Mona
16th Oct '08
8:02 am

hello there, i would like to see more images of the performances. is it possible to send me some images.
i loved your work.thanks

Randy
11th Oct '08
7:53 am

I loved your show at Milleneum Park in Chicago. I also loved the music. Can you tell me what it was?

Donna
7th Oct '08
2:54 am

We had the pleasure of experiencing your show at Musikfest in Bethlehem PA and I'm still talking about it! It's very difficult to describe the performance, I'm forwarding your link to my friends. Hope to see you at Musikfest again next year!

Strange Fruit
2nd Oct '08
9:07 am

Hi Annette

Glad you enjoyed the show! Yes, we do come across problems with the name on occasion, particularly when we tour in the US.

The inspiration behind the use of the words “Strange Fruit” was a somewhat innocent and naive attempt to describe the abstract wonder of the sway poles.

The concept for the creation of the poles was inspired by a dream which led to a vision of an airborne population of “strange” unearthly inhabitants, sprouting up from the earth on tall stalks swaying in the breeze like a Field of wheat. (Hence the title of the company’s first work The Field). The word “Fruit” was used in an effort to capture the exotic and colourful nature of these inhabitants.

The use of the two words together - “Strange Fruit“ - was in no way a direct reference to the themes associated with the Billie Holiday song, which in Australia is not widely known. However we completely acknowledge the significance of associating the company with such an evocative and sensitive subject.

We have tried to change the name several times but have always hit a wall. This is partly because we are so well known by this name that it will be hard to re-establish ourselves under a new one, and partly because of the difficulty of finding a new name that so succinctly captures the essence of the company and what it does.

We apologise sincerely for any offence we may cause and are very open to any suggestions of possible alternatives.

Annette
1st Oct '08
11:09 am

Hi There. Saw you at Foriade and well I thought you were an absolute feast for the senses and imagination. I do have to ask though your name certainly is controversial. Is there a special reason why you chose this and have you had any problems with being called racists etc?

Strange Fruit
30th Sep '08
2:33 pm

MUSIC!

Hi everyone,

Thank you for the feedback, we are glad you have been enjoying the shows.

Re: Music at the Floriade gig (Spheres). Yes, this music is available! CDs are $20 (including postage. Australia only). If you would like a copy email us at info@strangefruit.net.au
The songs for Spheres are original compositions by John Phillips.

And here is the song list from Swoon! (recently toured in the USA):
1. What is this thing called love? by Keely Smith. Album: Wild, Cool and Swingin’
2. Ain’t that a kick in the head by Dean Martin. Album: Wild, Cool and Swingin’
3. Frosti by Bjork. Album: Vespertine
4. Stjarna by Depeche Mode. Album: Little 15
5. Batti Batti, O Bel Masetto by Mozart & arranged by Uri Caine Ensemble Extract from Don Giovanni. Album: Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart
6. Seelinnikoi by Värttinä. Album: Seleniko
7. Vissi d'arte by Pucini. Extract from Tosca
8. Bei Mannern, Welche Liebe Fuhlen by Mozart & arranged by Uri Caine Ensemble. Album: Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart
9. Chasing Sheep is Best Left to Shepherds by Michael Nyman. Album: Draughtsman’s Contract
10. Hyvä tyttönä hypätä by Värttinä. Album: Seleniko


All the best,

Strange Fruit

Mel
28th Sep '08
8:32 pm

hey guys..i saw u at floriade on saturday. i think u r the most amazing performers ive ever seen.. i hope to see you again in the future xx

Mark
28th Sep '08
2:04 pm

Just caught you at Nightfest at Canberra. You were fantastic. Sorry for the flashes but I couldn't stop taking pics.

Katharine
26th Sep '08
10:49 pm

I saw you at Floriade, you were amazing! Can we have the music for that too?

Krista
15th Sep '08
12:08 pm

hay strange fruit, I saw you guys at the Sat 23 at 5.30pm, 7.30pm at Artsplosure, Raleigh, NC proformence twice and i was wondering if you could what music you used that day?!

Mariah
10th Sep '08
9:43 am

MY CLASS REALLY WANTS TO COME SEE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME BACK TO LA!!!!! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!!!

Vivian
7th Sep '08
3:52 am

I saw you guys twice at Bumbershoot, and you guys had to be the highlight of the day. You guys are just amazing, I hope to see you guys again some day. It was even better that I was right in the front row! Keep up your fantastic work.

Ruth
6th Sep '08
8:26 am

Saw ye twice at electric picnic. Totally in awe of the whole performance complemented yet added so much to the general ambience and vibe of the festival. Brilliant. Well done!

Deborah
4th Sep '08
1:04 am

Loved your show at Electric Picnic, Ireland - couldn't take my eyes off it, and as someone already said- I watched it a couple of times from a couple of different positions. I was truely hypnotised - Magical Show x

Niki
3rd Sep '08
2:14 pm

You guys were the BEST performance at Bumbershoot by a long shot. I came back specifically to watch you several times from different angles. Really, I felt like a child watching it snow for the first time--it was magical! I will be checking your website frequently to see when I might get to see you again. Thank you!!