This day, another blog in this blogosphere saw the light of day. My doing, yes. I've started one, to follow me on my mission to become more glamorous. Glamorous in the style of oldworld England, mansions, cups of tea, red lipstick, tweed and all...
I'm having thought about my career. I don't know where I'm heading - not even where I want to get to. Not even the zip code of that destination. And I'd like to be heading somewhere. Not too fond of the idea of drifting, taking university classes, waiting around. I want action. You see, this girl used to be good at it. Getting ideas - and acting upon them. It's been awhile
Oh well, times are changing. Really what's stopping me?
Spent a night in Copenhagen this weekend. Lovely, really lovely. And (almost) spontaneous!
I don't want to be like miss Hanff, waiting for the right time to take that bloody plane to London (read or watch 84 Charing Cross Road.)
oh the new blog! http://oldworldglamour.wordpress.com
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
New business and places to play
Oh how long it's been... since I last even gave this little corner of the world wide web a side-way glance...
but now, I'm back!
Fall is starting to set in, or at least that's the impression we're getting here. But who knows, since it's august and we're in the south of Sweden (meaning: unpredictable) it could change any day now. So, if things go as they usually go, when I have started to have strong feelings about suits, boots and tweed I can probably let the flip-flops out on the streets again.
Anyhow. My internship has finally begun! It's at this great little record label, that has alot to do with world music and jazz. And I have to say, so far it's been great for my musical palate! I'm listening to things I rarely take a closer look at, and that could only be good.
Tip: Sousou & Maher Cissokos new album "Adouna" is coming out in October - check it out! Even if you never have listened to the kora or African music before - it's really nice. Keeps that feeling of summer lasting a little bit longer - even if it's just in your ipod.
On my on musical endeavors... I have the opportunity to play this fall at a lovely restaurant... only problem is I have no real repertoire yet or any musicians..
But I have decided to get a move on, on that part. For a repertoire, I'm thinking something in the lines of "great songs by powerful female singers" or "a timeline of songs" (from the early 30-40's to now.). Or maybe a combo? What do you think?
but now, I'm back!
Fall is starting to set in, or at least that's the impression we're getting here. But who knows, since it's august and we're in the south of Sweden (meaning: unpredictable) it could change any day now. So, if things go as they usually go, when I have started to have strong feelings about suits, boots and tweed I can probably let the flip-flops out on the streets again.
Anyhow. My internship has finally begun! It's at this great little record label, that has alot to do with world music and jazz. And I have to say, so far it's been great for my musical palate! I'm listening to things I rarely take a closer look at, and that could only be good.
Tip: Sousou & Maher Cissokos new album "Adouna" is coming out in October - check it out! Even if you never have listened to the kora or African music before - it's really nice. Keeps that feeling of summer lasting a little bit longer - even if it's just in your ipod.
On my on musical endeavors... I have the opportunity to play this fall at a lovely restaurant... only problem is I have no real repertoire yet or any musicians..
But I have decided to get a move on, on that part. For a repertoire, I'm thinking something in the lines of "great songs by powerful female singers" or "a timeline of songs" (from the early 30-40's to now.). Or maybe a combo? What do you think?
Monday, June 2, 2008
Downloading
Had an interview Friday, with an A&R in Stockholm. We started talking about downloading and their company’s view of it all. He told me something that has stayed with me during the weekend. That the effects of downloading has affected Sweden more than most countries (we're one of the top countries where sales have plummeted, not just dropped). In other places in the world, you don't have to look further than to our neighbors, illegal downloading hasn't taken that big of proportion as it has here. They accept that paying for music is legal whereas doing the opposite is not. And they live by it. Do you think it's true? And why do we, as Swedes, view music as free?
The difference in attitude is astounding.
The difference in attitude is astounding.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Stuck
Something has been bugging me lately, the last few days. Can't really figure out what, though.
Working on our booklet assignment, I have this feeling I will never be quite satisfied, mostly because I don't really know what colors I'm drawn to, or I think the band could like. Now it's a pink/purple/green combination, but what if they don't see a fierce album cover, only something that for some odd reason reminds them of the green goblin in Spiderman? (that's what I see in my minds eye. the cartoon version, not the one from the movie)
On a more personal level, in my own private misery of making music I am very, very...stuck. Completely. I have this need for a band, a real one, with musicians that truly know their craft. People that can put a little personality to it. I'm sure they're out there, but I don't know where to look. We were talking, me and a friend, but he and the boys are all so busy (and I get that), but it puts me in a standstill and well...
And the other thing, I find myself writing the same song over and over again. It's boring me out and driving myself from the piano and I'm suddenly spending all my free time in the kitchen.
Come to think of it, I'm doing it again. What I have been doing for years, throwing myself into other projects so I don't have to roll up my sleeves and do what I really want. 'cause THAT would be scary, to say the least.
Well, hope this little post can service as a good kick in the butt.
