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Original Sinsuality Amber Waves China Goodbye Pisces Spark Way Down Virginia Rattlesnakes People Are Strange (The Doors cover) We Belong (Pat Benatar cover) Sweet Dreams Doughnut Song Black-Dove (January) God/Running Up That Hill The Beekeeper 1st Encore Here. In My Head Sweet The Sting 2nd Encore 1000 Oceans Putting The Damage On From Matt Page: Tonight's show was really fantastic, and quite unique in many ways. Tori obviously had been reading up on the history, politics and scandals of the city prior to the show. San Diego experienced some kind of scandal involving the deputy mayor accepting a bribe and eventually having to resign. The bribe had to do with revoking a "no touching" rule that was in place for area strip clubs. Tori seemed to tailor her set list at times to this scandal! After Amber Waves, which fits right into the above, Tori mentioned this scandal and said she is behind the strippers. She knows what they are going through, because she has to deal with record companies. Tori did a brief but beautiful improv before Spark. It had lyrics something like, "She's out there somewhere, she's behind the moon. I hope she's happy. I hope she's found her spark." It was gorgeous. Way Down, which is VERY rare at Tori shows, came out tonight, and was a debut for this tour. Tori performed a long piano intro which was amazing. Tori's version of Virginia was one of the strongest of the tour. Her cover of We Belong was also exceptionally strong, and she debuted The Doors cover. Matt also stated that this was one of the strongest second half of the show that he has seen this year. During Sweet Dreams, Tori at one point said, "No touchy", which was cute and an obvious reference to the scandal mentioned above. Tori deviated twice from her written set list. She was supposed to do Marys Of The Sea instead of Sweet The Sting, and was supposed to perform Pretty Good Year instead of 1000 Oceans. That looks fantastic! I hope it's one of the official releases. How was your night Vina? | |
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I bought a disposable camera and took some pics. Hope they come out well! I had no idea we were all supposed to rush the stage after The Beekeeper.  I also had no idea Tori drooled so much.  It was like drip here, driiiip there and then DRRRRRIIIIIP.
The highlights for me were: Amber Waves Spark Way Down People Are Strange (The Doors cover) We Belong (Pat Benatar cover) Sweet Dreams Doughnut Song God/Running Up That Hill Sweet The Sting Putting The Damage On I wanted her to do We Belong, Sweet Dreams and Sweet the Sting, Doughnut Song and Putting the Damage On, so that was cool. Spark was awesome and the intro was beautiful. Way Down was a nice surprise, as was People Are Strange. During her intro to that she called on "The Lizard King." I had the pleasure of sitting next to a very nice (and handsome) male.  He overheard me talking about the Living Colour concert last week and asked me about it. He was part of the stampede before the encore so I didn't get a chance to ask his name.  My friend Aimee said he looks like Michael Vartan... But he was a tad more good-looking and had great stubble. So this was the only time I didn't mind being so squished next to people. Our arms were touching for almost the whole show.  | |
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VinaBlue said: I bought a disposable camera and took some pics. Hope they come out well! I had no idea we were all supposed to rush the stage after The Beekeeper.
I also had no idea Tori drooled so much. It was like drip here, driiiip there and then DRRRRRIIIIIP.
The highlights for me were: Amber Waves Spark Way Down People Are Strange (The Doors cover) We Belong (Pat Benatar cover) Sweet Dreams Doughnut Song God/Running Up That Hill Sweet The Sting Putting The Damage On I wanted her to do We Belong, Sweet Dreams and Sweet the Sting, Doughnut Song and Putting the Damage On, so that was cool. Spark was awesome and the intro was beautiful. Way Down was a nice surprise, as was People Are Strange. During her intro to that she called on "The Lizard King." I had the pleasure of sitting next to a very nice (and handsome) male. He overheard me talking about the Living Colour concert last week and asked me about it. He was part of the stampede before the encore so I didn't get a chance to ask his name. My friend Aimee said he looks like Michael Vartan... But he was a tad more good-looking and had great stubble. So this was the only time I didn't mind being so squished next to people. Our arms were touching for almost the whole show. Excellent. 
