i met patty monroe last month in south africa and we hit the studio together in cape town. this is her song “fighter”, played live with me on vocals and piano. this song is available on soundcloud only. if you want to read about the backstory of the making of this song, go to my patreon.
and please join the patreon so we can make more awesome shit like this.
engineered by murray anderson – milestone studio, cape town
watch the video: vimeo.com/258008345
the original video for “Strength Through Music”, which was on my first solo album Who Killed Amanda Palmer”, was shot on location at and featuring students from Lexington High School, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA. we filmed it back in 2008 as a response to the mass shootings at columbine high school. people were shocked and horrified at columbine, and gun laws didn’t change. newtown happened, and laws didn’t change. since then, school shootings have become regular. commonplace. part of “life”. there is a school shooting in the US ALMOST EVERY DAY. it’s got to stop. we made this new version of the song and video, featuring the names of those murdered at marjory stone man douglas high school – and newtown elementary, and columbine high school – as a response to this ongoing insanity. the thousands of dollars that this remix will earn on my patreon page will all be donated to March For Our Lives (www.marchforourlives.com) which is taking place on march 24th, and the song is also available on bandcamp for $1 – all of that money will be donated to the march as well. i hope it helps. we have had enough. #NeverAgain
VIDEO CREDITS
shot, cut & directed by Michael Pope
produced by BriAnna Olson
music and lyrics by Amanda Palmer, from “Who Killed Amanda Palmer”
produced by Ben Folds
engineered and mixed by Joe Costa
piano and vocals – Amanda Palmer
synthesizers – Ben Folds
2018 vocal engineer (recording of list of names) – Marco Benevento
WE WILL REMEMBER
#NeverAgain
please donate to: www.gofundme.com/8psm8-march-for-our-lives
100% of proceeds from digital downloads go to Chernobyl Children International (www.chernobyl-international.com), a charity close to dolores’ heart. read more about the making of these songs and support the creation of MORE ART on patreon:www.patreon.com/posts/quartet-for-no-16600841
THE CREDITS
vocals: amanda palmer
background vocals on “no need to argue”: zoe boekbinder
quartet arranged, produced, and recorded by jherek bischoff
strings:
violin: paris hurley
viola: marta sofia honer
cello: aniela marie perry
upright bass: jherek bischoff
song mixed and mastered by jherek bischoff @ elbo studios in los angeles.
vocals recorded by mike napalitano in new orleans, lousiana.
me, in full throated musical-theater form, singing the character grinpayne’s heartbreaking song “labyrinth” from the new london west end musical “the grinning man”, backed by the budapest film orchestra. read the full backstory HERE.
THE CREDITS
“Labyrinth” from the musical The Grinning Man
Vocals by Amanda Palmer
Music by Tim Phillips and Marc Teitler
Lyrics by Carl Grose, Tom Morris, Tim Phillips and Marc Teitler
Orchestrations by Tim Phillips and Marc Teitler
Arranged by Tim Phillips, Marc Teitler, and Tom Deering
Conductor: Péter Pejtsik
Sound engineer: Péter Barabás
Vocal engineer: James Bridges at Q Division
Photography & Styling: Kahn & Selesnick
Orchestra: Budapest Film Orchestra
Artwork design & lettering: Andrew Nelson from Down In The Valley Creative
this is the song was written as a semester long songwriting exercise, using input and inspiration from a select group of wesleyan students, michael pope, and myself. i gave the students a writing prompt, and told them that i was going to collect their pages, read them, and write a song inspired by what they’d handed me. this was the prompt: “what would you kill to fix?” patrons can read the full backstory and listen to the song HERE.
this was webcasted LIVE from Union Chapel on november 16th featuring jherek bischoff, plus a quartet! this show was immensely powerful: it felt like a perfect culmination of all the Things this year. jherek and i did some newly-arranged and live material we’ve never tried before. the feeling in the room was warm as warm can be and the audio and visual quality is IMPECCABLE!! patrons can view the full webcast HERE.
