I haven't written in a long time.
Since my last post, I moved back to The Eastern Townships in Quebec.
The fall was stunning, but I am beginning to remember what winter here will be like.
My dog changed from light brown to her darker reddish coat.
The cold and the quiet are proving inspirational. I think I will be ready soon to start on a new album.
My friend, Sarah Biggs will be launching a new album on Saturday, November 12. I will be opening for her. It is an honour. The first time I ever heard her sing, I was playing trumpet for my music classes band concert in grade 8. Sarah was older. She played a song on guitar with a drummer. It was called "Stretched on your Grave" by Sinead O'Connor.
It is a strong memory. A powerful memory.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Graceland
OK, its time to start making waves again.
If you didn't already know, I am a huge Paul Simon fan. He was, without a doubt, my biggest influence as a songwriter. I can associate all of the important events in my life, from my time in the womb, to my last walk with the dog, with certain songs.
And I know I am not the only one!
Small side note- I was given a ticket to a Pixies concert for my Birthday from my friends. Great people give great gifts, in case you didn't already know.
At the show, I said to my friend Dave, "don't you feel a sense of community right now?" He didn't, so I continued, "Just think that all these people went to the trouble of buying tickets and showing up here to see this show. You could pass these people on the street and never know they like the same music you do, but we are all here for the same reason." Then he got it.
To celebrate.
I started thinking about how I celebrate, and create, and recalibrate, and meditate, and alleviate stress. It is with Paul Simon. I play his songs. Whenever it rains I play Kathy's Song. When I am homesick I play Duncan. Good mood-Gumboots. Bad mood-American Tune.
So I have decided to send out a big musical Thank you.
I am going to recreate Paul Simon's Graceland Album.
Don't worry, I will record the whole thing and post it on Facebook and Youtube.
I wonder if Paul Simon will see it, or if I am one of a million people who have done the same thing? You never know. He could be the kind of guy that sits around and Googles his own name. Maybe after scrolling through several hundred pages, he'll happen upon my blog...
We will have to wait and see if I fly under his radar, or he shows up here and sings a song with me, or just sends a Lawyer's letter and sues.lol
Wish me luck!
Oh, and if you live in the Vancouver area and would be interested in taking part in this project, message me for details.
If you didn't already know, I am a huge Paul Simon fan. He was, without a doubt, my biggest influence as a songwriter. I can associate all of the important events in my life, from my time in the womb, to my last walk with the dog, with certain songs.
And I know I am not the only one!
Small side note- I was given a ticket to a Pixies concert for my Birthday from my friends. Great people give great gifts, in case you didn't already know.
At the show, I said to my friend Dave, "don't you feel a sense of community right now?" He didn't, so I continued, "Just think that all these people went to the trouble of buying tickets and showing up here to see this show. You could pass these people on the street and never know they like the same music you do, but we are all here for the same reason." Then he got it.
To celebrate.
I started thinking about how I celebrate, and create, and recalibrate, and meditate, and alleviate stress. It is with Paul Simon. I play his songs. Whenever it rains I play Kathy's Song. When I am homesick I play Duncan. Good mood-Gumboots. Bad mood-American Tune.
So I have decided to send out a big musical Thank you.
I am going to recreate Paul Simon's Graceland Album.
Don't worry, I will record the whole thing and post it on Facebook and Youtube.
I wonder if Paul Simon will see it, or if I am one of a million people who have done the same thing? You never know. He could be the kind of guy that sits around and Googles his own name. Maybe after scrolling through several hundred pages, he'll happen upon my blog...
We will have to wait and see if I fly under his radar, or he shows up here and sings a song with me, or just sends a Lawyer's letter and sues.lol
Wish me luck!
Oh, and if you live in the Vancouver area and would be interested in taking part in this project, message me for details.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Hibernation
I wonder if a bear wakes up after months of deep sleep, heads down to the river and thinks, "wow, these fish swim a lot faster than I remember".
Maybe that bear had fallen victim to a dream too vivid to make the waking world manageable, so he had to take a rest by the river to compose himself.
And slowly he remembered.
'This is how I hunt. And if I put my nose up I can smell danger. And if I bow my head my friends will welcome me. This river will cool me and quench my thirst. "
And after a while, he was ready to resume the business of being a bear.
Maybe that bear had fallen victim to a dream too vivid to make the waking world manageable, so he had to take a rest by the river to compose himself.
And slowly he remembered.
'This is how I hunt. And if I put my nose up I can smell danger. And if I bow my head my friends will welcome me. This river will cool me and quench my thirst. "
And after a while, he was ready to resume the business of being a bear.
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