Amanda Palmer performs "The World Turned Upside Down"

[PrincePhilipofGreece]

And today, St George's Hill remains, a hideout of the very rich and shameless.

[sashamonkeywrench]

I love this song. All the versions of it. I saw Leon Rosselson (who wrote the song) play a tiny house concert in Victoria, Canada a few months ago and he's still writing incredible songs well into his 70's. Pretty much the definition of keeping it real.

[ThePeaceableKingdom]

The law will jail the petty thief who steals the goose from off the commons, but let the greater felon loose who steals the commons from under the goose.

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maxim from the days of the diggers....

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For those who don't know about the diggers and like their history in entertaining form, look for the old film "Winstanley"...

[mikenocyc]

Please please please don't stop using your uke. that is all.

[beads6666]

at least I have sports

[beads6666]

marriage... foiled again... FUUUUUUUCCCCK ... at least I was optimistic

[RedKruzer]

Go Girl Go

[methcathinone]

You can't stop an idea whose time has come! Amanda, thank you for your support! Together, we will win :) We are the 99%!

[Ukelectic]

Excellent job

[kightp]

So good to hear this song reviived, and so good that AFP's the one doing it. Those of you arguing about her recent musical choices might do well to listen to what she's singing here.

[jessemarkham]

Every corner of thought must be explored, or the neglected may rally to overwhelm and overcome those whom they ignore at their peril.

Thank you always for everything you do. You are a beacon of hope and inspiration for me and so many others. ~hugs~

[ChristianMDon]

Love this song Amanda you did a fantastic version.

[MurBbrown]

People arguing with @inguz need to get a life. There was no hate in that comment, and any Amanda Palmer fan can see that she has been putting most of her attention on the ukulele... and we are just missing the old piano.

[Inguz]

@MurBbrown Cheers!

[MT6Records]

This is really amazing work. Got Chills throughout the video.

[jStrat7]

yessss. billy bragg holy shit yes. i love this song.

[iamtheolaf]

AMANDA PLAY YOUR FUCKING UKULELE UNTIL YOUR FINGERS FALL OFF. THE UKULELE IS A THING OF WONDER AND SO ARE YOU.

[BMMEC2009]

Thank you Amanda!

[MrKaelas]

@inguz Excuse me that I took the phrase "You really need to" as not really expressing an opinion. If it was, I apologize. Just please word it better next time. If you are familiar with her work than you KNOW she does collaborative works all of the time, and plays piano exactly as you said. IMO, she is the least "pigeon-holed" artist I know of because of the wide variety of things she does. And I didn't tell you to do anything. I questioned what you said, sure. But I didn't tell you what to do.

[Inguz]

@MrKaelas I'm fully aware about all her collaborations. I meant she could collaborate with a band, with the goal of producing another studio album- which I would have said more clearly if I wasn't limited by the word count on this. I think it's a shame not to follow up "Who Killed Amanda Palmer". I just think a more diverse range would compliment her music more. I don't see a problem with saying that. I'm not insulting anyone.

[sinnvollproductions]

@Inguz I agree. The Radiohead EP was fun, afterwards the uke joke became old pretty quickly, now it doesn't work for me anymore. Of course, it is all Amanda's choice where to go as an artist and we have to respect that but as someone who considers WKAAP as one of his favourite albums of all times (yes, better than the Dolls who I love too) it is kind of depressing to see how she followed it up until now.

[Inguz]

@sinnvollproductions Yeah, definitely. She has released a few gems recently alright ('Map of Tasmania', 'Ship Song', 'Such Great Heights') but the general awesomeness of WKAP seems a bit lost now with her recent stuff. I know how much she hated Roadrunner Records, but I think they at least gave her a bit of focus musically. Look at the amazing video series / collection of songs on WKAP- definitely way more cohesive for me. I think some management (not necessarily another label) would help!

[MrKaelas]

@inguz First, she is amazing no matter what instrument she chooses to play. Second, she has/had a band, does collaborative work all the time with others. I know this is the internet and relatively anonymous, but I don't know what you think gives you the right to tell her how to shape her life. Because if you paid any attention to how AFP speaks about her music that is exactly what it is. Her life, not a career, not a hobby, she lives and breathes it for which she has my utmost respect.

[Inguz]

@MrKaelas I have the right to an opinion, and I'm not telling her to do anything. A lot of people seem to agree with me anyway. I happen to be a big fan and am aware of all her projects. I don't know what gives YOU the right to tell me what to do in a public forum, on the other hand.

[amykakes73]

AFP. You amaze me again.

[TheCreamCheeseNazi]

Amanda, your voice speaks of honesty and hope. It reminds us of what we as a people once fought so hard for. Never put down your ukulele. Play it for the believers. Play it for the dissenters. Play your ukulele proudly. Play it loudly. Remember we love you.

[srv1959]

You and your uke are amazing.

[BobmansCave]

amanda palmer ftw

[drfang68]

OWS does not equal the Patriots in 1776. Not even close.

