// M2M-Ultimate // DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG! ** Q&A's made to Marion at her board ** (Last Updated July 18,2005) Q:Album... any release date? Have a title for it yet? How many tracks does it contain, 9 or 11? A:No release date yet, but we're planning on spring time. I think the album will contain 13 tracks. Q:From where did you get the inspiration to write your new songs? A:Mostly from heartbreak and anger. Q:When can we expect a tour and are you coming to Philadelphia and can I meet you? A:Concert tours usually don't happend until after the promotion is done. So not until the summer or later. They've been talking about me going to South East Asia already in January. So maybe I'll already see you in a month or so! Q:When will you be adding some of your music to your website? A:Probably close to the album release. but I might be abel to add come clips only soon. Q:Do you get a say in what go into your website? A: Yes, this is my website and only mine. Q:How can I write to you? Will I get to meet you next year? Tabitha A:I am working on getting my e-mail address up and going again.There will be alot more trips in the U.S this time, so we will hopefully meet soon! Q:When will the new fanclub be up? Do we get backstage passes if we join? A:It will be some time before the fanclub comes back again.But when it does it will be awesome and with a lot of cool things for members.. like meet and greets or soundchecks. Q:Where are you now? Are you still in American or are you back in Norway or elsewhere? And how long do you play to stay in either place... A:I am in Norway at home with my family celebrating Christmas. I will go back to New York the 3rd of January. Q:Which hair products do you use? Your hair is beautiful! Lol, thanks. A:Redken for long hair Q:Just wondering, how's the weather there in Norway? And oh, are you done with Christmas shopping? Also, how do you guys prepare for Christmas? A:It's raining right now, so it's not looking good for snow this Christmas. I haven't started my christmas shopping yet! So I better get started. In Norway we light a candle the four Sundays before Christmas and say a poem. We all hang stars in our windows.During December we also bake Christmas cookies and Ginger men. We also have a calender where we get one little present every day in December up to the 24th. On "Little Christmas"(The 23rd) we put up all the Christmas decorations in the house and decorate the Christmas three Q:I'm just wondering if Marion has grown any taller since the last time the world has seen her. Its a stupid question, I know, but hey, I'm bored and I'm curious. lol A:I really don't know. I think I'm the same hight as before. 1.72 m or 5.7 Q:Marion what type of music are you listening to at the moment? A:Right now I'm listening a lot to "Jack Johnson". "Velvet Revolver" and an old cd I found among my cd's "Tonic". Q:Hey. Do you get to visit fansites in your free time? A:Yes I do! It's so great that people take their time to make sites about me! Q:Hey Marion. Do you think that on your tour you will come to South America? Everyone loves you here! A:I want to! I miss it, haven't been there in such a long time. Q:I heard you did some recording in the US. Did you record any of the album in the UK, like London? I know some artist split there recording time between the two sometimes. Have you ever recorded in the UK? If not, would you like to in the future? Maybe the Abbey Studios made famous by the Beatles? A:Hi, I have not recorded anything in the UK on this album. Only in Stockholm, Massachusets and New York. We did record some of Shades of purple in London and I wouldn't mind doing it again. Q:I remember you (Marion) saying that with your new album there would be piano/guitar sheets available, so my question is simply is that still being considered? A:I think it would be great, because I do buy sheat music by artist I like. But I think it all depence on how popular the album gets. Q:Wooh! hi marion!! I'm so happy that the site is open again!! We all waited for it so long! and your site is so cool!! Hope everythings alright with you! And I wish you a merry christmas:P Love, Nathanie A:Nice banner! Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too. Hugs,Marion Q:First of all I want to say hi to you... My name is Josh and I live in Chile.. Everybody remembers M2M and you ,of course, in here but many fans have lost contact with your music after the M2M's split. Now that we all know that you are going solo, I wonder if you know the release date of your album and if there's a possibility to be released here in South America sometime in the new year. Congratulations for your site and good luck in your career. We will be supporting you through the distance!!! Best Wishes, xJoshx and all your Chilean fans. A:Hi Chile! I miss the seafood there soooo bad! haha. My album will be comming out in South America but I don't know when yet. Welcome to the site! Hugs,Marion Q:i was wonderin how does it feel to write songs for other artists and hear them sing your songs? like for tammin and maria? A:i haven't heard the Tammin song yet, but the Maria song sounds great. It's fun that other artist wants to use my songs. And it makes me grow as a songwriter because I can write many different types of songs. Q:When you were in New York, did you get a chance a see any Broadway plays? If you did, which ones did you like? A:I haven't seen any in a long time. But I've seen Cats and Phantom of the Opera. I would really like to see Les Miserable, but they don't show it anymore! Q:How did this Nikki Sixx collaboration come about? Who approached who first? And what song will he be playing on, is it just gonna be a bass contribution, song-writing, or guitar or what? A:It first started with me going to CBGBs in New York and his band "Brides of distruction" was playing there. Then his band came to Norway in June and I went