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Imogen Heap — Clear The Area
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unclehud
(now 50 feet above the planet in Boston)
Posted: May 09, 2013 - 13:40
 
Kicky, sweet, pop powered by a pleasant female voice.  Cotton candy that helps balance the darkly ominous clouds out the window.

mrtuba9
(most likely near Normal)
Posted: Apr 08, 2013 - 09:43
 
This is lovely...

le_colonel
Posted: Mar 07, 2013 - 22:03
 
4->3

coy
(san antonio)
Posted: Nov 02, 2012 - 13:20
 
 Dave_Mack wrote:

Dude!  I was at that show!  I agree with everything you said.  It was an awesome show, and she's a really endearing performer.

 
didn't see it - do you have the address ??

Papasmeg
(Lille France)
Posted: Nov 02, 2012 - 13:17
 
In my opinion this woman is amazing. She get 10 from me. Seeing her with Jeff Beck was just awsome.

coy
(san antonio)
Posted: Nov 02, 2012 - 13:16
 
justlove her

schmoooz
(Brandon, FL)
Posted: Jun 15, 2011 - 21:09
 
Is it just me, or is Immi the Dream Pop equivalent of Tori Amos?  Wish she'd do another album as Frou Frou with Guy.  Can listen to that one over, and over, and over, and...

HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: May 15, 2011 - 06:37
 
 jagdriver wrote:
Insipidly banal.
  Had to look it up,,,OH YEAH ! {#Yes}
The intro was cool tho.


Dave_Mack
(Fantasy Island)
Posted: Apr 13, 2011 - 16:32
 
 Dude wrote:
Just saw Immi in concert at the Mountain Winery, Saratoga.  She is truly one of the most talented musicians of our generation.  She's an amazing singer, pianist, songwriter, and performer... and just a wonderful human being.  She had a contest in each city, inviting the winners up on stage to sing "Earth" A Capella, and it was just incredible.
Her songs get better with every listen.  Every song, every album.  They're all good.

I highly recommend the special 2 CD version of her new album (Ellipse) that you can order from her site, where the 2nd CD is the same as the first, sans vocals.  The instrumental versions of some of her songs really show the depth of her songwriting and recording skills... layer upon layer of cool melodies. 
 
Dude!  I was at that show!  I agree with everything you said.  It was an awesome show, and she's a really endearing performer.


Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Oct 06, 2010 - 15:53
 
What IS it about her voice that makes me melt?  I love it. She can whisper, shout, scream, croon, and put all manner of inflections on every syllable she sings. The woman is amazing. Another new favorite vocalist.  Thanks, RP!

Dude
(Los Gatos, CA)
Posted: Jul 02, 2010 - 18:42
 
Just saw Immi in concert at the Mountain Winery, Saratoga.  She is truly one of the most talented musicians of our generation.  She's an amazing singer, pianist, songwriter, and performer... and just a wonderful human being.  She had a contest in each city, inviting the winners up on stage to sing "Earth" A Capella, and it was just incredible.
Her songs get better with every listen.  Every song, every album.  They're all good.

I highly recommend the special 2 CD version of her new album (Ellipse) that you can order from her site, where the 2nd CD is the same as the first, sans vocals.  The instrumental versions of some of her songs really show the depth of her songwriting and recording skills... layer upon layer of cool melodies. 

jagdriver
(Just a nod and a wink south of Paradise)
Posted: Mar 29, 2010 - 14:32
 
Insipidly banal.

echasse
(winoooooski, vermont)
Posted: Jan 25, 2010 - 13:26
 
love this one !

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Sep 14, 2009 - 16:35
 
 Sayre wrote:
I don't understand it.  I like everything she does and can't see why everyone doesn't share my enlightened outlook........
 
It is puzzling ......{#Stupid}

oldman
(Lost in Northern Virginia)
Posted: Aug 03, 2009 - 13:20
 
 vit wrote:
Great fart song! Sometimes her voice even squeaks like she's trying to push one out. Excellent.
 
Women don't fart...............just ask my wife.


vit
Posted: Aug 03, 2009 - 13:19
 
Great fart song! Sometimes her voice even squeaks like she's trying to push one out. Excellent.

