Great day in the Studio, my husband Sam brought in his Boss and co-workers to eat and hang out while we worked in the studio. A very nice group of six men, funny to put a face to the names you hear your spouse talk about. We had a good time, their all a hoot, especially his boss JB. Sam showed them a couple of songs that are ready to be mastered, which they liked very much. After they left back to the office, we settled in and John began playing a song on the keyboard. Well you know what happens when John has a song in his heart, that's right onto song six! This one is a beautiful ballad, a true love song. They recorded a portion of the song and John laid down a scratch vocal of the chorus. Again truly amazing to witness a song come together from just a simple thought, to a melody, to lyrics, to recording the music. Technology is amazing, but even more so is the creativity God gives us to create something from nothing. This is the beginning of a beautiful and memorable song. I am so happy and proud of this project because it has already surpassed my expectations, it's tested the very limits of my singing and writing ability. I know that anyone who is interested in music, recording music, or writing songs would benefit from watching the online webcast. I am learning so much about what I love to do...make music. It feels great when someone takes you to higher place of learning and that is exactly what the Iklectixs are doing for me. We can touch people through our music because music moves you, it can reach where no one else can, your very soul, because we were created to sing and praise with our voice, our hands, our feet, and there is much freedom in rejoicing. I hope our music will inspire and move you a step closer to fulfilling your own dreams.
<3 Lizzi
Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Day 19 in the Studio
TUESDAY
Had a day off yesterday not just from recording, but from writing my Blog as well. This is actually the first time I skipped my blog, and to tell you the truth I was just too exhausted last night and fell asleep early. My daughter Senia invited Dusty and I to her company picnic, she works for Tivo and they had their annual picnic which was a Carnival theme. Much fun, tons of food, snacks (which I love), these were not your average snacks, they had flavored snow, so light, fluffy, airy, but tons of flavor! Also Kettle Corn, buttered popcorn my absolute weakness, Snow Cones with a zillion different flavors to choose from, Cotton Candy... Jumpers, a giant Shark Slide, oh and two baby white Tigers for photo ops. Lots of people and lots of fun for the kids. We hung out there for a few hours, then came home.
A close family friend called me to ask if I could babysit his little 7 month old baby girl in the evening. Well I've been around Antonella a couple of times, but this was her first time being babysat and really by a complete stranger. So you know what that means, yes she cried, poor baby I felt bad for the both of us! Senia came over and we took turns carrying her and wouldn''t you know it - Sam came home and she liked him! We finally found relief from her crying, it was pretty cute, and he was incredibly proud. Sam had to go back to work at 9pm so he left and again waaaaah! But then Sissy came home, and guess what she liked Sissy's arms. Beautiful baby girl, but she's gonna have to stay more often so she doesn't have to go through shock next time.
Anyways, we have been doing the Insanity workout and I got my workout gear on, then just totally pooped out. I couldn't keep my eyes open - I hadn't felt this way in a long time and I couldn't stay up if I wanted to. I went to bed and thought well I'll wake up and write my blog, but it never happened. Sometimes your body just let's you know that it's done, and I was definitely done, oh well I'll work out super hard tonight.
WEDNESDAY
Business as usual today, I went to the Studio, it was a pretty short day since everyone needed to leave a bit early. But we did complete the chorus on our new song Paradise of Life. And the background vocals for Good Times. So still pressing on with the project. I must say it's getting difficult to juggle the home, work, studio, social events. Gosh my house, my little garden, and my kids are suffering. Not such a great summer for the kids, but we knew it was gonna be a stretch for us all. Summer Project is in full swing, Sam has also been putting in long hours, so I rarely see him. So we're gonna get away for some much needed family time this weekend with a couple days of camping. Can't wait to sit around the fire eating roasted marshmallows. Tomorrow we will be starting early, around noon, stop in if your able to online, I think we'll get a lot accomplished. See ya then!
