Conversation with Anya Marina
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If you are up to date on your pop culture, chances are you’ve heard Anya Marina’s music. She has a song on the Twilight: New Moon soundtrack and her music has provided the backdrop to shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “The Real World,” “United States of Tara,” “Gossip Girl,” and “The Vampire Diaries.” Often her tunes are placed in that pivitol dramatic moment to provoke a little extra emotion from the viewer. Despite all this mainstream commercial acceptance, Anya remains a talented musician true to her indie roots. Let’s see what she’s up to now.
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AM: I’m excited about this EP idea.
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CL: Yes, let’s talk about that. Nice segue.
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AM: I’m thinking of doing a collection of duets and/or co-writes with my favorite dudes.
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CL: Everyone loves a duet.
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AM: All the guys are so unique and lovely and different, and I love co-writing, so it’s been fun to work on. So far I have a song called “Ordinary Dude” with my pal Eric Hutchinson. It’s a classic pop song a la Randy Newman or Paul Simon or Sir McCartney.
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CL: So, this is more than just an idea you’re tossing around? This is going to happen?
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AM: If I have my way. And I usually get my way.
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CL: (Cat sound!)
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AM: Let me mention the others. Because I’m excited.
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CL: Please.