Wizzuvvoz
(Land of Nod. East of Eden on Route 66.)
Posted: Jul 13, 2009 - 12:32
 
Sneaker Pimps—Post-Modern Sleaze
Massive Attack—Teardrop
Imogene Heap
nice segue(s) I think

Inamorato
(Twin Cities)
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 - 19:57
 
 greyfin10 wrote:

She's being very gracious about that imho... her latest v-blog she was leading up to something on Youtube that was bothering her and I was sure she was going to vent about just that, but then she says "No, that's all great, I love people doing that"... and it turned out someone from the record company was sending some sort of cease and desist orders to those people making the vids and she felt awful about it.  Have I said she's a cool chick?  No?  Well she is. 

She is the coolest. I haven't looked forward so much to an album in a long time as I'm anticipating Ellipse, to be released August 25. The v-blogs of her creative process in developing the songs on it have whetted my interest even more.



jhorton
Posted: Jun 27, 2009 - 23:17
 
What a killer set! thanks Bill.

Wizzuvvoz
(Land of Nod. East of Eden on Route 66.)
Posted: Jun 18, 2009 - 19:49
 
I like so many elements in this song.  Typically sparkally (a word?) beautiful IH pop construction.  She is so good I think. Wish (at least right now) the swooping noise had been mixed the back much more
It gets way up in my face right now



Jdanzi
Posted: Apr 25, 2009 - 11:57
 
Most enjoyable album, I will say though it does take a few listens for some of the songs.  Still, this is a strong 8.

greyfin10
(Panama City, FL)
Posted: Feb 12, 2009 - 08:35
 

She's being very gracious about that imho... her latest v-blog she was leading up to something on Youtube that was bothering her and I was sure she was going to vent about just that, but then she says "No, that's all great, I love people doing that"... and it turned out someone from the record company was sending some sort of cease and desist orders to those people making the vids and she felt awful about it.  Have I said she's a cool chick?  No?  Well she is.


 mbailey wrote:

This is a personal fave, and one of my top three Imogen songs.   Great blend of moodiness and urgency, empathy and clarity. 


Oh, and don't you just hate how "hide and seek" has become a kind of pop culture joke?  nothing feels more plebian than currently feeling passionately about something dimissed by others as today's cliche or yesterday's news.

 



camatcba
Posted: Feb 12, 2009 - 08:31
 
{#Motor}{#Motor}{#Motor}

vit
Posted: Feb 05, 2009 - 07:41
 
Yeehah! Imogen Heap here, frikken Annakin on the LRC and my wife walks into the room and asks if I'd like to hear some D.J. Shadow on the stereo. Man did I marry the right woman.

Thistle
(Peg City)
Posted: Feb 05, 2009 - 07:39
 
I like the back beat in the chorus combined with the sparser verses.  Nice contrast.

Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home)
Posted: Nov 18, 2008 - 12:27
 
Just don't like this personal song.

PeaceInIraq
(The Federally Occupied District of Columbia)
Posted: Nov 18, 2008 - 12:26
 
Masive Attack is fine. But this Imogen is lacking. not so bad it disrupts the musical flow, but not worthy of stopping to ponder. "You clear the area" and I'll kill the song. {#Bounce}



mbailey
(Rome, Ga)
Posted: Nov 02, 2008 - 14:08
 

This is a personal fave, and one of my top three Imogen songs.   Great blend of moodiness and urgency, empathy and clarity. 


Oh, and don't you just hate how "hide and seek" has become a kind of pop culture joke?  nothing feels more plebian than currently feeling passionately about something dimissed by others as today's cliche or yesterday's news.


Sayre
Posted: Oct 08, 2008 - 22:28
 
 Bizzarefall wrote:
I just love her - I know her breathy singing pisses people off and absolutely nobody I know likes her.
Dunno something about her sound that grabs me...
 
I don't understand it.  I like everything she does and can't see why everyone doesn't share my enlightened outlook........

ROSSinDETROIT
(Detroit, more or less. By the Zoo.)
Posted: Sep 16, 2008 - 09:08
 
I heard Imo on SOMAFM and instantly liked her.  Bought all the CDs and I love them.  More Imogen!!

gjeeg
(Syracuse, New York)
Posted: Sep 07, 2008 - 08:20
 
I can't believe RP declined Hide and Seek ?!?!
It is one of those rare stop -in-your-tracks, once-in-a-decade songs.
An astounding piece of work.


kenlong
(Rocky River, Ohio)
Posted: Aug 31, 2008 - 10:35
 
 jamm wrote:
This is nice but I'd love to hear "Hide & Seek".
That song is absolutely amazing!
 