So did you make if for the Meet & Greet? How many times have you seen her now? How does this stack up to the other shows you've seen? | |
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GangstaFam said: Excellent.
So did you make if for the Meet & Greet? How many times have you seen her now? How does this stack up to the other shows you've seen? I tried to drive by the venue on my lunch hour and it was really an ordeal to get to the venue. I didn't have enough time to park and walk for who knows how long... I've never been there so I would have been lost. We got shuttled in to the venue from blocks away for the show. I'm gonna see if my friend wants to go for it in LA on Saturday. The shows I've seen are: Dew Drop Inn Little Amsterdam was ORGASMIC at this show. She was pounding on the piano with her fist and held one of the longest notes I've ever heard her sing. The energy of that song was AMAZING. Plugged I loved this show. I think Caton was still in the band at that time. She mentioned the "Magic in the trees" in that venue. It's beautiful and I can't wait to see her there again on Saturday! Pandora was sublime. 5-1/2 Weeks I remember trembling with excitement throughout the show. Strange Little Tour Winter made me cry. It was such a wonderful surprise to hear Graveyard and that went into Tear In Your Hand. Wow. I have an mp3 of that. Just beautiful. On Scarlets Walk  This show was FULL of highlights for me. Your Cloud... I wanted to hear it and she did it as the last song. I cried... it was overwhelming. I cried during A Case Of You as well. It was beautiful. My review is somewhere on this board... Lust was incredible. It reminded me of The Beautiful Ones. Tax Ride was joyous. I love that song.
Lotta Pianos Professional Widow about gave me an orgasm. Pancake was awesome. Space Dog was wayyyyy groovy. People were up and dancing. Silent All these Years made me cry. It just made so much sense for me at that time and her energy was amazing on it that night. Sooooo which is my fave? I think it's a tie between Lotta Pianos and Scarlet's Walk. Last night she was a bit somber, although she got sexy during Sweet Dreams and People Are Strange. I like her more with a band though. I look forward to hearing more songs on Saturday! | |
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VinaBlue said: GangstaFam said: Excellent.
So did you make if for the Meet & Greet? How many times have you seen her now? How does this stack up to the other shows you've seen? I tried to drive by the venue on my lunch hour and it was really an ordeal to get to the venue. I didn't have enough time to park and walk for who knows how long... I've never been there so I would have been lost. We got shuttled in to the venue from blocks away for the show. I'm gonna see if my friend wants to go for it in LA on Saturday. The shows I've seen are: Dew Drop Inn Little Amsterdam was ORGASMIC at this show. She was pounding on the piano with her fist and held one of the longest notes I've ever heard her sing. The energy of that song was AMAZING. Plugged I loved this show. I think Caton was still in the band at that time. She mentioned the "Magic in the trees" in that venue. It's beautiful and I can't wait to see her there again on Saturday! Pandora was sublime. 5-1/2 Weeks I remember trembling with excitement throughout the show. Strange Little Tour Winter made me cry. It was such a wonderful surprise to hear Graveyard and that went into Tear In Your Hand. Wow. I have an mp3 of that. Just beautiful. On Scarlets Walk This show was FULL of highlights for me. Your Cloud... I wanted to hear it and she did it as the last song. I cried... it was overwhelming. I cried during A Case Of You as well. It was beautiful. My review is somewhere on this board... Lust was incredible. It reminded me of The Beautiful Ones. Tax Ride was joyous. I love that song.
