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Kerze · 17th Oct 2011, 11:50 AM

There is not a thread about Florence Welch et al. and this is something that needs to be remedied.

Ceremonials is out in two weeks and I am so freaking hyped I can't even explain it

(I love how much she looks like Virginia Woolf (my favorite author) in the pics for the new album.)

Anyway, I don't know if anyone has seen this, but she played new songs live the other day and one has just been on repeat since I heard it

+ YouTube Video

Breathtaking.

thedreamwatch · 17th Oct 2011, 08:36 PM

Saw Florence + The Machine this summer and they were SO amazing live. Maybe even better than on the album Lungs, but hard to say.

Big fan, I am.

TheRoof · 17th Oct 2011, 09:25 PM

I hope the album is as good as, if not better, than the Lungs.

kiersten · 17th Oct 2011, 10:23 PM

I saw the performance back in June at Bonnaroo when it was treamed live on the internet. Pretty much almost the whole festival was that weekend. It was the first time I'd even heard of Florence + The Machine & the set they did was the best of the whole weekend, hands down. I was thrilled when I found that someone put the WHOLE GIG up on YouTube, song by song. Definitely worth watching!

Nazo · 18th Oct 2011, 05:24 AM

I...I've seen them perform 1 1/2 songs ong Good Morning America...

I've been a huge fan for over a year now, I think, though...

Loving the new songs that have been released.

Raeil · 18th Oct 2011, 05:35 AM

OMG, how did I not notice this sooner?!?!?! I absolutely LOVE Flo, and cannot WAIT AT ALL for her next CD. I believe when I first heard Shake It Out, it ended up being listened to on repeat for 1.5 hours straight? Yeah, kind of obsessive, but it's such a GOOD song! Thanks for providing Spectrum, as I haven't heard it (and don't get to yet, as I only had 2 minutes to type this post before heading to class)!

Oh, and fun news from Facebook, Flo is filming another music video today, which means more awesome single-y goodness before the CD actually comes out!

Kerze · 20th Oct 2011, 07:28 AM

Ceremonials has leaked, I'm currently resisting the urge to download it... although there would be not harm, as I have already paid for my pre-order... hmmm

get thee behind me Satan! I shall not be tempted

21st Oct 2011, 05:53 AM

I didn't download it but.. I listened to it online.

I died from utter beauty.

Kerze · 21st Oct 2011, 06:16 AM

It's so much better than Lungs, it's just so HUGE sounding.

I'm loving 'Only if for a Night' and 'Spectrum' most of all but everything is good. I think it might be a just a tab too long, could have done with dropping 2 tracks, maybe 7 devils and something else, just to make the album more manageable as a whole record.

I can't wait for my physical copy to arrive, I want the liner notes and the 2nd CD of tracks.

Kerze · 21st Oct 2011, 10:02 AM

I don't care that I'm double posting; I GOT LIVE TICKETS

Raeil · 21st Oct 2011, 10:25 AM

WOO! LIVE TICKETS ARE AWESOME!!!! I wish I had some, but that's not going to happen.

However, since my pre-order isn't going to get here until the 2nd or 3rd week of November, I'll be taking advantage of the leak... on the release date of the album (I have an odd sense of pirating morality...)

Fuseli · 21st Oct 2011, 04:42 PM

I absolutely love F+TM!!!! Partly because of Florence, partly because of the beautifully dark lyrics, and just the sound of it!! I really can't wait for Ceremonials!! One day I'd love to see her live. It was actually while I was listening to Shake It Out that I came out on Facebook chat, for some reason the chorus pushed me over the edge and made me do it!

Sheyceli · 21st Oct 2011, 07:38 PM

I love Florence!! Possibly my favorite band. Unfortunately I don't own Lungs, but I plan for some time in the future to have both of the albums. If I could see her live, that would be the most amazing thing! Every song just blows me away.

confusedgirl · 21st Oct 2011, 10:10 PM

I'm in love with this band like hardcore in love with them! I don't own lungs and I feel like kicking myself for not owning it and I can't wait till this comes out I'm going to get it and probably listen to it a thousand times. When does it come out?

Kerze · 25th Oct 2011, 04:26 PM

Okay, I just got back from the show and it was literally the best thing EVER.

Front row standing leaning against the barrier. She looked right at me. Direct eye contact and a smile with pointing in my direction during Rabbit Heart. Front Row standing for the WIN.

Best show I've ever been to (and there have been a few) she's just so AMAZING. The only bad part was that me and my friend were stood next to these two guys who didn't crack a smile the whole time. They just stood. And Watched. And didn't move. And didn't sing. And frowned.

The show sold out, somebody who wanted to come to this couldn't because you wanted to stand and look miserable. Just saying.

Oh yeah! Cutest moment ever when Florence stood behind Isa and tried to distract her from her playing by kissing her on the cheek.

I could go on like this for ages; long short it was bloody magnificent. Anyone watched the live stream?

---------- Post added 26th Oct 2011 at 12:30 AM ----------

and they got Kid Harpoon to come and play never let me go with them as an encore.

