As I discussed earlier, Europeans really know how to step up their game. Mansfield TYA does not prove my theory wrong in any way. This band straight out of France reminds me of an edgier/gothic Tegan and Sara. Their new album " Seules au bout de 23 Secondes" is gaining the recognition it needs. They are currently on a France tour promoting this album, and at the same time, stepping all over the music scene with their heavy music. "Sur le Plaford" is the perfect song to listen to on a rainy day, as with the rest of the album ( I have included the music video at the bottom). Combing instruments such as violin and piano, it creates a melancholy mood...in a a positive way...if that makes any sense. Trust me, you do not have to know how to speak french to enjoy this entrancing music. I got the chance to interview them and here is what they had to say:
1)What decision making went behind choosing your name?
Mansfield was because of June Mansfield the Anaïs Nin's friend and Henry Miller's wife. TYA … for nothing.
2)What inspired you to start writing and performing music?
I really don't Know cause i 've always dreamed about being a painter. I still do today.
3) Has living in Paris influenced your sound in any way?
Paris makes me angry sometimes, like today, cause it's just too big and really impersonal. So, if i had to write a song, i'll probably have this feeling. Maybe tomorow will be just the opposit.
4) How was the recording process for your new cd?
We take our time in a small house, near St-Nazaire ( West cost ). A small house close to the sea !!! And we record this second album like in family with Antoine Bellanger from Belone Quartet and some others friends ( Vale Poher , Etienne Bonhomme, Manuella Lahaye etc ... ).
5) Did you have any say in the album art?
Of course, the artwork was made by Julie Redon Accapulco , and it's a part of M.TYA. We care about all the universe around us. This is why we start to work with a dance compagny and we've done, few years ago, the music for a movie ( "un chant d'amour" Jean Genet ). We also realesed a vynil for this second album, screenprinting hand-made !
6) What has been your favourite performance so far?
I like when the people are not just looking at us but take part of the gig.
The last one was in Paris ! Sometimes i love Parisians !!!
7) What are most of your lyrics about?
About feelings.
Love, death, fear, sadness, joy ... and sometimes about time passing.
8) Fashion is: Alexender McQueen
9) Art is:Julie Redon Accapulco
10) Mansfield is:Carla Pallone & Julia Lanoë
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