backstage and met Nikki Sixx. We ended up writing two songs together that will be on the album Q:marion when ur album will be out, will u still play instruments onstage? A:I will play guitar and piano on stage! Q:Well, you already said something about the possibility of going to Asia in January, so I was wondering...what about Mexico? I sure think you have a huge fanbase waiting for you here, girl! Actually, even now on the board...I think you'll find more Mexican fans than Asian ones, right kids? A:I am comming to Mexico, but I don't know when yet! Miss it a lot. I've had a lot of fun there. Q:Hello Marion! I'm from China,and I'm new here.I like the songs of M2M very very much.I think I can sing all of your song. Could you tell me that When your new song is issued?I hope I can listen to your song as quickly as I can A:Hi snow! Welcome to my site. I don't know the release date of my cd yet, but the plan is for the album to come out in March sometime in Asia. Hope you will like it. Hugs. Q:well marion hi how are you. so is your cd comming to australia. well i am wondering what is the email adress i can email you at marion well thanks for your time. well i gotta go see ya please reply marion if you get the chance and happy christmas to you A:Yeah the cd is of course comming out in Australia. I miss Australia soooo much and I wish I could go there tomorrow! My e-mail address is marion@marion-raven.com I'm having some problems with it though 'cause I'm getting so much trash mail it makes it hard to find the real fanmail! Q:Hey Marion! Back in the day (lol) you always said you would love to learn drums, how has that gone? Have you learned to play really good? Will we expect some of your drums talent on your new album?? A:Sadly I never got the time to practise more on the drums, but it's still on my list of things I want to do. Q:Just wondering.. 1.) What are the countries you have visited in the year 2004? 2.) What are the countries you haven't visited yet that you would LOVE to visit? 3.) Normally, how many days do you get when you go on tour per country? 4.) What do you miss most about going on tour? Last.. but absolutely not the least.. 5.) When will you be going on tour again? Please tell us if you're coming here to the Philippines, I would really love to meet you! A: 1.) What are the countries you have visited in the year 2004? Norway,Sweden,U.S.A and Egypt. 2.) What are the countries you haven't visited yet that you would LOVE to visit? New Zealand and Island. I would also like to see more of Africa. 3.) Normally, how many days do you get when you go on tour per country? Maybe 4 days? 4.) What do you miss most about going on tour? I miss performing, meeting new people and seeing new places. I also miss living in a tourbus. 5.) When will you be going on tour again? Please tell us if you're coming here to the Philippines, I would really love to meet you! I'm starting my promotion tour at the end of January. I don't know when I'm going to the Philippines yet, but I'm sure it will be one of my stops on the way. Q:Could you tell us again your favorite things? maybe in two years you have changed.. Favorite food : Favorite drink: Favorite candy: Favorite tv-show: Favorite movie: Favorite actresses: Favorite actor: Favorite book: Favourite Singers: Favorite bands: Favorite place: Favorite things to do: Favorite songs: Do you still drawing? A:Favorite food : Indian Chicken curry Favorite drink: Starbucks Chocolate Frappochino Favorite candy: Dark Chocolate Favorite tv-show: Six feet under Favorite movie: "Ondskapen" (Swedish movie..translated into "The evil") Favorite actresses: Christina Ricci, Angelina Jolie Favorite actor: Johnny Depp Favorite book: Redhead by Unni Lindell (Norwegian) Favourite Singers: Jack Johnson, Fiona Apple, Sara Mclachlan, Alanis Morisette (first album) Favorite bands: Velvet Revolver, Coldplay, Cranberries, The doors Favorite place: Norway Favorite things to do: Sing,play guitar and piano,sleep Do you still drawing? Yes I do. Q:..the UK. It's just that during your M2M days only the single Don't Say You Love Me and randomly the Big Room came out in the UK. None of the other singles or Shades of Purple even came out. sniff, please tell me u will come see us (inc Scotland baby!!!) A:Hi This time around there will be a lot more in Europe. The people at my record company in the UK were very excited about my record. So I'm pretty sure you will hear from me soon. Q:Hey marion thanks for the new pictures. Looking good as usual But I have 1 question IS THAT YOUR HOUSE IN NORWAY? ITS HUGE! P.S I hope you had a merry christmas at home with your family A:No, the picture is at a farm in Massachusetts in America. I lived there for two weeks and recorded half of my record there this fall. It's called "Long view farm". The Rolling Stones used to record there and practise before they went on tour. I loved being there, it was so much fun, but also relaxing. Q:How did you spend your Christmas and New Year's, Miss Ravn? Hopefully you got what you wanted and were surrounded with by all those that mattered to you. A:I spent it with family and friends. I had the best time. It's sad that it's already over and that I have to wait another year 'till next time. I took down all the christmas decorations today Q:Hey Marion, if you do come to Canada, remember to go to Much Music's Much On Demand because they named M2M as a one hit wonder. I was so pissed when I saw that. On another note, if you do come to Canada, will you stop over in Vancouver, or just stop in Toronto?? A: posted Jan 7, 3:02 PM I'll keep that in mind! I miss Canada, it reminds me that when we went there I got so homesick because it reminded me so much of Norway. I would love to come to Vancouver as well, I've never been. Q:Marion, hi ! I want to know the things that you do not like...mmm... I don't know, like... Clean the floor... I don't know... something like that ? kisses,Loreta A:I don't like waking up early in the morning! Q:Hey Marion, I'm new to this board and I was wondering if u like to read? I just read Sushi for beginners and Angels by Marian Keyes, and I loved them A:I love to read! Q:Hi Marion. How you doing? (saying it like Joey from Friends) Anyway, I was wondering, do you have and travel with a pet now? A:No I don't travel with a pet, but my family just got an dalmatian dog! Q:hey Marion, i read your post that you went surfing in LA, are you any good? are you getting profesional lessons? blah blah. i have always wanted to learn it looks fun, oh and how many times have you fallen off truthfully HAHA. A:I'm not that good yet, but I've been taking a few lessons. And yeah I have fallen of tons of times. But it feels amazing when you ride the waves. Q:marion, we were supposed to see you two and ahalf years ago here with jewel and it ended up being canceled. when are you coming back?! A:I actually spent over three weeks in L.A last summer writing songs for the album. I went to the beach on my days off and went surfing. I had the best time and I love it there. I'm probably comming back already this month to shoot the video. but for concerts I don't know yet. Hugs,Marion Q:I was just wondering, what do you think about having official "Country Leaders" when your new fanclub is up? Then, it will be easier to promote, have meet and greets, and other stuff like that. I don't know, just a suggestion, hehe. Also, if you say yes, can I apply to be a team leader for the Philippines? lol. A:It's a good idea. I'll keep that in mind for later. Q:Hello Marion, I wanted to know if you cook? if so, what is your speciality? A:I am really bad!! My speciality would be frozen pizza..haha Q:Have you ever thought about the possibility to put the pics in a bigger size? A:I'll see what I can do about that Q:Hi Marion I'm kevin, China m2m forum host, I like you and your songs,...five year.How are you going? May I ask some questions? , Do you go to which city? Could you tell me that When your new song is issued? I'm sorry,I 'm not good at english Additional:china fans by all means downloading m2m songs! If there's anything else i can do,please let me know.Please give my best regards to your family A:Hi Thanks for making a chinese forum! I don't know yet when the single will be out and where and when I'm going yet. the latest news I got was that I'm going to Asia in March and that the single will probably come out at that time. When I know everything for sure I will write it on the News section. Hugs! Q:If some person ask u to be part of a movie or a tv show, to participate as an actress having a good character on it do you acept??? or you just are focused on the music. A:The best thing would be if I could do a movie or be in a tv show playing my own music! But acting is something I would like to do in the future.But for now I want to focus on the music. M Q:I just read that u are planning to go to L.A. for a video shoot. Can you spill anything on the video things like what it be about any information at all about it would be super cool. A:I actually don't know anything about it yet!! All i know is that it's going to be a rockin' video! Q:I‘ve read from one of your previous message post that you got the inspiration to write your new songs from mostly heartbreak and anger. If this is from your personal experience, I hope it wasn’t too tough on you. Anyway, is it ok to assume that your new album and most your new songs will feature a “darker” mood and more intense feelings than your past albums? A:Yes, you're totally right about that. Q:I'd really like to have your autograph in one or more of m2m's albums covers. I was wondering if there's any chance that I can send you the covers for you to sign them. Thanks You ! A:I don't have any address right now for you to send the covers. Wait around for the fanclub to come up, or bring the covers if I come somwhere close to where you live. *smile* M. Q:Did you take any inspiration from New Order during the making of your album? End Of Me sure is New Order-esq. I'm Lovin' It... A:YEs I actually did! They're pretty great. Q:Hi Marion! which singers/bands inspire you? A:Alanis Morisette,Fiona Apple,Sarah Mclachlan,Norah Jones,Tracy CHapman are singers I admire. Q:hi Marion, i was just wondering what cd you had playing in your cd player right now. what song you cant stop singing A:"California" by Phantom Planet Q:So Marion, which one of the following two do you perfer? celery or tomato apple or orange flying or driving biking or walking and most important mango or strawberry? A:I would say: tomato orange driving walking and strawberry! I'm allergic to Mango! Q:Do you think there could be any chance of getting an interview for my radio show? If there is, I can take a recorder out and record it wherever, or you could come in and guest host the show if you want. It'd be very cool if we could. And for anyone in Melbourne (shameless promotion time) tune in to 99.3, 3NRG. Our (Mine and Cobra, who also posts around here) show is 12- 2 Satuday afternoons, so uh, you've just missed this week's. A:Hey..remind me again when it's time for me to come to Australia and hopefully we can work something out! M. Q:What song you wish you had writen? A:Nice question.. I think maybe "River" by Joni Mitchell Q:Marion I was wondering how many songs you wrote for the new album, you wrote them all or is there any song that some other ppl wrote it? A:All the songs on the album is written or co written by me. It will probably be 13 or 14 songs on the album + 2 bonus tracks. (depending on the territory) Q:Hey Marion. I remember you once said that putting the mp3 in the fansites wouldn't be too good for you. But do you still believe that when they are clips? Hope you answer. A:I guess the clips are fine..but they're not the right versions anyway. I guess it will make people excited. Full versions though, is