I see people here commenting that what she is saying makes no sense. It makes a lot of sense to me, but I have been a fan of Tori's for almost 20 years. At least at this point in her evolution, she speaks the way she writes songs, which is a very intuitive, stream-of-consciousness kind of thinking. I love it, and it seems like a great way to tap into a creative flow.
I wonder if that story about John is where the lyrics came from in Precious Things: "He said 'you're really an ugly girl, but I like the way you play.'"
I have always thought, in listening to both her music and her speaking in interviews, that Tori thinks on another level- she’s so absolutely brilliant, that the way she pulls words together to translate her thoughts or feelings is sometimes misunderstood as something that doesn’t make sense. But it does- it makes perfect, beautiful sense. I love listening to her talk. Everything she feels or remembers she can describe it in the most passionate, strange, and intricate way. She’s just otherworldly brilliant.
I owned this video when I was 14. Now I'm about the age she was during Little Earthquakes. I adored it then, but I can really feel the significance of it now. Her intelligence, her insight, is so advanced and always has been. Thanks for posting this treasure.
I absolutely adore the thought that songs are actually beings. Tori has definitely influenced the woman I have become; I get called 'Quirky' or 'Childlike' at-least once a day & it truly is the early 90s Tori showing up within me. The idea that certain songs she is writing not just her words & compositions, but these actual things with a life of their own coming out of her like children but in song form, is absolutely fascinating to me.
I was hooked on that song of hers "A Sorta Fairytale" in college so I knew her name, but this quarantine I stumbled into her live performances in the early 90's and am SHOCKED, utterly SHOCKED, at her charisma, skill, and energy. WOW! I've never seen more talent come out of a woman and I'm a Lady Gaga fan! Lady Gaga is an unbelievably outstanding performer, but Tori Amos has this sensitivity and enigma I'd never seen before. Her words of wisdom match her performance as well. What a genuine person and strong woman I'm proud to draw inspiration from. I'm HOOKED!
I see people here commenting that what she is saying makes no sense. It makes a lot of sense to me, but I have been a fan of Tori's for almost 20 years. At least at this point in her evolution, she speaks the way she writes songs, which is a very intuitive, stream-of-consciousness kind of thinking. I love it, and it seems like a great way to tap into a creative flow.
As an art student I'd pause the VHS tape and draw her. She's beautiful in an uncanny/uncommon way.
Her speaking voice is just as beautiful as her singing voice. I wish she'd narrate books or something
she is so, so smart.
I wonder if that story about John is where the lyrics came from in Precious Things: "He said 'you're really an ugly girl, but I like the way you play.'"
she doesn't break eye contact - very intense
how beautiful is she???? : )
Adolescence is heartless and cruel, I agree with her on that.
what she says about mirroring is also something that happens when I'm teaching, the energy the children give is mirrored by you as a teacher.
She's so introspective and beautiful. <3
I wrote her as a teenager and told her about my abuse.
"I dont play for races and religions ya know I'm into fairies."
I have always thought, in listening to both her music and her speaking in interviews, that Tori thinks on another level- she’s so absolutely brilliant, that the way she pulls words together to translate her thoughts or feelings is sometimes misunderstood as something that doesn’t make sense. But it does- it makes perfect, beautiful sense. I love listening to her talk. Everything she feels or remembers she can describe it in the most passionate, strange, and intricate way. She’s just otherworldly brilliant.
I owned this video when I was 14. Now I'm about the age she was during Little Earthquakes. I adored it then, but I can really feel the significance of it now. Her intelligence, her insight, is so advanced and always has been. Thanks for posting this treasure.
"As a performer, I work as a mirror."
I absolutely adore the thought that songs are actually beings. Tori has definitely influenced the woman I have become; I get called 'Quirky' or 'Childlike' at-least once a day & it truly is the early 90s Tori showing up within me. The idea that certain songs she is writing not just her words & compositions, but these actual things with a life of their own coming out of her like children but in song form, is absolutely fascinating to me.
These interviews bring back memories. I remember buying this VHS with the interviews, videos, and performances.
I was hooked on that song of hers "A Sorta Fairytale" in college so I knew her name, but this quarantine I stumbled into her live performances in the early 90's and am SHOCKED, utterly SHOCKED, at her charisma, skill, and energy. WOW! I've never seen more talent come out of a woman and I'm a Lady Gaga fan! Lady Gaga is an unbelievably outstanding performer, but Tori Amos has this sensitivity and enigma I'd never seen before. Her words of wisdom match her performance as well. What a genuine person and strong woman I'm proud to draw inspiration from. I'm HOOKED!
I started listening to Tori, when I was 14.
Most beautiful woman to ever exist.