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I'm gonna miss demos (or, if we're Monicker, 'different versions') for the album.

 

Born to Die was such a great album not for the finished product, but for the incredible amount of time, money, production & songwriting effort, and care which was put into the creation of multiple versions of every track that would eventually make the final cut. Let's take a quick example look at 'National Anthem:'

• Written in 2010 with The Nexus and Justin Parker, with a demo produced by The Nexus
  
• Demo video is made, complete with assorted film clips and authentic dancing ( )
  
• Somewhere along the way, Justin produces a completely different arrangement of the song, with choral effects, strings, and a new beat
  
• Song is considered and eventually chosen to be a part of the album
  
• Completely reworked by Emile Haynie (not sure if the vocals were redone--Monicker?)
  
• Released as a single in June of 2012, complete with remixes, a laborious video, and full plotline.
  

Okay.

 

Now that Lana is more the """"artist""""" and knows exactly what she wants, any early mixes are going to be very close to the final product. We will probably never again have a 'Diet Mountain Dew' or 'Lolita' situation ever again, no matter how hard we wish it would be.

 

 

Already thirsting for a stripped-down Bel Air demo

 

It's true that all the biggest changes happened on the more upbeat songs (NA, DMD, Lolita), which we don't have here unless Cola or American is similar in style to Off to the Races (beginning doesn't exactly hint at what to expect in the chorus).

You guys are supposed to copy-paste the questions so it makes sense and offer commentary, otherwise ain't nobody got any time for that. Follow my lead:

 

1. How am I feeling today?

Game Shows Touch Our Lives

 

2. Will I get far in life?

Red, Yellow & Blue

 

3. What is my best friend’s theme song?

Dragon Queen

 

4. What was high school like?

I Want to Be the Boy to Warm Your Mother's Heart

 

5. What is the best thing about me?

Itchyhead

 

6. How was today?

Chokechain

 

7. What’s in store for this weekend?

Hang Me Up to Dry (*insert Monicker's S&M mask)

 

8. What song describes my parents?

Pink Triangle (Lesbos)

 

9. How is my life going?

Lucky Lisp

 

10. What song will they play at my funeral?

Daddy Cool

 

11. How does the world see me?

If We Don't Make it We'll Fake It

 

12. What do my friends really think of me?

If U C Jordan

 

13. Do people secretly lust after me?

I Don't Blame You ( )

 

14. How can I make myself happy?

Head Rolls Off (Dark...)

 

15. What should I do with my life?

I Kissed a Boy ( )

 

16. Will I ever have children?

Dirrty

 

17. What is some good advice?

The Truth Is, You Should Lie With Me (YASSSS great answer, shuffle )

 

18. What is my current theme song?

Devil Town

 

19. What does everyone else think about my current life?

Just Like Heaven

 

20. What type of men/women do I like?

Good Boy (Not the bad girls tho?)

 

21. Will I Get Married?

Shut Up and Let Me Go

 

22. What should I do with my love life?

City With No Children (Does this mean don't fuck children or don't have any?)

 

23. Where will I live?

An Orgy of Critics

 

24. What will my dying words be?

Hot, Cross Bun

 

25. When I’m having sex I say?

Capture the Flag ( I like that, I'll use it)

 

26. When I meet a boy/girl for the first time I say ?

You Can't Hurry Love

 

27. When my parents are angry I say?

Raise Me Up

 

28. Will I ever get the career I want?

Yeah (... )

 

29. What do my colleagues think of me?

Tear You Apart (Golly)

 

30. Do I believe in God?

I'm Finding it Harder to Be and Gentleman

Video Games

"I'm a pop-blues singer." - Dum Dum

 

I think I label it "Indie Pop" because that seems the most encompassing.

Really interesting, and such a good way to get to know you! Loved your shuffle and explanation on finding Lana. Good interview, Maru, makes me excited for the continuation of Member of the Week.

Nude as the News - Cat Power

@Fluorine - I really liked that Bat for Lashes video, I can see why Lana came to mind!

Before I ever listened to her, one review I read described her as a Cat Power-type. Cat Power's a little rougher, less glamorous, but both have husky voices and sad tunes. Like to pair them in playlists, with songs like "Get Drunk".