Lotta Pianos Professional Widow about gave me an orgasm. Pancake was awesome. Space Dog was wayyyyy groovy. People were up and dancing. Silent All these Years made me cry. It just made so much sense for me at that time and her energy was amazing on it that night. Sooooo which is my fave? I think it's a tie between Lotta Pianos and Scarlet's Walk. Last night she was a bit somber, although she got sexy during Sweet Dreams and People Are Strange. I like her more with a band though. I look forward to hearing more songs on Saturday! You've had awesome Tori experiences Vina. Maybe you'll get more of your list on Saturday (I would die for Purple People).We were second row center in Toronto and she was drooling all over the place. Seeing her so close made it an incredible show. I keep saying it but I was in a trance for most of it ~ especially Beekeeper. Thanks for the review! Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife. --Kahlil Gibran | |
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Have any of you tried downloading from http://www.toritraders.com/ ?
I'm thinking of trying to find all the shows I've been to. | |
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Phoenix AZ setlist
Original Sinsuality Beauty Queen/Horses  
Space Dog 
Marianne China Goodbye Pisces Cool On Your Island 
Bette Davis Eyes (Kim Carnes cover) 
On Saturday Afternoons In 1963 (Rickie Lee Jones cover) General Joy Mother Hotel Mr. Zebra
The Beekeeper 1st Encore Tear In Your Hand
Never Seen Blue 
2nd Encore Pretty Good Year 
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VinaBlue said: Have any of you tried downloading from http://www.toritraders.com/ ?
I'm thinking of trying to find all the shows I've been to. Just got into it. Great site.  | |
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I got to LA at the tail end of the Meet N Greet. So I wasn't able to get my picture with her, but I did take some pics of her.
There are more here: http://vinablue.net/galle...me=album02 Her hair is so beautiful...
The setlist... Original Sinsuality Little Amsterdam A Sorta Fairytale Jamaica Inn Carbon Winter God/Running Up That hill Black (Pearl Jam cover) Nights In White Satin (Moody Blues cover) Little Earthquakes Barons Of Suburbia Playboy Mommy The Beekeeper 1st Encore Cars And Guitars Cooling 2nd Encore Toast Original Sinsuality was BEAUTIFUL. I teared up. There was more emotion in her voice because it was the last show. Somehow I think being a little further back is better for me. I like being able to get the impact of the whole stage and to see part of the audience. The Greek Theater has screens on the sides of the stage so you can see her upclose most of the time, even when she turns around to play the organs. There were some AMAZING shots of her getting down on both. She looked possessed. She alot more double action than she did in San Diego. It was also cool to see her expresions clearly during certain songs. You could see her bearly keeping her composure when she talked about it being the last show and how much she will miss us. Little Amsterdam made my night. I LOVE that song. Have I mentioned my friend and I used to perform that song? He played acoustic guitar and we would do co-lead vocals. I would really get into singing "Butterbean bouquet..." Sorta Fairytale was awesome... since we took the 101 to get to the show. And you could see her singing it to the audience, "A Sorta Fairytale with you..." and she would smile at us. Jamaica in was nice.
There was an amazing improv before Carbon. Winter was nice, but a little long... we've heard this song sooo many times. God/RUTH was gorgeous again. Black was powerful. A really great cover. The Moody Blues cover didn't do much for me. Little Earthquakes was great. Barons of Suburbia was killer at the end. "She is risen..." It kinda reminded me of the energy in Little Amsterdam. Playboy Mommy was really sweet. The Beekeeper doesn't do much for me and you know it's the last song and everyone in the front is on their marks, waiting to rush the stage, which creates an odd tension in the song. Cars and Guitars was groovy. She did the "cha-chicka-cha" stuff. Cooling was cool. I thought of Gangsta during it. When she came back for the secong encore she metioned that she was running out of time. So I guess that's why she could only do one song. Toast was a nice way to end the tour. That's when she mentioned how much she was going to miss us and you could see she had to stop talking because she was going to cry. I'm glad I went. I wish I would have gotten there earlier for the meet n greet. Next time I will. I had to go to the emergency room the night before. I had a heartrate of 218 for no reason. It happened last month as well. I'm on medication and my doctors are doing tests. There might be something wrong with my thyroid. My blood is low in magnesium and high in phosphorus. So I felt a little weak the next day and couldn't get ready fast enough to get there early. Ah well... | |
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VinaBlue said: I got to LA at the tail end of the Meet N Greet. So I wasn't able to get my picture with her, but I did take some pics of her.
