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Desert Island Stitch: Split

Desert Island Stitch: Split

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I’ve written about Lush a couple of times now, so it’s not really a surprise that they would end up being part of my Desert Island Stitch series. From the aural soundscapes of “Nothing Natural” to the perfect pop jangle of “500,” their songs have always moved and delighted me. I guess the surprise here is why it took so long [#5] for me to finally put this one together.

Lush Split Desert Island Stitch

When I first thought up this stitch-series, Lush’s “Split” album was always in the running as one that I wanted to do. The delays were a result of my pondering just how I was going to do it. The cover is simple, and I’ve always loved it because of that. Some color blocking, a couple of lemons, a logo, and some lyrics. One of the challenges for me was how to translate the logo into 18 point aida, and could I even include the lyrics in the design. I plugged away on creating my template and thought I kind of nailed it with the limitations of cross stitch.

The whole time I was working on this one, I waffled on whether of not to add the lyrics on the side. They were never included in my final template as I wasn’t sure if they’d really translate or not. On the original cover, I always thought the lyrics running over the album title was a bit of design genius. It’s a simple idea that I had never seen before. Ultimately, I felt like I really needed to figure out a way to add them. I settled on a single thread, two for the bold font of the song titles. I have to say, I’m pretty pleased with the final results!

When you receive praise from Miki Berenyi herself! <Squeee!>

Anywho, let me know what you think in the comments below… and while you are at it, please enjoy the now sounds of Piroshka. Their album totally kicks ass… and if you think its random, give a listen, you’ll make the connection…

PS: Here is a photo of Miki and me after the infamous “Glam Slam” show in Los Angeles.

Miki Berenyi Lush Glam Slam
Lush: a set list infographic.

Lush: a set list infographic.

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Last night I was lucky enough to see Lush perform at the Roxy on Sunset. The show was rescheduled from April 14th, due to the band having some visa issues [boo!]. Miki was gracious and unnecessarily apologized for having to delay the show to a crowd that had already forgiven the issue. It was wonderful to see and hear the band perform live, and despite being such a small venue, the band sounded massive and full.

Lush April 25 Roxy Setlist
… because I like making graphics…

The setlist favored Gala with Split coming in a close second with one track less at six. Personal highlights for me, aside from the obvious “De-Luxe” and “For Love,” were “Lovelife,” “Undertow,” and “Lit Up.” The new track “Out of Control” slipped so effortlessly into the set, and was absolutely stunning to hear live.

But the show stealer was definitely “Sweetness and Light,” they absolutely slayed the track so much so that I wasn’t even mad that they didn’t play “Nothing Natural.” And I would be lying if I said I didn’t get a little misty when they came out for the second encore and Miki dedicated “Monochrome” to Chris.

Hopefully this little teaser will be a lead in to great things on the horizon and not just a little taste of nostalgia.

A photo posted by Happi Devil (@happidevil) on Full Setlist in text form [cause yer boring and don’t like infographics]

Lush
April 25th 2016
The Roxy

De-Luxe
Breeze
Kiss Chase
Hypocrite
Lovelife
Thoughtforms
Light From a Dead Star
Undertow
Lit Up
Etheriel
Scarlet
For Love
Out of Control
Ladykillers
Downer
Sweetness and Light

[Encore]
Stray
Desire Lines
Leaves Me Cold

[Encore]
Monochrome