For me, one of the best surprises of the last years. Fell in love with it the first time i listened. Hope I get the chance to see them live one of these days.
Well just seen BRL backing Radiohead last night in Manchester and they were brilliant. Such a beautifull sexy airy voice she has live, fantastic night.
Imogen Heap doesn't have to autotune, she just loves the digital sound it brings to her music. If you think she can't sing, watch her sing "Blanket" with Jeff Beck.
yeah MICHALUS i saw bjork in Atlanta Oct.07 for the first time ,and i didnt just want to go there to be entertained you know?..i wanted to support Bjork..(ever since this Bob Dylan interview i saw -it was when he was young and always turned the interview around on the journalist) so i just kept screaming THANK YOU, BJORK! maybe you mean like Women of the Saggas(very strong women)
She's like synergy...like a concoction of Tori Amos, Bjork, and Kate Bush...but not them at all. She reminds me of all three, but then again, she's her own artist. Amazing.
Don't be ignorant. You can dislike Bjork's style, but she helped invent the whole electronica genre. Without here, portishead, tricky, massive attack, etc. this band wouldn't exist. I love them to, but it's like saying you love Nirvana and Pearl Jam and Elvis and the Beatles blow. Even if you don't like the style of those bands, you have to acknowledge that they paved the way.
I did hear the similarity to Bjork. not in her tone or pronumciation, but in the melody lines. Natasha uses really creative intervals in her vocal lines, which Bjork does. That's the only similarity. As for production, I thought Fur and Gold had a wonderful sound. It wasn't polished and that's the problem with too many bands today- a brilliant and unique sound is blanded down with pro-tools. BFL is a national treasure. Unique, eclectic, beautiful and for once not trying to copy America.
BTW: read the liner notes--Bjork writes all her own music. Yes--she has good producers to help her with some of the music. Something Bat for Lashes is in desperate need of. They have beautiful music with NO POLISH. A good producer would warn them of their jeuvanile compositions like a casio harpsicord playing pedal point or repetitive and over dramatic sub-bass piano...
It is a poetic name that really doesn't mean anything clear in English and can not be translated to Spanish. Except, I personally think of the expression "bat your eyes", kind like an attactive seductress blinking her eyes with long lashes very fast like in the old cartoons.
Seems like the Mercury's judges have all been reading waaaay too much NME. Bat for Lashes deserved to win. I'd even have minded less if Amy Winehouse won, as the Klaxons seem a bit generic. Good performance at Reading though.
I'm a HUGE Bjork fan and I did not think bjork when I heard her singing. Maybe it is because I can tell the difference, it is not the same. Could she be influenced/inspired in style by Bjork? sure, why not! no problem! This is weird and dumb to me that there are comparisons being made between them. She will never have Bjork's odd accent and pronounciation that is so pronounced (hehe no pun intended).
@anckr again, I'm sorry that you lack musical knowledge, I'm a BFL fan, but also a MASSIVE bjork fan, and the two sound NOTHING alike, bjork has a grain to her voice and sings full whack,,,kinda like kurt cobain did. Natasha sounds very smooth and melodic in comparison.
I'm sorry, but your comment is completely unnecessary. Would it sound different if it was with any other fingers? Or with the toes? Yeah, I didn't think so.
Hm. Their style is different, but I think that's a good thing. If I was a HUGE RH fan, I would rather see a band that is not a genre I would normally listen to than a band that is similar to RH, but worse, because I'd just moan 'Radiohead are better' all the time. Do you get me?
Yeah well you'd think you could play a simple tune like faultlessly every time, it doesn't take Rachmaninoff to play 2 or 3 notes in a row. I'm just saying that... she's rubbish live.
For me, one of the best surprises of the last years. Fell in love with it the first time i listened. Hope I get the chance to see them live one of these days.
