Sometimes things just fall beautifully into place. This week has been a great example of everything being in alignment. I had a couple of days in the Studio where we completed the lyrics to two songs, then I had a few days off. This really wasn't a scheduled selah, but the boys needed to complete the two songs musically before I could go in and sing the lead vocals. Of course the ballad may need some key changes, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. It's great when each song just seems second nature to sing. Once I memorize the words that leaves one less thing to worry about. Which makes for a superior lead vocal.
I have had much to do these days off. My son has been away at Royal Kids Camp this week, so I made it one of my goals to go through and clean and sort his room out. I also needed to do some deep cleaning, some delicious baking (my bananas were screaming to become bread), I also made some fabulous berry muffins. I just love baking, I used to think that would be my profession of choice. But then I began with the Taqueria, and decided I loved cooking. I collect cookbooks, among many other things like: vintage buttons, electricity conductors, stamps, I love vintage things, there's so much history, character, and detail in the simplest of things. That's why I love buttons, because they were the first apparel accessories, and many were hand painted, or carved, really little pieces of art.
I was able to get a lot accomplished this week and it feels good. But I absolutely can't wait to see my baby boy. He's my little sidekick, he loves to hangout with me, eat what I eat, likes Subway sandwiches, sushi, fruit, he's totally happy with a salad for dinner. Sam pretty much detests veggies so to have a son that loves them is pretty odd. Anyways so excited to pick him up tomorrow. I will be back on track on Monday, in the meantime I will have some much needed home time.
<3 Lizzi
Friday, August 13, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Day 22 in the Studio
Oh my goodness, a truly beautiful ballad. We completed the second verse today, nothing like celebrating love! Who doesn't love that warm cozy feeling you get when you think about love. John was totally on a roll, the inspiration was just flowing so I just went with it and took it in. I can see the song being created in stages, but the most incredible part is when we get to sit back and listen to the whole song.
So now we will move onto the lead vocal to Paradise of Life. I really like the rhythm of songwriting to recording that we've got going. This way I get to sit with each song a few days, practice it, get used to it, decide how I want to attack it, than I get to record it. Of course John and Sammy give me direction as well, you'll see in the You Tubes how they gently redirect me at times. Being sensitive to the artist is critical at times because when your in that sound booth it's just you and your voice and any mistakes you make are clearly heard. There was that one day while singing that I was getting so frustrated with myself that I was pretty close to tears! Oh the song Good Times caused me a tough time, but in the end it came out great. Tomorrow will also be a great day since I get to sing DISCO, woohoo fun!
Much <3 Lizzi
So now we will move onto the lead vocal to Paradise of Life. I really like the rhythm of songwriting to recording that we've got going. This way I get to sit with each song a few days, practice it, get used to it, decide how I want to attack it, than I get to record it. Of course John and Sammy give me direction as well, you'll see in the You Tubes how they gently redirect me at times. Being sensitive to the artist is critical at times because when your in that sound booth it's just you and your voice and any mistakes you make are clearly heard. There was that one day while singing that I was getting so frustrated with myself that I was pretty close to tears! Oh the song Good Times caused me a tough time, but in the end it came out great. Tomorrow will also be a great day since I get to sing DISCO, woohoo fun!
Much <3 Lizzi
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Day 21 in the Studio
This weekend just flew by. I was so excited about going camping, it reminds me of when I was a little girl and our whole family would go. My Daddy loved camping and although us kids must have been a nightmare to travel with, my parents did it. I remember waking up to chorizo, eggs, and papas (potatoes) yum. I think when you're a kid you attach yourself to certain aromas, I remember the smell of coffee percolating on the grill, the Bonfire burning for warmth, tortillas slightly charred. All these smells are comforting to me.
