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I can't transcribe the high pitched noise of excitement that I'm involuntarily making right now, but "!" sums up my feelings best.

"Sea Sew" has just been nominated for a Mercury Music Prize.

I really can't believe it. For myself, the lads in the band, Una, Nurse Ben, all of the people who worked so hard to put this record out and be heard, it's an incredible honour and unbelievable gift.

As I way saying... "!"

Now, to the bar, I'll explain on the way!

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2009 10:02 AM by Beverly
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brightslumber said:

Congratulations, I heard about it this afternoon. The album is sublime, hats off to all of you involved. I dearly hope that you wipe the floor!!

Cheers - from the guy at Latitude festival, in the antique silverware shop that was so surprised to see you stood next to him that he screamed your name at you - Apologies for that, a little taken aback.
July 21, 2009 5:01 PM
 

airzots said:

"!", indeed. Congrats to Lisa & the band and all of Team Hannigan for the nomination and best of luck on the prize! I'll tip a pint in celebration from over here in the heartland.
July 21, 2009 6:43 PM
 

HamboneTheVegetable said:

Wonderful news! I can't think of anyone more worthy! It's great to see brilliance rewarded
July 24, 2009 12:20 PM
 

KimTheRobotMonkey said:

Yay!! :D
I am so happy for you, dear - your album is fab and makes love to my ears.
Congratulations to you and the fellahs! xx
July 24, 2009 12:56 PM
 

pelusa said:

congratulations to all of you guys!
this is a great notice  
you made such a wonderful job on the album...

good vibes for september!
July 28, 2009 5:32 PM
 

heyheyjk said:

That is SO fantastic and well-deserved ... congratulations! I'll have a drink here in Portland for all of you (and because it's 107 degrees)!! - jk
July 29, 2009 11:43 AM
 

indielimerick23 said:

Great gig in limerick last night review on my music blog http://indielimerick.blogspot.com/ cheers!
August 7, 2009 7:12 AM
 

BigBlackDog55 said:

What do I think?  I think Lisa is coming back to the U.S. and she does not like Detroit.  Detroit is still waiting for the band to visit.

Please consider a stop in the motorcity.  It's not that bad here and we love your music.

Thanks.....
August 22, 2009 2:00 PM
 

Tasha1 said:

Think it's great about the mercury award nomination, heard about it when it was first announced and was really excited about it. Can't think of anyone who deserves it more, you have all done an amazing job on the album and can't fault it at all. It's very rare that I come across an album that I like all the songs on, yours is definately one of them. I came across the album by chance, but am so glad I found it when i did. I nearly lost someone very special and who I'm extremely close to back in May, she's 16 and severely disabled, she got phneumonia and ended up on life support in peadiatric intensive care for weeks, she was moved to a childrens hospice for end of life care. I was devestated, my whole world fell apart in the space of a day, the day I thought I'd seen her for the last time. I told her I loved her and that if she had to go then not to hold on for us, I told her to find her peace and that she would finally walk, run, talk, all the things she's not been able to do in life. I was holding her hand and she squeezed mine tight, she opened her eyes, (something she hadn't done for days), she looked at me, really looked at me and a tear fell from her eye as she studied my face, she knew what I was saying, more importantly she understood the enormity of what she had to do. I was struggling to hold onto my emotions, I didn't want to cry in front of her, I didn't want her to feel scared or have that as her last memory of me. I let go of her hand, kissed her forehead and hugged her tightly, I walked out of intensive care, without looking back, I'd said my goodbyes. I got out into the corridor and broke down, I walked back to the car in a daze. Once I was home, I let it all pour out once I was alone, and for some reason I had to turn the computer on. So I did and somehow that's how I came across the album and your solo music. It helped me in so many ways you'll never know. I hadn't slept for weeks (she'd been in hospital since the beginning of March), I listened to your music and it soothed me so much that I slept all night, despite the fact it was the worst night of my life.
Somehow, she baffled the drs and pulled through and is now doing really well, but I often think about it all and your music helps me see through to the other side, I struggled to get back up again for a long time, even though she came through it. I know that we've got to do it all again and it will be for real and she won't come home with us next time, I also feel a deep sense of guilt, because I gave up on her, I told her to go. Whenever i'm feeling upset or anxious about it all, I put your album on and I feel a sense of inner calm.
Thankyou for that, for giving me back some peace that I needed for a very long time. You gave me back my sanity, and helped me sleep again, I will be forever grateful to you for helping me through some of my darkest hours and you'll never even know it.
I can't say thankyou enough.
Tasha XXX
August 24, 2009 4:18 PM
 

