Name: Sara Quin
Band: Tegan & Sara
Album: Sainthood
R3 Artist Page: http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/Tegan-Sara
5 Quesitons:
1. Why did you name your album Sainthood?
In the service of relationships we practice being perfect. We practice our sainthood in the hope that we will be rewarded with adoration. As we are driven to become anything for someone else, we sometimes become martyrs for our cause. The themes of Sainthood are tied together by this simple title, borrowed, with great respect, from the lyrics of the Leonard Cohen song “Came So Far For Beauty:”
I practiced all my sainthood
I gave to one and all
But the rumours of my virtue
They moved her not at all
2. What are you going to do with the money if you win?
We're quite nervous with our money and i imagine if we won we'd use it for practical purposes (read: NOT at a craps table in Vegas).
3. If you don't win who would you like to see win?
OH! It wouldn't be very Canadian of me to single someone out. I think all the bands/artists listed are worthy contenders with admirable talents!
4. What do you love about your album?
It's always been important to us that songwriting be our band's greatest strength. Our goal was to have an album of songs that could all be fan-favorites, with the core lyrics and melodies all standing the test of time!
5. What are you wearing to the Gala?
This question makes me very nervous. Must we dress up? I can always be counted on to iron my clothes (even jeans) and I promise to at least be wrinkle-free no matter how dressed down I appear at the Gala
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