This is an annual trip, the first weekend of August and it's on! Dusty experienced his first camping trip at just one month old. Abalone Diving in Mendocino, such a beautiful place, and what a scenic drive. Really just crossing the Golden Gate Bridge makes it special. Sam & I decided that for our next anniversary we will walk across the bridge together. Told you I was starting a Bucket List. This is something we have always wanted to do, and we always try and do firsts together. Even driving on a new freeway is monumental for us. We just noticed one of our favorite landmarks was knocked down, it's a cement factory right off of 280 which we always called the chicken factory. We told our kids when they were little that the chicken sat at the very top, laid eggs, and they rolled right down the egg shoot. Sad to see it go, wish I had taken a picture : (
Anyways camping was super fun, the weather was great, the food amazing, the people were fantastic! I have never seen a group of people come together and serve, share, show love, respect, and patience towards one another like this group of friends and family. The adults took time to play hide n seek with the kids, allowed them to participate in the pounding of the abalone, and although it is hard dangerous work diving for the Abalone, the men never complained once. Needless to say the spread of food was amazing, tri-tip, chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, fresh Abalone. Oh I ate too much, but I knew this wasn't gonna happen again until next year. But it didn't stop with dinner, oh no, we had fresh peach cobbler, brownies, smores, so much deliciousness... Something about just getting away, breathing the fresh air, looking up at the stars, taking walks by the river, relaxing, and enjoying each others company is refreshing. Now if they could just get some towers up there so I could use my cell phone and iPad that would be perfect.
As wonderful as it was, it was great to come home to a nice HOT shower, and my comfy, cozy bed, what can I say I'm a city girl! I was anxious to get back into the Studio, we need to try and stay on our schedule. So today we completed the second verse to Paradise of Life; sweet Disco beat, easy flowing melody, this is gonna be a good one to do housecleaning to (I think some days we could all use a little motivation). As usual I laid down my scratch vocal to complete the song, and brought my cd home to practice. This is a fun song, it's about living life to the fullest, you don't need anything but a positive, and thankful attitude to be happy. Making life what you want it to be, just like my lil' Rocky, he just hears a beat and he happily begins to do his wiggle dance. Nothing matters, sometimes he wants me to dance with him and he'll grab my hand to come, and just start dancing, absolutely priceless moments. There is so much we can learn from our children, much of it we know, but we forget because we're too busy being responsible. It's okay to let your hair down once in awhile and enjoy what we work so hard to preserve. We will continue to try and capture the magic of music so we can pass it on to you.
<3 Lizzi
This is an annual trip, the first weekend of August and it's on! Dusty experienced his first camping trip at just one month old. Abalone Diving in Mendocino, such a beautiful place, and what a scenic drive. Really just crossing the Golden Gate Bridge makes it special. Sam & I decided that for our next anniversary we will walk across the bridge together. Told you I was starting a Bucket List. This is something we have always wanted to do, and we always try and do firsts together. Even driving on a new freeway is monumental for us. We just noticed one of our favorite landmarks was knocked down, it's a cement factory right off of 280 which we always called the chicken factory. We told our kids when they were little that the chicken sat at the very top, laid eggs, and they rolled right down the egg shoot. Sad to see it go, wish I had taken a picture : (
Anyways camping was super fun, the weather was great, the food amazing, the people were fantastic! I have never seen a group of people come together and serve, share, show love, respect, and patience towards one another like this group of friends and family. The adults took time to play hide n seek with the kids, allowed them to participate in the pounding of the abalone, and although it is hard dangerous work diving for the Abalone, the men never complained once. Needless to say the spread of food was amazing, tri-tip, chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, fresh Abalone. Oh I ate too much, but I knew this wasn't gonna happen again until next year. But it didn't stop with dinner, oh no, we had fresh peach cobbler, brownies, smores, so much deliciousness... Something about just getting away, breathing the fresh air, looking up at the stars, taking walks by the river, relaxing, and enjoying each others company is refreshing. Now if they could just get some towers up there so I could use my cell phone and iPad that would be perfect.
As wonderful as it was, it was great to come home to a nice HOT shower, and my comfy, cozy bed, what can I say I'm a city girl! I was anxious to get back into the Studio, we need to try and stay on our schedule. So today we completed the second verse to Paradise of Life; sweet Disco beat, easy flowing melody, this is gonna be a good one to do housecleaning to (I think some days we could all use a little motivation). As usual I laid down my scratch vocal to complete the song, and brought my cd home to practice. This is a fun song, it's about living life to the fullest, you don't need anything but a positive, and thankful attitude to be happy. Making life what you want it to be, just like my lil' Rocky, he just hears a beat and he happily begins to do his wiggle dance. Nothing matters, sometimes he wants me to dance with him and he'll grab my hand to come, and just start dancing, absolutely priceless moments. There is so much we can learn from our children, much of it we know, but we forget because we're too busy being responsible. It's okay to let your hair down once in awhile and enjoy what we work so hard to preserve. We will continue to try and capture the magic of music so we can pass it on to you.
<3 Lizzi
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