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May 21 2010
Natasha on her Ivor Novello Award
As you may have heard Bat for Lashes was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for ‘Best Contemporary Song’ for ‘Daniel’ yesterday. Here is a little message from her about that:
“Hello everyone… Wow!!! I am so thrilled and happy to have won an Ivor Novello award! The whole ceremony was really overwhelming with tons of great musicians, songwriters and composers gathered under one roof. I was soooo nervous, but managed not to cry until after I accepted my award.
I think this one means such a lot to me, because its about the craft of songwriting, which at times can be a maddening and terrifying thing to do, but equally joyous and liberating when you think you’ve cracked it. I couldn’t have believed after writing Daniel in my bedroom, dreaming about lost teenage love, that this would happen!
I just want to thank everyone who has supported me to get to this point… I am writing the new album right now and so excited to be creating a whole new world!! Cups of tea, piles of books and musical instruments abound. I am also making some short films which i hope to share with you at some point.
Stay happy and well, and please, if you can, make your vote online to save BBC 6Music. The deadline is approaching, we music lovers can’t afford to lose this radio station!
Love natasha “
Here is a link to one of the ways that Natasha mentioned where you can show your support to 6Music.
Comments:
The album version of Daniel has a very weak arrangement (especially the inappropriate synth patches). The arrangement on BBC2’s live ‘Later with Jools Holland’ gig was much better. This great song deserves a completely new studio recording.
BTW ... It’s a shame BBC televison stopped using your beuatiful piano solo as a trailer for their programmes!
By Prolly on 21 Jul 2010
Missing all your magic Natasha, hope to hear your wisdom and beautiful music soon. Your an inspiration. xx
By raspberryswirl on 20 Jul 2010
Congratulations Natasha! I’m a new BFL fan and just immersed in the soundscapes you’ve created. I enjoy your music so much (listening to Wilderness right now). Happy to hear you’re writing a new album! All the best to you!
By Scott on 18 Jul 2010
I’ve seen you girls (and guy) playing live at Glasto last year, one of the best shows I’ve seen in a while. Such a great atmosphere, same as the last album. All in balance, nice songs / setlist / structure / arrangements / performances. Congrats to you and all your crew - this award was earned.
By cor crane secret on 16 Jul 2010
Hi Natasha, it’s Nina from school. Massive congrats on winning your Ivor Novello award. Mum and I are so impressed and so very chuffed for you. Keep up the good work - your music is beautiful. Love x
By Nina on 05 Jul 2010
The music you write and the musicians you work with are some of the best I have ever heard.
Congratulations on the award and I cannot wait to hear the next CD.
By Ray on 22 Jun 2010
Hello,
Natasha Congratulation
Look forward to the new Album!
regards
Gerd
By Gerd on 22 Jun 2010
Congratulations, Natasha! Your deserve it, ur very talent, my favorite!
I´ve seen BFL in Brazil this year, amazing concert (28, february, Rio de Janeiro). But i only hear 9 songs, i want more!
Since this day i cant wait to see you playing and singing again.
Please consider BRAZIL on the nexts BFL´s tours!
By Jan on 21 Jun 2010
Natasha, I know little of your group….
I saw LIVE FROM ABBEY ROAD pieces of you and
it was INCREDIBLE!!! I was astonished at your
artism and incredible song SLEEP ALONE!!!!!
Extremely well written and put together!!!!
IF you tour in Ontario Canada I will be there!
It must have felt incredible recording right
where Paul McCartney and Lennon and Harrison
and Starkey made it all happen eh!!!!!
Moon on Moon is awesome some also…
I have not even heard Daniel yet….going to listen to it right now…and am very excited!!!
You are amazing! Cute with major good attitude!
Rare in this world! You are a GEM of the sea of music! VERY BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR CAREER
Tim
By Tim Fitzpatrick on 20 Jun 2010
Well Done Natasha
Hugs Vix
Your music moves me…no TRANSPORTS me to a far off place, and pulls at heart strings like a harp! Daniel in particular does that to me, and it would seem a lot of people. You were able to tap your subconscious into that song and it comes to life every time you listen to it. So inspired… All the best with the new album!
By Victoria Shepherd on 16 Jun 2010