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Album: Marina and the Diamonds - 'Electra Heart'
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Whether a subconscious attempt to deal with an eating disorder or not, Teen Idle takes Diamandis’ tally of songs mentioning vomiting to at least four (after Hollywood, Philosopher My Arse and Homewrecker).
“No offence, but I don’t really want to discuss that,” Diamandis giggles awkwardly. “I’m not going to discuss my problems in an interview, but what you put in a song has got to come from somewhere.”
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Did Marina suffer from bulimia?
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Teen Idle is just one of many Electra songs masking a dark heart. The dangerous allure of death creeps into songs including Living Dead and Valley Of The Dolls. Does Diamandis truly have romantic visions of her own demise?
“I’d say only when I’m feeling depressed, when it’s natural to think about death,” the singer answers with alarming candour. “The last time I felt like that was around eight months ago – so I don’t really relate to it now. Until it happens again and I just want to take sleeping pills and sleep…
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http://www.ripitup.com.au/article/5760
Its actually a very good, very revealing interview. The interviewer really did his research.
@ the Australians doing a better job of interviewing Marina than the Brits did
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Originally posted by Electra&TheHearts
Did Marina suffer from bulimia?
http://www.ripitup.com.au/article/5760
Its actually a very good, very revealing interview. The interviewer really did his research.
@ the Australians doing a better job of interviewing Marina than the Brits did
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Gosh I read that this morning, I'd thought for awhile if maybe she'd had an eating disorder especially after, like that interviewer says Teen Idle is about the 4th reference to vomiting. It's like the multiple father references, I highly doubt it's just something she likes to put in her songs for the sake of it.
Also her response reminds me of when we tried to first ask my sister about her ED and she just avoided the question and got really defensive, I know a public interview, and a private conversation between family members are 2 completely different kettles of fish, but I feel if Marina hadn't struggled at al and really just liked vomit metaphors or something she'd have just come out and said it instead of saying she doesn't want to speak about it (which by no means she has to) and that 'what you put in a song has to come from somewhere'.
Fantastic (though saddening) interview, I empathise with her a lot on many levels I think that's why I connect to her music so much.
I agree with what you say about interviewers here being rubbish, they don't do their research at all whereas this person actually knew about Philosopher My Arse even, Fearne Cotton couldn't even get the album name right.
They should just get me to interview her tbh not that I'm a journalist but I know all the questions that have been asked already to ask her something different
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Icona Pop <3
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And from her Tumblr it's official that Power & Control is Homewrecker, which is what I thought yay!
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I thought so, too. Interesting, that it's true
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Originally posted by Tiff
Gosh I read that this morning, I'd thought for awhile if maybe she'd had an eating disorder especially after, like that interviewer says Teen Idle is about the 4th reference to vomiting. It's like the multiple father references, I highly doubt it's just something she likes to put in her songs for the sake of it.
Also her response reminds me of when we tried to first ask my sister about her ED and she just avoided the question and got really defensive, I know a public interview, and a private conversation between family members are 2 completely different kettles of fish, but I feel if Marina hadn't struggled at al and really just liked vomit metaphors or something she'd have just come out and said it instead of saying she doesn't want to speak about it (which by no means she has to) and that 'what you put in a song has to come from somewhere'.
Fantastic (though saddening) interview, I empathise with her a lot on many levels I think that's why I connect to her music so much.
I agree with what you say about interviewers here being rubbish, they don't do their research at all whereas this person actually knew about Philosopher My Arse even, Fearne Cotton couldn't even get the album name right.
They should just get me to interview her tbh not that I'm a journalist but I know all the questions that have been asked already to ask her something different
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I was actually shocked at how many of Marina's responses in this interview I could relate to, I suppose that probably explains why I have such a connection to her and her music. Its strange though to think of Marina in those depths of depression and despair because she always comes across as so bubbly.
I think the main themes that come across in Marina's music are:
Daddy issues
death/dying
puking/bulimia
It is embarrassing how lazy UK interviewers are, its almost like because she's not a big star they don't have to bother. I've heard 1 radio interview and read 1 interview from Australia and they're already infinitely better than any interview she's had here in the UK.
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Icona Pop <3
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Aww that's sweet of them. I saw them last year when they supported Marina at Jo Whiley's charity event.
