One of the most lucid and intelligent rock star interviews I have ever seen, but then, the album is lucid and intelligent too - and it's hard not to get obsessed by it!
Common she's great but...... hyperbole much!!!??? A lot of people say the same about Morrisey I actually in all seriousness just think there are great song writers and we get to enjoy them in all their glorious nuance and diversity. I guess if she is the greatest to you then she is but try not to let that shut your mind to the other amazing poets and artists out there who are equally as gifted in their own very different ways.
When you read the lyrics from the album off the page, it reads like pure poetry. Really enjoyed her writing. Some other lyricists I enjoy are Bob Dylan, Aaron Weiss, and Adam Duritz too et al. But many great, underrated poet/lyricists in the music industry.
I don´t know the english expression but in Sweden we say something like "being too smart for ones best" and I think that applies to sweet, sweet Polly Jean.
Cool woman. Strangely she's originally from Bridport (only 20 mins away from me). She was born in the same year as me and exactly 1 month older. She also studied visual arts and I did too. I adore her ''On Battleship Hill'' song.
+trancehi I used to go to West Bay as a child on holiday with my parents and grandparents, so I know exactly where you're talking about! :) I'm originally from Bristol and I love art and music so I can really relate.
@happysappy21 You wrote better than i did, exactly, her thing is her brilliant intellect and personality, why then have such a superficial thing. Well, back to the studies. And my dream of a real fireplace.
She has it all, the looks, the dress, the fucking chair but her fireplace is not with real wood. Im totally full of disatisfaction about this. I dont know why.
Haven't yet listened to England Shake album. i think what she is saying about the words (for me) is all wrong. Why? Because songs that work bubble up from inside, from raw emotions. You don't write a song, you capture it when channelling. Like she did in prior albums. And just to be clear, she's a hero to me. Not demeaning her. She's a legend. I just think she needs to learn how to channel again. It's a beautiful sounding song - cause she's singing it, but it doesn't actually do much for me. I don't get too jazzed by it, but it is super catchy - something you'll find yourself singing to. I just don't really connect with it.
I love her speaking voice as much as I love her singing voice, and so does my cat (shelly)
One of our greatest talents. a very lucid interview indeed. No trace of ego.
she's a true artist
one of the best albums ever created. a stunning work. that is all.
pj harvey never fails to be lucid and intelligent in every interview I've seen with her, i'm obsessed, especially with her latest record
a while now, I love how her music deeply connect with my emotions, she really has an enormous creativity and artistic sense
One of the most lucid and intelligent rock star interviews I have ever seen, but then, the album is lucid and intelligent too - and it's hard not to get obsessed by it!
One of my favorite performers ever!
I saw her perform last night in Glasgow. This lady has a stage presence unlike any other I have seen.
I could listen to her forever................
Such a great interview with such a geniunely talented artist ...
Thank you so much for uploading it !
the greatest song writer in the English language
Common she's great but...... hyperbole much!!!??? A lot of people say the same about Morrisey I actually in all seriousness just think there are great song writers and we get to enjoy them in all their glorious nuance and diversity. I guess if she is the greatest to you then she is but try not to let that shut your mind to the other amazing poets and artists out there who are equally as gifted in their own very different ways.
When you read the lyrics from the album off the page, it reads like pure poetry. Really enjoyed her writing. Some other lyricists I enjoy are Bob Dylan, Aaron Weiss, and Adam Duritz too et al. But many great, underrated poet/lyricists in the music industry.
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What a fantastic interview! Thanks x
she's obviously in command of her art
She's so flippin' humble. Wow.
Love her!
Hearing this song from T-5 changed my life.
Reminds me of interviews with Kate Bush,both are very intelligent and creative.
I don´t know the english expression but in Sweden we say something like "being too smart for ones best" and I think that applies to sweet, sweet Polly Jean.
PS Congratulations on your SECOND Mercury Music Prize young lady ! x
please tour again!
Cool woman. Strangely she's originally from Bridport (only 20 mins away from me). She was born in the same year as me and exactly 1 month older. She also studied visual arts and I did too. I adore her ''On Battleship Hill'' song.
+trancehi I used to go to West Bay as a child on holiday with my parents and grandparents, so I know exactly where you're talking about! :) I'm originally from Bristol and I love art and music so I can really relate.
+Ben Wherlock
Yes, art and music is my thing as well, especially art. Only regret I have is not seeing her live.
Have you seen her perform 'Big Exit' live (@ later). Goosebumps...
What a beautiful woman both mentally and physically
Thank-you Peaky Blinders.
words first? i dig it.
@Autotragisk yeah, despite how good her sublime music is, if the fireplace 'aint right...well, might as well give up!
@Klute1977 agree!
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I thought rockstars were downright stupid, how wrong i was!
Can anyone tell me what the instrument is playing is
i have seen it played is in the Film Walk the line"?
O he tought me to love (June carter)
@happysappy21 You wrote better than i did, exactly, her thing is her brilliant intellect and personality, why then have such a superficial thing. Well, back to the studies. And my dream of a real fireplace.
@Triplesod What is this solo speech about? Accents? Did I miss something?
kickin buttons
She has it all, the looks, the dress, the fucking chair but her fireplace is not with real wood. Im totally full of disatisfaction about this. I dont know why.
It's called an autoharp.
jesus could they not find a 2 more songs off the album, instead of just looping "words that maketh murder" until my head wants to explode...
@Triplesod No, really, I was gettin interested :-)
And she also likes Kubrick.
Polly Playlist: ►tinyurl com/pollyjeanharvey
2 people disliked this video cuz they're lost
Articulate rock stars: PJ Harvey, Pete Townshend, Patti Smith, Bob Dylan... end of list.
Stupid of me to say this but P.J. Harvey is British?? I thought she was American all this time!!!
Haven't yet listened to England Shake album. i think what she is saying about the words (for me) is all wrong. Why? Because songs that work bubble up from inside, from raw emotions. You don't write a song, you capture it when channelling. Like she did in prior albums. And just to be clear, she's a hero to me. Not demeaning her. She's a legend. I just think she needs to learn how to channel again. It's a beautiful sounding song - cause she's singing it, but it doesn't actually do much for me. I don't get too jazzed by it, but it is super catchy - something you'll find yourself singing to. I just don't really connect with it.
@ROTOLOFF Ugh. That's like saying John Grisham reminds me of Marcel Proust.
I kinda get a kate bush vibe off her
I don't know why but I always thought she was American.
The punks were middle class.
Interesting person, beautiful, good lyrics, can't write a melody to save her life.
??? really??