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thedarksiren2The past few weeks have been unbelievable in the sense that so much has transpired, and continues to do so. Between people moving, guests coming and going (wonderful guests, mind you. It's so damn quiet in Jawndomay right now it's almost eerie), foster plants (the Bonsai started sprouting today...I am glad she's so happy here. ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
krylon64 will be tickled to death when I tell him), quitting jobs, seeing people from other lands most unexpectedly, and then the show last night...yeah, my brain is pure moosh today.
All that aside, the show went very well. The guys from Knowing Finkla were absolute angels when it came to handling sound, especially Steve. He's such an interesting character too. Ever sincewraptboy said he liked his energy the first night we met him, I have been curiously awaiting seeing him again. I understand why wraptboy likes him now.
Desiree played a gorgeous set, as always. Her new synthesizer is something to be coveted too...damn! The harpsichord sound on it bellowed through Abbasso in such a lovely manner I almost lost myself for a moment.
When Brian and I got up to play, I was fighting off the stress that kept trying to ruin my ease for the evening. I just felt very overwhelmed, which was so not a part of the plan, at least mine anyway. Singing was a wonderful outlet though, and I don't remember a time when I utilized my voice so strongly as a tool to get the funk out of my system, because it was really grinding at my bones most of the night. The first couple of songs did what they were supposed to do, and grabbed everyone's attention. The third song, the one I am temporarily referring to as "That Fucked-up Fairytale Song" dragged, as we went a little too slowly I thought. Oh well...we'll work on it later.
The reaction from the crowd when Brian began singing "Fade Into You" was priceless. He never sings live, and several members of Decadent were blown away. I had fun playing that trick too, having sang the previous three songs, stepping up to the mic and even going so far as to take a breath like I was about to sing and then he began...it was rad. And he did such a tremendous job too.~8) I knew he would.
Sadly, "Dive" felt like it didn't get the attention I wanted it to. I mean, I put my all and then some into it, knowing that the person whom the song was written for was somewhere on a train in the midwest, heading for Phoenix and in a bit of turmoil that I was unable to help with no matter how I wished to. In fact, I'd have to say I would be blown away if his ears weren't completely on fire while I sang it. This is really the only reason to sing it anyway...to get to him, to make certain he knows what is necessary for him to know, so the crowd energy could drain away as much as it liked...I know he got it.
We ended with "Brain Damage/ Eclipse" by Pink Floyd, which was super-fun. I love singing in my lower range, but rarely have the opportunity to do so. It's a combination of the resonation, being mostly in my chest rather than in my head...that rumble is unlike anything else I ever experience singing, especially since I have to still manage to project through my head. I am finding more and more that the science and art of body manipulation as a vocalist is entirely too entertaining to me.~8) But so, there were smiles and bodies rocking to the music, and everyone clapped when we stopped briefly between the two songs (another game we decided would be amusing...pretend like we're done and then BAM! We're on...heh)bindrune said it was her favorite of our set, which made me smile knowing her history with that particular Pink Floyd album.
The readings between the bands went very well, and it was nice seeing so many people from the DN get up to read their works.draganfly was the first reader, a hesitant one but a good one. I didn't really get to hear Mrs. Williams read, but I had the pleasure of hearing bindrune amuse everyone with her witty poems and southern drawl. It was too funny. I had to set up to DJ when Desiree read, so I couldn't really hear her (I have yet to hear this girl read, dammit!) and the whole night ended with sharpshinyclaws telling sassy stories that made me laugh and chill a little more.
As for the other music of the night, well, it totally showed that they took the event more seriously then Brian and I did. Not to say we didn't practice, because we did. We went in thinking more along the lines of a coffee shop gig though, something mellow and without pressure. The Black Beauties however, they were tight, really tight, and their sound was incredible, considering the time they worked together. I was mondo impressed, and hope they'll do more with that side-project.
Then there was Knowing Finkla. I have to say that, for a band who has never played out before, they rocked the house. I keep describing them as very much like early Radiohead, and really, that's how they sound. They have some very talented people playing in their band, not to mention cool as funk personalities. I was thrilled to hear them live. Oh, and I covet their noise-toys. *drools*
Dj Kid Napalm seemed determined to remain unhappy throughout the night. I tried to be helpful and entertaining, but I think he thought the event would be bigger than it was. Oh well...something tells me if it's not a large glitter-n-glam thing, he'll lose interest pretty quickly. He is an excellent DJ though, so I think I might ask him to play some of the next Night Gallery, just for a change of feeling.
