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hey long time no speak x

Hi !

if anyone is still interested or still looking here,  i’m really sorry for my inconsistent blog writing, it must be really irritating ?! i’m undoubtedly crap at doing this on a regular basis!

so…. we have been back in the studio writing the album after finishing the score for the film ‘nowhere boy’.  its all been going great,  Will and i will be probably be finished  soon after christmas.  we’re doing a photo shoot for the album art work this week which is exciting, so i’ve been busy preparing for that.  also looking at who might direct the video for the first single.  there will be a bit of redesign for the website too, soon i hope.

we have packed up the studio in london and go back to looking at big skies and rooks fighting the wind in the west country for the remainder of the work on the album.

in amongst all of this i managed to catch the michael clark company at the barbican.  it was bloody marvelous.  a real feast for the ears and eyes!  also went to a party last night and danced my socks off, which was a great stress buster.

the beloved cat is recovering from a cat attack!  it looks like he put up a good fight but was bitten bad.  after a couple of trips to the vet, he’s now much better and purring away by the fire.

Davide and his lovely wife came over to stay from Denmark.  it was great to catch up with him and we talked about how exciting it’ll be to play again next year.

i hope you are all well and good and not too disappointed at my slack blogness.

i promise to check in at the end of the month. love alisonxxxxx

Posted by alison: Sunday, November 15, 2009

90 comments

  1. Good to read you.
    Cant wait to hear your new tracks.
    Take care

    http://www.ludohanton.blogspot.com/

    c ya

    Comment by Ludo HANTON — Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 11:07 pm

  2. Oh, I’m so happy to hear something new.
    I’m just too excited to hear all the new songs
    and to see a new video.
    Lov’ya <3

    Comment by DarioMcBill — Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 11:11 pm

  3. Hi! Very very excited to hear from you! Didn’t expect something so soon!
    I hope your cat fully recovers soon! =)
    Thank you so much for the updates!
    **

    Comment by Kaleb20 — Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 11:42 pm

  4. oh Alison. . . I love you missed you but you havent disappointed!!!! Give us a taster please please. art work direction???? Im blogging you whilst waiting for Will Young to come out at Manchester Apollo. Love to you X x x x

    Comment by will mellor — Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 11:44 pm

  5. Great news! I hope your cat feels better soon and I cannot wait to hear more news about the music, photos and video… x-x-x

    Comment by Mark, from the UK — Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 11:46 pm

  6. Nice to see things sounding so positive in both musical and feline arenas.

    New artwork, new video, new music…..makes it all sound so real and imminent suddenly. Do you have any timescale for release as that date isn’t always related to completion, of course!

    Continued following wind to your sails,

    Carpy.

    Comment by Carpy — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 12:13 am

  7. Lotsa exciting updates there! Definitely getting closer and closer! Woohoo!

    Comment by Alan Aurmont — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 12:23 am

  8. Alison, you should consider using twitter. This was you can just update your fans from your phone in an instant.

    Comment by lotorus — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 12:23 am

  9. lotorus,

    Twitter has a 140-character limit. Boo!

    Comment by Alan Aurmont — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 12:30 am

  10. *faints*

    Comment by teppefall — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 12:56 am

  11. there you go dear! finally ;)

    Comment by metty — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 1:04 am

  12. I love hearing from you! I am dying from antici…pation for your new album! I agree with lotorus you should make a twitter!

    Comment by Mike — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 1:20 am

  13. Don’t worry, Alison, about the sporadic blogging… it’s good you take the time to fill us in on the latest frappennings… and I’m loving all the personal little details too. :-) Glad to hear you’re returning to the (wild) west country. Oh, and wishing your cat a speedy recovery!
    Elliot xXx

    Comment by Halloween Jack — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 1:33 am

  14. Hey! So nice to read this on a rainy Sunday here in Campinas, BR. I am looking forward to the new album and look, also can’t wait to see the new webiste. I am very excited that you guys are recording in the city as well as the countryside. I am sure that it will bring brilliant new grooves to the gorgeous music you guys make… it rocks my world! Is this the first time you record in London? I’m curious!

    Don’t be so long next time time… will keep checking xoxo

    Comment by Felipe Delfim — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 3:26 am

  15. of course we check here….5 times a day for me …..great news….good luck w/ the photo shoot!

