Monsters - 2nd single

[Miguel]

Monsters is being released as the second single on November 17th

1. Monsters (Radio Mix)

http://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Radio-Mi ... B00PCGE0R6

[CarolCiola]

Someone already listened to it? I think it was released only in North America first, as the other times...

[Karine]

Someone already listened to it? I think it was released only in North America first, as the other times...

I didn't listen to it, it's only the short clip that I heard.

[CarolCiola]

The single is already on Spotify.

But I'm disappointed, didn't notice anything different from the album version

[Miguel]

I have the promo CD with the track and also bought it off iTunes as well. The mixing is definitely 'heavier'... I'm pretty sure it's a Tom Lord-Alge radio mix, just like previous radio mixes that have been released

I can't post it on here but, if anyone that can honestly not buy it and want it, feel free to PM me and I can send the track.

[Karine]

Do you like the remix Miguel? Or if you prefer the album version?
It's not a Tom Lord-Alge remix, Sarah wrote this on Facebook:

Hi there, the re mix of monsters was done by Dave "Rave" Ogilvie and there is a video in the works as we speak...it's being animated so it takes time, stay tuned...xoSarah

I guess there will be a lyrics video: I would prefer a real video, with Sarah in it
I'm thinking about buying it, but I'm not sure. I'm not a big fan of buying again a song I already have.

[Miguel]

Thanks for that! It definitely sounds like the typical TLA mix so I'm surprised with the new mixer.
I like it better than the album version; it's a little more radio-friendly...nothing was really changed, but it sounds heavier.

I got it because I'm a Sarah completist and I'll pretty much buy anything if it's "different" lol

I hope she releases an actual music video. Lately, it seems like she's been releasing just one video for a song per album. Loving You is Easy for LOI and now only Monsters for Shine On

[Karine]

From Twitter:

I have some very exciting news! The #MonstersVideo will be released on February 26th and will be fully animated!

and here's a look at the artwork:
https://twitter.com/SarahMcLachlan/stat ... 68/photo/1

[Karine]

Sarah did a Twitter Q & A on March 2nd.
She answered a few questions about the new animated video for Monsters:

emily wetta @emilywetta · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan what is your favorite scene in the #MonstersVideo?

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
Absolutely love the boat scene in the video! @emilywetta #MonstersVideo

Lisa B @fumblerlisa · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan #MonstersVideo how long did it take you to do original drawing? Video is original &fresh! Love that creepy ending!!Xo

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
About 3 months! Andrew Struthers was the head animator & Crystal Heald did additional drawings @fumblerlisa #MonstersVideo

Lacey Weil @laceface0 · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan LOVE the video! Where did the storybook inspiration come from? #MonstersVideo

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
The inspiration came from children's storybook tales like The Cautionary Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. @laceface0 #MonstersVideo

Dwight @cpafcpa · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan What is your favorite character? #MonstersVideo.

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
All three of them. They're all the same character @cpafcpa #MonstersVideo

Kristen Blizard @kbrbjb · 2 mars
Hi Sarah! You're my fave singer ever. Can't wait to see you on 3/9 for my bday in Lou,KY! What do your girls think of the vid?#MonstersVideo

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
They love it! It's their favorite song on the album. @kbrbjb #MonstersVideo

H. Read Davis @HReadDavis · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan Hey Sarah! Love the #MonstersVideo! What made you go animated instead of a live action video?

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
Just felt it was the best way to tell the story Animation felt like the right way to go! @HReadDavis #MonstersVideo

Daniel McEnnis @danielmcennis · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan If you can say, who are the three heads of the three headed monster? #MonstersVideo

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
.@danielmcennis They shall remain anonymous & I'm sure they don't know who they are. Don't want to make their heads bigger #MonstersVideo

Danielle Hogan @daniehogan · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan Hi Sarah - was there a reason why you didn't age the character and kept her a child? #MonstersVideo Ps. See you in NJ

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
.@daniehogan She goes from a child to almost an adult & kind of back to a child again. She morphs in age & goes back to the innocence

Also, other very interesting questions:

Mitch Randall @blahsi · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan Would you consider another holiday album like Wintersong? It is one of my favorites. #MonstersVideo

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
.@blahsi Thank you! Yes, I am actually considering another #HolidayAlbum. Stay posted! #MonstersVideo

Christopher @frontline1230 · 2 mars
@SarahMcLachlan Out of curiosity what are a cpl of the songs you no longer feel connected to?
#MonstersVideo

Sarah McLachlan @SarahMcLachlan · 2 mars
@frontline1230 Good one, "Push", & most songs from my 1st record & some from my 2nd record. Doesn't mean I don't still love them.

.... maybe another Holiday album!!!

[CarolCiola]

Thank you so much for this briefing, Karine ^^ I was ill on that day and didn't keep up with this chat... it's a so obvious question about a new holiday album (since Wintersong did and still does a huge success till nowadays), but I think no one asked her about this till now..! Hope she really do this!

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Did you guys see this contest?

https://www.facebook.com/sarahmclachlan ... 52/?type=1

I was very excited about this, it's a beautiful poster, but... see the rules:

http://smarturl.it/SMcMonstersSweeps

The contest is only for US residents...... just realized this today (Livia told me), got really disapointed =/ I still don't understand why they keep doing this kind of thing, I mean... you're announcing a contest on a social network, and even Canadians aren't able to be part of this..