As for my DJing, well, I was mostly filler-DJ. It was cool though...I wasn't in the mood really, so throwing on a few songs here and there was cool. I got to do this fun little thing with some acid jazz, playing with the BPM and such more than I typically have in the past. I wish I had more opportunities to just mess around and learn all that fancy shtuff, but until I have the money for my own equipment, well, it shall remain a dream.
As for the people that showed up...damn, there were SOOO many LJers there. For this, I thank everyone...it was nice having so much support. I saw many people I rarely get to see, and met some I hadn't had the pleasure of meeting before, includingsimplycosmic and eurgeht, both of whom were most charming. I got a most wonderful hug-attacking from feima who looks more and more like a goddess everytime I see her. I was thrilled she got out before her show. I also saw zzahn and talked shows/ sound with him a minute, ikkus (a pleasant surprise, to say the least!), zeldajean, 31337zeke (another person I haven't seen in forever!), bigjohnsinging and his diva-love, whom he talked up all night (rightfully so...the woman has just an incredible voice!), daliah, thecreep, zmartinbob was there with his lovely lady connectionism and Todd - sorry I didn't get to hang out more, guys! I really wanted to!!! dv8productions (I hope you're feeling better today!), furious_lil who looked just delicious~;), nimort, angelhipster, milky_, as well as some super-stealthy suprise guests in the forms of taewakan and poliwitch.
There were plenty of other people on LJ and dozens of non-ljers whom I saw as well, and was glad for it. My hands are getting tired though, and I have some printing to do before midnight.
I have been rather melancholy all day between the lag from a late & sober night and the weather; my social skills were anything but well-structured for today's brunch and Arabica adventures. I got an amzing tarot reading from the lovely and talented Ms.poliwitch - it wasn't anything too suprising, but more affirming that my sense of the rocky terrain ahead of me is dead-on.
I saweurgeht walk in at one point, and on any other day I would have likely stopped to chat with him a moment, but my head just hasn't been right all day. It's not wrong per se, but it just ain't right either.
Therefore, I went on a date with the washing machine and dryer here, hiding in Dawndom off and on throughout the evening, just to keep my bad from leaking out onto the roommate and other beasts (poor Chloebearmonster doesn't know what to do with herself now that we don't have company!LOL)
I have a fairly large and annoying take-home musictheory rapery test that is due tomorrow afternoon. I have barely touched the thing, having zero interest in it or the chapter regarding it. My brain has recently decided that, if it isn't interesting, it isn't worth recognizing and retaining. I thought for a while, mistakenly mind you, that I was simply going senile and losing any and all comprehension skills. No, it's just my body having a war with my sensibility. Drive is not what it once was, unfortunately. With this in mind, I have another sense - of letting many people down, not the least of which will eventually include yours-truly. I just don't know where the muses went. I keep calling out to them, but the ones who come ready to romp about in my skull are not the ones I think I need. I use the word "think" here because, to be quite honest, my understanding of want and need is rather convoluted right now. Anyone who has any thoughts/ advice/ smarm to add to that factor, please feel free to entertain yourself in the comments section. I swear I won't mind...self-mockery is something I am rather good at.
Finally, I dyed my hair a very rich, dark auburn-mohogany color just a little while ago.wraptboy says it's pretty, so I am sure it looks *aiight*.~89 He is a good judge, if not the best I know, of colors.
Finally X2 -krylon64 just called and the book I gave him for his train ride, Hope for the Flowers, had exactly the impact I wanted it to.
And with that, here's to success...
Now, do I just stay here and work on the musictheory rapery test, go to Harry Buffalo in Parma for (s)karaoke and work on it there in between singing, or be completely irresponsible and head to Metropolis to see Keoki spin?
Decisions, decisions...
damn, my teeth are hairy.
Toothbrushing shall commence now.
krylon64 will be tickled to death when I tell him), quitting jobs, seeing people from other lands most unexpectedly, and then the show last night...yeah, my brain is pure moosh today.All that aside, the show went very well. The guys from Knowing Finkla were absolute angels when it came to handling sound, especially Steve. He's such an interesting character too. Ever since
wraptboy said he liked his energy the first night we met him, I have been curiously awaiting seeing him again. I understand why wraptboy likes him now.Desiree played a gorgeous set, as always. Her new synthesizer is something to be coveted too...damn! The harpsichord sound on it bellowed through Abbasso in such a lovely manner I almost lost myself for a moment.
