Posted March 31, 200718 yr Exclusive Interview In our latest catch-up with Sophie, she chats about filming her brand new video, putting the finishing touches to the album and how she takes her tea . . . Q. Good afternoon, Sophie. How’s the video shoot going? A. It’s going very well, actually! I’m just taking a little break . . . Q. Presumably you’re completely on schedule. A. No, no, of course not, we’re really behind. But that always happens. We’ve done the verses but we need to do the dance routines next. Q. That must be the bit you’re looking forward to most . . . A. Actually I AM. The video’s kind of like a musical. It’s daylight in the verses and in the chorus it’s night and I’m dancing with neon lights. Oh, hang on, one of my false eyelashes has just popped off . . . Q. Are you doing a prper dance routine or is it just an occasional subtle movement of the wrist? A. Um. . .I’d say it’s a proper dance routine. I’m having a bit of a shimmy.... Q. Are you worried that all the amazing special effects will look rubbish and you’ll end up having to shoot another video for fifty quid in a pub car park? A. I think it’s going to turn out fine! I’m optimistic. I’m working with lots of people who I’ve worked with before and I trust them. The rushes I’ve seen so far look great. Q. Were there lots of ridiculous ideas sent in for the video? A. Oh of course, I love getting treatments in because some are funny. some are also really overcomplicated and I think videos tend to work best when they’re one idea done very strongly – so whichever point in the video you go in at you can just ‘get it’. But there also needs to be a purpose to a video, rather than just a collection of pretty images. Q. What’s been happening over the last couple of weeks? A. Well, the big, big thing is that I’ve been mastering the album! Making sure there final mixes re the final mixes. Q. So it’s all done now – final tracklisting, no last minute changes... A. Yes! Yes, that’s all gone beyond that stage now. Ooh, let me just get myself a drink. (Disappears) I’m back! Sorry, I just needed to get some caffeine to keep myself going. Q. In what form do you take your caffeine? A Tea! Tea is the best. White with two, thank you very much. Normal, English breakfast tea. Q. Are you feeling the strain of things, Sophie? A. Well, things are pretty good so far. I’ll be pretty knackered by midnight – that’s when things get really difficult, when it’s late and there’s still stuff you HAVE to do, and you know nobody’s going home until it’s finished. Q. Has the recent TV phone voting scandal affected you and your life, Sophie? A. No, but Richard did once phone one of those stupid night-time premium rate things. I was going, ‘why are you phoning that? It’s an obvious con!’ He thought there would be nobody else phoning in. Also, let’s just mention here, the London Congestion Charge zone has extended and now includes where I live. Q. Is that not a good thing? A. No! It’s a real pain, my mum lives ten minutes away but now has to PAY to caome and see me during the day. I mean, she’s fine with public transport but if she’s brining Sonny back or something it’s bad. Q. What would be the upper limit your mum would pay to come and see you? How much is times with you worth? A. She should be able to come and see me for free! Q. Yes, she should. But what if she said, ‘look, Sophie, you know I love you but eight quid’s a bit steep’? A. I think the result will be more going to see her a lot more. Well, I go and see her quite a lot anyway – I left home a bit early and I think I’m a bit like one of those cats that hasn’t been weaned properly . . . :cheer: cant wait to see it now
March 31, 200718 yr The interviewer sounds like a bast*rd! Trying to get provocative answers out of her! Liking the idea of neon in the vid though!
April 3, 200718 yr Someone has uploaded MAMI on youtube but in the text it says the video will premiere on 14th May :o this cant be true?!
April 6, 200718 yr God, I hope not. :o That would be such a stupid move if true... Exactly, I thought the video should be aired before the single comes out... :o
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