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  LIVE tonight at The Rivoli in Toronto Canada, Canadian songstress Anna Villiot performs all 5 songs of her new EP titled ' One Disaster Less'. There will be support from local acts 'Jamie Johnston' and 'Be Cool, Skip School'. Anna will hang around after the show for a chat and to sign all copies purchased at the show. Anna previously released her debut EP 'Two Minus One' last year and is now back with new music for us. POWERED BY There must be close to 200 people packed into this room tonight to witness local talent Anna Villiot release her new EP 'One Disaster Less' along with support from JJ (Jamie Johnston) and Be Cool, Skip School. Both have already been on and warmed the stage up for a good hour between them, getting the kids pumped up with some undoubtedly catchy pop tunes. But thats not who were here for tonight. Young Anna Villiot will take to the stage performing 3 previously unheard songs along with a cover of Cash Cash's Obsessed, all of which are on the EP, available to purchase at the show tonight. Anna is backstage getting ready for the biggest show of her life, she has come a long way from the shy girl standing still playing an acoustic guitar on stage singing covers to her favorite artists. Anna usually has an unorthodox and rather ambient lyrical style, with her previous EP being a concept. However she has confirmed that this one will not follow that route. Its almost time. In fact, it is. Time for Anna Villiot!
Anna walks out onto the stage as she plugs in her equipment. She presses a few keys on the keyboard for a, very short sound check which gives her the green light. "How are you all tonight!?" she receives a chorus of screams. "Good, good. Don't you all think they were brilliant?" referring to the 2 previous acts, when she is met with yet more screams. She finally gets everything set up and ready, she looks to the side of the stage and nods to the lightening man - who also happens to be the owner, the sound tech and the producer - to which she receives the same greeting. "Alright, I hope your all ready for this. This first song is called Abstract View" the lights dim down along with the cheers as minor keys are heard playing alone before Anna's voice appears angelic and whisper-like. 01 - Abstract View--- We are like puppets living in a twisted society, You are not living your life your living there’s, Is there anything I can do to help you see? All they are good for is providing a scareYou could even float out to sea, and never return Don’t wait for that boat, just find that treasure, The treasure that lies in enormous measures That treasure is the feeling deep down in you, The treasure that no-one but you knew We were just standing there, covered in shadows, We couldn’t see a thing, for some reason I liked it It is like the moment your mind just shuts down Even if it lasted just for a while, It was all worth it for this smileDon’t listen to a word they will tell you it’s a lie, Help me make you believe what your doing is right Just sit back and don’t ask questions why In the end you’ll see it for its pretty sightYou could even float out to sea, and never return Don’t wait for that boat, just find that treasure, The treasure that lies in enormous measures That treasure is the feeling deep down in you, The treasure that no-one but you knew We were just standing there, covered in shadows, We couldn’t see a thing, for some reason I liked it It is like the moment your mind just shuts down Even if it lasted just for a while, It was all worth it for this smile Lonely figure on the shore, Come a little close than ever before Ill tell you a secret you need to know That when this is over you will take control Just keep searching don’t ever stop Whenever you’re ready you will know to swapWe were just standing there, covered in shadows, We couldn’t see a thing, for some reason I liked it It is like the moment your mind just shuts down Even if it lasted just for a while, It was all worth it for this smile We were just standing there, covered in shadows, We were just standing there, covered in shadows, Lonely figure on the shore, Do you remember what I told you before?--- Anna finishes up the first song with a long note to which the crowd meet with a huge applause. Abstract View sounded like a song that could of been on her previous EP, with it sounding very ambient and electronic, with cryptic and well abstract lyrics which refer to digging for your inner soul. Anna smiles at her following who have appeared tonight waving their hands at her. "Thank you, very much." "Im so happy to be here right now, and so thankful for the opportunity ive been given to express myself through music. I wouldn't be on this stage right now if it weren't for you guys, without you, id have given up a long time ago." she talks to the crowd as she tunes her key-tar. "This next one is called Last Thing. And its one we can all relate too."02 - Last Thing--- Kept thinking about that night, where I saw you with her Everything that we once had, all became such a blur Here we go this was how it should have been Although I can’t just forget about what I seen I thought it was all going well between us You never before made any sort of fussI don’t want you to be the last thing I remember The last thing I recall, The last mistake that ill ever make This is all a part of me, everything you can see I don’t want you to be, the last mistake that I’ll ever remember I woke up the next day not knowing how to feel Were we just a fling or were we the real deal? Couldn’t push you or move you from my mind I need to find out whether this is a sign It’s so difficult when you’re not around All I feel like doing is breaking downI don’t want you to be the last thing I remember The last thing I recall, The last mistake that ill ever make This is all a part of me, everything you can see I don’t want you to be, the last mistake that I’ll ever rememberYou called me on a Sunday, Told me we need to talk Didn’t speak a word of truth, I looked into your eyes, Saw straight the lies It didn’t help me I asked you over and over What have I done, You couldn’t find