original song by pink floyd. performed by mother amanda palmer. directed by mother jordan rathus. arranged and conducted by honorary mother jherek bischoff.
to watch the official video, all song download/streaming information, cast, crew credits and backstory, go to: amandapalmer.net/mother
we are also selling a LIMITED EDITION of the In Harm’s Way/Mother 7”, previously available only to patrons. NOW available to the public. 10% of profits from this 7” will go to www.becausewecarry.org. order the 7”: hyperurl.co/ys97js
read the full backstory & lyrics here: www.amandapalmer.net/InHarmsWay
credits:
this is the song i wrote in the 36 hours after reading your 1,183 (mostly heartbreaking) comments on this prompt post about what you were afraid of right now. i warn you. if you don’t like art, get out now. run far far away. i’m really proud of it. i keep saying that about my work lately, but in this case, i’m profoundly proud. read the full backstory and listen to the song, HERE.
100% of the proceeds from the download of this song until october 28th will support the Hurricane Maria Community Recovery Fund working on immediate relief of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. read more about them here: mariafund.org
this song was written as a flash songwriting exercise on september 23rd and 24th, 2017, using input/inspiration/comments from over 600 patrons (you can read those here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/another-song-why-14520156)
if you love this song, please consider joining my patreon to support me, my team & collaborators to make MORE THINGS www.patreon.com/amandapalmer/posts
credits:
music and lyrics by Amanda Palmer
amanda palmer: vocals, piano, hammond organ
sean slade: producer, bass guitar
engineer: james bridges @ Q division in somerville, MA
assistant engineers: dan hale (day 1), michael healey (day 2)
album artwork:
sculpture by lee barron
arrangement of objects & photo by amanda palmer
the chicago defender: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicago_Defender
100% of the proceeds from the download of this song until September 30th will support the Texas Diaper Bank to help victims of Hurricane Harvey across Texas! Read more about Texas Diaper Bank here: texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com
read the full backstory & lyrics here: amandapalmer.net/drowninginthesound/
if you love this song, please consider joining my patreon to support me, my team & collaborators make MORE THINGS. www.patreon.com/amandapalmer/posts
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Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Force, taken by Staff Sgt. Oscar M. Sanchez-Alvarez/Released. This has been modified from the original.
Creative Commons License
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now i’m finally releasing it to you all, the public. PIANO IS EVIL is now available in digital download stores and streaming platforms of your choice. read all about its creation and stories about the songs on the official project page: http://amandapalmer.net/pianoisevil
CREDITS:
mastering: greg calbi at sterling sound
all songs recorded at futurepast studio in hudson, ny
engineered by patrick higgins (except “lost”, recorded at akashic studio in boulder, colorado, engineered by prasanna bishop)
photos by: kyle cassidy
design by: marisa velázquez-rivas
i am incredibly proud of this album, which was written from scratch by me and my songwriting hero, Edward Ka-Spel from The Legendary Pinks Dots. this album has taken us years to finally realize, i hope you love it as much as we loved creating it.
here’s ALL THE INFO…the download links, the backstory, the lyrics, the artwork:: http://amandapalmer.net/icanspinarainbow
this project was made possible by over 9,000 patrons supporting the making of true independent art at patreon.com/amandapalmer. join the community, become a patron and help me make MORE ART.
CREDITS:
Recorded at Hideaway Studio and Chez Dots, London in Summer 2016.
Mastered by Ray Steeg and Peter Van Vliet
Vocals and instruments: Amanda Palmer and Edward Ka-Spel
Violins: Patrick Q. Wright
Singing saw: Alexis Michallek
Artwork: Judith Clute
A big thank you to Imogen Heap and Alexis Michallek for all their kindness and assistance in the making of this album.
Kisses and thanks to Alena, Alice, Neil and Ash who all played their parts.