When Brian and I got up to play, I was fighting off the stress that kept trying to ruin my ease for the evening. I just felt very overwhelmed, which was so not a part of the plan, at least mine anyway. Singing was a wonderful outlet though, and I don't remember a time when I utilized my voice so strongly as a tool to get the funk out of my system, because it was really grinding at my bones most of the night. The first couple of songs did what they were supposed to do, and grabbed everyone's attention. The third song, the one I am temporarily referring to as "That Fucked-up Fairytale Song" dragged, as we went a little too slowly I thought. Oh well...we'll work on it later.
The reaction from the crowd when Brian began singing "Fade Into You" was priceless. He never sings live, and several members of Decadent were blown away. I had fun playing that trick too, having sang the previous three songs, stepping up to the mic and even going so far as to take a breath like I was about to sing and then he began...it was rad. And he did such a tremendous job too.~8) I knew he would.
Sadly, "Dive" felt like it didn't get the attention I wanted it to. I mean, I put my all and then some into it, knowing that the person whom the song was written for was somewhere on a train in the midwest, heading for Phoenix and in a bit of turmoil that I was unable to help with no matter how I wished to. In fact, I'd have to say I would be blown away if his ears weren't completely on fire while I sang it. This is really the only reason to sing it anyway...to get to him, to make certain he knows what is necessary for him to know, so the crowd energy could drain away as much as it liked...I know he got it.
We ended with "Brain Damage/ Eclipse" by Pink Floyd, which was super-fun. I love singing in my lower range, but rarely have the opportunity to do so. It's a combination of the resonation, being mostly in my chest rather than in my head...that rumble is unlike anything else I ever experience singing, especially since I have to still manage to project through my head. I am finding more and more that the science and art of body manipulation as a vocalist is entirely too entertaining to me.~8) But so, there were smiles and bodies rocking to the music, and everyone clapped when we stopped briefly between the two songs (another game we decided would be amusing...pretend like we're done and then BAM! We're on...heh)
bindrune said it was her favorite of our set, which made me smile knowing her history with that particular Pink Floyd album.The readings between the bands went very well, and it was nice seeing so many people from the DN get up to read their works.
draganfly was the first reader, a hesitant one but a good one. I didn't really get to hear Mrs. Williams read, but I had the pleasure of hearing bindrune amuse everyone with her witty poems and southern drawl. It was too funny. I had to set up to DJ when Desiree read, so I couldn't really hear her (I have yet to hear this girl read, dammit!) and the whole night ended with sharpshinyclaws telling sassy stories that made me laugh and chill a little more. As for the other music of the night, well, it totally showed that they took the event more seriously then Brian and I did. Not to say we didn't practice, because we did. We went in thinking more along the lines of a coffee shop gig though, something mellow and without pressure. The Black Beauties however, they were tight, really tight, and their sound was incredible, considering the time they worked together. I was mondo impressed, and hope they'll do more with that side-project.
Then there was Knowing Finkla. I have to say that, for a band who has never played out before, they rocked the house. I keep describing them as very much like early Radiohead, and really, that's how they sound. They have some very talented people playing in their band, not to mention cool as funk personalities. I was thrilled to hear them live. Oh, and I covet their noise-toys. *drools*
Dj Kid Napalm seemed determined to remain unhappy throughout the night. I tried to be helpful and entertaining, but I think he thought the event would be bigger than it was. Oh well...something tells me if it's not a large glitter-n-glam thing, he'll lose interest pretty quickly. He is an excellent DJ though, so I think I might ask him to play some of the next Night Gallery, just for a change of feeling.
As for my DJing, well, I was mostly filler-DJ. It was cool though...I wasn't in the mood really, so throwing on a few songs here and there was cool. I got to do this fun little thing with some acid jazz, playing with the BPM and such more than I typically have in the past. I wish I had more opportunities to just mess around and learn all that fancy shtuff, but until I have the money for my own equipment, well, it shall remain a dream.