the worst thing you could do. Q:Do you have any beauty tips? What was your favorite show? What would you tell to another girls that want to sing professionally like you? Hope you can answer them . I'm planning to make this article about you, and those are some of the questions that were on my mind and I think you haven't answered yet. Thank you! A:Do you have any beauty tips? Drink tons of water. Wash your face every night. What was your favorite show? hmmm..had a great one in New Jersey ones. And one in Malaysia..there's so many What would you tell to another girls that want to sing professionally like you? "Repetition is the key to ownership" In other words: PRACTISE PRACTISE PRACTISE.. Oh..and be yourself..don't make them force you to Q:Marion, is your new single going to be "Here I Am" b/c people at my school heard it (i kinda played it over the intercom for the anouncments cuz i do them in the morning, like a DJ person) and it got awesome reviews and now i get to play it once a week, i know i wasnt supposed to prbly play it, but i think it will do good, b/c high schools are bascially the gold mine for music and from seeing what people thought i think "here i am" would be a very good choice A:I am happy to hear that people like it!! I will hopefully be abel to tell you soon what song will be my first single. M. Q:Hey Marion, i do recall you and Michelle Branch being pretty close. What do you think of her new collaboration with Jessica to form 'The Wreckers'? wait.. have you heard their debut track even? didi ps. i was hoping to see you on your Asian promo tour but i'll be back in Australia.it's been a while hasn't it? anywhoo can't wait to see the new stuff. A:I like the song! Q:Have you gOt sOme beauty skin advice? A:One word "Dermalogica". The face wash, the daycream, the masks! everything! even the best foundation that's good for your skin. A little pricy though I would have to say..but totally worth it. Q:Hey Marion, Two Questions: 1. Will your album be released in Canada? 2. Would you ever come to Newfoundland to perform, or even just to visit? There aren't many bands that come perform here, and I really hope you consider coming because I think your music would appeal to a lot of people here. Plus I would just love to see you in concert! A:Yes my album will be relased there if everything goes well, Probably around August sometime.. we always go to Toronto for promotion..but if the album hits big ,maybe I'll do a tour? Q:Do you have "Underneath" album, It is a excellent album. More recommendations: Low Millions- Ex-Girlfriends Jonny Lang- Wander This World Vanessa Carlton- Harmonium Fleetwood Mac- Live in Boston Hanson- Underneath (Japan version) Bruce Springsteen- Born in the USA Ben Jelen- Give it all Away A:Thanks I'll check it out. My favs from Underneath is Broken Angel and Misery. You should check out Mindy Smith, she's great. Q:Hey! Well, I saw you like the theme song of The OC, and wondered if you like the TV show too. Isn't Adam Brody soo hot? haha A:Addicted! Q:Have you seen any movies lately or do you want to see some and which ones? A:I watch tons of movies all the time. My fav right now is Wicker Park, I did like Million dollar baby and Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind. I want to see Sideways and The new scary movie with Christina Ricci (love her) "Cursed". Q:Is it possible that you will ever perform any of the M2M songs again, like maybe Wanna Be Where You Are or Love Left For Me?? A:Yeah why not! Wanna be where you are and Love left for me are very special to me and are songs that I love singing. Even Girl in yours dreams, which was the first song I ever wrote. Q:I'm not trying to be mean or anything, but you're living in New York now, right? So how come everytime I see you online, it's like 3 in the morning over there? Don't you need to sleep, lol? A:I said I was bored, why would I want to be even more bored with school work?..I guess it would make me sleep..haha Tomorrow I'm going to force myself up at nine, to get into the right rythm again..but it probably won't happened. I will wake up at 12 with the alarm broken on the floor..haha/ Will try to sleep now though..goodnight! Q:Hi Marion. Thanks for answering all our questions. I have another album related question for you. Actually, I have already asked you this before, over a year ago, but I don’t know if anything has changed. So here it is. Are there any duets on your new album? Oh, by the way, are you enjoying the snow? A:YES there is!! but I'm not allowed to tell who it is yet.. very exciting. Yes love the snow. I'm going skiing next weekend. Can't wait. Q:which do you think was the best M2M bonus track? 1. Not to me 2. Is you 3. Wait for me 4. The feeling is gone For me was..."Not to me A:hmmm hard one.. maybe Not to be, but Is you has a speical meaning for me because I was so in love when I wrote the lyrics. Back in the sweet 16 days. Q:When was the last time you had your hair above your shoulders? Just wondering lol Did you always have long curly hair? A:When I was 4 maybe.. haaha Q:since i am australian i thought i would ask this LOL. whats your favourite part or city? do you have a favourite aussie animal? eg : koala. have you tasted vegamite? and if you could choose anywhere to have a concert, gig or instore,in australia where would you choose? (please say my house) LOL joking. A:I've only been to Sydney and Melbourne. And I like both places, they're so different though. I did step in kangoroo shit ones, so I guess the koala is my favourite. No vegamite! Never heard of it. I would love to have a concert on the beach with tons of hot guys surfing.. Q:Could someone tell me more 'bout Marion's new albumn, please? I just known Marion 4 months ago,so i don't know anything. A:I'm sorry that there's not much info for you on the website right now. I promise you will get some more pretty soon. Q:Hi Marion, Wow I'm so happy