RIP Carey Lander, keyboardist

October 14, 2015 6:35 AM

Carey Lander, keyboardist for Scottish indie band Camera Obscura, has passed. Carey died of Sarcoma, and she asked everyone to give for those who would come after. She was 33.
posted by Capt. Renault (42 comments total)

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posted by Smart Dalek at 6:36 AM on October 14, 2015 [1 favorite]

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posted by acb at 6:47 AM on October 14, 2015

"John Peel - 7th March 2002. Featuring the wonderful Camera Obscura live from Peel Acres."
posted by Paul Slade at 6:48 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by pxe2000 at 6:49 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by procrastination at 6:51 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by Pendragon at 6:51 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by MCMikeNamara at 6:52 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by maryr at 6:52 AM on October 14, 2015

Carey being herself with her piece "The Amateur’s Guide to Stage Make-up".
posted by Capt. Renault at 6:53 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by sandettie light vessel automatic at 6:55 AM on October 14, 2015

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Shit, I don't follow music news so didn't know a thing about this. What a lovely sound that band had.
posted by selfnoise at 6:57 AM on October 14, 2015 [1 favorite]

I Wasn't Ready To Be Heartbroken, Lloyd …

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posted by scruss at 7:03 AM on October 14, 2015 [6 favorites]

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posted by grumpybear69 at 7:09 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by rongorongo at 7:13 AM on October 14, 2015 [1 favorite]

A band I was brought to by Kieron Gillen's "Phonogram" series.

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posted by mephron at 7:15 AM on October 14, 2015 [2 favorites]

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posted by Gelatin at 7:20 AM on October 14, 2015

Fuck cancer.

I first heard them only a year ago, but I fell immediately in love with Camera Obscura's sound: lush, yearning, beautiful—but also grounded, sly and full of wit. I've never managed to catch the band live, but from the tour footage, documentaries and music videos I've seen, Carey was a huge part of that. May she rest in peace.

The Sweetest Thing
posted by Quilford at 7:20 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by immlass at 7:22 AM on October 14, 2015

Hey Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken
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posted by readery at 7:27 AM on October 14, 2015 [4 favorites]

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posted by and they trembled before her fury at 7:30 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by lmfsilva at 7:36 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by yerfatma at 8:04 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by drezdn at 8:12 AM on October 14, 2015

So sad. Crushed.
posted by Annika Cicada at 8:25 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by yoHighness at 8:38 AM on October 14, 2015

You can see her in the video for "Let's Get Out of This Country."
posted by John Cohen at 8:54 AM on October 14, 2015

. too young
posted by pibeandres at 9:08 AM on October 14, 2015

Such incredibly sad news. Sarcoma is a terrible thing, and though Carey was much too young herself, tragically it also affects children disproportionately.

If anyone is considering donating, I know a friend of Carey's who recently did some work with Sarcoma UK and has nothing but good things to say about them. They're a small team doing great work to help sufferers and their families, on very little resources. There are a lot of calls on your donating dollar, but if you feel moved to help by this, they'd be a good recipient.
posted by bonaldi at 9:23 AM on October 14, 2015 [3 favorites]

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posted by Fizz at 9:53 AM on October 14, 2015

Oh no!

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posted by mazola at 10:01 AM on October 14, 2015

Thanks for the reminder of the Super Trouper cover, rongorongo. I can't believe I'd forgotten about that. They had performed it the one time I saw them, and stopped the crowd in its tracks. Such a great show, too -- for a band known for being lush and melodic, they sure rocked the fuck out that night.
posted by Capt. Renault at 10:47 AM on October 14, 2015

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posted by El Brendano at 11:26 AM on October 14, 2015

I'm gonna tell you something good about yourself
I'll say it now and I'll never say it about no one else..

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posted by ApathyGirl at 12:11 PM on October 14, 2015

how awful! i had no idea about carey's sarcoma. i loved camera obscura so much in high school and i think it's time to spend the day listening to them.

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posted by burgerrr at 12:15 PM on October 14, 2015

Not going to say much except that she moved on the periphery of my social circle and the news hit us hard despite me only knowing her as a friend-of-a-friend (of sorts). It's really hit home for a lot of people around here.

Carey was stylish as fuck - that was my first memory of her. She was shy and kept to herself, but you could not take your eyes off her. Beautifully styled hair and makeup and on-point outfit - but her sense of style always felt natural and innate. And she was gracious, funny, smart, and seriously didn't have time for jerks.

We talked about sewing, mostly. Sewing and customising vintage dresses.

And she was talented. So talented.

Goddamn cancer sucks. 33 years old. It so sucks.
posted by kariebookish at 12:17 PM on October 14, 2015 [7 favorites]

And it feels really weird talking about all this, because this is not my loss - just a lot of people I know are very subdued and quiet at the moment.

But really, she was awesome and cool. And cancer sucks, so go donate if you can to her fund.
posted by kariebookish at 12:23 PM on October 14, 2015 [2 favorites]

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posted by tychotesla at 12:24 PM on October 14, 2015

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Eighties Fan
posted by greycap at 2:04 PM on October 14, 2015

Mod note: Just noting that I pulled the active fundraising link from the post; totally understandable good intentions there but it's something we need to be pretty firm about.
posted by cortex (staff) at 2:41 PM on October 14, 2015

Camera Obscura sustained me through an episode of depression. Sad she had to go so young.

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posted by kandinski at 1:40 AM on October 15, 2015

What a dirty rotten shame.

RIP Carey. You were just so wonderful and you'll be remembered fondly.
posted by james33 at 2:27 AM on October 15, 2015