Working on our booklet assignment, I have this feeling I will never be quite satisfied, mostly because I don't really know what colors I'm drawn to, or I think the band could like. Now it's a pink/purple/green combination, but what if they don't see a fierce album cover, only something that for some odd reason reminds them of the green goblin in Spiderman? (that's what I see in my minds eye. the cartoon version, not the one from the movie)
On a more personal level, in my own private misery of making music I am very, very...stuck. Completely. I have this need for a band, a real one, with musicians that truly know their craft. People that can put a little personality to it. I'm sure they're out there, but I don't know where to look. We were talking, me and a friend, but he and the boys are all so busy (and I get that), but it puts me in a standstill and well...
And the other thing, I find myself writing the same song over and over again. It's boring me out and driving myself from the piano and I'm suddenly spending all my free time in the kitchen.
Come to think of it, I'm doing it again. What I have been doing for years, throwing myself into other projects so I don't have to roll up my sleeves and do what I really want. 'cause THAT would be scary, to say the least.
Well, hope this little post can service as a good kick in the butt.
Friday, May 16, 2008
phones
Telephonecompanies are evil. Or dumb.
This is the feeling of pure isolation. I have to get a back-up phone... with another company..
If they had been funny, they would have sent me a textmessage or a email saying "happy birthday" today. But I don't think they'd be that clever.
Oh well, otherwise, all is good.
This is the feeling of pure isolation. I have to get a back-up phone... with another company..
If they had been funny, they would have sent me a textmessage or a email saying "happy birthday" today. But I don't think they'd be that clever.
Oh well, otherwise, all is good.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Waiting for...
...one pie to cool.
I have found a new friend. In food. Not so much in the comfort of actually eating it, but in making it.
New dream: to start a café. One day.
I've been thinking. It's pretty funny in a way, when I was done with the lastest song (in the figure she's in right now) I had this feeling of.. excitement. Anticipation. Posted it, on another site, and I don't know why but I had this feeling that maybe this time, this time the ball would start rolling. Like I would be on my way. So I went to bed, slept well, and the next day I realized (oh what a shock) that nothing had changed. I'm still right here not having the fainest idea of what my next move should be. I've talked with a friend about recording, for real, but it has stopped at words and nothing more. You know, like both parties are waiting for a convenient time.
Some days I do wonder, this singing thing, is it really what I want to do? One part says yes, I've done alot by now for my voice. I'd like to be presented with the next step. Making plans was easy, dreaming is easy. The next part seems tricky. Clouded. Like there is this door but I seem to have misplaced the knob.
I don't really believe it's self-doubt. Or maybe it is? Or just the lack of bravery?
Moving on then.
I have found a new friend. In food. Not so much in the comfort of actually eating it, but in making it.
New dream: to start a café. One day.
I've been thinking. It's pretty funny in a way, when I was done with the lastest song (in the figure she's in right now) I had this feeling of.. excitement. Anticipation. Posted it, on another site, and I don't know why but I had this feeling that maybe this time, this time the ball would start rolling. Like I would be on my way. So I went to bed, slept well, and the next day I realized (oh what a shock) that nothing had changed. I'm still right here not having the fainest idea of what my next move should be. I've talked with a friend about recording, for real, but it has stopped at words and nothing more. You know, like both parties are waiting for a convenient time.
Some days I do wonder, this singing thing, is it really what I want to do? One part says yes, I've done alot by now for my voice. I'd like to be presented with the next step. Making plans was easy, dreaming is easy. The next part seems tricky. Clouded. Like there is this door but I seem to have misplaced the knob.
I don't really believe it's self-doubt. Or maybe it is? Or just the lack of bravery?
Moving on then.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
So now she's here
There you go, the song I was referring to in my latest post (below), now she's up. Decided to call her "A calm wave"
One of the quickest songs I've written. And I think... her structure is done. Even lyrics. Some songs just happen to show their own identity in a very direct way, this is what makes me believe that yes, I'm not the sole creator of this little creature.
If we look at the arrangement, sure, there are a few adjustments I'd like to do. Nothing major, a little note here and there. In time, girl, in time. I am pursuing to get these first recordings to get a little company from other instruments. One day, not too far away (got to get that ass moving)
I do believe that every song contains a multitude of stories, just depends on how you look (hrm, listen?) at it. But the theme here, if you were wondering (maybe you weren't and you find this to be totally self-involved but hey it's my little space on the web, right? such a little office chair of power), the theme is how we all can be a little torn, and broken deep down. That we might carry open wounds that have a hard time healing. Even though it might not show.
One of the quickest songs I've written. And I think... her structure is done. Even lyrics. Some songs just happen to show their own identity in a very direct way, this is what makes me believe that yes, I'm not the sole creator of this little creature.
If we look at the arrangement, sure, there are a few adjustments I'd like to do. Nothing major, a little note here and there. In time, girl, in time. I am pursuing to get these first recordings to get a little company from other instruments. One day, not too far away (got to get that ass moving)
I do believe that every song contains a multitude of stories, just depends on how you look (hrm, listen?) at it. But the theme here, if you were wondering (maybe you weren't and you find this to be totally self-involved but hey it's my little space on the web, right? such a little office chair of power), the theme is how we all can be a little torn, and broken deep down. That we might carry open wounds that have a hard time healing. Even though it might not show.
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