<3 Lizzi
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Had a day off yesterday not just from recording, but from writing my Blog as well. This is actually the first time I skipped my blog, and to tell you the truth I was just too exhausted last night and fell asleep early. My daughter Senia invited Dusty and I to her company picnic, she works for Tivo and they had their annual picnic which was a Carnival theme. Much fun, tons of food, snacks (which I love), these were not your average snacks, they had flavored snow, so light, fluffy, airy, but tons of flavor! Also Kettle Corn, buttered popcorn my absolute weakness, Snow Cones with a zillion different flavors to choose from, Cotton Candy... Jumpers, a giant Shark Slide, oh and two baby white Tigers for photo ops. Lots of people and lots of fun for the kids. We hung out there for a few hours, then came home.
A close family friend called me to ask if I could babysit his little 7 month old baby girl in the evening. Well I've been around Antonella a couple of times, but this was her first time being babysat and really by a complete stranger. So you know what that means, yes she cried, poor baby I felt bad for the both of us! Senia came over and we took turns carrying her and wouldn''t you know it - Sam came home and she liked him! We finally found relief from her crying, it was pretty cute, and he was incredibly proud. Sam had to go back to work at 9pm so he left and again waaaaah! But then Sissy came home, and guess what she liked Sissy's arms. Beautiful baby girl, but she's gonna have to stay more often so she doesn't have to go through shock next time.
Anyways, we have been doing the Insanity workout and I got my workout gear on, then just totally pooped out. I couldn't keep my eyes open - I hadn't felt this way in a long time and I couldn't stay up if I wanted to. I went to bed and thought well I'll wake up and write my blog, but it never happened. Sometimes your body just let's you know that it's done, and I was definitely done, oh well I'll work out super hard tonight.
WEDNESDAY
Business as usual today, I went to the Studio, it was a pretty short day since everyone needed to leave a bit early. But we did complete the chorus on our new song Paradise of Life. And the background vocals for Good Times. So still pressing on with the project. I must say it's getting difficult to juggle the home, work, studio, social events. Gosh my house, my little garden, and my kids are suffering. Not such a great summer for the kids, but we knew it was gonna be a stretch for us all. Summer Project is in full swing, Sam has also been putting in long hours, so I rarely see him. So we're gonna get away for some much needed family time this weekend with a couple days of camping. Can't wait to sit around the fire eating roasted marshmallows. Tomorrow we will be starting early, around noon, stop in if your able to online, I think we'll get a lot accomplished. See ya then!
<3 Lizzi
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Day 18 in the Studio
After a couple of days off in the Studio and an amazing weekend, it felt great to start working again. I think the whole family is still reeling from the big birthday/proposal dinner for my daughter Melissa. We are so happy and yes I am already thinking of more grandchildren. But no pressure right? First let's get them married off and than go from there.
What an incredible way to start the week. We officially have a new song, that's right it's onto song 5, so exciting. The wonderful title of this song is "Paradise of Life" not a song about a vacation, or about stuff in life, but THE STUFF of life. The things we should value the most, the simple things in life. Our treasure, our true treasure is not in the things we own, nor the things that own us. But it's really the intangibles, the things we could never place a price on - oh the Paradise of Life when your livin' it! So we completed the first verse and the pre chorus, it's a fun 70's beat, disco, totally my era. Laid down a quick scratch vocal so I wouldn't forget the melody so far.
The newly engaged couple came into the studio so I thought while they're here I might as well do a quick interview with them. I also had Melissa take a solemn oath not to become a Bridezilla, raised right hand and all. So we'll see how that all works out, I hear wedding planning is not for the faint of heart. But thankfully I have my sisters to help me out, and this is just the kind of event us girls like to rally around. Looking forward to tomorrow because I never know what we'll be doing, but no matter what, we always have a good time. The You Tubes are awesome, if you haven't gotten a chance to watch them, take a look and rate them. Every view helps boost our ratings and puts us on a higher rotation bracket. So until tomorrow, have a good one.