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Originally posted by Electra&TheHearts
I was actually shocked at how many of Marina's responses in this interview I could relate to, I suppose that probably explains why I have such a connection to her and her music. Its strange though to think of Marina in those depths of depression and despair because she always comes across as so bubbly.
I think the main themes that come across in Marina's music are:
Daddy issues
death/dying
puking/bulimia
It is embarrassing how lazy UK interviewers are, its almost like because she's not a big star they don't have to bother. I've heard 1 radio interview and read 1 interview from Australia and they're already infinitely better than any interview she's had here in the UK.
Aww that's sweet of them. I saw them last year when they supported Marina at Jo Whiley's charity event.
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Yeah I think a lot of people would be surprised, although I think the sadness & insecurity is rife in her music, but the way she comes across obviously can easily fool anyone - it's the same with a lot of people with depression. A lot of comedians have suffered with depression, sometimes it's easier to put on a mask to at least distract yourself and to fool others because there's often a great sense of shame that comes with it too I think.
I think identity is another main theme of hers, of not really knowing who you are and of sort of how people put on all these different masks and such. I actually looked at Marina's music for my A2 Art exam back in 2010 cause I chose the theme of identity.
Yeah, it's like they just can't be bothered, I know for tv/radio the lack of research is probably less on the presenter's part and more on the designated researchers they have for these sort of things but god how many times do they have to bring up her synesthesia and 'oh you're half greek half welsh? THAT'S NICE"
You went to the Little Noise Sessions? I was there too!
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Originally posted by Tiff
Yeah I think a lot of people would be surprised, although I think the sadness & insecurity is rife in her music, but the way she comes across obviously can easily fool anyone - it's the same with a lot of people with depression. A lot of comedians have suffered with depression, sometimes it's easier to put on a mask to at least distract yourself and to fool others because there's often a great sense of shame that comes with it too I think.
I think identity is another main theme of hers, of not really knowing who you are and of sort of how people put on all these different masks and such. I actually looked at Marina's music for my A2 Art exam back in 2010 cause I chose the theme of identity.
Yeah, it's like they just can't be bothered, I know for tv/radio the lack of research is probably less on the presenter's part and more on the designated researchers they have for these sort of things but god how many times do they have to bring up her synesthesia and 'oh you're half greek half welsh? THAT'S NICE"
You went to the Little Noise Sessions? I was there too!
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No way, she looked sooo pretty that night, that was my first night seeing her and she had such great stage presence and completely owned the stage. It made me want her to get bigger just because I would love to see her perform at a big award show with a big budget and see what she comes up with, and then she would also be able to get onto bigger stages at the festivals. She really shines when she's performing on a big stage as opposed to the corner of a TV studio.
I'm actually learning new things about Marina from her Australian interviews.
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"It’s a shame to not explore your artistry and interest in music, so for me every album will sonically explore another part of my musical identity in some way. I have ideas, but I don’t want to talk about them now. We’ll see – I’ve got some stuff...”
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Marina has ideas for her next album...
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Originally posted by Electra&TheHearts
I was actually shocked at how many of Marina's responses in this interview I could relate to, I suppose that probably explains why I have such a connection to her and her music. Its strange though to think of Marina in those depths of depression and despair because she always comes across as so bubbly.
I think the main themes that come across in Marina's music are:
Daddy issues
death/dying
puking/bulimia
It is embarrassing how lazy UK interviewers are, its almost like because she's not a big star they don't have to bother. I've heard 1 radio interview and read 1 interview from Australia and they're already infinitely better than any interview she's had here in the UK.
Aww that's sweet of them. I saw them last year when they supported Marina at Jo Whiley's charity event.
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Idk I connect to her music in much deeper way.
Love and the struggles that may come with it.
Heartbreak/ loneliness
Bitterness
Depression/ fears etc
When I listen to her music I feel like I'm being consoled by a psychologist idk why. I feel like this album has taught me things about myself and ways I can deal with them.
I love this album
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omg that interview was actually really sad to see she went throught that although i guess that is what made her who she is today which is a perfect human being but omg this bit at the end made me laugh just thinking of it
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A lot of my Electra Heart photos are self-shot, so it would be weird if I was on the ground naked shooting myself on a timer!