that you are living in NYC now! Are you used to it yet? If you want any tips on places to visit or a native new yorker to show you around or take you out for some great chinese food let me know! It was still the best when I got to meet you at Central park that one summer! A:Thanks Philip..yeah I'm getting more and more used to it. And I love it! Yeah that time in Central Park was nice. You're my real first NYC fan! Q:hey, i was wondering if you went to the hanson concert at irving plaza last july 14? someone thinks they saw you there. i was there and i didnt see you,but frankie muniz was there and i didnt see him either A:Yes I did Q:are you still in m2m or are you recording by yourself and when are you going to be in australia and do you still meet up with i think her name is marit A: I'm just done recording my solo album. You will find more information about it soon here on the site! Looks like I might come to Australia i April sometime. Hope so 'cause i miss it a lot. M. Q:I want to thank you Marion for being so great to your fans! I can't think of any other artists that interact with their fans this much! It's really amazing! You deserve all the success in the world. Your amazingly talented and yet so kind! I wish you luck with your solo career, I know you will do great! A:my pleasure! Thanks guys Q:Hi Marion, Are you going to Megamall when you go to the Philippines? My school is like 5 minutes away from there so it'll be cool if you are.. haha. I can just go after my class and see your show or something So if you're doing a mall show/autograph signing please make it in Megamall haha. Or anywhere near that place lol A:well, it's a tradition isn't it? Q:Hello again Marion. You've been talking a bit about starting the promotion, and are now saying Australia in April, and I'm just wondering if when you do come out you'll be doing a few real shows, or if you'll be sticking to TV/radio and maybe a couple of instores. I know it may depend on if you're bringing a band out, but even if you're not, some small acoustic shows would be awesome. Melbourne has some great venues... A:I will do tons of show when I start travelling. Acoustic and with a band. It depence what I'm doing. Q:I wonder if your look will be a little dark,or what will be your look? A:My look will be " me". So wait and see. Q:hey, pretty boring question really. i was just wondering if you had any plans for your 21st. A:I don't know yet.. I'd like to have a big party with all my friends! Q:Hey Marion I was wondering, for promo are u gonna go to Scandinavia, Denmark maybe? lol and btw I think it's great the way u interact with your fans, looking forward to your album A:I don't know yet, but I hope so. I was in København in December 2003 and I mixed half of my album there. Spent some time and went to the Strokes concert Q:hey marion i read some where a while back that you owned a bmw.are you still driving that car? or are you planning on buying something different now that you live here in the u.s?and one more question when you start touring here in the u.s can we meet up? i'm a big fan of yours and been trying to meet you.and good luck with everything A:The car is at home in Norway. I miss driving.. I will never drive in New York!! That would be suicide. Q:Did you watch the grammys? if you did what you liked about the grammys or what you disliked? A:Lets go in the chat room Q:Which concerts would you like to check out this year? A:Motley Crue, Velvet Revolver, Jack Johnson Q:Are we gunna hear from u during all the promotion? Or will you be so swamped that we will only see the occasional Journal entry. A:I'm gonna try my best. I can't promise anything since I have no idea how much work I'll get.. but as the computer geek I am..I probably will visit you guys a lot. Hugs! Q:It seems like Atlantic would want you to attend the Grammys and afterparties since you'll have a solo debut out in a few months, as it is the biggest music event of the year and swarming with press and industry contacts. If I were you, I'd have even paid the airfare myself to get there if Atlantic wouldn't. A:It's really not that easy.. and I have no business being there yet anyway.. hopefully next year! Q:Hey Marion, You used to be really big into British pop/rock bands as I recall from your earlier years. Do you still listen to any? Any new ones lately? Have you heard stuff from bands like Keane or Snow Patrol, Kasabian? Some Australian bands like Jet? A:I love Keane. And Jet is so much fun..I saw them live this summer. Also like Motor Ace.. Q:That sounds soo cool! Well, me and some other fans (like Jo, Kath, Silvy...) are planning on doing an online magazine about you, Marit and everything. Check this topic to get some idea. And we were wondering if you wanted to give us an interview... Like, we send you some questions by email (or we post them here) and you answer them, like in an interview. It would be great for our first issue! We hope you want to give us this interview A:SURE! I will do that.. thanks for making a magazine.. Q:Marion, in an Australian article that was linked at m2m-australia, it said that the album will be released around April 25th, and promotion will be done in Europe, Australia, Asia, and Mexico as soon as the album is released. My Question: Is it going to be difficult to find things or hear things about your new album here in the US b/c from what i am reading, i get the feeling it will be like M2M and you will rarley release anything here, and it will be difficult to find anything about you here in the US is that true? A:It is very different this time. And I will make sure it won't happend. As I also live here now there will be a lot more happening in the US, but also in Europe this time around. I can only be at one place at one time..and it seems naturally and nice to start in Asia,Mexico and Australia where I already have people interested in my music. Q:Hallo dear Marion