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TORI AMOS performing "Past The Mission" live on Taratata, FR (08.03.1994)

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Tori on BBC Sunday Brunch

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Happy Birthday, LE!!

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iiieee!!!!! Exciting!!

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Just another light missing 💔 I was heartbroken to learn this morning of Richard’s passing at 7:50 a.m. He was one of the biggest pillars of the Tori/EWF community; he knew of Tori’s family when he lived in the same area as them in the 70’s, I believe. He was the Tori Historian, and his knowledge, like his memories, was detailed and vast. I was always amazed at how vivid and detailed his Tori memories were-this was illustrated nor only in his stories but his plethora of show reviews that he shared on The Dent in the 1990’s. He had such a brilliant mind-he worked at The Library Of Congress and had a brain for details. I also really appreciated when he would tag me in posts about paranormal stuff, and when he went out of his way to make sure I specifically knew about Ann Powers’ book about Joni Mitchell. Sometimes he would share stories only he could, and I was always grateful . I had the opportunity to visit him in Philadelphia in 2017, and he sat close to me at that show. He was good enough to give Tori a letter from me then. I hope I can find that picture-I had it at one time. It’s fitting I think that he passed on the Solstice, the day light begins to return. Also, I truly believe the universe knows-I believe Richard was, as sad as it is, meant to leave us now because he especially would not have fared well during the next administration, and he especially would not deserve an end made worse by blatant disregard for humanity. He had a hard enough time as it was. I love you, Mercury. Here I will carry carry carry you, forever. I’ve always loved this picture of us. I will frame it and put it somewhere I can see it every day ❤️

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Loving martian_av!!

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Loving martian_av!!

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And then Ash posted this!!! OMGOMGOMG!!! A 3rd puzzle piece (JPS was there, then Karen Bins, now Ash!!!) I am THRILLED it seems he’ll be drumming on the next record!!

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Tori spoke to The Guardian about the Gaiman situation. I feel terrible for her and all involved. Silver lining is these new pics are lovely. She looks divine

Tori Amos on trauma, Trump and Neil Gaiman: ‘It’s a heartbreaking grief’

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(These aren’t mine) I went with my mom, my original concert buddy. It was my first meet and greet, but I was way far back and couldn’t actually see her. I was holding up my disposable camera and shooting blind-I did actually get two blurry pics of her lol

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Whaaat is this?! ADP part 2?

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Eeeeeee!!! Needed lip gloss boost so bad right now! Thank you T!!!! Werk! I couldn’t find the actual post on her page so thank you also Saoirse. And thank you Tash for saying what we’re all feeling!!

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Barrowed from Barbarella-in her words, “Listen to your crazy red headed aunt from back in the year of our Lord, 1992.

Choice is freedom! #VoteBlue 💙” 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

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Happy US birthday, Scarlet, and 3rd (!!!) birthday Ocean To Ocean🌊🌊🌊🌊 because of her imagery and the abundance of water on this record, I’ve been thinking a lot about her during this election season-manifesting the endless blue of the ocean, and the decisive, landscape changing force of a blue tsunami. From the calming sea rhythm of the song Ocean To Ocean, to the sweepong, orchestral wave of Swim To New York State, to the cascading waterfall of Metal Water Wood, the evocation of sea glass and shades of greens and blues in How Glass Is Made, and even 29 Years with Poseidon and his mischief, water is everywhere. All the water is balanced by the earthiness/plant magic of Devil’s Bane, Flowers Burn To Gold, and Speaking With Trees. For me, Spies and Birthday Baby are also earth songs, because of the specific landmarks of London and Big Ben-the city scenery of both songs ties them together in celebration of one of the most diverse, historic cities on the planet. Addition Of Light Divided is actually also earth, with her tourmaline. Right hand pic thanks to Chris!

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Happy Birthday Scarlet’s Walk!! You’re epic in every sense of the word! Tori’s second sonic novel in a way, after Boys For Pele. Crazy, ICSNY, Gold Dust, A Sorta Fairy tale are all masterpieces. But really, the whole record, which marked in my mind a huge sonic/melodic, lyrical, and vocal shift, has aged like the finest of wines. With the tragic distinction of being inextricably tied to 11 September, because of songs like Sweet Sangria, Pancake, I Can’t See New York-so haunting yet grand-painting a picture of powerlines and meth lines and voices from beyond, and the song Scarlet’s Walk, and Virginia. But also because of every other song on the record. Highlighting the American geographical landscape and all her beauty: truck stops, ranches, cities, fields, and everything in between, this record (like every Tori record), is a picture book for the mind. She embodies the energy of a country broken by tragedy, but also the ideals of what America is supposed to be about: freedom, equality, love, acceptance, helping others, and achieving your dreams. These are ideals we have yet to truly achieve, and have fallen terrifyingly short of at various dark times in our history, and indeed from the very beginning of the nation, but Scarlet’s journey paints potential and meditation on the American experiment. Of course, this year’s anniversary (along with Ocean To Ocean’s tomorrow), is more poignant and thought provoking than ever, with our very way of life on the ballot. May Scarlet’s questioning help us never take freedom for granted, and hold it in the greatest reverence while we still have it, and make sure the ideal of America can stand taller thsn ever on 5 November and beyond

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Tori posted some Halloween warm fuzzies, and it was nice to read everyone’s replies and add my own. And on the fashion front, thanks to the eagle-eyed David of Drive All Night! I love that she not only still has a hat from 20+ years ago, but also has it randomly lying around. One of the things I love most about Tori’s fashion is the reuse, like a normal person. It seems most celebrities never wear the same thing twice (though i’m sure if we followed others’ fashion as closely as we do T’s, we would find plenty of reuse. Still, it just adds to Tori’s down to earth-ness