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No one knows the plain language of the barroom better than Meiko (mee-koh). Waiting tables at the Hotel Café in LA’s Cahuenga Boulevard arts district, she’s been privy to a few conversations no sober heart would choose to have in public. So it seems a shock when she stands up before that same crowd and openly proclaims the sweetest secrets of her own beautiful heartbreak.
On the self-titled Meiko, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is at once tough, tender, raw and funny. Never exactly what you expect, she and her songs all explore loss and loneliness, but none of them seem to live there. “I have a hard time writing love songs,” Meiko says. “I write frustrated love songs.” With a keen eye for detail and a vivid gift of narrative, Meiko collects jagged moments and devastating conversational snapshots, and turns them into deceptively simple tunes with hushed, gentle tones and stunning imagery.
Hailing from Roberta, Georgia, (population 808), Meiko grew up in an actual log cabin built by her father’s hands. It was her dad’s affinity for The Eagles, The Allman Brothers Band and others that gave Meiko her folk sensibility. “He had this beautiful old Gibson guitar,” she recalls, “And he played and sang for me right from the cradle.” Of course, a child can’t yet discern a cover song from an original. “Imagine my surprise years later when I heard some band named Led Zeppelin playing my father’s song — ‘Stairway To Heaven’ — on the radio.”
On the self-titled Meiko, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is at once tough, tender, raw and funny. Never exactly what you expect, she and her songs all explore loss and loneliness, but none of them seem to live there. “I have a hard time writing love songs,” Meiko says. “I write frustrated love songs.” With a keen eye for detail and a vivid gift of narrative, Meiko collects jagged moments and devastating conversational snapshots, and turns them into deceptively simple tunes with hushed, gentle tones and stunning imagery.
Hailing from Roberta, Georgia, (population 808), Meiko grew up in an actual log cabin built by her father’s hands. It was her dad’s affinity for The Eagles, The Allman Brothers Band and others that gave Meiko her folk sensibility. “He had this beautiful old Gibson guitar,” she recalls, “And he played and sang for me right from the cradle.” Of course, a child can’t yet discern a cover song from an original. “Imagine my surprise years later when I heard some band named Led Zeppelin playing my father’s song — ‘Stairway To Heaven’ — on the radio.”
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ss1717 wrote:
hey all- check out a great interview with Meiko. here's the link: http://rumbum.com/sections/424/posts/424
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wrsparks wrote:
I like It...
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NiteShok wrote:
Meiko live in Perth, Australia: http://www.onemovementword.com/2009/10/showcase-festival-meiko-live-on-the-crossover-stage/
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orky7 wrote:
Falling Hard is legen wait for it..... dary!!!!!
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apptfire wrote:
whats on the under my bed ep? any new songs?
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lpholman wrote:
Brandi Carlile is coming to Seattle on 10/24 and playing at the Paramount!! Tickets are selling fast!!! The Show is All Ages, and doors open at 8pm!! Meiko fans.....Can't Make the show? Check out her new album that dropped on 10/6 titled "Give Up The Ghost". http://bit.ly/1azJYZ
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PlayThatTrack wrote:
i wanna go to hawaaaaaii.
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BRchum wrote:
her music is raw inspirational. thats the way it see it. she sounds similar to Cindy Santini, somewhat. if you love Meiko, then you will enjoy her music as well! give it a listen if you have time: www.myspace.com/cindysantini btw, the pic of Meiko on her profile is absolutely astounding! love it :)
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meeshdarling wrote:
she's amazing. hawaii is my favorite song by her.
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diamondgrrl wrote:
<--will be ecstatic when/if a new album is released. Great talent!
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jmozii wrote:
Hey Meiko fans - I bet you'll love the new Brandi Carlile album, "Give Up the Ghost". It drops October 6th - so you guys should check it out! If you can't wait until then, Billboard is streaming the album - so go get a sneak peek! http://www.billboard.com/features/listen-brandi-carlile-ghost-album-debut-1004016743.story#/features/listen-brandi-carlile-ghost-album-debut-1004016743.story
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rara_chama wrote:
^_^ i love her, she's so incredibly awesome!
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le4o wrote:
да.... безусловно открытие для меня!
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augustohariss wrote:
as musicas mais sinceras e lindas do mundo...^^
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nirohrer wrote:
i love this.
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Topener wrote:
1,003,353 plays!! one million passed! Keep up the good work
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DanceBlast wrote:
Said and Done<3
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supernovva wrote:
great picture
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y0mari3la wrote:
her voice reminds me of CocoRosie sometimes :o
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brandiiii wrote:
Theres not a song my her that I dont like!
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