MikeJSheehan

Hello Vampire Weekend!

I’m a big fan; think you guys are one of the most original bands in years.

As someone who has tickets to see you this summer at an outdoor festival (Longitude, Ireland) I have a couple of questions. How do you feel about playing really intricate and layered songs in a live, stripped-back setting? What is your process for deciding which melodies need to be heard, and what can be omitted? Also, do you think an outdoor festival setting changes your performance much in comparison to an intimate indoors, VW-only gig?

Finally, what was it like to work with Richard Ayoade? Have you ever seen his acting work (in The IT Crowd for example)?

Almost forgot to say; congratulations on the stellar third album!

1. Was Tiny Tina written with Ash in mind, or specifically written for her?
2. What is your current best example of non-linear design in a mainstream game (is it still Far Cry 2, a.k.a. the most important game of 2008)
3. You seem like your sis might just be your best bud, which I think is awesome... Just how cool is she?
4. Where do you go from here? How do you top this?
5. I hope numbered lists are ok with you, but if they're not, I'm thinking you haven't gotten this far.

Signed, a fan.

I don't have a question - just wanted your art team to know that the aesthetic (and, to be fair, your collective works as a team) was enough to secure my backing. I really hope you make the target. This is a lovely idea, and based on your previous games, should be a lovely way to spend my time :)