Brandi Carlile Interview

Brandi Carlile talks of how Lilith Fair shaped her life musically and socially, her songwriting process and success.

[@Gauranga108]

Oh my gosh, she signed CDs and merchandise at her concert tonight and I went up to get my CD signed and I had no idea what to say. I love her so much and I just stood there. She was so beautiful. One of the cutest people I have really ever met.

[@CollierTrue]

An intelligent woman with a sense of history... definitely love Brandi Carlile

[@musicaldramaqueen]

I like when this woman talks. She is conscious of the audience, yet remains grounded in her beliefs and global in her thinking.

[@mistywolf1]

It would be cool to see Brandi Carlile live sometime.

[@KialaniBrown]

Brandi is a strong represtntative of women in the world like myself who stand for something, make you think & strive to blaze whatever path she follows.

[@maxmason6053]

~~What a beautiful beautiful soul,.. cute,..adorable and so lovable. Her music touches.

[@Elaine8492]

she's adorable

[@Aprinsa]

Ooh, that's such an interesting point about women's music being a genre. I never thought about it before, but yeah, all the most celebrated singers in the history of this country are actually men. The "king" of rock, the "king" of pop, the Beatles.

[@Aprinsa]

I love her accent. I'm from Texas and generally dislike Southern accents, maybe because I associate them with all the idiots I know, but she makes it attractive. ;)

[@alphacause]

Brandi is correct that women are selling more music, but unfortunately the top selling female artists aren't selling good music. What they are mainly selling is a sexy image, music being secondary. If people actually valued quality music, they would be buying more music of Brandi Carlile than of people like J. Lo and Rihanna, who don't play instruments, whose voices are digitally enhanced, and who are more popular for how they look as opposed to their singing and song writing talent.

[@thisoleheartLS]

I totally love her! She's my new hero!

[@alphacause]

I actually never insinuated that being a good artist entails that you have to play an instrument. I spoke about three elements which make up a good artist. I mentioned singing, playing instruments, and/or song writing. If you have any ONE of these, I considered you a good artist. My problem is that people like J. Lo, who sell more records than Brandi, aren't able to do ANY of the three things well. J. Lo can't sing well, play an instrument, or write good music. It’s all my opinion, of course.

[@LiberTBo]

@kikmaster007 Why don't you have a few more drinks, like your comment doesn't pass any sobriety tests at all. LOL

[@alphacause]

I wasn't offended. There is no need to apologize. Everything is cool. I just wanted to clarify what I was saying. From the way you write, considering that English is not your first language, I have to say you write remarkably well.

[@CostaWanti]

I actually agree with you on this, except that you can actually be a good artist without playing an instrument. It helps, but is not in itself something that makes you a good artist. There are so many good musicians out there who do not sing. And atleast in Norway we have som good artist that can not play any instruments at all.

[@CostaWanti]

Okay... i think i missunderstod you. Sorry. English is not my first language. Did not mean to offend you in any way... cool?

[@ekydami]

She's such a talented and intelligent performer, women are everywhere, yep.

[@LilyNoelleArt]

I love her hair!!!!

[@Kasey_RTS]

She's so down to earth. THere shoulod be more people ion this world like her.

[@UnawareOfTheEnd]

haha i'm also from Texas, and i absolutely agree!

[@sheltondk43]

Love it.

[@CostaWanti]

Oooo thanks :)

[@andysmith3655]