Inside a giant fish tank in The Standard Hotel's lobby on the Sunset Strip, I became 'living art.' Half-naked and crying, I was Hollywood's saddest decor.
Thanks, as always Carre for your frank (and terrifying) stories and also for a glimpse into the early work.
Must admit, seeing the title I was expecting some Alice in Chains reference also 🤣
Loved the early tune, got a real nice slow sort of angry melancholia about it - right up my street!
Q - you often talk about your recording / album process being very “in the moment” and almost improvisational in nature - do you ever go back to “old” songs or are you more of a forward look person? Generally are all your album tracks new or do you have some from the past that are swirling round your head and need a new lease of life?
I’m all for “performance art” however the perspex tank in a hotel feels very enslaving or entrapping and way too voyeuristic. Mind you, having said that I guess that’s where David Blaine got the idea to do that in London!! 🤣 (Although us Brits being who we are spent most of the time chucking rotten fruit at him! 🤣)
Thanks again for sharing so openly Carre and looking forward to more stories to make me feel uncomfortable and more music to revel in!!!
Hey! Thanks again for reading and listening. To answer your question, nope. I never go back. I can't work on songs for too long or revisit old ones because they no longer mean the same thing to me, so I can't put the same genuine emotion into them. Yesterday was the first day I listened to Angeleno since recording it. Though, strangely, I still felt connected to it and for a second I thought, "I should record this properly and put it out." But, I won't. I'm not precious when it comes to my songs. I've watched so many musicians chase perfection and tweak and rerecord songs for years. It seems crazy-inducing...
I remember that "fish tank" at the Standard, and I always felt it a little unsettling seeing a girl in there, doing her thing, minding her own business as strangers - 90% of them I'm sure men, tapping on the glass and who knows what was going on in their minds. I didn't know that the Standard had closed, is it now vacant or did another "trendy" hotel open up in its place?
This feels like one of those times where listening is my role. So this is me reading and caring and moving on without sharing a male opinion on something that I haven’t experienced.
Thanks, as always Carre for your frank (and terrifying) stories and also for a glimpse into the early work.
Must admit, seeing the title I was expecting some Alice in Chains reference also 🤣
Loved the early tune, got a real nice slow sort of angry melancholia about it - right up my street!
Q - you often talk about your recording / album process being very “in the moment” and almost improvisational in nature - do you ever go back to “old” songs or are you more of a forward look person? Generally are all your album tracks new or do you have some from the past that are swirling round your head and need a new lease of life?
I’m all for “performance art” however the perspex tank in a hotel feels very enslaving or entrapping and way too voyeuristic. Mind you, having said that I guess that’s where David Blaine got the idea to do that in London!! 🤣 (Although us Brits being who we are spent most of the time chucking rotten fruit at him! 🤣)
Thanks again for sharing so openly Carre and looking forward to more stories to make me feel uncomfortable and more music to revel in!!!
Take care xx
Hey! Thanks again for reading and listening. To answer your question, nope. I never go back. I can't work on songs for too long or revisit old ones because they no longer mean the same thing to me, so I can't put the same genuine emotion into them. Yesterday was the first day I listened to Angeleno since recording it. Though, strangely, I still felt connected to it and for a second I thought, "I should record this properly and put it out." But, I won't. I'm not precious when it comes to my songs. I've watched so many musicians chase perfection and tweak and rerecord songs for years. It seems crazy-inducing...
Thank you for sharing your story. Love the unreleased demo as well!
This sentence definitely hit home: “there is no success in the endless pursuit of validation,” and it’s true.
I remember that "fish tank" at the Standard, and I always felt it a little unsettling seeing a girl in there, doing her thing, minding her own business as strangers - 90% of them I'm sure men, tapping on the glass and who knows what was going on in their minds. I didn't know that the Standard had closed, is it now vacant or did another "trendy" hotel open up in its place?
It's been sitting vacant for years now. It's pretty weird...
This was such an interesting read, I wish it were longer. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I remember you. It broke my heart ❤️
Rough :(
I like your sad song. So ... at least something good came of that crappy time.
This feels like one of those times where listening is my role. So this is me reading and caring and moving on without sharing a male opinion on something that I haven’t experienced.