The Age Interview (September 23, 2011)

‘They would say, “So you’re going to be a concert pianist,” and I was saying, “Oh no, I’m not playing somebody else’s stuff for the rest of my life. I’m going to be the composer.” They said, “It’s not Beethoven and Bach and Amy Beach, you know.” I said, “Yeah, well, things need to change, gentlemen.” And I said that when I was seven.

On the day that Night of Hunters was released in Australia, this nice little interview by Michael Dwyer appeared in The Age, the largest newspaper in Melbourne. In it, Tori discusses her troubled relationship with The Peabody and her current relationship with classical music, in addition to fielding questions about Night of Hunters.

Thanks to Nick, Andrew and cjoelad for the link!

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Planet Notion Interview (September 22, 2011)

I don’t like the word fan. I mean, I’m a fan of certain things but sometimes I think the word can be denigrating. It depends how it is used and who is using it. Even though it can be used respectfully… I don’t know, I feel that the mutual agreement of people coming and forming a relationship with the artist… deserves more.

Doron Davidson-Vidavski interviewed Tori for Planet Notion, the online wing of Notion Magazine. It’s another interesting interview with questions ranging beyond just Night of Hunters, touching on The Light Princess musical (which, we learn, will probably be getting a new title), fandom, Tori’s use of the video medium and the upcoming 20th year anniversary of Little Earthquakes.

Thanks to a secret admirer for slipping us a folded-up piece of paper under our door with the link written on it. ;-)

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Rip It Up Interview (September 22, 2011)

When I was approached by Deutsche Grammophon to do variations on classical masters, what woman has been given this opportunity? Even if I have to stay up for a whole year figuring out how I’m going to do this, I’m not blowing it like I blew it on Y Kant Tori Read.

Many thanks to Scott McLennan for letting us know that his latest interview with Tori was published in Rip It Up this week! This is a particularly interesting conversation in which Tori addresses some of the real-life aspects of recording and working with family as well as the themese and circumstances of Night of Hunters.

In addition to being published on the web, a slightly edited version of the article can be found in the print edition of Rip It Up, freely available around Adelaide, Australia.

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Vanity Fair Interview (September 22, 2011)

Being able to still make records is a privilege. I don’t take it casually. Looking back, I think that there was a time when the idea of developing an artist was still supported, and now it’s usually very much about the next new thing. Not always, but the idea of making 12 albums is not something that record companies go into with an artist anymore.

Tori chatted with Vanity Fair’s Mark Spitz for a VF Daily Q&A that was posted earlier this week. In addition to talking about the album a bit, Tori shares her observations on Schubert and Schumann, the musical legacy of the 90s including her plans for observng the 20th anniversary of Little Earthquakes.

Thanks to Kelsey, Lucie_S and Joseto for sending this link in!

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Digital Spy Interview (September 21, 2011)

So, no, I don’t seek out reviews, but you get a sense of what’s happening. You know if something’s being received warmly or of it’s being received medium or cold. But let’s not kid each other – it’s always magical when people are embracing your work.

UK entertainment web site Digital Spy posted their interview with Tori earlier this week. In in, she and Mayer Nissim address Night of Hunters (surprise!), the relationship between the worlds of pop and classical music, some of tori’s older work and…Doctor Who!

Thanks to @iammatthewwolf for the tip!

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A Few More Upcoming Media Appearances

Today, Tori was a guest on Jennifer Koppelman Hutt’s program Whatever on the Martha Stewart Living Radio channel on Sirius XM. The program rebroadcasts tonight at 11:00 PM Eastern (about a hour from when this post was being written) in case any subscribers are able to catch it. This program does not seem to be archived, though you can sign up for a free trial and maybe catch the rebroadcast. We’re kinda hoping that some clips show up on the Martha Stewart Radio Blog, though we ‘re not holding our breath. If anyone happens to have heard or, better yet, recorded this appearance, please let us know!.

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 24th, Tori will be Nic Harcourt’s guest on his KCSN radio program Connections. Connections airs from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM Pacific. Fortunately, the program is archived so if you miss it, you’ll be able to stream it from KSAN’s website.

Finally, Tori will be a guest on Better on September 29th. This syndicated shows airs around the United States on various broadcast television stations. Check your local listings or their station finder to see if it airs in your area.

Thanks to Mark-Alexis for the Better tip!

Tori Checks in With Janice Long

While the BBC was a little cagey about advertising it, Tori stopped by their studios to be interviewed for Janice Long’s overnight Radio 2 programme and their discussion was aired during the September 22nd edition of her show.

Tori did not perform live during the show but two tracks from the album, “The Chase” and “Shattering Sea,” were played during the segment.

In addition to chatting about Night of Hunters, Tori also inaugurated a spoken word series for Janice program by reading Édouard Boubat’s comments about his photograph “Little Girl With Dead Leaves,” which is pictured below:

The archive of the program is available via the BBC’s iPlayer through Wednesday, September 28th. After that, listen via Soundcloud:

Tori Amos 2011-09-22 BBC Radio 2 Janice Long by Undented

Thanks to Dimast for alerting to us to this appearance!

Tori on CD'Aujourd'hui

As we mentioned earlier this week, Tori was featured this past Wednesday, September 21st, on the French television program CD’Aujourd’hui.

Unfortunately, the video clip on the France 2 website is not functioning properly but, thanks to the miracle of YouTube, we all can view the interview about the story that makes up Night of Hunters as well as her relationship to the “Tori” that is the main character of the song-cycle.

Thanks to @earWithFeet and @knotsinhishair for the link!

Tavis Smiley Interview

Tori’s September 20th appearance on the Tavis Smiley show has now been archived on the PBS website for those who missed it — or those who want to watch it again. During the spot, she talked with Tavis about Night of Hunters and performed the song “Carry.”

She also performed “Silent All These Years” which, as we posted about earlier this week, can be viewed on YouTube, courtesy of the show’s musical director Jonathan X.

The interview and performance are also available on the Tavis Smiley podcast via iTunes.

PBS has also kindly provided a transcript of the interview which you can read on the PBS website or after the jump.

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Spinner Interview (September 20, 2011)

I think you have to really work from an intuitive place [rather] than reacting to people’s opinions. You don’t even know why sometimes people have opinions. Do they really understand it? You and I can argue it. You have to let people have their opinion and in some ways, it’s none of my business. It’s their right.

In this new interview with Spinner, Tori chats about a smorgasbord of topics including the usual (Night of Hunters, reacting to critics, her marriage) and the unexpected (pro wrestler and RAINN-supporter Mick Foley). It’s an interesting read — thanks to Flaherty for sending it in!

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