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Originally posted by Electra&TheHearts
No way, she looked sooo pretty that night, that was my first night seeing her and she had such great stage presence and completely owned the stage. It made me want her to get bigger just because I would love to see her perform at a big award show with a big budget and see what she comes up with, and then she would also be able to get onto bigger stages at the festivals. She really shines when she's performing on a big stage as opposed to the corner of a TV studio.
I'm actually learning new things about Marina from her Australian interviews.
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Yes, her outfit that night was so fab, she looked stunning! I think her grey-blonde hair looked its best then as well. I agree she has a great stage presence that doesn't always come across on her TV performances but at her own gigs she always shines!
When I saw first her at a 150-ish capacity venue she had all the charisma and tenacity as if she was working a much larger stage, I'd been a fan for a few months before than but that performance totally sold me, one of the best £10 I'd ever spent ha. All the times since then i've seen her she's just got better and better. Like you said, it would be great to see what she would come up with on a bigger stage & budget, like the giant Marilyn she suggested last time..
Are you going to any of the Lonely Hearts Club dates?
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I had seen that interview last night too. It was a really good one and really well-researched. I was really surprised when he had brought out the demo song to back up the vomiting thing. I don't like to think of the possibility her having had bulimia and I'm sure she doesn't either so I try not to think about it haha.
I can sorta relate to the "arg I just wanna lie down and take sleeping pills and drift away" type thing sometimes.
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I just realized how incredibly rare it is for Marina to really have an in-depth interview. She does get asked the same boring questions most of the time.
I'm not at all surprised to read that she's battled an eating disorder and depression. I already got that vibe from some of the songs on TFJ. "The Outsider", "Rootless", "Obsessions", "Numb", "I Am Not a Robot", the title track. Those are definitely songs written by someone who's had depression/self-esteem issues. And it explains why I relate so much to her music.
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hi guys just came back from a school trip to madrid can anyone tell me wats been goin on
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she is so gorgeous omg
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I think Marina writes about her depression in her music and then doesn't want to address it anymore. Which is why there is this contrast between her music and the bubbly personality we see in her interviews...its essentially what Electra Heart is about, the identities we assume for different people.
I go through stages where I go to very dark places in my mind but I would never let my friends and family see me like that and I reckon most would be shocked to find out about it. That interview has made me relate even more to Marina and I didn't think it was possible to connect with her anymore than I already had.
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Yes, her outfit that night was so fab, she looked stunning! I think her grey-blonde hair looked its best then as well. I agree she has a great stage presence that doesn't always come across on her TV performances but at her own gigs she always shines!
When I saw first her at a 150-ish capacity venue she had all the charisma and tenacity as if she was working a much larger stage, I'd been a fan for a few months before than but that performance totally sold me, one of the best £10 I'd ever spent ha. All the times since then i've seen her she's just got better and better. Like you said, it would be great to see what she would come up with on a bigger stage & budget, like the giant Marilyn she suggested last time..
Are you going to any of the Lonely Hearts Club dates?
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No I can't make any LHC dates because I'm on holiday I'm hoping she does some more dates at the end of the year because I would love to see her live again!
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To us American Jewels: Marina said this on her Facebook:
"My American Jewels...!!!
I cannot believe this time is nearly upon us. Don't wanna cause PANIC in the streets or anything but... you know my second album ‘Electra Heart’ is going to be released in the sweet US of A on July 10th, right? OMG, you didn't know???? Well, lemme tell you my sweet lil key lime pies, you can now pre-order it on my jazzy 'webstore' / (soon to be called 'Electra Mart') and immediately stream the album: http://bit.ly/KUuA4O
Thanks for all the support in the making of it in the last few years. Your 50's & 60's American weird cuteness inspired so much of the imagery. I wrote almost all of it traveling across America; New York to North Dakota, Asbury Park to Chicago to Ocean drive, Santa Monica. If you wanna adopt me for the next year as your honorary fake American, I''m easy to find... Lurking around your passport control.. You know...
Marina xx"
PREORDER THE ALBUM:
http://marinaandthediamonds.hasawebstore.com/
*You will receive the album on the morning of July 10th, according to the site below. Depends on the location & mailing.*
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She could get that German top 10
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Sitting at 6 and 14
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