well I just want to know if the day of the sale of your record will be on april 25, and if that date will be also for Mexico or you have different days. How many songs will your record have???? A:I don't have a date yet for my album release. Nothing is offical until it is written in stone on my website under News. Q:Ok, this may be really stupid. Very. Very. But it's killing me haha. Well, I've noticed some of the titles for your songs (Six Feet Under, Heads Will Roll, etc...) and you're definetely getting creepier with your songs! Or at least with the titles hehe. Did you watch too many horror movies or it just came out that way? hehe. Ok, now sorry for wasting your time A:I think Tasha got the point in her first entry. Q:what do you like to do on your free time in new york? and where do you love to shop here in the usa? A:I like to be with friends, watch movies, go out on town or simply do nothing at all in the sofa all day, or maybe sleep. play loud music,play guitar,talk with friends in norway online, read..many things. I like Urban Outfitters and vintage stores. Q:Greetings Marion! I've noticed the great photos you have in James Michael's studio... ...can you tell us what it was like working with him and Nikki Sixx? A:How did you know that it was James Micheals studio? hmm.. Everyday I would drive for like 20 minutes, because it takes 20 minutes to get anywhere in L.A which I hate. Me,Nikki and James would sit in his house and get ideas for songs. Nikki came up with this awesome bass part and I always wanted to write a song called Heads will roll. I had a great time and its not everyday that you work with two hot rock guys like that with tatoos all over. Q:you've writen different songs for various artists, if somebody was making a cover of any song you've writen or sang which one would you chose and who would you like it to sing it? 1A:I wrote a song a long time ago called "Love left for me". Maybe some contry artist could do it. I think that would be great. 2A:good question by the way.. Q:1: have you heard Simple Plan's song "Untitled"?? I think it's very catchy and very good. 2: Do you watch SMALLVILLE? on a regular basis? A:I don't watch Smallville on a regular basis.. I'll check out the Simple Plan song..they're on my label. Q:heey. I was wondering, where did you buy the skirt you used in the Showcase? (the one you're using in your new pics). I looove it! Maybe you bought it in a store that's also here soo, I can be your copycat A:Bought it at a store in Soho. I think it cost me like 20$. I think the store is called somthing like "Mystique". but they have that type of skirts in all kinds of stores here in NY..don't know about Argentina though. I'm glad you like it. I love it..I have like 4 in different colors. Q:I kno u listen to lot of rock n stuff, but do you listen to any RnB or hip hop or anything 'a bit left of rock'? Just wondering coz you play piano, and there are some RnB/soul artists like Alicia Keys and John Legend that are piano oriented. A:no not really.. then it would be more Norah Jones,Jack Johnson and Mindy Smith. Q:Hey Marion! You rooock! lalala. So, I'm sorry for bothering you with this question about the messageboard, but I don't know who else I can ask and maybe you knew. How do I send Private Messages? Thank you for your help! And for being so great! hehe A:HAHAHA I thought you were going to ask me a questions about PMS. No I have no idea how to send Private messages..sorry Q:Marion, during the extened time before the albums release I remeber you mentioning recording some acoustic versions of your songs. I was wondering how many acoustic tracks you recorded, and I was also wondering if there were any remixes. A:I have only recorded two acoustic versions so far. No Remixes. Q:Hey Marion! Just wanna ask some stuff bout your hair cos it's so nice.. haha. 1. How often do you wash your hair? 2. How do you dry your hair? Like do you use a hairdryer? Or do you just let it dry? 3. Do you shed a lot? I have long hair and it's creepy after I dry my hair! Like, after I blow-dry my hair, I comb my hair, and a lot of hair fall off lol. A:i wash it when I feel likt it. Around every third day. I just let it dry. Q:marion now that you're living by ur own, do you have problems to wake up, do all ur stuff by ur own? A:Yes, i do have problems waking up..haha.. Or mostly going to bed at all. Q:Marion, your new album is said to be more you, and more rock. Which kind of rock would you compare it to. An Evancence (the band) type of rock an M2M (TBR album) Pop/Rock or more hardcore rock?? A:It's Marion Raven rock. You'll see. Q:My question is: does your new album have all the tracks that you had done in Sweden? Or did you have to cut some tracks out for the songs that you have done in the US? A:I did half my album in Sweden and half of it in America. Q:It's already April, or will be by the time you read this... any word yet on when that first single will see light of day? If it's already been answered, my bad. A:Hey, no not much longer. Depence on where you live though.. will soon update the news and tours. Q:Hey Marion! Good news about the album but there are no European release dates. As I live in the UK I'm afraid I'll miss out again as I had to import everything of yours. Will this be the case again or are we scheduled for later release dates? A:don't worry Q:just wondering! i know people wouldn't care if you just wrote "nothing to say" just to get a few more posts in there? You come on this site alot. That's cool. A:Yeah sorry..I've totally forgot about it actually. I promise I will get better!! Thanks for that! Hugs. Q:I was wondering if you're still into Shakira or you got over her already? If you are, do you like her new stuff? A:I don't understand what she is singing about.. and didn't think it was that great of a hook.. Q:Hey Marion! When will you next be coming to Asia eg Singapore?? A:Looks like it will be 20th