The New York Times article on CYHSY mentioned they were offered an appearance on the OC.
The buzz even persuaded producers of “The O.C.,” which is known for its indie rock soundtracks, to ask Clap Your Hands to perform on the show. The band turned it down. Too much popularity, after all, can diminish one’s credibility.
“I don’t like the idea of being overexposed,” said Mr. Ounsworth, who is dark in appearance and in demeanor. “Vincent van Gogh never sold a painting, and he was perfectly content.”
“Of course he killed himself,” one of the twins pointed out, more lighthearted.
“Perhaps that wasn’t the best example”
The New York Times article on CYHSY mentioned they were offered an appearance on the OC.
The buzz even persuaded producers of “The O.C.,” which is known for its indie rock soundtracks, to ask Clap Your Hands to perform on the show. The band turned it down. Too much popularity, after all, can diminish one’s credibility.
“I don’t like the idea of being overexposed,” said Mr. Ounsworth, who is dark in appearance and in demeanor. “Vincent van Gogh never sold a painting, and he was perfectly content.”
“Of course he killed himself,” one of the twins pointed out, more lighthearted.
“Perhaps that wasn’t the best example”
this is only marginally related, but I thought it was funny… from McSweeney’s.
(http://www.mcsweeneys.net/links/lists/16DanKennedy.html)
I Can Never
Recall the Name
of Brooklyn’s
New Hip Band.
BY DAN KENNEDY
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I’m Clapping as Fast as I Can
Clap Your Hands Together Like This
All Clap Hands, That’s Right!
Yes, I’m Clapping, OK?
Clap, Clap, Clap for the Band