Could you take us back to the the time book of love was formed in philadelphia, how was the music scene back then. Led by vocalist susan ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists ted. Though ive seen book of love perform a couple of times in the last few years here at the dna lounge in san francisco in 20 and at thunder valley in lincoln in 2015, this was the first time id seen the band with all four members since their candy carol tour in 1991 at the long defunct one edge up. Ted ottaviano, lauren roselli and jade lee on the night of their slc show, book of love consist of only the two ottavianos not related or married, but i do like to imagine a completely fictional narrative of the duo meeting in an elementary school lunch line and. Susan ottaviano interview on revenge of the 80s radio dec. Probably book of loves best song but not most popular for some reason. Interview susan ottaviano from book of love cryptic rock. Susan ottaviano is a food stylist and recipe developer. The bands 1986 debut album is a substantial feat, featuring their finest tunes and introducing their formidable talents, from susan ottavianos near spoken vocals to ted ottavianos no relation. Book of love formed in philadelphia, pa, by former art school students susan ottaviano vocals, ted ottaviano keyboards, vocals, jade lee keyboards, vocals, and lauren roselli keyboards, vocals in 1984. Todays guest is susan ottaviano with book of love the pioneering new wave favorite from the 80s and early 90s will be releasing some allnew music later this year and will be playing some special live concert dates in california in october. Susan ottaviano interview on revenge of the 80s radio.
Led by vocalist susan ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists ted ottaviano, lauren roselli and jade lee. After almost 30 years, synthpop icons book of love revive. One of the first wave electronic groups, book of love emerged out of the new york city scene in the mid80s and was signed by the legendary seymour stein to sire records. After months of practicing in isolation, everything began happening very fast. Their music is in stark contrast to a lot of the selfperpetuating negativity permeating our culture today. This collection is the perfect compilation of the enduring dance and pop hits from their four albums. Bon appetit, cooking light, mens health, oprah magazine, everyday with rachael ray as well as many others. Susan ottaviano of book of love in 1986, the year that brought the world top gun, the oprah winfrey show, and the sexyfun robert palmer hit addicted to love, book of love emerged from the. Led primarily by former art students susan ottaviano and ted ottaviano no relation, book of love built on the light, airy touches of their 1986 selftitled debut with textures that angled for a darker slice of the dancefloor and a slightly denser instrumental approach. Spinning platters sat down with book of love vocalist susan ottaviano, and they discussed the bands favorite city spoiler alert.
Armed with the knowledge, background, and questions raised in this book, anyone would be equipped to enter the zone of medical uncertainty surrounding breast cancer to ask more questions. Susan ottaviano speaking on behalf of her and her bandmates and a full reunion of book of love as preface to happy day, one of the bright and shiny songs off of their selftitled 1986 debut album. Jade lee, lauren roselli, ted ottaviano, and susan ottaviano photo courtesy of the band. Probably book of love s best song but not most popular for some reason. Susan ottaviano on celebrating the 30th anniversary of book of love this friday, april 28th book of love will play a show at culture room, in ft. After initially disbanding, the synthpoppers have reunited occasionally to play their romantically melodic dance songs, and they reunited again. Her work can be seen currently in such magazines such as. The group has been described by the houston press as forward thinking for lyrics dealing with sexual orientation and gender roles.
This song is a cover from a band called liliput and the song is called. Book of love also went on to achieve further exposure with music included on film soundtracks. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Aug 12, 2016 a classic interview with susan ottaviano of book of love from december of 20 on revenge of the 80s radio. Book of loves susan ottaviano on motherhood, music, and. Book of love were f ormed in philadelphia, pennsylvania, in 1983, led by vocalist susan ottaviano with a trio of keyboardists. Susan ottaviano, ted ottaviano, jade lee and lauren roselli released the bands debut album.
Susan ottaviano and book of love miss melancholy printed. Jun 15, 2018 susan ottaviano two years ago, we did a 30th anniversary album where we put it all together, remastered it, and we were really involved in all that. Talking with susan ottaviano ahead of the bands show at mercy lounge, its first nashville appearance since 1991. Sea of tranquility, from lullaby album, 1988, book of love, great synth pop n new wave band. Susan ottaviano lead vocals, ted ottaviano songwriterkeyboardsvocals, lauren roselli keyboardsvocals and jade lee. Founding members susan ottaviano and ted ottaviano no relation have been on an extended 30thanniversary coasttocoast tour for the last couple of years. Book of love formed in philadelphia, pa, by former art school students susan ottaviano vocals, ted ottaviano keyboards, vocals, read full biography.
In response to the growing demand from book of love fans and synth pop music enthusiasts, note for noterhino records released book of love, the sire. Aug 08, 2016 book of loves lead singer susan ottaviano is one of the lucky ones. Ted ottaviano, and susan ottaviano photo courtesy of the band. Book of love are playing dna lounge on sunday, february 19th. The band gained its first exposure as the opening act for two depeche mode tours in 1985 and 1986. In the beginning it was so beyond what we had experience doing, admits susan of the tours baptism of fire. Though the quartet disbanded in 1993, they have regrouped to record several new tracks and remixes. For the back sleeve of the 12 inch single, susan ottaviano made drawings of each member of the band in the style of modigliani.