of July. See ya soon Q:So far with all the new showcases u've had, what's ur personal opinion about them, how do you feel performing your new songs and do you have a favorite showcase that u've done so far? A:I've had pretty much good feelings about the showcases. Except the one in Norway when I didn't feel well. I think maybe the Osaka or Tokyo one was the favorite.. Also really enjoyed the one in Jakarta. and the Singapore one was special because there were fans in the audience. The Thailand one had too many press people and it was load. Q:hey Marion, after watching the " little by little " video from the singapore showcase i decided to tab it on my guitar cause i love the song, so i've tabbed it without the capo as, C,G,AM,C. but after i finally got a capo i thought i would play it, and it just sounds wrong. PLEASE HELP ME A:Linzi. The capo neess to be on the third fret. (on the third line, make sure it's right before the line/fret) Then it Should be C, G Am,C in the Verse. C,G,Am,F in the Ch. And G, em,G, em, F in the Bridge! Hope I was to any help. Q: just thought of this question today Smiler When you write your songs, they are usually about bad things that have happened in your relationships... So my question is, what if you soon get into an awesome relationship and you are very happy (i hope that happens Big Grin) what will you write about? Do you write about other things other then relationships? oh BTW, can't wait for the release of Here I Am A:If I'm in a good relationship I will hopefully write about good things that happens. I also write songs that aren't about relationships at all. Like "Surfing the sun", by bonus track. Or "Get me out of here" Q:Hi Marion, First of all, late Happy Birthday. And second, I was just wondering if there is any information you could give about your new album coming out in the U.S? Any information at all would do. A:All I know so far is that I don't think anything will come out before the end of the year, or even beginning of next year. But the plan is to go on tour all over the U.S this fall. So I'm crossing my fingers for that. The reason it will be that late, is that I wanna use good time in each place..in stead of rushing it through the whole world. Q:are there any plans to release the album over here??? i think canada is pretty marion deprived....we need a fix. A:HeHe thanks!. Well you and your friends should start emailing and calling the Warner Canada office about me, and they will see that it will be an interest for my music there. Hoping that Canada would be around the same time as the U,S which will be beginning of next year. Q:Marion... hows the new songs and album.. i'm in london at the moment so im a bit sheltered to whats going on at the moment with ya.. all i know is you're doing some touring in asia for the new single.. how is that going.. well anyways.. let us know hows things and what you've been up to recently.. can't be all work and no play... take care.. At's going great these days. I am rehearsing with my band right now before I go back to Asia. I am very excited about the album. it's very rock. Depressive lyrics or angry lyrics.. But catchy choroses and I tried to make a complete album and every song has it's purpose. and I worked real hard on to make them sound like I wanted them too. If you're thinking about buying the album online, get the Japanese version. It has a bonustracks and the track order I like. Q:So far you've done various showcases to the countries you've visited, how have u felt so far performing your new songs? A:It's really been amazing. Perfoming live is the whole reason why I do this. i love it. Rehearsing right now with my band and the songs sound great with a whole band in my back!! Very happy these days. Q:A while back u were practicing with a back up band. But for the Asian promotion you seem to be doing everything acoustically. Is the band just for American and UK promotion A:No, the first trip was just the beginning.. and I just did acoustic shows to present myself. I am now going back to Asia with my band. Hugs. Q:do u like motorcling? A:I'm good. Haven't really tried it.. guys look good on them though Q:ey Smiler i would suggest if u want success in another country.. u should come here.. people like the kinda music u are doin... u think it would ever happen? good luck with yer album! hope it gets released here A:Wow my first South African fan!!! It would be amazing to go there. I have never been there. If the record does well, anything can happen Q:heya marion, how are you hope your enjoying everything that your doing atm. i were just wondering if you could give me sum info about when you will be realising things in the U.K? well if you could get back to me that would be really good thanks. A:I do not have any dates so far for the U.K! Call Warner in the U.K and let them know you think the record should come out there!! Q:Um, I was like wondering, do you have plans on releasing the album over here in South America? I've listened to some of your newest songs and they're amazing!!!!! A:I would love to come there as soon as possible. There are no set plans so far.. but I'm hoping it won't be long! Call the Warner company in Brazil and tell them what you think the record should be released there! Q:i got a news from warner music that u r going to do a showcase tomorrow and the people who have the ticket can come in but i don't have it cause i didn't know that Peak Radio Station give it to everyone!!! can u help me please Marion, i wanna see u there! please allow me to come to ur showcase!! Thank you A:Come to Siam discovery center today at 4pm. It is a free concert for everyone!! Full show with the band Q:hey marion do you plan to open an online store on your site ? A:Yes i am planning on it. Will take some time though. Maybe sometime in the fall. Q:Hi Marion, Did you go to KLCC while in Malaysia? A:Yes I did! I believe I had an autograph