“Floating in a Cocktail Glass”
–POWERED BY PATRONS–
Based on a poem originally called “Sunlight” by the obscure but recently un-earthed-by-Jason-Webley poet Margaret Rucker.
Please read the whole story HERE: http://amandapalmer.net/floating/
Credits:
cover art photo by krys fox
Watch the video by David Mack and Olga Nunes here: https://pen.org/donate-democracy
This project was funded by 9,408 people on patreon.com/amandapalmer
Limited prints of this original artwork by Vladimir Zimakov, with *all proceeds* benefitting PEN america (an organization that defends and protects the rights writers and journalists, sorely needed in the upcoming era of Trump) available here:shop.amandapalmer.net/products/limited-edition-cohen-print
Credits:
we are so incredibly proud of these five songs (The Box Song is especially dear to me, and i’ll likely be playing it on tour)…and we hope you love them. the beautiful artwork is by one of our favorite collaborators, vladimir zimakov.thanks to the patrons, we’re able to keep these songs free/pay-what-you-want on bandcamp. there’s also a limited edition of 10” colored vinyl (1,111 copies) going fast, being sold on jason’s label/website.
if you’re one of my patrons, thank you for making this happen. this the art i want to make, the people i want to be with…..you’re making it all possible.
if you haven’t joined the patreon, please consider it. we’re on fire.
here’s ALL THE INFO…the download links, the backstory, the lyrics, the artwork: http://amandapalmer.net/sketchesforthemusicaljib/
Featuring: Ben Folds, Craig Ferguson, Eugene Mirman, Kirsten Vangsness, Mike Posner, Neil Gaiman, Noah Britton, Patton Oswalt, Reggie Watts, Sarah Jones and Sarah Silverman.
*POWERED BY PATRONS*….read the entire story behind this song at and support the making of more art HERE: www.amandapalmer.net/onthedoor
Credits:
Amanda Palmer and Brendan Maclean – Composers/Vocals
Paul Mac in The Panic Room – Producer
Sebastian Andreassen – Artwork
Sameer Sengupta – Mastering
july 15, 2016 -
it is with extreme glee that i present ‘You Got Me Singing,’ which is my very first fully-patron-backed album. listen / read the whole back story on the official project page/home: bit.ly/JAFP-YouGotMeSinging
-THE CREDITS-
Amanda Palmer – vocals, piano, ukulele, glockenspiel, mellotron, vibraphone
Jack Palmer – vocals, guitar
Joe Costa – tambourine, thundersheet
Photography: Kyle Cassidy
Design Implementation: Emily Weiland
Recorded and Mixed by Joe Costa
Recorded at Dreamland Studio, Hurley, NY
Mixed at Middletree Studio, Nashville, TN
Pedal Steel: Rob Stein
Mastering: Fluid Mastering
the album is available for only $1 on bandcamp because all the studio costs were covered by my supporters at www.patreon.com/amandapalmer.
june 22, 2016 -
Here I am again, thing in hand….and this one is quite personal and beautiful. listen / read the whole back story on the official project page/home: http://bit.ly/AFPLaura
-THE CREDITS-
Performed by Amanda Palmer and Brendan Maclean
“Laura” Written by: Natasha Khan, Justin Parker
Piano: Amanda Palmer
Vocals: Amanda Palmer & Brendan Maclean
Produced by Paul Mac
Video Directed and Edited by: Larry Heath
Cameras: Johnny Au and Larry Heath
Filmed in The Spiegeltent at Sydney Festival 2014
Photo: still from the film of “Laura” live at Sydney Festival 2014 by Larry Heath
Design: Brendan Maclean
A huge THANK YOU from me & Brendan to the 8,000 PATRONS on https://www.patreon.com/amandapalmer who funded this recording and are giving these artists a salary.
