignoring the ambient distractions (this time a plane bypass and delivery van beep), Laura holds the Sideshow Alley crew captivated as she gracefully meanders her way through a story of love and loss and calls to the heavens. Seemingly a very angelic moment indeed.
ABOUT SIDESHOW ALLEY
Sideshow Alley captures performing artists in the alleys, laneways and rooftops of Melbourne and New York City One song. One take. With no fixed agenda and no rehearsal. Created by a handful of talented film makers, photographers and sound engineers, the Sideshow Alley collective produce videos from these unique moments. www.sideshowalley.tv
CREDITS
Director: Dave Budge
Producer: Ty Johnson
Editor: Ty Johnson
Colourist: Dave Budge, Ty Johnson
Sound: Selwyn Cozens, Jonathon Lee
Mixer: Yen Nguyen
Production assist: Mia Hildebrand
Camera: Chris Phillips, Caro Macdonald, Hugh Turral, Stefan Raabe, Dave Budge, Ty Johnson
Photographer: John Deer
Artwork: Matt Slater, Ty Johnson - Hudba
I keep coming back here since 2012
Ugh. Words can't describe how much I love her. Her music, her style, her personality, and she seems to have such a good head on her shoulders.
She sounds so wise, like she already lived for hundred years.
I get the same thing. Musically wise beyond her years. She transmits something mystical from a frame that should not be possible.
She’s 72 but she says she’s 24
She certainly seems like an old soul...With hundreds of ancesters speaking through the poetic vessel of her songwriting.
Masterclass
One of the best songwriters alive.
She's only five years older than me and I look up to her more than any other person on the planet. What a remarkable human.
She's five years younger than me and I look up to her more than any other person on the planet. :)
I'd like Laura Marling singing in my living room like this during a raining day when I feel nostalgic.
Effortless and flawless.
Laura Marling is easily the single most beautiful person I have ever seen.
those birds chirping in the background made this even more beautiful!!! Love this artist .
Like those birds at the end of Alas I Cannot Swim :)
Laura is lovely, on stage, solo!
I love her reaction at the end after the ripple of applause
So humble and appreciative
Love her! she is truly one of Britain's greatest female singer/songwriters!
i don't know why i've never bothered to listen to her music before, but goddamn she is truly a phenomenal artist
Who’s here in 2020? I’ve watched this probably 100 times in the past 8 years. Such a great performance!
98 times behind you... But let's see where this goes.
2024 and I still think she is underrated as hell!
And the birds chirping in the background are not only in tune, but chime in just at the right time.
Birds like guitars. They listen, enjoy, and sing along :)
I have to listen to this at least once a week....
I love this perfect combination of voice and guitar. There is nothing else that needs to be added. Make music like this again!
True. Laura's kryptonite is sometimes a backing band :)
I see so many singer songwriters out and about.. I'm more of a jazzer.. this stood out for me.
Among the greatest artists alive today, in the context of any media. Her talents are many, and she is consistently challenging herself and striving to evolve. She represents the very core of what art "is."
Exactly. Perfectly said
I hear so much Joni Mitchell in her singing. awsome
I could listen to her performing for hours on straight :}
I used to think (sadly) that British folk music is dead. Thanks so much, Laura, for showing me how wrong I was!
Lovely Laura ❤ beautiful music words and voice. Inspirational. 🎉🎉
I love her humble attitude afterwards too! Perfect.
One of the beOne of the best things I've seen/heard in my life. Thank you.
I got a shiver down my spine at the start of the video, watching Laura play in an alleyway in my home town. Oh Melbourne I love you and cannot wait to see you again. I was at that show at the Forum right up front. such an magical and perfect night
Laura is absolutely mesmerizing. I find myself just staring at her performing. Cannot get enough of this medley.
I cant stop watching this, so beautiful, so lyrically rich, so Dylanesq, so intelligent - i wish I could play guitar so effortlessly like this... i love it so much it makes my ears bleed...
Emma Rose is my child's name. Twenty two minutes ago she was 21. I miss her very very much. Pretty songs, lovely young woman and sweet songs.
Great lyric my mother was a saviour of 6 foot of bad behaviour.
This was my first Laura Marling encounter, this video. Sideshow Alley you guys opened a world of music to me and I am so grateful for that. Thank you.
she's a beast! thanks for writing good music Laura.
By a beast you mean literally, right?
