Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast with St. Vincent - Annie Clark
Aug 12, 2024
Annie Clark, known as St. Vincent, is a Grammy-winning musician celebrated for her innovative sound. In this engaging chat, she shares her experiences performing with Nirvana, discusses the emotional depth of her song "Reckless," and reflects on her production process for her latest album, "All Born Screaming." Annie dives into her thoughts on image and trophies, and balances being both a performer and a producer. She also recounts a memorable collaboration with Dave Grohl and her artistic ambitions, prioritizing respect over commercial success.
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Full-Circle Nirvana Moment
- Annie Clark recounts first hearing Nirvana's Nevermind on a friend's driveway and how it shaped her music identity.
- She says playing with Nirvana at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame felt like an unthinkable full-circle moment.
Album Sequencing As Emotional Journey
- Annie Clark sequences All Born Screaming as a journey from darkness to ecstatic acceptance.
- She designed the closing title track as a communal, cathartic mantra about life's brutality and beauty.
Respect Emotionally Intense Songs
- Recognize which songs you perform leave you emotionally exposed and prepare accordingly.
- Allow those songs to remain raw on stage while accepting the toll they take.