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"Most of the time I'm in a room with no windows when I write"
01/05/2010
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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NEW ALBUMEMVE, 01/05/2010
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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amazing memories...fernando nunes, 01/05/2010
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! Love you! |
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great interview!Aglm, 01/05/2010
i can't wait for a new album and tour! :-) |
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:)maria_inesita, 01/05/2010
Always good to hear something from Dido!:) |
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Finally!Alkie, 01/05/2010
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! |
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Some questions...fromPortugal, 01/06/2010
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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Nice to read somethingcharles, 01/06/2010
It 's very nice to read now something... Happy new year...Big kisses Charles |
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happy birthdayjigsaw93, 01/06/2010
happy birthday and christmas... i wanted hack this site as a gift but i didnt... do u remember forum..llo00oll... dido knows about forum? (got hacked)? m93 waz h3r3 |
be like uharlequin92, 01/06/2010
omg dido hope u read this dido i love all ur music i have listened to u since the first one came out u create such amazing music i have ever heard .i truly love ur music 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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Some questions...fromPortugal, 01/06/2010
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 |
WOWyarrius, 01/06/2010
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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i miss you soooo muchDidit, 01/06/2010
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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Lucky!Piipee, 01/06/2010
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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I'm Listening to your Albums Right Now!bythe95, 01/06/2010
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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nice answersIsabel, 01/06/2010
cakes!!! cakes!!! i dont know how i´m going to remove all the sweets i ate this Christmas! |
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I'm your big fan!!solitaire_Sonic, 01/06/2010
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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LovelyRenanPisi, 01/06/2010
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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Dido...we've ya been?Clint, 01/07/2010
Hey Girl,You've been awfully quite, sounds like you had a great little Christmas and may I wish you a beautiful Happy New Year! I've had your "Live at Brixton Academy" running non stop in my car, particularly the DVD itself because that has all the dialog from you talking to the audience, I always smile when you say "bitches"...I really love the base drum that Jody Linscott hits...and she hits it really hard...just luv it! Love you Dido....can wait for your next work of art... Clint - Melbourne Town.... Visit and support our Aussie Girl sailing around the world all on her own...Jessica Watson! www.Jessicawatson.com.au We love her too!.... |
Can't Wait!!!!perryinvirginia, 01/07/2010
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 CAN'T WAITMarro Haliwell, 01/07/2010
i just can't wait, I really can't wait to listen it ! please realese at lest the new single! |
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An UPDATE!! FINALLY:)kev-in1408, 01/07/2010
YAAAY!! I've waited SOO long for this..can't wait for your 4th album and tour. |
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What kind of cake?charles, 01/08/2010
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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I have the answer!!mimi92, 01/08/2010
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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Waiting...nathinha, 01/09/2010
i can't wait for a new album and tour! :-) [2] luv ur music ;P |
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No windows in your roomcharles, 01/09/2010
Your thought is in jail... You can write, write and write and I love that...Charles |
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Only you...charles, 01/09/2010
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... Big kisses |
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To share...charles, 01/11/2010
Please can I ask you to read that:``How Do You Share the Cake?", Schlumberger Magazine for Research 1, 1986. I didn't write this stuff: you will find mayebe something ... Charles |
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Your next albumcharles, 01/12/2010
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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cool!Neni, 01/15/2010
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! ^_^ |
waitingcoolssbags, 02/09/2010
waiting for your news and you nusi..dresses, prom dresses |
potterfanpotterfan, 02/11/2010
i cant wait for didos new album shes been far to quiet in recent years i agree i could eat cereal for every meal |
potterfanpotterfan, 02/11/2010
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, 02/12/2010
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. |
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happy new year =) !Belenos, 02/16/2010
Kiss to you) HAPPY - HAPPY New Year :) |
nicebotebearings, 03/03/2010
great post.nice to know.Lighting fixture |
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