December 2010
6 posts
Song Shop Closed Permanently
About five days after opening the Song Shop at the beginning of this month, I had to close it in order to keep up with the orders. The response was pretty insane and in order to give each song the proper attention I had to press the pause button. I intended to reopen after finishing the songs, which I have now done, but I’ve decided that I will not reopen the Song Shop.
My apologies to...
Best of 2010
I hate lists but for some reason people are curious about my tastes. Here goes. It’s all meaningless. The only good thing about making/publishing this list is that I can now cross it off my To Do list. ALBUMS Treats by Sleigh Bells The Suburbs by Arcade Fire Contra by Vampire Weekend High Violet by The National The Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens King Of The Beach by Wavves SINGLES Tell...
Q&A: New Video, Live Album & The Story Behind...
valemmichfans asked: Were you naughty or nice this year, Val?
VE: Both.
Anonymous asked: What happened to that ‘the difference between what she/he/we/they/you want and what she/he/we/each one/she needs’ song? It was brilliant :(
VE: Thank you. It’s called “What You Want & What You Need” and it’s still in my possession. Some will notice that I used that line in my later song...
Q&A: What It Means To Hurt More Later
Anonymous asked: Val, I would just like to say thank you for your new album. Although it seems like just another anon sending you a message, I mean what I say from the bottom of my heart. I think all of your previous work is absolutely beautiful and it has helped me through so many tough times in relationships and just life in general. Your new album is no different. It’s just breathtaking....
Q&A: Auditioning for Glee, Memory Loss & Next...
Anonymous asked: Any shot you’ll be taking song requests for the Teaneck show? If so and it’s not too late, how bout ‘I dont get the joke’? It’d be orgasmic to hear the song in its entirety live.
VE: I’m not taking requests. Sorry, just not enough time. But I do LOVE that you chose that song. It’s one of my favorites. Perhaps another time. You’ve inspired...
Buy A Song Written Especially For You
At the suggestion of Acousticfiend here on Tumblr, I’m opening up my very own song shop for the month of December. I’ll write a song specifically for you about whatever you want. Want more details? Visit valemmich.com/songshop