Florence + the Machine

Birthday, Blood And Tears

Thu 3 Sep, 2009

THANKYOU TO EVERYONE WHO TURNED UP FOR MY BIRTHDAY AT READING!

High at Glastonbury....higher at reading...x

Waking up and having a crowd of people sing me happy birthday in a field was pretty intense.

The gig was even more intense, dressed in the leather disco gargoyle outfit from the drumming song video (designed by the amazing Hannah marshal).

I felt like a demonic bat lady, prompting me to climb as high as i could up the lighting rig, and see how long i could hang there for.

I think this all comes from a misguided attempt to be a super hero, or maybe I’m the villain, anyway i almost thought if i let go i could fly.

Maybe, but i didn't try it, the megaphone birthday present was pretty strong too, (not something i thought anyone would ever think i would need)..x

The post gig celebrations were amazing, party in the dressing room with some horrors, some friendly fires, a jack penate and various family members.

A red riding hood cape and gold hot-pants to wear to the red (for reading) themed smash and grab party. SUPER SRONG STAGE-DIVING ALL ROUND. mohito bar went very far....it took us to the other side...THE SIDE OF TOTALL CARNAGE. Blood tears, medical tent, what a way to end the night.

ITS MY PARTY AND I'LL BLEED IF I WANT TO!

Got home minus coat and one shoe, but sporting a very fetching bandage on one thumb, another successful reading ..x

LEEDS. equally amazing, having to coordinate my bandage with my outfit by covering it in gaffa tape, and Chris getting his own personal rain shower, I’m so sorry we had to pull the gig a song early, but i think we were all in danger of being electrocuted, and thank you to the florence forum for my onstage birthday card xx..x

Suddenly getting nervous about the mercury's, it’s as if its suddenly become real,

I  think I’ll have to hide in the toilet when they read it out, to much to much to much, eeeeep........x

Aaaaanyway, If your going to electric picnic I’ll see you there. CHOCKS AWAY. love eternal, florence....x

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  • hi flo saw ur performance at glasto u wer amazin, u r the best luv ur music:) xxxxxx

    Posted by zemmy on Fri 13 Aug, 2010

  • im coming to the next reading!! :) i'll try and chuck a present onto the staage :D xxxxx

    Posted by eleanorfrances on Tue 02 Feb, 2010

  • reading this late, but i watchd u at reading! wasnt ther bt i watched it on tv. u wer throwin cakes! luked lik fun! luv u flo. x x wish u atually read these comments.

    Posted by clumsyducky on Sat 12 Dec, 2009

  • I must say florence, most likely you won't even read this this I feel I must provoke the idea that when you're songs are indulged they bring out ideas of the most profantic yet angelic ideals of the mortal man( well, those who are intouch with the more delicate side). You've made made more the man than I could ever hope to be. I'm going to tell girl called Chelsie I love her tonight or tomorro but I know she we'll feel the mutual feelings, because you have inspired me, thank you. With love Scott

    Posted by scotty boy on Mon 19 Oct, 2009

  • I have the recordings on my phone from when my cousin rang me from reading ! i heard about the cupcakes YOU ARE SUCH A BABE FLORENCE ! MARRY ME !

    Posted by christoff on Tue 06 Oct, 2009

  • why is that flaming bicycle coming toward me? oh its okay it smells like Patchouli

    Posted by libby on Mon 05 Oct, 2009

  • Hello Florence! I saw on at Shepherds bush on Sunday 27th September. You were amazing! I took my husband along who hadnt heard much of your music, but he is also now in love with you! We waited to see you after, but you then went out the other door (oh so very sad!) Hopefuly we will see you at Brixton in december. Much love, Laura xxxx

    Posted by CHILLI01UK on Mon 05 Oct, 2009

  • I finally got your album! It's amazing! Ye're the best ever! And Florence's voice is just: breath taking Everyone in Ireland loves you! The radio channel i102104 especially loves you as well! =P They keep playing your songs! LOVE YE! =D

    Posted by Bubbleope on Sat 03 Oct, 2009

  • At reading festival you were the most loved act of the festival in the Jersey camp.Your performance was amazing, i always listen to you in the morning on my hour long bus journey to school and i just wish i was back seeing you at reading! you probably get so many requests of places to play, but check out Jersey Live, Jack Penate played this year along with basement jaxx and last year is was the prodigy. We'd welcome you here in Jersey. Looking forward to hearing some new stuff.

    Posted by nataliehellio on Thu 01 Oct, 2009

  • OMG FLORENCE YOU ARE AMAZING! I MET YOU AT O2 SHEPHARDS BUSH ON SUNDAY 27th outside... your performance that night was amazing. you are amazing! Was nice to meet you. you were soo nice!.. i was the boy in the browny jumper with the girl in the green.. x

    Posted by poynj001 on Wed 30 Sep, 2009

  • Still reeling from the stunning gig at the O2 S bush last night, without doubt one of the best live bands I've ever seen your voice is amazing, a live album at some point Please. You thanked us for coming but it is us who should thank you. THANK YOU Florence, cant wait to see you again, be well much love xx

    Posted by twotoast on Wed 30 Sep, 2009

  • Florence! ... I was at the Manchester Academy gig last night .. You were amazing! .. I can not wait to see you again at the Manchester Apollo ... !! .. It's always a boss night with your music!! Much Love ..x

    Posted by sidandnanc09 on Sat 26 Sep, 2009

  • Thanks for your amazing music!!! I'm your big fan... I have only one wish that you'll come to Poland and give wonderfull concert...

    Posted by zsmiech on Thu 24 Sep, 2009

  • Florence you were STUNNING in Leeds on Monday night......you looked scerene, your music touched me and moved me to tears. I have got the love. Thankyou thankyou thankyou for an amazing evening

    Posted by Kid A on Thu 24 Sep, 2009

  • Wickedly beautiful gig on sunday at O2 B'ham. Thank you Flo!!!! I am single handedly starting a campaign to get the Twilight Saga big wigs to add your music to the films...wish me luck. lol. cant wait to see you again.

    Posted by corr on Tue 22 Sep, 2009

  • Just wanted to say you absolutely killed it on Jools last tuesday! Really really well done! Also if you added another date in Dublin you'd make my year! xx

    Posted by faoife on Mon 21 Sep, 2009

  • at LEEDS i had a megaphone and in a moment of silence shouted ''im gay for florence!'' too true! actually broke my heart when you left, think you owe me a live version of Rabbit Heart now dont you Florence! still an amazing show, i'll just have to make another gig to get the full set! see you soon pet! big love

    Posted by gay4flaz on Mon 21 Sep, 2009

  • love your work and the poetry at your heart. gutsy fabulous singing and oh so playful videos kg

    Posted by kgenoff on Sat 19 Sep, 2009

  • Hello wild red-haired child, i'm just passing to say how BLINDING last night's gig in bristol was [like what i did there huh ;) ] Good luck for Bournemouth? tonight...you'll be playing to the rest of mes amis who missed the bristol wagon. much love, that tall guy at the front who touched your finger, TWICE...HAZZAH! x

    Posted by OLIVER on Fri 18 Sep, 2009

  • Hi Flo!! After meeting you at Electric Picnic (if it was you!! lol) i made a point of listening to some of your music and loved it, just wanted to wish you all the best. Namaste from your very own cup wielding scorrtty guard!!

    Posted by skcorrrrty on Thu 17 Sep, 2009