It is on a rare occasion that there emerges in the world of
music, a brilliant voice and talent that takes the music world by
storm. A sweet, pretty girl with a voice like an angel, and songs
just as lovely, named Alison Sudol, otherwise known as A Fine
Frenzy, is one such artist.
Born in Seattle and raised in Los Angeles, Alison Sudol began in
the entertainment world as a fashion model and actress, before
making her acting debut on CSI NY. She then signed a deal with
Virgin Records, and her life would never be the same. Her debut,
'One Cell In the Sea,' which reached number one on the charts,
put her on the musical map around the world thanks to her sultry,
romantic ballad 'Almost Lover,' a brilliant song that signifies a
timeless power, and a voice and a talent that shines well beyond
her 24 years of age.
After 'One Cell in the Sea,' Alison Sudol later followed with the
album 'Bomb in a Birdcage,' which hit Number One Top Pop Album,
and hit the top of the digital charts around the world. 'The
Hollywood Sentinel' stated that the album's first single "Blow
Away" is 'simply sweet pop brilliance.' Vogue described 'Blow
Away,' as 'irresistible.' The record showed even further growth
and development of Alison Sudol, which was extraordinary to begin
with. Wasting no time following up their acclaimed second album,
the band announced a special treat for the holidays. On November
3, 2009, A Fine Frenzy released the six-song EP 'Oh Blue
Christmas' which like the bands other work, is a must have for
any music collection.
Alison Sudol, who is a rare person of great talent and kindness,
took a break from her busy tour schedule late last month to do an
exclusive interview with The Hollywood Sentinel.
An Exclusive Interview with A Fine Frenzy's Alison Sudol
by Bruce Edwin
The Hollywood Sentinel - Bruce Edwin: Hello
Alison?
Alison Sudol: Hi'ya!
The Hollywood Sentinel - Bruce Edwin: Hi how are
you?!
Alison Sudol: I'm good how are you?
The Hollywood Sentinel - Bruce Edwin: I'm great
thank you. (...) Alison, we share the same birthday, December
23rd if I'm not mistaken...
Alison Sudol: Do we really?! That's awesome! Do
you like it or hate it?
Bruce Edwin: You know, I always used to get
asked, 'oh, you're a Christmas baby, do people try to skip your
birthday, or skip your Christmas?' You know, I've never really
minded it, how bout' yourself?
Alison Sudol: I don't really mind it either,
because I feel like, after Christmas, it's harder, but before
Christmas, people are in such a festive mood, that, you know what
I mean? I feel that everything is decorated for my, or, you know,
for OUR birthday!
Bruce Edwin: Hah ha ha!
Alison Sudol: You know, every body is like, on
the light sirah's, and people are having parties, and I love
every thing about winter time too, I love cold...
Bruce Edwin: Do you?! Wow!
Alison Sudol: Yeah, what?
Bruce Edwin: You do? Wow, that's amazing.
Alison Sudol: Well, yeah I mean it's like, such
a great season, I like fall and winter.
Bruce Edwin: Yeah, I agree, it's nice to see the
change of the seasons, and it is pretty.
Alison Sudol: Yeah, you know, in L.A. we don't
have that really, we don't have much of change...
Bruce Edwin: Exactly, I'm originally from
Illinois, and then I moved to Chicago where I lived for many
years, so I've definitely gone through a lot of that, but I read
you lived in Seattle, and then grew up a lot in L.A?
Alison Sudol: Yeah.
Bruce Edwin: And that was obviously a bit of a
change. People are down on L.A. a lot, but I saw one of your You
Tube Videos I believe it was, and you were doing kind of a
documentary thing, like running around going to cool shops and
stuff, was that in L.A. or where was that?
Alison Sudol: Yeah, that was in L.A., like
Silver Lake, do you actually live in L.A.?
Bruce Edwin: I do.
Alison Sudol: Yeah, I mean there are certain
things about it I don't like, and there are certain things I do,
and there are great pockets, and you just need to know where to
go I think.
Bruce Edwin: There's such an amazing musical
history here...
