Ok, not really. Evelyn Evelyn is really Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley. They're just pretending, you see. ;)
Evelyn and Evelyn were "discovered" (*winkwink*) by the aforementioned Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley who then helped them record their album, Evelyn Evelyn. Evelyn & Evelyn's rather tragic and bittersweet story is told through song and words on their album.
{They and their story also sparked a controversy! And personally, I don't feel it's worth going into.}
So, maybe this seems a little weird. First of all, why would people pretend to be conjoined twin sisters who love to make music? And why would one of them be played by a male? I have no answers. All I know is that their music, which covers many genres and moods, is awesome.
My favourite song is the self-titled 'Evelyn Evelyn'. I love how it starts out so calm and then escalates in frustration then goes back down again. An emotional roller-coaster, if you will. ;)
Listen to 'Evelyn Evelyn':
One could just as well ask why the White Stripes say they're brother and sister, when court documents say they're ex-spouses.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of a showtune. Very pretty, too. Even the tension is pretty.
ReplyDeleteI totally love your taste in music, and the inspiration I find here.
ReplyDeleteYou write beautifully.
I'm so happy I found your blog!
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Literary Dreamer - Haha! Well, that is rather odd. One would wonder who to believe. :P
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is rather showtuney {not a word, I know}. The whole album is basically. :)
Anonymous - Thank you so much!! Your kind words are truly a blessing to me. I am very glad that you have found and like my blog. :)
I'm glad I found this blog as well, because I love Amanda Palmer and had no idea this was a project of hers. You might enjoy the Dresden Dolls if you like Evelyn and Evelyn.. Though it's a different sound. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you! I'm so glad. :) I have heard of the Dresden Dolls but I have not yet listened to them! I will definitely check them out. :)
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