Day 17 in the Studio

I should have known by the title Good Times that this song was going to give me a time. What was supposed to be the funnest song so far was certainly the toughest. We were even talking about doing a video of this song with all of the familia dancing and having a good time. This song sounds super fun, but for some reason has been the most challenging. Remember this is the song that the key was too high and we changed it a few times. I suppose the easy, lighthearted songs are tough, I ask you am I not these things, than why is it so difficult for me to sing as such? Yeah, this song has had it in for me since the beginning.

I knew I was gonna need some moral support so I begged Sissy to come to the studio with me. She had to work so she wasn't available to come in until after two. No problem, I'll take it, two it is. I figured she knew how I wanted the vocal to sound and maybe she could help guide me in the right direction. I am amazed at how much security there is in having your children near brings. I went into the vocal booth, very well rehearsed, but I still held onto my tablet with the words. I sang the first verse, and it seems like the guys looked at me in amazement only NOT because it sounded great, but because it was weird. I wanted to sound like an Australian singer Lenka, but I didn't even accomplish that. As Sammy put it I sounded like I was dumbing down my own vocal. I was so frustrated, I was sweating, I was having trouble differentiating simple notes. Oh I was a mess, and pretty close to tears, I looked through the glass door at Sammy, John, and Melissa for some sort of approval or direction. I knew they were concerned when Sammy asked me if my voice was tired, or if I needed a break. I know he saw that I was becoming more and more frustrated, I felt like I was so out of my element. I came out and sat for awhile and we showed Sissy the three songs we had recorded so far. Wow, she loved them, it was like a shot of adrenaline. Here I have my own voice, unique to me and I was trying to replicate someone else, if that isn't a slap in the God's face, I don't know what is. I went back in the booth with a new perspective and sang my version of Good Times. It was good, I am so thankful for an awesome crew to help steer me, and be sensitive enough to know how to do it. As John said "no pressure, your supposed to be having fun! Well I tried something new, it didn't work out, never let it be said of Lizzi that I am afraid to take chances. It's part of my character, I am always willing to take chances for the greater good.

So today was a bitter sweet day, but my kids (Sammy & Sissy) and John reminded me to be me! With that I look forward to seeing you tomorrow, or hearing from you.

Take Care, <3 Lizzi