I am using this title for a moment, although it is not mine. Many of you might find this visit a tad unusual. But hang on for a sec, because I have escaped from the studio just to see you!
The "painting door" is right. I am here only to Gush. I have fallen in love. But, before I jump into that, let me explain... I am a music person. The feelings I used to get in the car as a kid, when I heard a song I loved, would send my belly into a fit of butterflies, passions, love, and dreams. Oh, my music loves are all over the place, from bizarre to dorky, and back around again... When I was a teenager, my ears were infused with Depeche Mode, New Order, The Smiths, The Cure and just too many to list. I lived with my headphones on... Dreaming and painting, even back then...
(Depeche Mode, Picture from www.101klub.hu/images/dm01.jpg)
I was coherent enough to experience 80's music, oh was that a fun time. Hair scrunchies, 4 pairs of socks at a time, Cyndi Lauper.. Oh yes, good times.... Cruisin' in my white rabbit convertible as a teenager for hours and hours, music blaring...
(Album cover photo)
In 1992, my heart was won over by, Tori Amos. I think it is because I am a piano player as well. I was a late bloomer to Kate Bush, but loved her all the same. And, when Bjork came out, in about 1993, I was smitten.
(Bjork, Album, Homogenic, 1997, from www.recordresearch.com/.../images/Bjork.jpg)
But, I am also a lover of music from the 20's to the 60's, to the 90's, and even before that. I love classical music, and harps... I will have loves forever, from Django Reinhardt, to Edith Piaf. From Stevie Nicks to David Bowie. Music is my life line. It helps me create, it is a crucial part of me...
(Picture from -Django Reinhardt in the middle- Google Images, Encyclopedia,http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=3726&rendTypeId=4)
However, the bond to Tori Amos was huge for me. It lasted and lasted and lasted.. She has changed, she has gone from just unreal to wonderful to being a mom and an adult. I will always love her.
With that said, the news is, it has been a really really long time since I felt that spark in my belly. Since I was won over wholeheartedly by a voice and a person...
Lilies & Ether and I have gushed together about this. Like teenage girls. Who am I speaking of? I am speaking of Bat for lashes. I have fallen head over heels for Natasha Khan. From her haunting voice to her head-dresses... I am in love.
You must check it out... Bat for lashes is wonderful!! You can visit the Bat for lashes MySpace Page, or look at this, I brought her & the other lovelies, right to you...
I think this video below is perfection. It makes me laugh... Love the little Halloween people with the balloons! This tune is only one of many wonderful ones. I love this beat...
I know, some of you will think I have lost my marbles... I have not. I have many many sides to my personality... But please, tell me, what happened when you dated a guy with Beatles hair?? Or when you couldn't get enough of Pink Floyd, or when, well spit it out, tell me, what were you listening to when you felt the belly spark??? What makes you tick? Or jump out of your seat? What makes you sing as loud as you can in the car alone??? I want to know... "Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low...." Yep, I knew it.... That makes me sing too.
In other news, I was checking things in Etsy, and decided to shop a bit. I was happliy surprised! Guess who I found with a NEW little shop full of originals???? Lisa Congdon! So, if you were itching for an original and never ever could manage to be fast enough to snatch one up on her website, well, you better get over there now!! I already snatched up some lovely cards!!! I really love National... Of course, I love them all.. But, that one is speaking to me in the late hours...
I am back to the studio.. Adios, for now...
Can you do this??? Okay, you can....
But I bet you won't slap that hand on a white wall in your house??
Okay, okay, I 'm leaving...
