"Most of the time I'm in a room with no windows when I write"

2010-01-05

Hello Dido, did you have a good Christmas?
Hi there, happy new year to everyone! I had a great Christmas with my family. Very relaxing. A lot of snow, a lot of cake. All good.

You said in the last interview that you've been working in the countryside - do you think the surroundings of a studio can have an impact on the sounds you make in it?
Well there's a few sound effects that I could maybe do without. A lot of birds and cows and low flying air force planes... I'm not sure whether it has an effect or not. So much of what I write and produce is so internal that often it doesn't matter where I am. Most of the time I'm in a room with no windows when I write anyway. I do find it inspiring to go for an amazing walk in the country every morning though before we start work though. Makes me feel really lucky to be alive.

When you're writing new songs, do you listen back to your first three albums for inspiration?
Not very often. I do listen to them for fun occasionally, sometimes when I'm driving as they all bring back such amazing memories. Each record was borne out of such a specific era of my life, it's great to take myself back there.

What do you tend to eat and/or drink during an average day's recording?
Cereal. It's easy and quick and if I'm really focused on something I don't want to bother cooking anything. I could eat breakfast for every meal quite happily.

Who makes the best tea, you or Rollo?
Definitely me. :-) I think he might even agree.

Click here to read the second part of our chat with Dido.


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I konw that maybe is to too soon but when we can have the new album?

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EMVE, 2010-01-05
I do agree with spkluis : I've listened every day to your last album ! So, I would be very glad to listen to a new one ?

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fernando nunes, 2010-01-05
I'm verry happy to know you're working hard in the new album. I can't wait for it! I'm sure that the walks in the cpountry has been produced inspiration for beautiful songs. You need do taste my tea!
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Aglm, 2010-01-05
i can't wait for a new album and tour! :-)

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Always good to hear something from Dido!:)

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Alkie, 2010-01-05
So good to finally hear from you again.. Great interview!
Still looking forward to the new album - and tour :D
Keep up the good work!

Some questions...

fromPortugal, 2010-01-06
Happy new year to you too! Some questions: How do you fell when you're on stage? What goes on your mind when you're singing?

I'll be waiting for your answers soon!

PS: When will you come back to Portugal?

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charles, 2010-01-06
It 's very nice to read now something... Happy new year...

Big kisses
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harlequin92, 2010-01-06
omg dido hope u read this
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this is sooo exciting
i cant wait for the next album it was one of the best days of my life when i read u were going to release a new album

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fromPortugal, 2010-01-06
Hi!
First of all, let me just thank you for giving us such good music, full of emotions and dedication! I can not fully describe how much pleasure is to listen to your music! I am truly thankful!
Now, the questions:

How do you fell when you're on stage?
What goes on your mind when you're singing?
When will you come back to Portugal?

Ps: I never had the chance to attend to one of your live performances, but I'm hoping to get that soon! I'll be waiting for you to come the Oporto House of Music (casa da música), or even at the Atlantic Pavilion in Lisbon!

By best wishes,

Eugénio Costa, from Portugal

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yarrius, 2010-01-06
It's great to hear a more news from You & a pleasure to know this a you are in fantastic condition.
A terrible weather is now in most of Europe & in London , lots of snow and bittery frost , so KEEP WARM & remember, spring is just around the corner with many yellow flowers & others beautiful
TAKE CARE & I'll keep my finger cross for your new album HOT KISSES xx

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Didit, 2010-01-06
woooww.... great... good job dido... can't wait for next album... i hope you win at the grammy award... go dido go....

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i'm so happy for you (: i hope the next album :) and come to Chile please :D Lucky in the Grammys! Congratulations!

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bythe95, 2010-01-06
Hello Dido,
Good to hear from you. Sounds like your having a good time making your new album. Your last three albums are amazing! Please tour your next album because I would love to see you live. Good luck in the Grammys!

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Hello Dido!I'm your big fan.I'm a chinese and could you come to China?I love you so much!!!!Dido is the best singer in this world!!

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Hahaha!
Lovely asnwers, and finally some news about Dido.
She could spend more time talking with us... be part of the boards and etc.
Anyways, I hope she's having a really great time recording the new album.
Love you, D!

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I hope you will be touring somewhere in Virginia? At least, perhaps somewhere close by? Also wanted to say I love your music and you are a really nice person.

Hope to see you soon!

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i just can't wait, I really can't wait to listen it ! please realese at lest the new single!

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kev-in1408, 2010-01-07
YAAAY!! I've waited SOO long for this..can't wait for your 4th album and tour.

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charles, 2010-01-08
During this period I was watching the live at Brixton Academy... eating some cakes...
So very nice to se you singing and speaking

I love you so much...
Charles

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mimi92, 2010-01-08
Dido say :Most of the time I'm in a room with no windows when I write anyway.

Eh dido, you're not at home, you're in jail and you have all the time to write songs !!! LOL

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nathinha, 2010-01-09
i can't wait for a new album and tour! :-) [2] luv ur music ;P

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charles, 2010-01-09
Your thought is in jail... You can write, write and write and I love that...

Charles

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charles, 2010-01-09
Every time when I travel by train, I take a snack tea and cake... A manner of believing me English...
Obviously, I carry with me your Live at Brixton Academy...

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charles, 2010-01-11
Please can I ask you to read that:

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I didn't write this stuff: you will find mayebe something ...

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charles, 2010-01-12
Just to wait for the next album listening all ancient songs and watching the live until March?...

I love you so much...
Charles

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Neni, 2010-01-15
Awesome! You need a quiet place to write your music at all times to consentrate. And I agree. I could eat cereal anytime of the day! ^_^

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i cant wait for didos new album shes been far to quiet in recent years i agree i could eat cereal for every meal

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i cant wait for didos new album shes been far to quiet in recent years i agree i could eat cereal for every meal

i'll be waiting... ^_^

maria raciel, 2010-02-12
it's nice to know that she's doing very well..and enjoying every moment making this great (i'm quite sure) album...D's music is some sort of food for the soul or sanity perhaps...i think.... So...we'll be waiting..(sings 'One Step Too Far....') ^_^ Thank you for the music.

happy new year =) !

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HAPPY - HAPPY New Year :)

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romii, 2010-04-01
tenés la voz hermosa!!!y me encantaría que cantes algo en mi idioma!=)

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Hey Dido, when we gonna see you lighting up the stage again?

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At least, perhaps somewhere close by? Also wanted to say I love your music and you are a really nice person.lighting

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I'm agree with Romii above, sing something in spanish, Dido. It'd be a pleasure listen you so. Please think it out

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