answer To all these questionsI don’t want you to be the last thing I remember The last thing I recall, The last mistake that ill ever make This is all a part of me, everything you can see I don’t want you to be, the last mistake that I’ll ever remember The last thing I remember The last thing I recall I don’t want you to be, the last mistake that I’ll ever make--- Last Thing showed us some of the new side to her that she told us, with an electronic ballad which had everyone in the crowds attention as she powered out all those notes with an extremely catchy chorus. "Thank you" she repeats to the crowd following loud screams and cheers. She wastes no time and gets straight to the next song. "This is Time Means Nothing" she informs us as she starts playing the intro,03 - Time Means Nothing--- Photograph, reminds me of you Sunlight, reminds me of the times All alone is the way we liked it For certain reasons it seemed to fit You talk about our memories in past pretence It hurts just as much as it did back thenI cant stop this feeling sinking in I cant stop this feeling sinking in I cant stop this feeling sinking in You cut the point that hurts the most I spent the night with your ghost It changed all of my notes Time means nothing, let’s try to become something I cant stop this feeling sinking in, why is this happening to me?Perfume, reminds me of you Music, reminds me of the times Is this what you really wanted? Did I make you feel really daunted? When the word got out that this was the end I couldn’t face the world for 7 whole days I cant stop this feeling sinking in I cant stop this feeling sinking in I cant stop this feeling sinking in You cut the point that hurts the most I spent the night with your ghost It changed all of my notes Time means nothing, let’s try to become something I cant stop this feeling sinking in, why is this happening to me? I cant stop this feeling sinking in Forget I cant stop this feeling sinking in What we had I cant stop this feeling sinking in Forget I cant stop this feeling sinking in What we hadYou cut the point that hurts the most I spent the night with your ghost It changed all of my notes Time means nothing, let’s try to become something I cant stop this feeling sinking in, why is this happening to me?--- Another ballad-esque song debuted by Anna. Her previous EP was much more up tempo and she is certainly displaying her talents and reiterating to us that she is not a one trick pony. Anna is singing about a broken relationship - who would break up with her!? The EP is going down a treat though, as the room looks even more compact and full than it was at the start, which I didn't even know was possible! "Thank you all so much, your amazing!" she gets the crowd going. "My EP 'One Less Disaster' can be purchased at the end of the show at the merch stand. Ill also sign copies off it if you like" the cute Canadian gives another sweet gesture. "You all have been amazing tonight. Im sorry that its been so short but I hope to see you all again very soon! Enjoy the rest of your night!" she finishes up talking before starting to lay down some bass on the intro to her final song of the night, a cover of the electro-fueled Obsessed by Cash Cash which gives her another unexpected twist, lyrically. 04 - Obsessed (Cash Cash cover)--- You stay in bed all day well that’s how we’re makin love You make my dreams come true its all dreamin no I never had anyone like you feel the heal from you head to your toes I wanna keep you close so close and just never let you goIts not love we’re obsessed But I cant really tell when we’re both are undressed Its not right its not love we’re dreamin of Its not love we’re dreamin of You're legal ecstasy but wild fantasy To sing to your love that a sin and I know where to begin Here I go you don’t even believe in me and you want what your heart can't give Im sick of livin a sunset lie I gotta wake up and say goodbyeCuz its not love we’re obsessed But I cant really tell when we’re both are undressed Its not right its not love we’re dreamin of Its not love we’re dreamin of No we’re obsessed oh I fell with you in trap where your kisses at Its not right its not love we’re dreamin of Its not love we’re dreamin ofCuz love so constant thing but you never gave it to me no Im thinkin you’re just obsessed with a messed up fantasy oh yeah Its getting hot getting hot hot sugar Your heart is beating but its wrong what you’re thinkin' of No its getting hot getting hot hot sugar tonight But its wrong cuz its not loveIts not love we’re obsessed But I cant really tell when we’re both are undressed Its not right its not love we’re dreamin of Its not love we’re dreamin of We’re obsessed oh I fell with you in trap where your kisses at Its not right its not love we’re dreamin of Its not love we’re dreamin ofIts not love No, no Its not love we’re obsessed But I cant really tell when we’re both are undressed Its not right its not love we’re dreamin of Its not love we’re dreamin of Its not love Its not love we’re dreamin of Its not love we’re dreamin of Anna rounds up the night in a great manor with the upbeat and sex-fueled lyrics of Obsessed. We always knew she had a darker side! She rounds the night off by bowing at the edge of the stage. "Thank you, I love you all and I hope you had a good night." she walks off the tiny stage. So there we have it. Anna Villiot's new 4-track EP is fresh and ready to hopefully kick her to stardom, although I don't really think that is bothering her. I don't think she'd mind if she was restricted to small clubs and shows the rest of her career as long as she ot to play music. But tell us what you think, do you think this is the EP that she needed to get herself noticed? Do you think it was a step-backwards? Get in touch, we love your opinions. But for now, good night and thank you for joining us on Pure Volume tonight. We hope to see you sometime soon. Set list: Abstract View Last Thing Time Means Nothing Obsessed (Cash Cash cover)OOC: Ive been planning to use her for a long time, but could never find a good way to introduce her, so hopefully this does justice! |
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