(And ….this is a good time to thank Brendan for being so patient (TWO YEARS) for this recording to finally surface. All Things in their own time.)
may 31, 2016 -
i just released a cover of “purple rain”, with the added lyrics from the intro of “let’s go crazy”, with my brother Jherek Bischoff. listen / read the whole back story on the official project page/home: http://bit.ly/AFPurpleRainpage
Jherek Bischoff: string arranging, mixing, mastering.
Amanda Palmer: vocals
the team @ ELBO studios in LA:
the strings:
Serena McKinney – violin
Ben Ullery – viola
Alma Fernandez – viola
Jacob Braun – cello
in the studio:
Chris Fogel – engineer
John Witt Chapman – engineer
Ryan McClure – asst. engineer
the team @ future-past studio in hudson, NY:
Patrick Higgins – head engineer
Rudy Mingaray- assistant engineer
prince artwork: done on commission from the patreon by sarah beetson (http://www.sarahbeetson.com/)
this project was made possible by over 8,000 people supporting the making of true independent art at https://www.patreon.com/amandapalmer.
please join so that we can make more of the things we love.
all proceeds of this download (until further notice) will go to the ELEVATE HOPE FOUNDATION, a non-profit that provides therapy through music for abused and abandoned kids…supported by prince and founded by sheila e: http://www.elevatehope.org/
may 3rd, 2016 -
“1952 Vincent Black Lightning” written by the amazing Richard Thompson
Amanda Palmer – piano
Jack & Amanda Palmer – vocals
drawing & animation by David Mack (made from 250 separate paintings…): https://www.facebook.com/David-Mack-21231086294/
youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9LlSYGM0Rg
vimeo: vimeo.com/165067775
this video was funded by our 7,000+ patrons…THANK YOU GUYS.
from the covers collection “You Got Me Singing” by Jack & Amanda Palmer, available for pre-order NOW exclusively to my Patreon supporters. you can become a patron and access the pre-order for as little as $1 at http://www.patreon.com/amandapalmer
Album pre-order will be available on iTunes and Amazon starting may 16th!
you can also purchase / stream on:
Spotify: http://po.st/APvblSpot
iTunes: http://po.st/APvbliT
Amazon: http://po.st/APvblAmz
Google Play: http://po.st/APvblGP
Jack & Amanda Palmer – “You Got Me Singing” tracklist:
1. You Got Me Singing (Leonard Cohen and Patrick Raymond Leonard)
2. Wynken, Blyken and Nod (Lucy and Carly Simon)
3. Again (Melanie Safka)
4. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning (Richard John Thompson)
5. Louise Was Not Half Bad (Tom T Hall, written by Paul Siebel)
6. Black Boys On Mopeds (Sinead O’Connor)
7. All I Could Do (Kimya Dawson)
8. In The Heat Of The Summer (Phil Ochs)
9. Pink Emerson Radio (Kathleen Edwards)
10. Skye Boat Song (Traditional)
11. Glacier (John William Grant and Thorarinsson Birgir)
12. I Love You So Much (Noah Britton)
mar 9th, 2016 -
PLEASE LISTEN WITH HEADPHONES IF POSSIBLE.
thanks to mayumi heider for cat-herding, and to mayumi, risa luksa, and gracie folds for childcare.
“A MOTHER’S CONFESSION: A SONG WITH FOOTNOTES” digital download released February 2016. LISTEN / READ ALL 69 FOOTNOTES TO THIS SONG (plus see the gallery) AT bit.ly/amothersconfession
written by amanda palmer with input from jason webley, who didn’t know what “publix” meant.
amanda palmer – piano and vocals
jason webley – accordion, glockenspiel, bass drum, choral conducting, engineering, mixing, canoe.
the floating drum collective – choral optimism
anthony or ash for short – himself
recorded in jason webley’s houseboat, february 12, the day after it was written, which was the 11th.
this song is able to be free/pay-what-you-want because it was paid for by the 7,000 people supporting my patreon.
join the community (it is awesome) and help me make more Things at: www.patreon.com/
This entire project was financed by the supporters at patreon.com/amandapalmer. The minimum price here is $1 – $.54 of which will go to Bowie’s publisher for the use of the songs. The remaining proceeds from the first month of sales (until August 15th, 2016) will go to the cancer research wing of Tufts Medical Center, in memory of David Bowie.
