Antony and the Johnsons is not for everyone. You either fall in love with the vocals and melodies, or you hate it. It’s up to you. His messages are very interesting, feminist, heavy and deep. Try to stay open minded as we venture into the mind of Antony. Some of the material on this post is going to be graphic so be warned. Oh, and it’s depressing stuff too.
This is “Cut The World” (Graphic).
Here is Swanlight from the Album Swanlight (2010). Very mystical…
and The Great White Ocean.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FMFpGbnMI4
Lastly, Here is You Are My Sister, from the album I Am A Bird Now (2012).
Quick Bio:
Antony and the Johnsons was first formed by Antony in 1998 in New York. Antony’s first record, the self titled “Antony and the Johnsons” was released in 2000 by David Tibet of Current 93 on his Durtro label. Antony’s second album “I Am A Bird Now” was released in 2005 to positive reviews. The album featured guest appearances by Lou Reed, Rufus Wainwright, Boy George and Devendra Banhart. The album later received the Mercury Award for the best UK album of 2005. Antony and the Johnsons’ third album “The Crying Light” was released in January 2009 and peaked at number 1 on the European Billboard charts. Antony and the Johnsons released their 4th full length album “Swanlights” in October of 2010. The album featured a duet with Björk called Flétta. At the same time an art book of the same title of Antony’s drawings, photographs and poetry was released through Abrams Image.
Currently Antony is writing the music for the Robert Wilson directed play based on the performance artist Marina Abramovic titled “The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic”. The play will premier this July at the Manchester International Festival. Following the play Antony will perform a series of orchestra concerts in the late summer.