Nice try, tho! :-)

[Johnny123456789x]

@drfang68 Well, then go and join them and help make it cooler. It's the only way.

If you already are, then my respects and a hug. <3

[jeanphilliperameau]

Very nice. I saw your live performance at Occupy Vancouver & it was equally astounding. Here's the link:

youtube.com/watch?v=tzlleIRYTP­A

[Aiden057]

Amanda, thank you so much! You're the best!

[standupsp3ak0ut]

Occupy the world!  Thanks for the support Amanda.

[leftysergeant]

Music can be a weapon and a healing tool. Right now, let's put a nice sharp edge on it and wave it defiantly.

Stand your ground, citizen.

[VonBlade]

Even sung in the style of the Braggster. Epic stuff AFP.

[Inguz]

Amanda, you're such a talent, and a poet in your own right. That being said, I just think the ukulele is starting to pigeon hole you musically. By all means use it, but you really need to branch out a bit more and start including more diverse instruments into your repertoire again. I don't think this one singular sound is enough to get your message across. Maybe start collaborating with an actual band, or put your talent as a pianist to good use? Just some constructive criticism, no hate!

[Akyho]

@Inguz She is doing this one album of Ukulele covers part of a joke and an experiment. So that is why the Ukulele is being used alot right now. Dont worry as much as she loves it, it isnt her only choice. So we shall see what inspires her for the next album. Befor this one it was Austrialia.

[rakash0500]

@Inguz

By all means, you do have a point. But so does Amanda. You see, it is as much her performance, and how the music is presented as the actual music that makes up her, well, music. Right now, we need the comfort the simplicity of the ukulele gives us, with occupy and all. Not really high quality music or the optimal essence of Amanda Palmers talent.

[Johnny123456789x]

@Inguz You all need to remember Amanda is going to record soon the new album, the actual follow-up to WKAP, with an actual band who will travel with her. Including such tearjerker gems as “The Bed Song” or “Trout Heart Replica”.

If you haven't heard "The Bed Song", check it our RIGHT NOW. It's brilliant and perfect.

[sinnvollproductions]

@Johnny123456789x Really? That's cool! What is your source? Is there an AFP blog post about it?

[Johnny123456789x]

@sinnvollproductions She's been twittering and even giving interviews about this. She's got a bassist and a gutarist and she gave a little tour with them, testing new songs. It's going to be very 80s, very synth-y. Look it up on Google. The name is Amanda Fucking Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra.

[Inguz]

@Johnny123456789x Oh wow, I didn't know she was going to put that onto a studio album! It's been around for a while now.

[beads6666]

@Inguz *** t "It's not how you paint... it's your subject that matters". with the brilliant music this woman has already made she could play a kazoo for the next 20 years and still be immortalized... "maybe start collaborating with an actual band"... 63 of you thought that was O.K.? The woman is going to protest marches and shit after supplying you all with years of good music... you should be ashamed of yourselves. That is all

[beads6666]

@Inguz if you leave anymore shitty comments I will literally* tear you apart. perplexing people like you keep me pondering PERPETUALLY, perhaps your punk patrons put a paradigm in your pants... please place your piss poor passive, "pardon my pussy please" type prose to yourself... god that was too much work*

[beads6666]

@Inguz what the f*** have you done with your life? have you written hundreds of songs and played shows across the planet? no? go **** yourselves. This is my favorite woman artist on the planet... come to Pittsburgh with that attitude, what's up? you aint gonn do nuthin... play games up in my hood... **** please. :-) ...

[beads6666]

@Inguz I'll have the Army infantry the U.S. marines AND the navy seals up in that ass... I don't mother fuc**n play, lemme get your email... lemme get in man... I'll tear you apart all mother ****in day... whoop whoop... those are barking noises, i'm tired... I'm go in to sleep... lemme get your name... mother **** lemme get it

[DorixDoll]

@Inguz and I do love the uke, but I agree.

[shaloneithne]

@Inguz it's called a signature sound... lol.

[leanne0145]

@Inguz This is her branching out. The piano has been her primary instrument for most of her musical career, and she still plays it a lot. And she collaborates with "actual" bands all the time (there's video evidence of this all over youtube). It kind of sounds like what you mean by "branching out" is "stick to what you've always done."

That said, I think if she takes up another instrument it should be something even more obscure...I vote for the hurdy gurdy!

[leatherfaced]

We are living in a sad place....forgotten soldiers.

[oberstst]

amanda palmer is no yoko one and will never be even if she wants to. but she's amanda palmer and that's the best she can do. we don't need two yokos but we need amanda fucking palmer. and we have her!! YAY! thanks elaine!

[schnannigans]

*sigh*



[lintu8]

i love it

[GinPrincess3931]

I am incredibly pleased that you chose to cover such an important song. Thank you .

[beansalad]

Fantastic.

[ice9willENDusall]

incredible

[iremythpurr]

yay.

[ilumoar]

Amazing x

[launderground]

we love amanda palmer.

[uber301]

Greatest musical inspiration, you are. :)