I submitted "Hide and Seek" recently, not checking far enough down the Imogen Heap submission list to see that it had been rejected already.  I got an instant "sorry."  Maybe it's the vocorder, but I think it's an amazing track too!


alanthecowboy
(Lakefield)
Posted: Aug 15, 2008 - 19:19
 
Bizzarefall wrote:
I just love her - I know her breathy singing pisses people off and absolutely nobody I know likes her.
Dunno something about her sound that grabs me...

Don't worry eh.  I sort of know you, sort of, and I love Imogen too.  Hope that helps.


Bizzarefall
(SoCal)
Posted: Jun 18, 2008 - 13:41
 
I just love her - I know her breathy singing pisses people off and absolutely nobody I know likes her.
Dunno something about her sound that grabs me...


stewliscious
(northGA)
Posted: Jun 18, 2008 - 13:41
 
"Heap"? "Clear the Area"? Now I get it. Like when I come out of the bathroom with my newspaper in the morning.
FlamingLotus
(South Austin, baby!)
Posted: Jun 18, 2008 - 13:39
 
Ahh, sure nice to hear Immy! :)
DeemerDave
(The Gate City of NH, USA)
Posted: Jun 04, 2008 - 14:57
 
Sounds like Bill is spinning the vinyl at 18 rpm instead of 78 RPM.
sajitjacob
Posted: May 28, 2008 - 19:05
 
Nice selection, umm selector?

If you like Imogen Heap you might like her Later incarnation as "Frou Frou". She's done tons of soundtrack songs too. If you like Zack Braff stuff you'll know what I mean.

All I need now is some Death Cab for Cutie, hang on isn't that.....
rconlon
(The Jersey Shore)
Posted: Apr 16, 2008 - 15:13
 
Do I detect shades of Dido here?
throwback
(Bailey, CO)
Posted: Apr 16, 2008 - 15:12
 
what can i say

:puke:
queenjill
(banana stand)
Posted: Mar 26, 2008 - 19:03
 
I just really don't like this. The vocals drive me nuts. Very distinctive, but not in a good way. IMHO.
EssexTex
(Trying to shake a crazy man off my hood)
Posted: Mar 11, 2008 - 05:40
 
I dunno..I I just dunno
Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: Feb 13, 2008 - 15:59
 
I'd think this was decent if not for the f'd up vocals.

Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague)
Posted: Feb 13, 2008 - 15:56
 
Oh , please, could you synthesize your voice just a little more... please?
FluorideFreeMN
(Central Minnesota)
Posted: Jan 23, 2008 - 21:06
 
dunno wrote:


deja vu ?
today, dec.23rd, we got:

Sneaker Pimps - Post-Modern Sleaze
Massive Attack - Teardrop
Imogen Heap - Clear The Area

but nevertheless, it's a great stretch of music.


1/23/08...got that smart-trippy-feminine music stretch!
dunno
(somewhere between here and over there)
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 - 10:00
 
aquadonia wrote:
Sneaker Pimps to Massive Attack to Immi.

Me likes this.


deja vu ?
today, dec.23rd, we got:

Sneaker Pimps - Post-Modern Sleaze
Massive Attack - Teardrop
Imogen Heap - Clear The Area

but nevertheless, it's a great stretch of music.
narc
(Montréal)
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 - 19:09
 
I thought I recognized the voice: She sings on an LHB album in a song called Coming Up for Air.

I love artists who play with different bands. Makes me think of British rock bands from the seventies who had no trouble collaborating with each other.
liz-n-ok
(Oklahoma City, OK)
Posted: Nov 06, 2007 - 11:51
 
Massive Attack to Imogen....let's hope this trend continues. Love it!
aquadonia
(Green Bay, WI)
Posted: Oct 21, 2007 - 14:28
 
Sneaker Pimps to Massive Attack to Immi.

Me likes this.
HazzeSwede
(Stockholm)
Posted: Oct 06, 2007 - 01:10
 
Echoezzzzzz,#3