Maria Semple, ex-tv writer (90210, Arrested Development) whose sparkling and sage debut, This One is Mine, I'm currently publicizing –– (Venus says, "As
a novel perfectly staged in the glitzy Hollywood Hills...This One is
Mine, which the author reveals came from a deeply passionate poem by
Hafiz, tackles the extreme feelings many face when confusing love with
possession.") –– interviews her pal China Forbes of Pink Martini, for top music and culture blog, Largehearted Boy. Did you know China's cousin is in Grizzly Bear? Says Maria,
"Have you ever seen Pink Martini perform Bolero? You should. It's truly awesome. And there was Maya's little sister, China, gorgeous and the total diva I imagined her to be, doing nothing but standing in the middle of it all, playing the tambourine. As Bolero built, built, built, then reached its chaotic, smashing conclusion, our breaths were taken away....
...So imagine my shock and delight the next time I saw Pink Martini, this time at the Wiltern. China Forbes wasn't just a tambourine player, but a singer, too. Not just a singer, but a chanteuse of epic proportions! She has a fabulous voice, sweet and careful at first. But don't let that fool you. It's a voice capable of anything..."
Read the rest.
And if you'd like to check out This One is Mine, just tell me your favorite Pink Martini song in the comments below.
"Hang On, Little Tomato" is where it's at.
Posted by: Megan B | June 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Pink Martini is the Fernald-Morgan house band. (not that China Forbes knows that...)
Posted by: Anne | June 22, 2010 at 12:02 PM
I agree, Megan B -- but I also have a soft spot for Amado Mio. Did you know it was featured in the Rita Hayworth classic 'Gilda'?
Posted by: Sally Tomato | June 22, 2010 at 01:06 PM
I love Hang On Little Tomato. It makes me feel so tender toward little tomatoes.
Posted by: Roxane | June 22, 2010 at 01:45 PM