There are more here: http://vinablue.net/galle...me=album02 Her hair is so beautiful...
The setlist... Original Sinsuality Little Amsterdam A Sorta Fairytale Jamaica Inn Carbon Winter God/Running Up That hill Black (Pearl Jam cover) Nights In White Satin (Moody Blues cover) Little Earthquakes Barons Of Suburbia Playboy Mommy The Beekeeper 1st Encore Cars And Guitars Cooling 2nd Encore Toast Original Sinsuality was BEAUTIFUL. I teared up. There was more emotion in her voice because it was the last show. Somehow I think being a little further back is better for me. I like being able to get the impact of the whole stage and to see part of the audience. The Greek Theater has screens on the sides of the stage so you can see her upclose most of the time, even when she turns around to play the organs. There were some AMAZING shots of her getting down on both. She looked possessed. She alot more double action than she did in San Diego. It was also cool to see her expresions clearly during certain songs. You could see her bearly keeping her composure when she talked about it being the last show and how much she will miss us. Little Amsterdam made my night. I LOVE that song. Have I mentioned my friend and I used to perform that song? He played acoustic guitar and we would do co-lead vocals. I would really get into singing "Butterbean bouquet..." Sorta Fairytale was awesome... since we took the 101 to get to the show. And you could see her singing it to the audience, "A Sorta Fairytale with you..." and she would smile at us. Jamaica in was nice.
There was an amazing improv before Carbon. Winter was nice, but a little long... we've heard this song sooo many times. God/RUTH was gorgeous again. Black was powerful. A really great cover. The Moody Blues cover didn't do much for me. Little Earthquakes was great. Barons of Suburbia was killer at the end. "She is risen..." It kinda reminded me of the energy in Little Amsterdam. Playboy Mommy was really sweet. The Beekeeper doesn't do much for me and you know it's the last song and everyone in the front is on their marks, waiting to rush the stage, which creates an odd tension in the song. Cars and Guitars was groovy. She did the "cha-chicka-cha" stuff. Cooling was cool. I thought of Gangsta during it. When she came back for the secong encore she metioned that she was running out of time. So I guess that's why she could only do one song. Toast was a nice way to end the tour. That's when she mentioned how much she was going to miss us and you could see she had to stop talking because she was going to cry. I'm glad I went. I wish I would have gotten there earlier for the meet n greet. Next time I will. I had to go to the emergency room the night before. I had a heartrate of 218 for no reason. It happened last month as well. I'm on medication and my doctors are doing tests. There might be something wrong with my thyroid. My blood is low in magnesium and high in phosphorus. So I felt a little weak the next day and couldn't get ready fast enough to get there early. Ah well... Beautiful pictures, Vina! I'm so happy for you. Please take care of your health, okay? Also, did you garner any overall theme from the setlists you experienced? What was the significance of her choosing those songs for the last show? I'm really fascinated by this "setlist as a theme" idea. So if you have any insights, please share! | |
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heartbeatocean said: Beautiful pictures, Vina! I'm so happy for you. Please take care of your health, okay? Also, did you garner any overall theme from the setlists you experienced? What was the significance of her choosing those songs for the last show? I'm really fascinated by this "setlist as a theme" idea. So if you have any insights, please share!  I'm just waiting for my doctor to figure everything out and let me know what I need to do. So far I'm just taking magnesium supplements and avoid foods with phosphorus, (sodas, meat and dairy). I'm taking a "beta-blocker" which is supposed to keep my heart from racing, but since it happened again any I have to up my medication. I feel shaky a lot... We'll see what happens.