Formed by artstudentsturnedmusicians ted ottaviano, susan ottaviano, jade lee and lauren roselli, book of love was initially active between 1986 and 1993. For serious this time weird life elektrochemie lk solid deep. Lauderdale, as part of their 30th anniversary tour. Susan ottaviano of book of love in 1986, the year that brought the world top gun, the oprah winfrey show, and the sexyfun robert palmer hit addicted to love, book of love emerged from the underground nyc club scene with its selftitled album. Unique and forward thinking, book of love certainly has left their mark on music. Dedicated fans of book of love cant get enough of the 80s synthpop band. Susan ottaviano lead vocals, ted ottaviano songwriter keyboardsvocals, lauren roselli keyboardsvocals and jade lee. The performance featured only half the original band just lead singer susan ottaviano and chief songwriter ted ottaviano. Book of love at dna lounge san francisco, california 2. Popular susan ottaviano songs you make me feel so good. Rhino released it, but they didnt release a cd hard copy of it, and people were really disappointed they couldnt buy it. Lauren roselli was a keyboard player with the new yorkbased synthdance music quartet book of love, featuring the breathy vocals of susan ottaviano and players jade lee and ted ottaviano. Book of love remains a powerful force in synth pop talking with susan ottaviano ahead of the bands show at mercy lounge, its first nashville appearance since 1991 talking with susan ottaviano ahead of the bands show at mercy lounge, its first nashville appearance since 1991 susan ottaviano is at mercy lounge. Book of love ted ottaviano talks about return of the.
Susan ottaviano on celebrating the 30th anniversary of book. Speaking of fever high, theyve been chosen to support book of love on their very exclusive 30th anniversary tour. Book of love brought a dose of authentic 80s synth pop to cincinnati for intimate concert ted and susan ottaviano came to town on april 26 for a show at the ludlow garage p. The performance featured only half the original band just lead singer susan ottaviano and chief songwriter ted ottaviano so a big production it.
Flower parade is the gorgeous new book illustrated by susan ottaviano. Book of love at dna lounge san francisco, california 219. Bon appetit, cooking light, mens health, oprah magazine, everyday. Portrait of jeanne hebuterne, detail by amedeo modigliani. Susan loves breast book is breast cancer 101, the necessary foundation and springboard for understanding the fundamentals of breast cancer and treatment. Book of love brought a taste of authentic 80s synth. Book of love modigliani lost in your eyes book of love melt my heart. Her work is modern, fresh and feels effortlessly composed. The synth pop group book of love were dance club staples in the 80s.
Book of love lullaby various wildwoods wildest getaway cruiser getaway cruiser tiefschwarz ibiza 08 summer madness. There is little more romantic than and yet so melancholic as a synthesizer. Book of love had sprung from the ashes of a philadelphia ensemble featuring susan and fourth member jade lee. Ted ottaviano and susan ottaviano of book of love photo by frank ockenfels book of love released the first of four albums in 1986, and the new york city quartet continued making music through 1994. Susan discusses an upcoming tour at the time and the formationhistory of book of love. Book of loves susan ottaviano on motherhood, music, and moving. Editorial liquid sandwiches savory soups salads sides sweet. Apr 26, 2017 some days before the show we had the chance of talking to one of the founders and singer of the band, susan ottaviano, who shared with us some behind the scene stories about book of love, how was the scene back in philadelphia in the 80s and what it meant for them to tour with depeche mode when they were just kids.
Book of love modigliani lost in your eyes 1987, vinyl. Based on the song from the 1993 book of love album, love bubble, this glossary of 40 deliciously named, and devastatingly beautiful flora painted in susans distinctive style. Modigliani in planes, trains and automobiles, sunny day in silence of the lambs also featuring band member roselli in a brief but pivotal role, enchanted in naked in new york. Coming together 35 years ago and attained a good deal of success with a list of charttopping singles in the 1980s, briefly tell us, what has this journey been like for you. Miss melancholy tells the bittersweet tale of a woman unable to appreciate a world beyond her reach. Apr 23, 2018 book of love were f ormed in philadelphia, pennsylvania, in 1983, led by vocalist susan ottaviano with a trio of keyboardists.
Susan is known for her creative and painterly approach to food. Susan ottaviano on celebrating the 30th anniversary of. In fact, many of them are, and one of those which should not be forgot is the synthpop band book of love. If youve seen the john hughes film planes, trains and automobiles track a2 is playing near the ending right before the credits. The music is sweeter and lighter than much of this genre, and vocalist susan ottaviano has a matter of fact phrasing style that keeps it all from getting too sweet. She was formerly the lead singer of the band book of love, who were signed to the warner music group and released 5 albums. A classic interview with susan ottaviano of book of love from december of 20 on revenge of the 80s radio. Book of love plays synthesizerbased dancepop with an edge. Similar large portrait drawings of the band were later used as large stage props behind the band on their lullaby tour in 1989. Her work can be currently be seen in such magazines such as. They returned in 2001 to tour in support of a previous best of album i touch roses and have recently been actively performing again. But the bond between ted ottaviano, susan ottaviano, jade lee, and lauren roselli johnson has remained strong over the years, and although. This article features the latest in an ongoing series of rock talk podcast audio interviews for the rock subculture journal. Susan ottaviano freelance food stylist halley resources.
Book of loves lead singer susan ottaviano is one of the lucky ones. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Book of love makes a move toward the mellow chicago tribune. Susan ottaviano on celebrating the 30th anniversary of book of love. Book of love is an american synthpop and electronic band, formed in 1983 in philadelphia, pennsylvania and later based in new york city. Some days before the show we had the chance of talking to one of the founders and singer of the band, susan ottaviano, who shared with us some behind the scene stories about book of love, how was the scene back in philadelphia in the 80s and what it meant for them to tour with depeche mode when they were just kids. Susan ottaviano of book of love by joel edelman on february, 2017 spinning platters sat down with book of love vocalist susan ottaviano, and they discussed the bands favorite city spoiler alert. Led by vocalist susan ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists ted ottaviano no relation to susan, lauren roselli and jade lee.
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