    Comment by watchlar — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 4:50 am

  16. Hi Alison!
    Great to hear from you, and like everyone else I am getting excited about the new album. One of the great things about the way you and Will produce music is that each new release is never predictable: it is a bit like Christmas when we were little kids! :-)

    Also looking forward to seeing you and the band again here in Australia :-)

    Love as always xxx
    N.

    Comment by Norm. — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 4:59 am

  17. It’s all right, Ms. Goldfrapp!

    I’m just happy to hear back from you. I almost didn’t check back tonight - one should be careful making assumptions, eh? It’s good to know you’re working on the album and having fun whilst doing it!

    I CANNOT wait to hear the album/see the videos! Woot!

    XXXXX,
    BLAKE.

    Comment by Blake — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 6:34 am

  18. Nice to hear from you! Can’t wait for the next album! If you don’t have time to post, just post pictures. Pictures say a thousand words!

    Comment by yoda9999 — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7:03 am

  19. RSS Feeds old chap, the best way to keep up with sporadic news.

    Comment by James Snook — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7:17 am

  20. It’s Monday morning and pissing rain here in Dublin, that could have been a really bad start to the day but now you have cheered me up no end. Album art work shoot woohooo! I just can’t wait to hear the new stuff after Christmas. I did a bit of dancing my socks off too recently, it’s good for the soul isn’t it? I was bloody knackered for two days afterwards though! Your poor cat, he is a little unfortunate isn’t he? Much like my dogs, they cost me a fortune!
    x x x x Una

    Comment by Una O'Connor — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 8:49 am

  21. Good news! Looking forward to the new stuff.
    Good to hear the cat is okay.
    Paws from our cats to yours.

    Comment by Dreeke — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 11:27 am

  22. Hi Ms. Goldfrapp,
    I’m writing from Bari, South Italy- come and see Puglia, the Mediterranean landscape may inspire you well ;-) - please keep on writing the blog. I really don’t care if you don’t write regurarly: this means that you do that willingly and freely. Your interventions are always so sincere and interesting.

    Comment by Den — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 1:48 pm

  23. Oh my Gosh! New album is getting so close now! :-O
    OMG! OMG! :)

    Comment by Alex T. — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 2:11 pm

  24. P.S. It will be great to have a ‘preview’ for the fans like the Union Chapel gig in 2008 was (wink, wink :-) )

    Comment by Alex T. — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 2:20 pm

  25. Great news, I am soooo excited…

    Comment by Kate Bush — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 2:26 pm

  26. Kate Bush? :-)
    What about your own next album? ;-)

    Comment by Alex T. — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 2:50 pm

  27. Really looking forward to the new record, and imagery (court jesters and medieval torture devices). A short preview as to the new direction would be superb. And I trust the new album will be released in a deluxe, heavy vinyl version.

    The gap between artistic music and popular culture has never been as large as it is now. If you gaze at the charts and cable TV and compare that with what the underground is putting out, it’s clear a new dawn for music is close. When that happens, it’s important to know which side you’re standing on. Thankfully, I have every confidence that Goldfrapp will stand firm with artistic integrity; a mocking gesture to the blind, mass hordes with their chart music, Mp3 downloads and x-factor bile.

    Comment by jonesmark — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 2:52 pm

  28. Heart pounding with anticipation!

    Love you guys sooooo much . . .

    Comment by Steven James — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 4:02 pm

  29. Thanks for the update! Don’t worry about not posting all the time. It does kinda keep the mystery going around the new album. :)
    I hope your cat recovers nicely. He sounds tough, :lol:

    Comment by saizo — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7:00 pm

  30. MARRY ME

    Comment by Craig — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7:07 pm

  31. cant wait to listen the new songs. maybe someday i can do you a remixof some song of this album. i pray for this…..
    http://www.myspace.com/zagasongs

    Comment by zaga — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7:10 pm

  32. So good to hear the new album is manifesting magically, Alison. Can’t wait to hear more! Your work has greatly inspired my writing (contemporary novels with a supernatural twist) so thank you for the brilliance that you are. Hope your feline friend is recovering from his fight. Much love, Carol Anne xx

    Comment by http://strangewriter.blogspot.com — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7:16 pm

  33. Can’t wait to hear the new album and see the new pics. You are the most lovely lady in the biz. Lady Gaga can only try to emulate your essence. You are the original and most lovely.