This song is extraordinary, adore the bats for lashes
she's incredible, gifted, and full of power
yup, she's so magnetic! I just saw her 2 days ago and cannot get over the show, i wanna keep watching and watching youtube videos of BFL
i LOVE this band!! this song is fun to play! and i want a hat just like hers!!!
one of my favorite songs by Bat for Lashes!!! :-D
Love Bat for Lashes! They were amazing at the Mercury Awards too!!
wow, I have to say, I think I like this more than the album version. And her hat is just amazing! love love love her
Totally agree. The rawness, snare drum, reedy wails... SO good. This is my fave performance of her live renditions, too.
Love this song soooooo much!
So talented, all of them
I never thought there would be anyone better than Tori A!
This is an EPIC performance!
Well, I think bat for lashes are an incredible support. I'd be happy to see them perform as a headline act.
amazing live performance actualy
Just saw them in San Francisco. Awesome and mezmorizing show.
P.S. I bought their album in June here in the U.S. off of itunes.
Her hat's awesome! Haha I want it! The song is awesome too! ^-^
yes,
Quality songs she has,
RadioHead and BFL at Manchester, ,
CANT WAIT!!! :) :) :)
shes adorable ! [:
i saw that and just thought wow something so simple yet so powerful
I love bjork and your completely right
Verry cute, good dinger too.
Mesmerizing.
This is great...
I would like more, please. :)
There are no only influences from Bjork but also the Portishead, Stereolab, The Coctyeau Twins...
Nice sound, greetings from Peru
Well just seen BRL backing Radiohead last night in Manchester and they were brilliant.
Such a beautifull sexy airy voice she has live, fantastic night.
Imogen Heap doesn't have to autotune, she just loves the digital sound it brings to her music. If you think she can't sing, watch her sing "Blanket" with Jeff Beck.
Wow. Tres beau.
yes, she is.
wow. awesome
love and love lol
yay i was there
TemaZO
that's what i was trying to say, haha.
It'll be a great concert.
:)
totally INSPIRING my songwriter crazy artist in me... xxoo
Bjork when to a Bat For Lashes concert.She is a fan ha-ha love them both.
excellent
Definately the best band I saw at Glastonbury (well, except for Bjork, but that goes without saying really). love love love love bat for lashes.
this song reminds me of a fairytale taking place :)
yeah MICHALUS i saw bjork in Atlanta Oct.07 for the first time ,and i didnt just want to go there to be entertained you know?..i wanted to support Bjork..(ever since this Bob Dylan interview i saw -it was when he was young and always turned the interview around on the journalist) so i just kept screaming THANK YOU, BJORK! maybe you mean like Women of the Saggas(very strong women)
I was there and so drunk I didn't care. In fact it wasn't until you lot were talking about it that I noticed at all.
She's like synergy...like a concoction of Tori Amos, Bjork, and Kate Bush...but not them at all. She reminds me of all three, but then again, she's her own artist. Amazing.
cool head dress
Don't be ignorant. You can dislike Bjork's style, but she helped invent the whole electronica genre. Without here, portishead, tricky, massive attack, etc. this band wouldn't exist. I love them to, but it's like saying you love Nirvana and Pearl Jam and Elvis and the Beatles blow. Even if you don't like the style of those bands, you have to acknowledge that they paved the way.
Meant to be a compliment :)
I did hear the similarity to Bjork. not in her tone or pronumciation, but in the melody lines. Natasha uses really creative intervals in her vocal lines, which Bjork does. That's the only similarity.
As for production, I thought Fur and Gold had a wonderful sound. It wasn't polished and that's the problem with too many bands today- a brilliant and unique sound is blanded down with pro-tools.
BFL is a national treasure. Unique, eclectic, beautiful and for once not trying to copy America.
In addition of my previous comment try the version of the song Bat For Lashes uploaded themselves.
She is hot, she has an amazing voice too
Getting a big Bjork vibe from her music... nice stuff
Try: Bat For Lashes - Horse and I @ Shepherds Bush. Gr. M.
Not only is she a good dinger, she is also a good singer.
It is a very nice ding though....