<3 Lizzi
What an incredible way to start the week. We officially have a new song, that's right it's onto song 5, so exciting. The wonderful title of this song is "Paradise of Life" not a song about a vacation, or about stuff in life, but THE STUFF of life. The things we should value the most, the simple things in life. Our treasure, our true treasure is not in the things we own, nor the things that own us. But it's really the intangibles, the things we could never place a price on - oh the Paradise of Life when your livin' it! So we completed the first verse and the pre chorus, it's a fun 70's beat, disco, totally my era. Laid down a quick scratch vocal so I wouldn't forget the melody so far.
The newly engaged couple came into the studio so I thought while they're here I might as well do a quick interview with them. I also had Melissa take a solemn oath not to become a Bridezilla, raised right hand and all. So we'll see how that all works out, I hear wedding planning is not for the faint of heart. But thankfully I have my sisters to help me out, and this is just the kind of event us girls like to rally around. Looking forward to tomorrow because I never know what we'll be doing, but no matter what, we always have a good time. The You Tubes are awesome, if you haven't gotten a chance to watch them, take a look and rate them. Every view helps boost our ratings and puts us on a higher rotation bracket. So until tomorrow, have a good one.
<3 Lizzi
Sunday, August 1, 2010
A Monumental Day
The only other day that I can compare the joy that I feel right now was the day my Grandson Rocky was born. This is a day to remember! My daughter celebrated her 22nd birthday and was engaged on the same day. What a privilege to witness such a happy event, I saw my daughters eyes well up with tears of joy as her boyfriend professed his love for her and asked her to spend the rest of her life with him. Chills! Surrounded by family made it all the more special. To see my baby girl so happy made my heart completely full.
Now is when we see the fruits of our labor, all of the love, commitment, diligence, discipline, and the example that we have tried to display to our children has come back to bless us. I have always said that we were blessed with a beautiful, intelligent, loving daughter in law, and now we will have a wonderful new son to add to our growing family. It's amazing all the love and care that you pour into your children and to one day see it come full circle is just amazing. It's so hard to put into words what I feel right now because I am so overwhelmed with how God has blessed us. Again I stand in awe!
Melissa was born August 1, 1988, our first baby girl. So much of my hopes and dreams were tied to this baby girl, because I knew one day she would be an incredible woman. Her heart was so sweet and full of love that she gave it freely to her father & I, and her brothers. She has such a big heart that when her lil' sister was born five years later she loved her like a little mommy. She is creative, sensitive, passionate, and driven. I would like to think that I am the heart and soul of the family, but I know now that it is my daughters. To see them work on making each and every event special for one another tells me that long after I am gone, it's them that will continue the traditions. I have been blessed so far with three beautiful daughters, three incredible sons, soon four, and I know that as the family grows that there is always room for more. I know I say that now is the best time of my life, because now I see the best part of me, my children, growing up and making wise, sound decisions for their life with the knowledge and promise of hope for tomorrow. I believe that with God we can do all things, and it has always been His grace that carries us through.
<3 Lizzi
Now is when we see the fruits of our labor, all of the love, commitment, diligence, discipline, and the example that we have tried to display to our children has come back to bless us. I have always said that we were blessed with a beautiful, intelligent, loving daughter in law, and now we will have a wonderful new son to add to our growing family. It's amazing all the love and care that you pour into your children and to one day see it come full circle is just amazing. It's so hard to put into words what I feel right now because I am so overwhelmed with how God has blessed us. Again I stand in awe!
Melissa was born August 1, 1988, our first baby girl. So much of my hopes and dreams were tied to this baby girl, because I knew one day she would be an incredible woman. Her heart was so sweet and full of love that she gave it freely to her father & I, and her brothers. She has such a big heart that when her lil' sister was born five years later she loved her like a little mommy. She is creative, sensitive, passionate, and driven. I would like to think that I am the heart and soul of the family, but I know now that it is my daughters. To see them work on making each and every event special for one another tells me that long after I am gone, it's them that will continue the traditions. I have been blessed so far with three beautiful daughters, three incredible sons, soon four, and I know that as the family grows that there is always room for more. I know I say that now is the best time of my life, because now I see the best part of me, my children, growing up and making wise, sound decisions for their life with the knowledge and promise of hope for tomorrow. I believe that with God we can do all things, and it has always been His grace that carries us through.
<3 Lizzi
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