    Comment by David — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 8:58 pm

  34. You simply rock!
    What a great message :)
    Thank you for two new (soon to be loved) projects.

    Comment by Holy Owl — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 10:20 pm

  35. New album soon after xmas OMG! Can’t wait to see what wonderful stuff you have in store for us. Looking forward to gigs – union chapel in spring ’10 would be fantastico

    Comment by NovaLasing — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 10:50 pm

  36. Great to hear from you. Also hoping for a hint as to what sound to expect on the new album!

    Comment by Seán — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 11:19 pm

  37. Thank you for the update! So much accomplished…goodies coming soon!
    Love,Julian

    Comment by hounganjulian — Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 11:43 pm

  38. Alison , i really love you , and your (with will of course) music! , you could never dissapoint me !
    i´m from argentina and we beg you to come on 2010 , or 2011 please please please! ,

    Pd: Cant wait to see the new artwork , and hear the new music ! (i´d like to listen electronic music again from you guys , so maybe my dream can came true? )

    Comment by Fedee argentina! — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 12:39 am

  39. And I’m crap at doing replies so let’s just call it evens.

    Comment by softlad — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 2:37 am

  40. Hey Allison, sorry to hear about your kitty. (Our cat has been having issues too)

    Is there any chance of you guys doing a US tour in the future?

    Much love 2 u;)

    Lisa

    Comment by Lisa — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 2:39 am

  41. I’m so happy to hear from you! You and Will are truly an inspiration nowadays, one of the few that still do “music”. Lady Gaga and her sorts can only wish to have your talent! Kisses from Portugal! ;-)

    Comment by FESP — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 7:18 pm

  42. OH WOW LOVELY!

    YOU’RE DOING THE PHOTOSHOOT RIGHT NOW? ITS ALL COMING TOGETHER SO SOON. CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ERA.

    SEVENTH TREE IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF YOURS. THEY’RE ALL SUPER IN MY OPINION

    Comment by Mau — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 7:22 pm

  43. Good to hear from you Alison ^_^ Can’t wait to hear the new album. I played your christmass sone about jesus and how he’s not just a fetus to my mom yesturday. She laughed through the intier thing. She asked me why you where in a bunny costume, and why Will was dressed as a tree. I told her he was the Seventh tree…because it was just before the releas of that album. She also wants to know if your planning to do a Xmas cd. We lystened to Winter Wonderland. She thought it was really interesting and said that a Xmas cd would really cool…and trippy lol Well happy recording and I’ll be checking up in the blog at the end of the month.

    Devin.

    Comment by Devin — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 8:01 pm

  44. Hey Alison¡ great news ! please release a little preview of new music. Please also, you need to come to Mexico, people loves you guys.

    Comment by Gerardo — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 10:49 pm

  45. seventh tree was on rotate since the minute i have bought it. it is my favorite goldfrapp album so far. great news that there is more frapptastic music on its way.

    Comment by Eric — Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 11:37 pm

  46. I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL THE ALBUM ARTWORK PHOTOS ARE RELEASED!

    …and it’ll be even more intense when there is music to go with it!

    dmaberry.blogspot.com

    Comment by Dustin Maberry — Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 5:13 am

  47. Hazaaaaar!

    Fab news!

    Comment by Rusty — Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 7:47 pm

  48. Thanks for the update Alison! Can’t wait to hear the new material! How is Will doing?

    Comment by Matt — Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 10:10 pm

  49. MARRY ME TOO

    Comment by yoda9999 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 8:17 am

  50. Brill news re the new album!!!
    Also lookijng forward to the Nowhere Boy soundtrack.
    Went to Michael Clark’s show too - he’s a genius I loved it so much had to go back and see it a second time!!
    Wayne Macgregor’s new work for Royal Ballet is BRILLIANT TOO!!! His works are wonderful - so energetic, amazing moves, colour, lighting!
    XX

    Comment by CSH66 — Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 10:18 am

  51. Sounds really great! Im so pleased to hear that you’ll be finished the new album soon.

    I’m really exited to hear it! I’m also looking foward to hearing the nowhere boy soundtrack, since you two have written it, its bound to be pure genius!