BTW: read the liner notes--Bjork writes all her own music. Yes--she has good producers to help her with some of the music. Something Bat for Lashes is in desperate need of. They have beautiful music with NO POLISH. A good producer would warn them of their jeuvanile compositions like a casio harpsicord playing pedal point or repetitive and over dramatic sub-bass piano...
@tytoalba actually I think that this song would be great for a epona-link video tribute
"Unique, eclectic, beautiful and for once not trying to copy America.
podunk5 how prophetic
i believe it's a poetic name therefore the meaning is intentionally ambiguous.
It is a poetic name that really doesn't mean anything clear in English and can not be translated to Spanish. Except, I personally think of the expression "bat your eyes", kind like an attactive seductress blinking her eyes with long lashes very fast like in the old cartoons.
she reminds me of one of the lost boys from Peter Pan here
you know, you sohouldn't debate or start quarrels. you should just enjoy the music.
@ernestotorres1977 I actually see more Dead can Dance, Depeche Mode and nursery lullabies gone mystic.
@ernestotorres1977 Hmm, interesting. To me they sound heavily influenced by 'The Cure' and 'Siouxsie & The Banshees'
She's a little pitchy live... but I love this song!!!!
I Agree if anyone really heard Kate Bush she is more like her.
Still good through
until I saw this, I could have sworn that was a theremin.
and a little bit of PJ Harvey!
bjork for lashes.
hän on söpö :)
awesome. video needs to be deinterlaced tho
feel bad for the audience as well, the acoustics seem off on some high notes
Seems like the Mercury's judges have all been reading waaaay too much NME. Bat for Lashes deserved to win. I'd even have minded less if Amy Winehouse won, as the Klaxons seem a bit generic. Good performance at Reading though.
I don't think so, but eh.
Each to their own.
I'm a HUGE Bjork fan and I did not think bjork when I heard her singing. Maybe it is because I can tell the difference, it is not the same. Could she be influenced/inspired in style by Bjork? sure, why not! no problem! This is weird and dumb to me that there are comparisons being made between them. She will never have Bjork's odd accent and pronounciation that is so pronounced (hehe no pun intended).
She keeps messing it up too. I'll stick to the studio version.
@ernestotorres1977 i highly disagree
@anckr again, I'm sorry that you lack musical knowledge, I'm a BFL fan, but also a MASSIVE bjork fan, and the two sound NOTHING alike, bjork has a grain to her voice and sings full whack,,,kinda like kurt cobain did. Natasha sounds very smooth and melodic in comparison.
I'm sorry, but your comment is completely unnecessary. Would it sound different if it was with any other fingers? Or with the toes? Yeah, I didn't think so.
I hate to say it , but I do hear Bjork there - Very pretty girl though -
bjork!?? but thats a good thing!!!
Sorry...I agree with you but with a Smattering of Old Cat Power...and sprinkling of Imogen Heap
They sound very much like a female radiohead...which is no detriment.
she didn't say john cale! she said john peel! she was performing in the john peel tent in glastonbury.. so not pretentious at all.
Its just bat 'your' lashes but bat 'for' lashes, not that difficult
they have to come to israel
Hm.
Their style is different, but I think that's a good thing.
If I was a HUGE RH fan, I would rather see a band that is not a genre I would normally listen to than a band that is similar to RH, but worse, because I'd just moan 'Radiohead are better' all the time.
Do you get me?
There's some bad grammar going on in these comments i tell you!
penacho!
sorry to piss anyone off. but she's NOTHING like bjork. she's probably more similar to kate bush than bjork..
She couldn't sound like Imogen Heap. She can actually sing. Imogen has to autotune
yeah your gonna loose uyour breath&stuff-but,listen 2 the lyrics AND BJORK KICKS ASS!!
She is not like Bjork at all, listen to more of her music first before saying ignorant things like that.
Yeah well you'd think you could play a simple tune like faultlessly every time, it doesn't take Rachmaninoff to play 2 or 3 notes in a row. I'm just saying that... she's rubbish live.
Bjork ripoff.
bjork for lashes.