TriBi · 25th Oct 2011, 06:10 PM

Gotta listen to this. Saw her her last year - amazing - best concert I'd seen for a very long time.

Harve · 28th Oct 2011, 07:04 AM

Is she still trying to recreate Kate Bush's Hounds of Love? I may take a listen.

**Chandra** · 28th Oct 2011, 09:57 AM

How did I miss this thread?? I love F+M and am super hyped about the new album.

Bedroom Hymns · 11th Dec 2011, 05:25 PM

I'm a massive fan of Flo and the band. Florence is my favorite artist ever. I've been loving Ceremonials lately but I'm still not sure about how much I love it. I literally fell in love with Lungs so going from that to this is kinda 'hard', haha. I don't know which one I like better yet.

dreamcatcher · 11th Dec 2011, 07:36 PM

Ah I can't believe I didn't see this earlier! I love Florence! I'm completely addicted to the song Never let me go. Her voice is so magical!

17th Oct 2011, 08:36 PM	#2
thedreamwatch Maximum Ridiculosity Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Kinsey 5. So, pretty gay. Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 1,278 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Florence + the Machine Saw Florence + The Machine this summer and they were SO amazing live. Maybe even better than on the album Lungs, but hard to say. Big fan, I am. __________________ "I came out laughing, I came out screaming, I came out dancing..." - T&S

17th Oct 2011, 09:25 PM	#3
TheRoof True Blue Full Member Gender: genderqueer Orientation: I like who I like. Location: NY Age: 20 Posts: 1,459 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Florence + the Machine I hope the album is as good as, if not better, than the Lungs. __________________ Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. -Diane Arbus-

17th Oct 2011, 10:23 PM	#4
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Florence + the Machine I saw the performance back in June at Bonnaroo when it was treamed live on the internet. Pretty much almost the whole festival was that weekend. It was the first time I'd even heard of Florence + The Machine & the set they did was the best of the whole weekend, hands down. I was thrilled when I found that someone put the WHOLE GIG up on YouTube, song by song. Definitely worth watching! __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

18th Oct 2011, 05:24 AM	#5
Nazo Janis Ian's Lesbian Crush Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Facebook, not hiding at college Location: Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 2,071 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Florence + the Machine I...I've seen them perform 1 1/2 songs ong Good Morning America... I've been a huge fan for over a year now, I think, though... Loving the new songs that have been released. __________________ are you feeling like a prisoner are you living life the way you want giving time to ones you love are you giving time to who you are

18th Oct 2011, 05:35 AM	#6
Raeil EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Missouri Age: 20 Posts: 421 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Florence + the Machine OMG, how did I not notice this sooner?!?!?! I absolutely LOVE Flo, and cannot WAIT AT ALL for her next CD. I believe when I first heard Shake It Out, it ended up being listened to on repeat for 1.5 hours straight? Yeah, kind of obsessive, but it's such a GOOD song! Thanks for providing Spectrum, as I haven't heard it (and don't get to yet, as I only had 2 minutes to type this post before heading to class)! Oh, and fun news from Facebook, Flo is filming another music video today, which means more awesome single-y goodness before the CD actually comes out! __________________ ~Say my name, as every color illuminates! We are shining, and we will never be afraid again!~

20th Oct 2011, 07:28 AM	#7
Kerze Formerly Concretehands Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: two Location: London Town Age: 17 Posts: 1,297 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Florence + the Machine Ceremonials has leaked, I'm currently resisting the urge to download it... although there would be not harm, as I have already paid for my pre-order... hmmm get thee behind me Satan! I shall not be tempted __________________ Please Understand. We don't want no trouble, we just want the right to be different. That's all. - Pulp/Different Class

21st Oct 2011, 05:53 AM	#8
Fusileer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Florence + the Machine I didn't download it but.. I listened to it online. I died from utter beauty.

21st Oct 2011, 06:16 AM	#9
Kerze Formerly Concretehands Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: two Location: London Town Age: 17 Posts: 1,297 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Florence + the Machine It's so much better than Lungs, it's just so HUGE sounding. I'm loving 'Only if for a Night' and 'Spectrum' most of all but everything is good. I think it might be a just a tab too long, could have done with dropping 2 tracks, maybe 7 devils and something else, just to make the album more manageable as a whole record. I can't wait for my physical copy to arrive, I want the liner notes and the 2nd CD of tracks. __________________ Please Understand. We don't want no trouble, we just want the right to be different. That's all. - Pulp/Different Class

21st Oct 2011, 10:02 AM	#10
Kerze Formerly Concretehands Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: two Location: London Town Age: 17 Posts: 1,297 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Florence + the Machine I don't care that I'm double posting; I GOT LIVE TICKETS __________________ Please Understand. We don't want no trouble, we just want the right to be different. That's all. - Pulp/Different Class

