Lana Del Rey (September 2011 - November 2012)

[moment]

That song has been stuck in my head all day

 

[melfreya]

Now I can't wait for the studio version of Heart Shaped Box!

 

[thiago:)]

^ Neither can I! I've been listening to Blue Velvet the whole day I have also downloaded Brenda Lee's version... I hope Heart-Shaped Box impresses me as much as my actual addiction. Since Lana does it better in studio, I have great expectations!

 

[lukaslohan]

I just cant stop listening to a song called hollywood's dead. It's amazing. I also love blue Velvet It's so beautiful.

 

[melfreya]

I'm obsessed with this one

 

[DariaDeva]

Previous video was deleted. This is video from the official H&M's channel. Enjoy, I'm like woooow

 

[*ana*]

Lana Del Rey sits front row at the Mulberry Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show during London Fashion Week at Claridge’s on Tuesday (September 18) in London, England.




Lana Del Rey attends the H&M Ad Campaign Launch Celebration and Concert held at The Wooly on Wednesday (September 19) in New York City.


justjared

Love the black dress.

 

[atlantis]

this is too beautiful not to share

photo credit: jeremy kost
via purple.fr/diary

 

[saturnine]

priscilla

 

[lukaslohan]

She looks incredibly stunning and beautiful at the H&M ad campaign launch celebrtion. What did she sing?

 

[*ana*]

Her first live performance of Blue Velvet. Seems like she did pretty well. Hopefully there'll be more videos of this concert...

 

[lukaslohan]

Thank you! And yes, I also hope to see more videos of that concert.

 

[*ana*]

Lana Del Rey Invokes Dark Charms in Intimate Speakeasy for H&M Launch
POSTED: September 20, 12:10 PM ET | By Colleen Nika

Those expecting Lana Del Rey to fumble spectacularly in front of a crowd of cynical New Yorkers, be warned: last night the polarizing chanteuse performed an assured (though brief) set at the Wooly, an intimate speakeasy tucked within Manhattan's Woolworth building, in celebration of her H&M Fall 2012 launch.

Though the long-hyped collaboration between the musician and the Swedish omni-brand already has seen both print and TV ads go to press, this was the first real-world appearance Del Rey has given on behalf of the brand. The Wooly, with its smoky decor, blaring post-war-era music and a menu of spirited libations, is an ideal anachronistic hub in which to experience the retro-obsessed singer. A generous littering of Victorian cameos shadow the walls; "VIPs" sip Russian mules on velvet chaise lounges most nights. The Wooly is the sort of place you're not supposed to know exists, so of course Del Rey loves it.

"Hi," she tittered into her mic as she took the tiny, neon-lit stage around 9. "We're going to play a couple of songs for you tonight." Thus began "Blue Jeans," a sedated, string quartet-accompanied version which saw Del Rey deliver some of her stronger vocals to date. Presumably showcasing looks from her H&M campaign, Del Rey was dressed simply in a black sweater, which she later removed to reveal a lovely black maxi dress with a dangerous slit. Her newly darkened locks a glassy near-black, she appeared vaguely ominous in the eerie blue lighting. But she was in high spirits, and as the audience greeted her with rapturous applause, she beamed at them in relief. This was a safe zone.

"I see so many faces I love!" she announced to the packed room before launching into "I Sing the Body Electric," a song from the upcoming album she described as an "afterthought" to Born to Die, Paradise Edition.

"Elvis is my daddy/ Marilyn is my mother/ Jesus is my bestest friend" go the song's opening lines, a pure distillation of Del Rey's aesthetic intentions. But the song's swooping melody, compulsive refrain ("I'm on fire, baby, I'm on fire") and forlorn orchestration make it one of her most fully realized compositions to date. She seems to know who she is now – or at least what "Lana Del Rey," the myth, represents in contrast to the 2012 pop climate – and she owns her material more confidently as a performer. Love her or hate her, she's a brand now, and she's honing in on a more coherent message.

But of course, it's "Video Games" that will remain the vital core of that brand, even as the Del Rey empire expands into fashion and lifestyle collaborations. The delicate and spare torch song came second-to-last in Del Rey's brief set, naturally garnering the most response.

"Wow," the singer exclaimed. "If we'd known how happy you'd be, this wouldn't be the last song!" But it was. As anticipated, it was "Blue Velvet," the craftily chosen H&M campaign song that dates back to Bobby Vinton's 1963 classic but, in accord with Del Rey's purported David Lynch obsession, is forever linked to his 1986 film of the same name. Thanks to Del Rey, the context of a nearly 50-year-old song has once again been subverted. That may infuriate those who are already predisposed to dislike her, but it will only confirm what her admirers already suspect: she's a little more special than the rest.

rollingstone.com

 

[EnVogueLove]

Sorry if this was already said( ) , but could somebody tell what are words tattooed on her hands?

 

[*ana*]

Here

There's also "die young" on the ring finger (right hand). And apparently "life is beautiful" wasn't a permanent tattoo. (info via lanadelreyfan.com)

 

[*ana*]

According to Rdio.com "Ride", the lead single of "Born To Die: Paradise Edition", will premier on Setember 25! They also reveled that "Ride" will have a length of 4:39 and will and will count with "Explicit Content". You are able to see the artwork below:

lanadelreyfan

 

[jmrmartinho]

Lana's official twitter



*heart attack*

 

[*ana*]

Can't wait for the album and video.

She looks gorgeous on the preview, and I'm so glad she included Yayo!

 

[DariaDeva]

I think Lana's face on cover of Album "Born to Die:The Paradise Edition" too photoshoped, but after all it's amazing cover!

And here tracklist:
1.Born to Die
2.Off to the Races
3.Blue Jeans
4.Video Games
5.Diet Mountain Dew
6.National Anthem
7.Dark Paradise
8.Radio
9.Carmen
10.Million Dollar Man
11.Summertime Sadness
12.This Is What Makes Us Girls
13.Without You
14.Lolita
15.Lucky Ones
16.Ride
17.Cola
18.Body Electric
19.Blue Velvet
20.Gods and Monsters
21.Yayo
22.Bel Air
23.Burning Desire
24.American
source: vk.com/lanaeu

 

[Marc10]

I just riiiiiideeee...