It's Laura fucking Marling, how can one pass by, have a look and still walk away? I wish I was that lucky ):
When I saw her play in Nashville, I was the first in line. I could see her rehearsing on stage through the glass door, and I had an internal meltdown. She did the thing where she just looks up listlessly and holds her head there. It drives me wild.
Thank you God for Laura Marling.
I keep coming back to this.
she plucks the strings in my soul. brought me to tears xxx
Her use words is incredible, her message is so deep rooted and open. Truly amazing and inspiring.
She precious
So natural, so divine... Only Laura...
Gyan was so on my radar over 20 years ago.... About 4 years ago went to her site to buy her CDs. Her songs still speak about me in so many ways....my then, my now, and how I want to communicate. Train of thought is something I want at my funeral. Don't ask me why is so current in my life right now, as it has in the past. Thank you Gyan.
I will never tire of watching/listening to this. Two beautiful songs and wonderful performance.
she has an amazingly clear complexion! she's such a good singer. i love her
True talent Britain's folk music queen beautiful voice from a beautiful and talented woman Laura is an amazing artist.
Aw so beautiful I'm captivated. She's so talanted and I just love people who share they're gift n craft 🤗
Sorry 'their'
Beautiful talented lady
I love how the Birds are singing harmony!
Laura Marling in amazing. Another brilliant video from Sideshow Alley. Absolutely fantastic, as always.
I just fell in love ...what a amazing talent
Saw Laura at Glastonbury 2010, She was amazing then and sounds more amazing now!!! ♥
she's amazing! like a Joni and Rodriguez love child
One of my favorite yt videos of Laura's that I keep coming back to. So good
I love your voice Laura! The melody just 'Wow!'
I am from Salinas where the women go forever and never ever stop to ask why
She's especially pretty here. And that adorable, little, humble smile at the end...cuteness! And don't get me started on how talented she is and how beautiful this performance is... sigh :)
She's Amazing , never disappoints . Thank u Laura
Reminds me so much of Joni Mitchell
Only recently discovered her, the first song she sang also made me think of of Joni Mitchell, she is Amazing
This blows me away every single time without fail.
Absolutely Incredible.... Thank You!
Laura has the face of an angel
This is incredible. I quite possibly fell deeper in love with Laura-and that's saying something. Well done.
Love her since Rebecca. Love her my whole life! How could one just passes by!
She is so perfect!
Lovely! Adorable music, singer and operator's work. I want it never stopped.
Love this!
love love love
Awesome. Such a great rendition.
Wow!
Incredible
i do love the music, but more than anything I like the birds cheeping in the background. Is just nice and real
Wonderful !
Amazing !!
so understated
Omg
I'm in love
Absolutely AMAZING!!! Some parts reminded me of Paul Simon. Great voice, great composition. Come to Brazil! Cheers \o/
No Brasil a gente só tem Anitta e coisas desse tipo. Infelizmente.
Stunning
I love the whole IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!
Браво, Лаура, благодарю!
Holy awesome voice! Thanks for this gem.
Beautiful.
love the locations they shoot these videos
REALLY nice! I haven't listened to Laura Marling in a while now, and while she was very good before, from this performance I get the impression that she's been developing her craft since I first encountered her music. I'm quite impressed with this!
Stellar talent
Those of us who are lost and low
I know how you feel
I know it’s not right but it’s real
But it’s real.
Where the hell did this girl come from????? She is an amazing musician. I love listening to her sing.
Gosh.. I'm falling in love.
FANTÁSTICO!!!!!!
Captivated.
wonderful song and girl...
Triple like! This gives me hope
beautiful and lovely.
great performance
great guitar player ! and wonderful voice !
Nagyon jó hangja van, imádom!
her statement at the end....cool....oh, great !
.....wow........just.........wow....
de corazon se lo digo jamas habia escuchado una voz tan exquisita y tan difernte a la que estoy acostumbrado canta y mete poesia a la vez dios le permita mas para deleitarnos
this is the second sideshow ally vid i found by mistake (first being kimbra) brilliant atmosphere.
Also should be noted LM is just amazing, actual music this.
Midknight0122 lol ditto. First sideshow alley vid I stumbled across was kimbra, via a blog post written by the lady whose car was in the background of kimbra's video.
More beautiful and talented with every performance.
good god woman. yo so good
Ms Marling beautiful and gorgeous as ever
And really awesome vidoe too :)
she's so beautiful
perfection
Clarissa Florentine amandashires 5 irisdement ?
Laura, you beautiful creature you....I Love you....