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Lucie Thorne
Lyrical / 2-step / Melodramatic Popular Song



Bimbaya
Australia

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Member Since7/5/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.luciethorne.com
Band Members

Lucie Thorne - guitars and vocals

'Black Across The Field' band - Hamish Stuart - drums, Dave Symes - bass, plus special guests Stephen Magnusson - guitars, Heath Cullen - guitars, and Chris Abrahams - piano

'Where Night Birds Call' band - Heath Cullen - guitars, Phil Collings - drums, Frank Di Sario - bass, Tom Hall - guitars

InfluencesElliott Smith, Chan Marshall, Nic Jones, Pieta Brown, Sun Kil Moon, Joni Mitchell, Will Oldham, Rickie Lee Jones, Towns Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, bell hooks, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Springsteen, Bjork, James Baldwin, Martin Carthy, Gillian Welch, Roy Orbison, Marc Ribot, Chris Whitley, Karen Dalton, Sam Cooke, Prince, Joan Wasser, Kazuo Ishiguro, Tom Waits, Eric Beach, Aretha Franklin, The Black Keys, Ed Kuepper, PJ Harvey, Bill Frisell, Elizabeth Cotten, Guy Clark, Alice Walker, Thomas Bernhard, AC/DC...
Record Labellittle secret records / vitamin distribution
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
The Settlers Tavern - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Margaret River, Western Australia
Jul 25 2009 7:30P
Karriview Winery - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Denmark, Western Australia
Jul 26 2009 5:00P
Tanglehead Brewery - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Albany, Western Australia
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
Mojos - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Fremantle, Western Australia
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
The Floreat Tavern - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Perth, Western Australia
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
The Rockingham Hotel - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Rockingham, Western Australia
Aug 2 2009 2:00P
Nukara Farm - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Nanson, Western Australia
Aug 4 2009 8:00P
The Northcote Social Club w Daivd Lane & M Jack Bee Melbourne, Victoria
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Friars - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Shepparton, Victoria
Aug 9 2009 7:00P
Arts Space Wodonga - BLACK ACROSS THE FIELD tour Wodonga, Victoria
Aug 24 2009 8:00P
THE DARWIN FESTIVAL Darwin, Northern Territory
Sep 3 2009 8:00P
THE TOFF IN TOWN Melbourne, Victoria
Sep 5 2009 8:30P
Downstairs Lounge Cafe Leongatha, Victoria
Sep 12 2009 8:00P
Piping Hot Chicken Shop Ocean Grove, Victoria
Sep 13 2009 8:00P
Martians Cafe Deans Marsh, Victoria
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
EUROPEAN TOUR... Paris
Oct 20 2009 8:00P
...DATES ANNOUNCED SOON... Berlin
Nov 10 2009 8:00P
... so stay tuned folks... London

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   About Lucie Thorne
Lucie Thorne's new album 'Black Across The Field' out now through Little Secret / Vitamin Records.

“Without exaggeration Black Across The Field is as good as anything I’ve heard this year… Growling with warm tube overdrive, stinging like Neil Young… this is a diverse, profound album… with nuances subtle and breathtaking”
Martin Jones, Rhythms Magazine

"This is one of the finest female vocal albums released by an Australian in the last few years. The whole album - from her band, to production, to the songs - is first-rate...make the effort to seek this fine album out".
Readings Monthly

Black Across The Field is the exceptional new album from Lucie Thorne, who has earned her place as one of the most striking lyricists and voices of the recent indie rock and roots scenes. Brimming with her intricate guitar work, Black Across The Field combines Thorne’s spacious, gritty rock n roll with startlingly original dark-folk.

Like the best writers, Thorne uses her songs to distil the poetic from the everyday, and each new song opens onto an unlikely world of stories and characters. It’s this breadth and depth of writing that makes Black Across The Field feel a little like a favourite book: the moment you finish, you want to read it again from the beginning.