21st Oct 2011, 10:25 AM	#11
Raeil EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Missouri Age: 20 Posts: 421 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Florence + the Machine WOO! LIVE TICKETS ARE AWESOME!!!! I wish I had some, but that's not going to happen. However, since my pre-order isn't going to get here until the 2nd or 3rd week of November, I'll be taking advantage of the leak... on the release date of the album (I have an odd sense of pirating morality...) __________________ ~Say my name, as every color illuminates! We are shining, and we will never be afraid again!~

21st Oct 2011, 04:42 PM	#12
Fuseli Newbie Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Posts: 9 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Florence + the Machine I absolutely love F+TM!!!! Partly because of Florence, partly because of the beautifully dark lyrics, and just the sound of it!! I really can't wait for Ceremonials!! One day I'd love to see her live. It was actually while I was listening to Shake It Out that I came out on Facebook chat, for some reason the chorus pushed me over the edge and made me do it!

21st Oct 2011, 07:38 PM	#13
Sheyceli lieks Mudkipz Full Member Gender: physically female Orientation: homoromantic asexual Out Status: one friend Location: Michigan Age: 16 Posts: 541 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: Florence + the Machine I love Florence!! Possibly my favorite band. Unfortunately I don't own Lungs, but I plan for some time in the future to have both of the albums. If I could see her live, that would be the most amazing thing! Every song just blows me away. __________________ "Special doesn't have many kids, so the class is very close. The family feeling is greater here than anywhere else. They call us "weirdos" and "trash", but that doesn't mean anything. Don't struggle to keep up a facade for rankings or fitting in. Just live your life to the fullest!" -T. A.

21st Oct 2011, 10:10 PM	#14
confusedgirl EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Panaexual Out Status: kinda lost count lol Location: nothin but dry desert here no beach either Age: 19 Posts: 263 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Florence + the Machine I'm in love with this band like hardcore in love with them! I don't own lungs and I feel like kicking myself for not owning it and I can't wait till this comes out I'm going to get it and probably listen to it a thousand times. When does it come out? __________________ you wanna know more more more about me I'm the one thats sweepin you off your feet hey hey get tangled up in me

25th Oct 2011, 04:26 PM	#15
Kerze Formerly Concretehands Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: two Location: London Town Age: 17 Posts: 1,297 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Florence + the Machine Okay, I just got back from the show and it was literally the best thing EVER. Front row standing leaning against the barrier. She looked right at me. Direct eye contact and a smile with pointing in my direction during Rabbit Heart. Front Row standing for the WIN. Best show I've ever been to (and there have been a few) she's just so AMAZING. The only bad part was that me and my friend were stood next to these two guys who didn't crack a smile the whole time. They just stood. And Watched. And didn't move. And didn't sing. And frowned. The show sold out, somebody who wanted to come to this couldn't because you wanted to stand and look miserable. Just saying. Oh yeah! Cutest moment ever when Florence stood behind Isa and tried to distract her from her playing by kissing her on the cheek. I could go on like this for ages; long short it was bloody magnificent. Anyone watched the live stream? ---------- Post added 26th Oct 2011 at 12:30 AM ---------- and they got Kid Harpoon to come and play never let me go with them as an encore. __________________ Please Understand. We don't want no trouble, we just want the right to be different. That's all. - Pulp/Different Class

25th Oct 2011, 06:10 PM	#16
TriBi Cheers! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Location: DownUnder Posts: 3,899 Join Date: Dec 2004	Re: Florence + the Machine Gotta listen to this. Saw her her last year - amazing - best concert I'd seen for a very long time.

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28th Oct 2011, 07:04 AM	#17
Harve EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Queer Out Status: All but some family Location: Derbyshire, UK Age: 18 Posts: 544 Join Date: May 2009	Re: Florence + the Machine Is she still trying to recreate Kate Bush's Hounds of Love? I may take a listen.

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Chandra Empty Closets Advisor EC Advisor Gender: Female Orientation: somewhere over the rainbow Out Status: Out to most people Posts: 782 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: Florence + the Machine How did I miss this thread?? I love F+M and am super hyped about the new album.

11th Dec 2011, 05:25 PM	#19
Bedroom Hymns The Morning Fog Regular Member Gender: Happy with my willy, but I don't care for gender. Orientation: I like phallic objects and muscles. Out Status: Some friends, some relatives (both my parents). Location: Under the ice Age: 16 Posts: 297 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Florence + the Machine I'm a massive fan of Flo and the band. Florence is my favorite artist ever. I've been loving Ceremonials lately but I'm still not sure about how much I love it. I literally fell in love with Lungs so going from that to this is kinda 'hard', haha. I don't know which one I like better yet. __________________ Between two lungs it was released, The breath that passed from you to me, That flew between us as we slept, That slipped from your mouth, into mine it crept.

11th Dec 2011, 07:36 PM	#20
dreamcatcher EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: lesbian and still working on accepting it Out Status: A few people Location: Florida Age: 20 Posts: 305 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Florence + the Machine Ah I can't believe I didn't see this earlier! I love Florence! I'm completely addicted to the song Never let me go. Her voice is so magical!