Amanda Palmer - Oasis

Official Site: Amanda Palmer
This girl, brought to my attention because only because I follow her current beau, Neil Gaiman (yes, THAT Neil Gaiman) on Twitter, has just completely floored me! I LOVE intelligent, strong women with a sturdy opinion and a ferocious sense of who they are, but also have this enchanting, unique charisma that draws you to them sort of like when you see a rainbow off in the distance. Never before have I been so taken in with lyrics, skill at the piano and personality than I have with Palmer. This whole thing may sound biased. Take a listen to the words the girl speaks. You'll know what I mean. There's a brutal honesty that most of us hide from those around us. It's an honesty that, if we could all articulate instead of being so scared to reveal, would make all our lives better for it. While this blog covers mostly pop-type bands, once in a while an artist comes along that you just HAVE to share with others. Amanda Palmer is one such artist.
Below you'll find the addictively 'poppy' Oasis. The second video dwells on a much more serious subject. Just listen to the words and each one of you will find something different and very personal in those lyrics. The third video I highly suggest you watch. It's Amanda Palmer, in a bar, with a ukelele performing an impromptu version of Radiohead's Creep. If, for some reason, you doubt my rambling about her charisma? Just imagine yourself doing this! Would YOU have that special something enough to quiet an entire bar of rowdy drunks? Would YOU be able to make a moment like this happen? We all know we're creeps in one way or another and that we're just tryin' to fit in somewhere...anywhere. Palmer is just letting you know that it's okay because there are others just as lost as you.
Next post? Maybe in the next five minutes? Something MUCH less heavy. Don't be angry with me, please. I just felt that everyone should get a chance to hear this amazing performer in all her modes!
Enjoy and take care,
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Enjoy the beautiful, stunning and way-too charismatic Amanda Palmer.