And throughout these narratives there’s that voice – a voice that draws you in, and makes you lean closer. Thorne’s songs are compelling in their intimacy. As Bernard Zuel (SMH) writes, this is a voice of “languidness and urgency” that bristles with undeniable authenticity.<>

Black Across The Field was recorded during the winter and spring of 2008. After demo-ing many of the songs at home, Lucie was introduced to legendary drummer Hamish Stuart, and that’s when things started to shift. Stuart and Thorne then joined forces with bass player Dave Symes (Sarah Blasko, Missy Higgins, Sleepy Jackson) and with the three of them deciding to co-produce the album, the chemistry of Black Across The Field was born.

Most of the album was tracked live in a Sydney studio in just three days. Lucie then took the sessions home to her cottage on the far south coast, and let the songs grow from there. Inspired to continue expanding her horizons, Lucie invited some of her other favourite musicians to guest on the record. To her delight, they were as keen as Stuart and Symes to be involved – resulting in stunning cameo performances by stellar heavyweights Chris Abrahams on piano, and Stephen Magnusson on guitars.

The finished product is an extraordinary collaboration. The strength and substance of Thorne’s unique voice and songwriting are primary, traversing soundscapes that are sensitive and beautiful on some tracks as they are dark and foreboding on others. Black Across The Field brings to mind the cycling sparseness and biting slow rock of Low and Sun Kil Moon, the punch and sexiness of Cat Power, and the poetic simplicity of Will Oldham.

"There are only two people in the room when you're listening to this album: Lucie Thorne and you. There is such an intensity of feeling here...moody folk, country noir...a collection of stories that speaks small but resonates much bigger. Thorne marks out her space with some fabulous sensuality."
Bernard Zuel, Sydney Morning Herald. Feature Album, March 2009

"Thorne's songs are exquisite miniatures of distilled emotion, her melodies and harmonies are sublime, and the way she pits grinding guitars against that ethereal, sensual voice is like watching a thunderstorm in the distance. By turns dark and tender, *Black Across The Field* is a beautiful album."
David Curry, The Canberra Times, April 2009

"This is music that can be tender and taut, full of the subtle nuances of real life as opposed to the black-and-white world of simple pop. There's tough guitar and autumnal shades, haunting slow-mo rock, Neil Young-esque guitar lines... And right up front is a voice with a quality that keeps drawing the listener in."
Noel Mengel, Courier Mail. Feature Album, March 2009

"Thorne cuts her own niche from the acoustic masses by specialising in gently percolating nocturnes that could be penned by PJ Harvey after waking in a Tasmanian poppy field. A bright star rising, and one worth all the attention she receives."
Andy Hazel, Inpress

"The production of the voice is a giant close-up of delicate emotional expression; every murmur, tongue flick and gentle pulse is significant. Thorne also has a gift for melody and, for the complete trifecta, writes thoughtful, intelligent lyrics that, as with Joni Mitchell, leave you pondering shades of meaning. Thorne's electric guitars paint gorgeous swaths in the stereo field... this is an album that deserves to be widely heard."
Ian Cuthbertson, ****, The Australian, April 2009

"With the slow burn rock of Sun Kil Moon and the depth of voice of Joni Mitchell, Thorne is insidious in her ability to borrow down into your psyche, drawing you closer...she knows exactly what is required and when."
Chris Peken, Alternative Media Group

"A spellbinding dark-folk storybook"
Sarah Howells, JMAG

"Thorne writes some of the most simple and beautiful songs you will hear."
****, The Age

Lucie's albums are available in stores and online through Vitamin Records:

Black Across The Field
Released 2 March, 2009

CDs and high quality MP3’s
available now from VITAMIN RECORDS

For more info, touring schedule, photos, contact details etc visit:
http://www.luciethorne.com

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Lucie and band performing 'Great Wave' at The Basement in April 2009
- clips produced by Alex Barry, MagicReal Picture Co [www.magicreal.com.au] -

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Live at The Basement - (with special guest Kate Fagan on bvs)


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Lucie Thorne's Friends Comments
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roddy reason





Jul 12 2009 9:09 AM

HELLO













"HELLO"! IS WHAT I SHOULDA SAID TO YA OUTFRUNT OF MILTON TH.LASTNITE
I SAW 1 1/3 SONGS ...MY WIFE BAWT YR DISC.LOVERLY WERK!!
Rob Nicita





Jul 10 2009 10:47 AM

Hey Lucie!
how are you? i really like your voice and lyrics, awesome songs :)
Adolfo





Jul 7 2009 12:34 PM

Thanks for the add!
Hully





Jul 7 2009 7:32 AM

Noir, baby...all the way.....xh
Shannon Bourne





Jul 1 2009 11:41 AM

Looking forward to Sunday!
 