As for the people that showed up...damn, there were SOOO many LJers there. For this, I thank everyone...it was nice having so much support. I saw many people I rarely get to see, and met some I hadn't had the pleasure of meeting before, including
simplycosmic and eurgeht, both of whom were most charming. I got a most wonderful hug-attacking from feima who looks more and more like a goddess everytime I see her. I was thrilled she got out before her show. I also saw zzahn and talked shows/ sound with him a minute, ikkus (a pleasant surprise, to say the least!), zeldajean, 31337zeke (another person I haven't seen in forever!), bigjohnsinging and his diva-love, whom he talked up all night (rightfully so...the woman has just an incredible voice!), daliah, thecreep, zmartinbob was there with his lovely lady connectionism and Todd - sorry I didn't get to hang out more, guys! I really wanted to!!! dv8productions (I hope you're feeling better today!), furious_lil who looked just delicious~;), nimort, angelhipster, milky_, as well as some super-stealthy suprise guests in the forms of taewakan and poliwitch.There were plenty of other people on LJ and dozens of non-ljers whom I saw as well, and was glad for it. My hands are getting tired though, and I have some printing to do before midnight.
I have been rather melancholy all day between the lag from a late & sober night and the weather; my social skills were anything but well-structured for today's brunch and Arabica adventures. I got an amzing tarot reading from the lovely and talented Ms.
poliwitch - it wasn't anything too suprising, but more affirming that my sense of the rocky terrain ahead of me is dead-on. I saw
eurgeht walk in at one point, and on any other day I would have likely stopped to chat with him a moment, but my head just hasn't been right all day. It's not wrong per se, but it just ain't right either.Therefore, I went on a date with the washing machine and dryer here, hiding in Dawndom off and on throughout the evening, just to keep my bad from leaking out onto the roommate and other beasts (poor Chloebearmonster doesn't know what to do with herself now that we don't have company!LOL)
I have a fairly large and annoying take-home music
Finally, I dyed my hair a very rich, dark auburn-mohogany color just a little while ago.
wraptboy says it's pretty, so I am sure it looks *aiight*.~89 He is a good judge, if not the best I know, of colors.Finally X2 -
krylon64 just called and the book I gave him for his train ride, Hope for the Flowers, had exactly the impact I wanted it to. And with that, here's to success...
Now, do I just stay here and work on the music
Decisions, decisions...
damn, my teeth are hairy.
Toothbrushing shall commence now.
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i decree it.....
Date: 2004-04-25 08:09 pm (UTC)Re: i decree it.....
Date: 2004-04-25 10:55 pm (UTC)Nah...you're just too cool and too busy to attend most of the trivial social gatherings here in the Cleve-0-land!~;D
Cluck Cluck
Date: 2004-04-26 05:54 am (UTC)You were wonderful at the Night Gallery. Your voice was divine!
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Date: 2004-04-26 01:14 pm (UTC)I am very pleased with the reading...it was funny, as you said the thing about sitting there and not crying, I was thinking in my head, "Don't you DARE fucking start here, Dawn! Keep the leaking to yourself for now, dammit."
What can I say...you're good at your art.~8)
And thank you, both for the compliment and, most of all, for being such a good friend.
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Date: 2004-04-26 01:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-04-26 08:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-04-26 01:18 pm (UTC)*shrugs*
It'd be nice to meet you sometime though. Keep your eyes peeled for shows...I generally post them a week or two ahead of time. I'm probably singing on one track with Missile Command at the Grog Shop next month (the 23rd I think???) I'll letcha know.
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Date: 2004-04-26 08:28 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-04-26 01:19 pm (UTC)~;P
Thanks Marty! It was awesome seeing you guys there.
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Date: 2004-04-27 06:10 pm (UTC)we enjoyed your performance ever so much, glad to support your shows anytime, just usually i haven't been able to, so glad i/we could make it saturday.
i do tend to talk up alexis, and she will be performing around town soon and yes, i'll be asking you all to come on down.
siren, dark, again, you're awesome and i hope i get to go to many more of your shows, i am soo gonna miss you and your voice when you go to O.U.
take care kiddo, big john
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Date: 2004-04-29 09:36 am (UTC)Oh, and talk her up!!! She's an incredible singer, and deserves all the praises/ pumps she can get!
There are only a couple more shows before I move, two in May (one on Mother's Day) and one in August. With any luck there will be more in-between, but for now that is the main-frame plan. I will keep y'all updated though.
And I'll miss you too!!!