martinsherwood said:

I've not come across a truly straight forward lovely album like yours in a while.

None of this overdubbed drum beats, synth and everything that everyone else is doing.
Stick to your guns Ms Hannigan!

Congratulations.
Cheers (with a cup of tea) to Sea Sew and good luck

ps.if Glasvegas win then then its a fix
August 28, 2009 2:46 PM
 

Fabio said:

!!!
Congratulations!!!

I loved your album!!! very light and bright...
..tnks for the speciall peace of spirit it brings..

when are you going to visit Brazil?! =D

Kisses
September 1, 2009 11:09 PM
 

Sandylou said:

Congratulations on your recent nominatioin - I saw you on Jools Holland, went and bought your album and am now the proud owner of two tickets to the Royal Festival Hall, can't wait to see you x
September 2, 2009 4:14 PM
 

johnaboy said:

Love your new album, hope you come to scotland soon.
All the best J
September 3, 2009 3:04 PM
 

solosunsets said:

"!" is how I feel right about now. Possibly "!!".

I'm going to New York to see you play your little solo thingy at the Gramercy.

It's a bit of a hike from where I am in Australia ... but hey ...a young guy like myself can take the jet lag, an isle seat, dodgy romantic comedies on the plane, sitting next to a really weird guy on the flight and in flight meals that taste like rubber if it means I get to see you play live. The weird guy I always seem to sit next to on flights is pushing it, buttttttt ..... maybe he can come along too.

I'll do my best to say hello. Perhaps I can woo you with a plastic flower of some sort haha. Looking forward to the show xoxo
October 9, 2009 1:08 AM
 

Kaveh said:

Congratulations.

From Iran, with love.
October 13, 2009 3:58 AM
 

SINternet said:

Saw you and your band in Boston. Never heard of you but so impress will not forget. Bought your CD and will listen for more. Wish I could have seen the episode of you on Colbert or at least attended the show (been there twice but not as a guest). You'd think Stephen would have a special seat for South Carolinians but oh well.........keep up the good work and I especially like how your band plays on each other and smiles. Good Energy.

Yearning and Optimism in your Lyrics/Music is the key. Success is following.

SIN
October 31, 2009 1:33 PM
 

kathisious said:

just saw you in SLC last night..been raving about you all day.  QUESTION, THOUGH!!  Where did you buy that cute dress?  Or did you make it?  Wanted to ask you after the show but I missed ya!
November 3, 2009 2:11 PM
 

Lila said:

First of all, congratulations are in order.
that being said, I know you must get this a lot but I just gotta say it:
Love your voice, love how you use it; you really make me feel.
I'd write more, but I 'm sure you've heard everything anyone can possibly say about how amazing you are.
November 7, 2009 11:57 PM
 

nicklaclair said:

congratulations Lisa, and lots and lots of these (!!!!!!!! ! ! !  !  !  !     !        !       !) to ya.

You're brilliant and I'm glad the world (and Colbert) see it. I'd love to collaborate with you on a photo or vid project. Looks like I'll miss you stateside but I might be in europe end of this year, beginning of next. Please get in touch if you're interested - my email should be in my profile here, and you can google my full name for the crazy particulars.

congrats again Lisa - I'm profoundly happy for you and all your success.

cheers

Nick
November 9, 2009 12:02 PM
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