“So Much Wine (Jack and Amanda Palmer take)” by The Handsome Family
Jack Palmer – Guitar & vocals
Amanda Palmer – Piano & vocals
special guest Rob Stein on pedal steel
recorded at dreamland studios, hurley NY, august 2015
this song was released on the patreon as part of 12 days of AFP-ness 2015: https://www.patreon.com/amandapalmer
Original demo for “Bottomfeeder”, recorded at Mad Oak Studios in 2011.
Photo by Kyle Cassidy.
this song was released on the patreon as part of 12 days of AFP-ness 2015: https://www.patreon.com/amandapalmer
Original piano demo of “Grown Man Cry” recorded in 2007.
Photo by Gregory Nomoora.
The Thing About Things- made possible by the good folk at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amandapalmer
music & lyrics written by Amanda Palmer
ukulele & vocals – Amanda Palmer
recorded at Q Division in Somerville, Ma
mixed at Mad Oak Studios in Allston, Ma
engineered & mixed by Benny Grotto
artwork by Fame House
produced by Amanda Palmer & Benny Grotto
“bigger on the inside”
music & lyrics written by Amanda Palmer.
ukulele/organ/vocals – Amanda Palmer
cello – Zoe Keating (http://www.zoekeating.com/)
recorded at Q Division in Somerville, Ma
mixed at Mad Oak Studios in Allston, Ma
engineered & mixed by Benny Grotto.
cello engineered and recorded by Zoe Keating.
photo used by kind permission
produced by Amanda Palmer, Zoe Keating and Benny Grotto.
dedicated to Anthony Martignetti, Jeff Rusch, and Jeremy Geidt.
The 2013 release from Amanda Palmer and her husband, author Neil Gaiman. An Evening With… features highlights culled from hours of live recordings from their Fall 2011 tour of the West Coast. The duo bring you an intimate collection of songs, duets, covers and spoken word pieces that span their respective careers.
Theatre Is Evil was released on September 11, 2012. The album was written over the four years since Amanda made her solo debut with Who Killed Amanda Palmer in 2008, and the recording and release process was funded by a Kickstarter project.
Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under. THE ode to the Antipodes. A collection of originals, covers, live recordings, and collaborations with friends and family in Australia and New Zealand
Radiohead done AFP style.
have you seen my sister evelyn?
buy online from AFP: CD
Amanda’s 2008 debut solo album.
“Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding…” – Francis P. Church, The New York Sun, 1897
“Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding…” – Francis P. Church, The New York Sun, 1897
buy online from AFP: CD
The Dresden Dolls, consisting of Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione (now of the VIOLENT FEMMES!!) released their debut self-titled studio album on 09/26/2003.
buy online from AFP: CD
Dresden Dolls – A is for Accident, a collection of live recordings from 2001-2003.
The classic Nirvana track done Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra style.
buy online from AFP: Digital
The ORIGINAL recording of the Ukulele Anthem from the days of the Occupation.
buy online from AFP: Digital
The Thing About Things (LIVE- OFFICIAL BOOTLEG)
Recorded live on April 6th, 2013 at the Sosnoff Theater (Bard College’s Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts)
buy online from AFP: Digital
Written and released by Amanda Fucking Palmer to commemorate her release from Roadrunner Records.
buy online from AFP: Digital
art by Malleus Rock Art Labs THE DRESDEN DOLLS RETURNETH, and this time we mean fuckin’ business. we’re gonna play in our old stomping grounds and then go show donald trump and the rest of the clowns in that swamp what the fuck is up. and if i may say so myself: if you’ve only… Read more »
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