As far as the setlist. I can't think of a theme. I like to think she played songs she really loved to play, like her favorites or something since it was the last show. | |
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VinaBlue said: heartbeatocean said: Beautiful pictures, Vina! I'm so happy for you. Please take care of your health, okay? Also, did you garner any overall theme from the setlists you experienced? What was the significance of her choosing those songs for the last show? I'm really fascinated by this "setlist as a theme" idea. So if you have any insights, please share! I'm just waiting for my doctor to figure everything out and let me know what I need to do. So far I'm just taking magnesium supplements and avoid foods with phosphorus, (sodas, meat and dairy). I'm taking a "beta-blocker" which is supposed to keep my heart from racing, but since it happened again any I have to up my medication. I feel shaky a lot... We'll see what happens.
As far as the setlist. I can't think of a theme. I like to think she played songs she really loved to play, like her favorites or something since it was the last show. It's interesting what you said about liking to sit further back. I think the sound is often much better! | |
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heartbeatocean said: It's interesting what you said about liking to sit further back. I think the sound is often much better! I thought so too... I thought it was my imagination, but I guess not! I was really disapointed with the other show. I expected sitting closer would be more exciting and it wasn't. I blamed it on the setlist... but now I think it was these other factors too. [Edited 9/18/05 12:33pm] | |
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Wow Vina, I'm so happy you got to go to the last show and it was great for you. Those pics are fab, and between the 2 shows, you got a lot of her best songs. So did this make up for missing her in the Spring? And please dear, get well soon. I don't like hearing that you're having a hard time. | |
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GangstaFam said: So did this make up for missing her in the Spring? And please dear, get well soon. I don't like hearing that you're having a hard time.
Well, lets see. Last spring I missed out on: Parasol Cool on Your Island Take to the Sky Cloud on My Tongue Tear in Your Hand So no.  But I'm sure I'll be able to download those songs somewhere.  Still, the joy I felt when she started Little Amsterdam was worth the price of admission.
Thanks for your concern sweetie. I don't really like to talk about my current state of health, but sometimes it's hard because I can't do things and I have to give a reason. To think that I almost went to see NIN on Friday night... glad I didn't. Anywho I'm doing my best to figure out what's going on. It sucks, but I gotta keep my head up. | |
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VinaBlue said: Thanks for your concern sweetie. I don't really like to talk about my current state of health, but sometimes it's hard because I can't do things and I have to give a reason. To think that I almost went to see NIN on Friday night... glad I didn't. Anywho I'm doing my best to figure out what's going on. It sucks, but I gotta keep my head up. I'm the same way. Just make sure you listen to your body and get all the answers available to you. I hope things turn around soon. | |
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VinaBlue said: heartbeatocean said: It's interesting what you said about liking to sit further back. I think the sound is often much better! I thought so too... I thought it was my imagination, but I guess not! I was really disapointed with the other show. I expected sitting closer would be more exciting and it wasn't. I blamed it on the setlist... but now I think it was these other factors too. [Edited 9/18/05 12:33pm] When Tori played here at the symphony hall last spring, my friend had fifth row seats and I had seats further back on the floor like Row 28. After comparing notes, we both decided that I got the much better sound experience. From where I sat the sound was impeccable, her voice much more amazing than on the CDs, and I felt fully enveloped in the music. My friend with the fancy tickets didn't quite have the same experience. | |
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VinaBlue said: I don't really like to talk about my current state of health, but sometimes it's hard because I can't do things and I have to give a reason.
Well, at least you made it to two shows. I couldn't even manage one.  | |
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vina, i am so glad you went and had a great time. its so funny, you know, because on my myspace account you once left a comment asking, "Is it Tori time yet?" well, i'm glad your wait paid off!
i just can't believe--even after having seen SIX shows on this tour--that its over until 2007. 2thousandandfucking7! i'm such a dork. i could almost cry. i won't...but i could.
maybe now i'll read her book. i haven't had the chance to read it and it will provide a nice, continual dose of tori if i read it slowly. if i read it very slowly. there's also these live discs coming out and that will keep us fixed up for a while.