Alana Grace Fan Page





Jul 1 2009 5:44 AM

Thanks for the friendship~
Alana Grace fan page
Beautifully Mad





Jul 1 2009 2:29 AM

Thanks for adding us Lucie :-)
How is the tour going? We share the same taste in drummers :-) How good is Hamish! he is perfect for your music...full of tasteful space and he listens. We have a new song "Billy's Dream" on our space. Hope you enjoy it and that we get to see you soon. Love and Peace. Tony and Kris
hannah





Jun 30 2009 6:27 AM

thanks for the lovely show in Bellingen the other night. realised ive seen you four times now, so thanks for passing through all the little places ive found myself over the years, its been sweet every time
Ellen Stapleton





Jun 26 2009 12:46 AM

Hey Lucie how's it going? I love the songs If you have facebook & want to keep updated on my work you can join my art group.  Just simply click on the image below and then click 'join group'.

Hope you have a good weekend!
xo
Ellen









Jason Enriquez *NEW TRACKS UP!!!*





Jun 22 2009 2:36 PM

Hey Lucie! Great set you played in
Townsville the other night =D.
Although I felt like giving you a
great big hug after that guitar
string broke =(. But you handled it
like a true professional - Bravo!

Shame I hadn't brought any extra
cash with me, I'd have bought all
your CD's in a New York minute!
But please, come again and I'll
surely be adding your music to my
collection =].

Best of luck with the rest
of your tour! xox
gyan





Jun 17 2009 2:34 PM

thanks for purring tonight for us at the mullum bowlo lucie ...it was pure joy ...happy travels ahead ...x x x g
Tobias Hengeveld





Jun 16 2009 7:07 AM




ernest the sock





Jun 15 2009 8:41 AM

Hi,
 
how's it going?
 
I'm really excited to have uploaded to myspace my first video!  It's called 'A Day At The Country Show'.  I'd love you to check it out and let me know what you think.
 
regards,
 
ernest the sock
 
 
Neal





Jun 9 2009 6:44 AM

Ciao Lucie ,Thank you for the add and the friendship.
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice.
you are fantastic ..really.  
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy
neal
Tim Cheatle





Jun 8 2009 2:46 PM

Hiya Lucie!
Just wanted to let you know that my new album "Letting Go" is now released.
God Bless,
Tim.
Neal





Jun 7 2009 2:07 AM

Ciao Lucie ,Thank you for the add and the friendship.
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice.
you are fantastic ..really.  
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy
neal
RBE





Jun 2 2009 2:49 PM

HI! tnx 4 the add... I hope all is well with U... I..ve finished my first album "A la media noche"... It's nice 2 meet good musicians.... Keep in touch... I give my best wishes to U from Santa Ana Querétarock!!!.
Emmanuel.
Sara





May 31 2009 10:34 AM

Hi Lucie, hope you are ok and having a great day.
XXX
emmy sparrow





May 16 2009 10:52 AM

hey sweets. i hope your big touring adventure is going well, hugs! x
Eva Popov





May 11 2009 1:54 PM

you are one hard working lady!
Tobias Hengeveld





May 4 2009 6:03 AM

teh he he...
Declan Kelly





Apr 21 2009 1:09 PM

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adjultade





Apr 20 2009 1:01 PM

Lucie, loved the gig in Launceston & the album just keeps on playing! All the harmonic best with The Basement gig! Keep it coming...
Dallas Cosmas





Apr 19 2009 2:14 AM

We caught you at the Last Record in-store and have since been submerged in the album. I really appreciate Open Sky.

All the best - Dallas.
city of cool





Apr 17 2009 1:21 PM

Check out this video: city of cool: city of cool

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