I wasn't interested in writing music that wasn't beautiful for me to listen to.
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I have a deep rooted folk sensibility that I can't get away from completely.Joanna Newsom
It's totally different. I usually don't tell people about the Pleased if they know me from the harp. And if they are there to see the Pleased, I usually don't tell them about the harp. I am nervous that these people will expect something similar.
Joanna Newsom
I wanted to write songs which I think is a different thing. I wanted to write music that is informed by folk music. The chord progressions are obvious references.
Joanna Newsom
I started playing harp about fourteen years ago.
Joanna Newsom
People in San Francisco and the East Bay have shown interest, done interviews, and have come to shows. I guess that the news travels fast out of this island that we are on.
Joanna Newsom
I have writing songs on my own for about six years.
Joanna Newsom
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