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU291yKCbBE

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOTw26B8U2g

 

(^ I have to be in a really specific mood to listen to that song without wanting to drain my wrists, so beware if you're listening to these. It's honestly one of my favorite songs ever, though. I figure I'll either have it playing at my wedding or my funeral.)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3XmDc9WZSo

 

Maybe you've heard her cover of "Sea of Love":

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbMeAOTPJzM

The Con is so nearly flawless it's almost unbelievable. I'm not sure if it's one of those things where you're not supposed to like their most popular album, but it's really good for whatever mood. Discovered it's actually really great for getting the creative juices going, whereas any other music just distracts me or bores me.

 

Gosh, they look so young and emo in that video! Delightful

HAHAHA! Your always my number one baby.

 

(Also, off topic, but i'm seeing Grimes this friday! she's coming to my home townnnn)

 

http://lanaboards.com/index.php?/topic/276-grimes/

 

On-topic: Azealia likes Grimes

Lemme revive this flawless thread.

GUYS! I was actually one of her winners for the liquorice contest where you had to submit a video somehow responding to liquorice (either remixing it, making a fan video, covering it, etc). So, I wrote my own version, which i'd love for you guys to check out!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5ZQUeA-SxA

 

She picked me as one of 25 winners world wide for the contest! I'm SUCH a huge fan of hers and it's such an honor to be noticed by her for my own work!

 

Hope you guys like it.

It will be on my mixtape titled "HOOLIGAN HOUSE" coming this Halloween.

 

Hallelujah, consider my calendar marked!

 

(I've already praised you about this )

Have you all figured out what you actually do?

 

The forum is young and you can't see the mod section, step back, Monickah.

 

Luxury - Azealia Banks

"Every Man Has His Wish" is gunning for that top position on mine

Are we able to add emoticons as mods yet?

 

I can't wait.

 

No but that will be the biggest perk of the job if we can :haha:

I don't know if this is official or what but:

 

http://youtu.be/DMmziC8DAaE

 

No, I need her IN the commercial, come on :imbeingsarcasticbitch2:

Maybe we could go to Coney Island.

No.

 

 

Coming soon guys

 

As long as I am a mod, that WILL become an emote.

Are the white dress/red car pictures official? Like, they'll be ads?

 

Just tour already, Lana, I need to meet you!

Do you think that this song was written specifically for Jaguar, or that she just so happened to write the song beforehand, thought it was a perfect fit, and tweaked a few bits?

 

I'm inclined to believe the former, but you never know with Lana.

 

Although I believe it's personal, it seems to be intended just for the campaign, so perhaps she added the car lines?

 

From the Jaguar website:

 

"The car was revealed in front of the dramatic setting of the 18th century Musée Rodin. Following the reveal, singer Lana Del Rey took to the stage and performed a new track ‘Burning Desire’, that she has written as part of her collaboration with Jaguar for the launch of the F-TYPE. The track is confirmed to be the sound track to a short film that is being produced in association with Ridley Scott Associates and will be featured on her new album."

 

Wow! Ridley Scott directing a small movie with Burning Desire soundtrack, can't get any better, wow!

 

Adding to the OP, that's awesome! Wonder when we'll get that.

My suspicions were correct--this is the perfect live song for her.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gRtaGAyP-I&feature=youtu.be

 

From the Jaguar website:

 

"The car was revealed in front of the dramatic setting of the 18th century Musée Rodin. Following the reveal, singer Lana Del Rey took to the stage and performed a new track ‘Burning Desire’, that she has written as part of her collaboration with Jaguar for the launch of the F-TYPE. The track is confirmed to be the sound track to a short film that is being produced in association with Ridley Scott Associates and will be featured on her new album."

Oh, we should have more of these...

 

Not to encourage leaks, but I think it's interesting to know what's at the top of anyone's Lana wishlist. Let's face it, we all have something, even if we're opposed!

 

Something not many people know about you?

 

What comes after Lana Del Rey in your music library?

 

 

Gosh, I'm just asking more Lana questions, aren't I...? I'll think of more, when does the poll close?

Hey, that's pretty uncanny!