    Comment by Tony — Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 5:33 pm

  52. Hi Alison …

    I love reading your blog. I can’t wait for the new album, I’m getting excited already! :)

    Comment by Megan — Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 7:52 pm

  53. CAN´T WAIT. LOVELY TO READ ALL THIS. CHEERS!

    Comment by MarianoLartigue — Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 8:09 am

  54. Hi Alison great to hear from you!! Can’t wait for the album next year. Do you have any plans to come back to Belfast? Please do!!!!!!x

    Comment by tootsie — Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 10:54 am

  55. I’m so excited for the new album!!! I’m still the only person in my town that knows about your wonderful music. I’m asking my dad to get me your wonderful electric dvd for xmas. I have most of the conserts on my ipod…but I’d rather watch them on a bigger screen lol can’t wait for the first mucis video. can’t wait till everything have fun on the rest of the album

    Devin =]

    Comment by Devin — Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 7:11 pm

  56. come to Rio, Rio is totally Goldfrapp ;)

    Comment by BRUTUS — Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 8:15 pm

  57. Dear Alison, nice idea this blog so we fans may, even without a true dialog for clear reasons, send you our best THANKS, for what you are giving us through your music and live shows.
    Think you have an incredibly marvelous voice, and every your gig is an event who spectators can proudly say “I was there” !
    The way you give life to your songs leave really without breathe, you are a true artist and a great musician, a wonderful example for many others

    Kissssssses ! (from Milan, Italy)

    Comment by Giancarlo — Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 8:33 pm

  58. we loved the live show when it came to Wolves and look forward to the new album , cheers huss.

    Comment by Harry Jiva — Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 12:28 am

  59. oh you are so lovely…
    thanks for the great news.
    i think 2010 will be packed with tons of goldfrapp goodies.
    who is shooting your new album cover?
    =(
    too bad it ain’t gonna be me.
    love to you and will.
    xo
    walter
    (yes. the one who gave you the ‘deer print’. by the way, i was one of the ten lucky kids who won one of the signed copies of ’seventh tree & DVD’. i felt like veruca salt, winning the wonka golden ticket.
    was it a mere coincidence? or????
    also, i contacted serge leblon and bought a 20X24 print from your photo shoot with him. the one you are sitting on the tree with the owl (will) by your side. the same one used on the vinyl gatefold.
    it is gorgeous. i still have not framed it, but i am so happy to have bought it. it is the number one print, out of five.)
    sorry for posting all this here, but i don’t know how to reach you directly…
    happy thanksgiving.
    xo
    w

    Comment by walter briski, jr. — Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 4:51 am

  60. listening to “Caravan Girl” and drinking hot tea with milk.

    just thought i’d let you know. ;)

    Comment by ithinkyoureswell.com — Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 9:00 am

  61. New Album , i guess in the first half of 2010! eff yeah!

    kiss everyone from the band!

    obscuring yer news!

    Evgeniy*

    Comment by Evgeniy — Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 6:16 pm

  62. Hey Alison. …in Toronto listening to the Benny Benassi remix of Ooh La La. …ALWAYS a party favourite!

    Comment by Michael — Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 9:27 pm

  63. O’ don’t worry about blogging - I am not much of a blogger either and not disappointed - once a month to let us know whats going on is just fine. You and Will just need to focus on giving the world good music worth listening to, and a little stress relief and fun is good for the soul every now and then. Keep up the spirits and enjoy the ride. Nothing is ever worth taking so serious that it isn’t fun anymore. Just let us know when the recordings will be released - I can wait and no doubt it will be worth the anticipation.

    Comment by a guy named Allison — Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 4:07 am

  64. Very excited to hear the new album indeed.. Didn’t expect it to be almost ready so fast, but that can only be a good thing right?
    Have a good one!

    Comment by thom — Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 8:58 am

  65. By the way… Please come to Australia! It’s real sunny right about now!

    Comment by thom — Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 9:01 am

  66. Finally a new update :L
    It’s good to hear it’s being completed so soon! :o After a whole blackout yesterday, this had really made my dull, pissing down miserable day! :D
    Any idea what the new album is called? :)
    Rory

    Comment by Rory — Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 1:10 pm

  67. Hi Alison

    So pleased to hear things are going well, really looking forward to hearing your new album, I know it will be fabulous and I cant wait for you to show the x factor dreary generation how real music is made; talent, hard work and creativity. Looking forward to seeing you on the road soon.

    Best wishes

    Emma x

    Comment by Emma — Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 2:10 pm

  68. Is there a release date yet for the first single?

    Greetings J.

    Comment by Joris — Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 4:41 pm

  69. more clues.
    please!!!!

    Comment by koko — Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 4:02 am

  70. *squeee!!!!!*

    Comment by Sean Rivers — Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 4:22 am

  71. yay!!!! I can’t wait to hear the new single!!!!!!