signing there. Q:Do you have any regrets opening for Jewel or Hanson? Or, where they both positive experiences for you? A:They were a lot of fun. I love playing live. I also learned a lot being on tour. Q:Hey there Marion..just wondering why did u put the 13 days intro to your End of ME music Video?? Any reason behind it?? Hhmmnn??? A:I thought it would be cool and make people wonder about other songs on the album. They would also see that I play the piano as well. Q:Helow marion! we saw someone who looks just like you at the hardrock cafe wearing white shirt and jeans and she was also wearing the necklace you wore in the album cover..the black one,kinda monk thing..i dnt knw what u call those..is she ur sister?and btw we wer at the music museum wen the place caught fire, we wer already der after ur dj thing at d radio station. sori bout ur amps nd other gadgets that has been destroyed ..niwei hav fun! gudluck n godbless! tc alwayz.. we mis u! A:Nope, no sister Q:Hello Marion! !Mary Ann Here from the Philippines..This is my 1st time to post here on your new Message board..Anywayz, Just a couple of questions here: After your tour here in Asia what is your Next STOP??? Hmmn,, Is there any possibilities that You will come back in Manila within this year??watcha think????*finger’s crossed* hehe.. & one last thing : do you still have time to read our letters (letters that we gave after the showcase,,=D) inspite of your BUSY SCHED???? Bonus question(LOLZ) dyou keep letters from FANS?? "håper du svarer snart" A:I do read ALL letters I get. And its easier now because there is not that many. My plans after Im done with Japan is to go home to Norway for 5 days off. Then back to Singapore. Then to Norway and Sweden for releases and then to Mexico.. i think? Q:I was listening to your songs live and I really liked them =) I was wondering which song is the hardest for you so far to play live? A:Break you. Hard to sing. It goes as low as I can sing and as high as I can sing. Q:I remember you once said in a chat (I wasn't there) that you were talking with your manager to go to South America. So, did you arrange something and are the plans still up? I'm sorry about bothering you so much about this hehe A:All in know is that i'm going to Mexico City. No other info yet. Q:Hey! Since you're online and answering questions, I was wondering, which lip gloss/lipstick were you using for the interview at Club TV? IT'S BEAUTIFUL! Me and Linzi love it A:I dont use lipstick. It was probably the juicy tube from Lancome. Q:hey Marion. Why do you leave Norway now that the summer as arrived? :P are you still "living" in Lørenskog or have you moved? when will you be in norway next time? Im hanging out in lørenskog right now, but its not that much sun. if you are bored when youre home just come to Grünerløkka and play fotball wih us A:Hei Bor ikke i Lørenskog lenger. Bor i New York for tiden. Savner norsk sommer. kommer hjem i slutten av Juli for noen dager, så det gleder jeg meg til. Hører dere har fantastisk vær. Q:Hi Marion!Where will u come to after Singapore?Although u can't go to Viet Nam but I'll still wait for u and hope in one day u'll come to VN.I saw u on MTV POP.U looked so cool!Oh yes,did u go to buy Harry Porter part 6?I can't wait to read it!!!I'm sure u too.Bye Marion!Hope u'll answer my post. Hug,AsKePoTt(LiNh) A:after Singapore i go to Norway and Sweden. I just bought the new Harry Potter book, like 1 hour ago at the Osaka,Japan train station. I am excited to read it Q:what's the one thing you want to achieve most? A:Have a long career and do my own world wide tour. Q:Do you have a dream venue or a place u've always wanted to perform? which would it be? A:Oslo spektrum in Norway and Madison Square Guarden in New York. An a beach in indonesia. Q:Hey So Happy to know you have a great time in Japan I still miss you so bad I Do Hope u will like the CD i give you =) BTW After this whole Asia Tour where will you going next ? Back to NY or Back to NorwaY A:hi PAT! I'm going back to Norway for only 5 days and then to Singapore for 3 days, and then back to Norway again.. then Sweden and then Mexico it looks like. Q:hey maz good 2 see your career is really on a roll.... still waiting for you to reach australian shores anyways to the point wait no skip the point the photo below i picked up from a website and when i saw it I fell off my chair it shows you have really gone from girl next door to independant woman..... What i was originally going to ask you was do you still check or emails or is your inbox still filling up with spam? cause a remember a few months ago you were saying you werwe getting alot of spam is that still a mega porblem or have you got it under control cause if you want i can help you out with it...... I now work for one of australias leading internet companies and we have tools that can pretty much do anything we need them to..... A:i dont check it anymore. I have to much spam. People keeping adding me to stupid lists.. I'm gonna try to fix it.. i will let you know if I need any help! thanks a lot Q:Hei Hei Marion I have bought your japanese edition of "Here I Am" With the extra bonus track Question, wer eyou nervous during your photo session about posing for your cd cover It's quite a beautiful photograph, but any butterflies in your stomach? A:Nope! Q:Hi !!! Marion , Did u know ? U so nice & very very friendly with me ,My name Zax that u saw & capture your picture with me at probbar pub in Thailand ,R u remember ? I miss u so much A:Hey nice to see you on the board. I had a great time in Thailand. Hope to come back very soon. M. Q:I was wondering, you're going back to Norway soon for promotion and some days off that you deserve what's the first thing that you want to do during those free days, any places you want to visit or ppl (beside ur family)? A:I'm gonna eat bread with Norwegian liverpate. My favorite. * MORE COMING UP SOON*