and hey, maybe i'll catch a show with you on the west coast next time since i may be living out there then! | |
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SassyBritches said: maybe now i'll read her book.
i haven't had the chance to read it and it will provide a nice, continual dose of tori if i read it slowly. if i read it very slowly. I can't believe you haven't read it!!! I felt sort of dorky buying it at first, but man, I love that book!!! What insight into the creative process! And what a great role model...all spelled out for us. | |
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heartbeatocean said: SassyBritches said: maybe now i'll read her book.
i haven't had the chance to read it and it will provide a nice, continual dose of tori if i read it slowly. if i read it very slowly. I can't believe you haven't read it!!! I felt sort of dorky buying it at first, but man, I love that book!!! What insight into the creative process! And what a great role model...all spelled out for us.I was enthralled, excited and tripping the entire time reading it. Honestly, it was one of the best books I've ever read. | |
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GangstaFam said: heartbeatocean said: I can't believe you haven't read it!!! I felt sort of dorky buying it at first, but man, I love that book!!! What insight into the creative process! And what a great role model...all spelled out for us.I was enthralled, excited and tripping the entire time reading it. Honestly, it was one of the best books I've ever read. I have it but I haven't read it yet... I've looked through it. Heartbeatocean mentioned the Saraswati chapter to me so I checked it out. Gangsta, you know that's where my name comes from right? The Vina is an Indian lute that Saraswati holds in 2 of her hands. I should develop my pics of the SD show this week. I'll post them ASAP. | |
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VinaBlue said: GangstaFam said: I was enthralled, excited and tripping the entire time reading it. Honestly, it was one of the best books I've ever read. I have it but I haven't read it yet... I've looked through it. Heartbeatocean mentioned the Saraswati chapter to me so I checked it out. Gangsta, you know that's where my name comes from right? The Vina is an Indian lute that Saraswati holds in 2 of her hands. I should develop my pics of the SD show this week. I'll post them ASAP. That is so cool and fitting that your name is a musical instrument. Take care of yourself Vina ~ we all love you and are concerned.  . Can't wait to see the pictures!Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife. --Kahlil Gibran | |
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VinaBlue said: I have it but I haven't read it yet... I've looked through it. Heartbeatocean mentioned the Saraswati chapter to me so I checked it out. Gangsta, you know that's where my name comes from right? The Vina is an Indian lute that Saraswati holds in 2 of her hands.
I should develop my pics of the SD show this week. I'll post them ASAP. Looking forward to it. Now we just need to convince Moonsongs that she needs to post her pic with Tori. | |
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MoonSongs said: VinaBlue said: I have it but I haven't read it yet... I've looked through it. Heartbeatocean mentioned the Saraswati chapter to me so I checked it out. Gangsta, you know that's where my name comes from right? The Vina is an Indian lute that Saraswati holds in 2 of her hands. I should develop my pics of the SD show this week. I'll post them ASAP. That is so cool and fitting that your name is a musical instrument. Take care of yourself Vina ~ we all love you and are concerned. . Can't wait to see the pictures!Thanks hon, | |
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GangstaFam said: Groovy, I just downloaded the mp3 of Black. I still haven't registered and downloaded the Bittorrent program yet. | |
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I forgot, she fucked up Winter.  In the second verse she forgot the second line and just whispered, "Oh my god..." She kept playing of course and starting making up lyrics... then smoothly started over. | |
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GangstaFam said: heartbeatocean said: I can't believe you haven't read it!!! I felt sort of dorky buying it at first, but man, I love that book!!! What insight into the creative process! And what a great role model...all spelled out for us.I was enthralled, excited and tripping the entire time reading it. Honestly, it was one of the best books I've ever read. I know what you mean!!!! (I woke up in the middle of the night last night and finished the last chapter) My very, very favorite part is where she talks about her songwriting process in the Saraswati chapter. My second favorite part is about how she develops themes with her setlists. That book is an amazing tool, especially for women artists. | |
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along with the live performances, i'm going to miss having continual tori updates on the org.  | |
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