    Comment by alister — Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 8:48 am

  72. Great to hear the album is nearly ready. Any hint on the style of music for this one pretty pretty please?

    xxx

    Comment by Adam Hunt — Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 7:23 pm

  73. HOLY WOW!!! Alison, i just got turned on to goldfrapp, your music is amazing, I cannot stop listening to your ablums. im so glad i found you. good luck on another!

    Comment by steph-philadelphia usa — Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 11:56 pm

  74. Alison,

    You can never disappoint us. We know you’re doing what you love to do, and, thankfully, that’s our favorite part of you and the awesomeness of you and Will, the greatest band in the world that is Goldfrapp.
    Enjoy your holiday!

    Comment by Harrison Myers — Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 12:06 am

  75. The Cotswold rooks are having problems staying airborne right now - I’d bring some alternative entertainment back with you.

    Comment by Omenie Software — Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 11:36 am

  76. We will always be happy to read you blogs, you don’t have to check in with us all the time, lol! We’re not going anywhere! Looking forward to the album!

    Comment by Kevin — Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 5:43 pm

  77. My friend at work introduced me to your music a few weeks ago. Needless to say, I absolutely love you. It’s a damn shame you are not well known here in the United States. All these “artists” here are nothing compared to you.

    Comment by Carlos — Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 4:58 am

  78. good to hear from you! write when there is somethin to write.
    so looking forward to the new album, the photos, artwork…touring (please do NOT spare berlin again!!!!!!!!!!!)
    hope the kitten prince is well.
    best from my thailand vacation

    Comment by v — Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 4:27 am

  79. OMG!!!! what will you name the new album??

    Comment by Art — Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 7:36 pm

  80. come to Nashville honey and we can polish antlers and drink whiskey. Lol. glad for you. glad for Will.
    it’ll all be so lovely. ..soon.
    x

    Comment by thtinkyslave — Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 8:51 pm

  81. hello alison! i love your music im 16 and my favourette is utopia, it is so entrancing and beautiful, keep on trukki’n!!! i love you loads!!! xxxx

    Comment by Brandon wood — Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 10:23 pm

  82. Alison deer,
    you are crap at keeping us updated…but we still love you, so please dont stop.
    Looking forward to your next album, your last effort was only played continuously for 6 months :D

    All the best you and your family - send a hug to Will too

    xxx

    Comment by Marcos — Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 10:21 am

  83. Congratulations, Alison! I’m really chuffed for you guys. Let’s have a cup of coffee together one day! xx

    Comment by Madonna — Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 11:45 am

  84. i sincerely hope that this is Madonna above! you deserve to be praised Alison! x

    Comment by ??? — Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 5:24 pm

  85. I saw two doves mating this morning and thought of Goldfrapp.

    Your heart is full enough to inspire a whole symphonic opus. It’s all there: the spirited rush of new love, the tragedy of loss, the bright, bold sound of hope. Your life plays out like dramatic music.

    You are like a light to a black hole.

    Love ALL Ways,
    MBF x

    Comment by Mrs Banana Fairy — Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 5:55 pm

  86. thank you guys!!

    im anxious, i really want to hear your new music!!

    cheers from mexico!! just waiting….

    Comment by vicente — Monday, November 30, 2009 @ 8:55 am

  87. hi goldfrapp,
    I don’t know if you’re reading this but just wanted to say that you guys are f-ing amazing ! Really, your music is brilliant .I literally have your music turned on continuously on my ipod . Alison, I am so thankful to have discovered such a beautiful and enchanting woman with a sensational voice !! WOW .
    I can’t wait till you guys release your next album and I’m really excited to see what direction you guys are going with this time.

    from your biggest Middle East Fan lol..

    P.S. GET INTO TWITTER , you guys don’t have to update it always. You can just let your publicist or some1 do it for u :)

    Comment by caffeine freak — Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 12:51 am

  88. Fantastic news, can’t wait to hear the new material. Please play Glastonbury!

    Comment by Andrew — Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 9:35 pm

  89. I went to see Michael Clark Company too!!! Where did you sit? I was right near the front in the stalls. Absolutely brilliant!! I am never disappointed and always inspired by him and his company! Like you say, a real treat for the eyes and ears!! Can’t wait for the new album! xxx

    Comment by Jenny — Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 1:46 pm

  90. Hello from Bordeaux.

    I really love your music !! You can’t imagine how it helped with my love life…. :o)

    I have this text called “Mystic Moon” and i can’t imagine any other voice interpreting it.
    Can i send it to you??
    Here’s my email: Eddyradburn@gmail.com

    Eddy.

    Comment by Eddy — Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 3:49 pm

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