ohhhhhh... it was a dope night. i hope a few other videos emerge. there were definitely some moments that would have to be captured and shown to even share with you all the idea of how it felt. it may have been the most complete all around show i've ever been a part of. from beginning to finish, with terrence cunningham opening and alison carney headlining. woo! enjoy.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
life on the road!
mannnnnn... life on the road = comp tickets, free drinks, lack of sleep, a wealth of new musician friends, shoot... a wealth of new friends period, the necessity for a lot of gas and monthly oil changes, did i mention the lack of sleep??
it's a beautiful thing though, especially when that's what you've dreamed and hoped for. a lot of people get lost en route to achieving their dreams because it's not an easy road to travel. you have to put yourself out on a limb in a lot of cases. there's some proving that has to take place. but if you've worked hard and you're passionate about what you do, it shows. i'm proud of myself for that reason. not to big up myself, but just for not having given up on the pursuit of my dreams. i've seen my fair share of adversities and deterrents. so to rise up and say, yeah i went through that and i still came out... i thank God for that persevering bone in my body that didn't let me stop. i'm increasingly excited as the days go by because i can see the progress. i can see the influence of those more experienced who i've been blessed enough to work with. i can see myself getting closer to that point where i can really pull the music that i feel in my heart out and share it with others in a real time setting. and there's nothing like it. it's a step towards a greater experience and offering.
as i have the chance to work with new people, and gain new knowledge, expertise, ability, etc. i hope that it all equals out to sharing something poignant with the world. something that reaches the heart. something that makes an impact. as it stands, composing, to me, is pouring out what you have and making something audible out of something otherwise internally secretive. sometimes it happens on the spot, on a stage in front of hundreds, thousands, millions(?? lol). other times, it happens right in the place where you have a chance to calculate every move, every note, to invoke every emotion intended. either way, what comes to light, in these cases, is what reaches most.
strive to do that with your art. your craft. it doesn't have to be music. it could actually be as simple as your everyday conversation. let's reach people & spread the most love we're capable of doing. unifying as a society. agreeing as a people. being the best individuals we're capable of being so that collectively we can be even better.
THAT WAY, MYSELF AND ALL THESE CRAZY MUSICIANS AND WONDERFUL ARTISTS CAN PROVIDE YOU A DOPE SOUNDTRACK!! lol. there's my tie in.
pz&<3 always
-gr0ove
it's a beautiful thing though, especially when that's what you've dreamed and hoped for. a lot of people get lost en route to achieving their dreams because it's not an easy road to travel. you have to put yourself out on a limb in a lot of cases. there's some proving that has to take place. but if you've worked hard and you're passionate about what you do, it shows. i'm proud of myself for that reason. not to big up myself, but just for not having given up on the pursuit of my dreams. i've seen my fair share of adversities and deterrents. so to rise up and say, yeah i went through that and i still came out... i thank God for that persevering bone in my body that didn't let me stop. i'm increasingly excited as the days go by because i can see the progress. i can see the influence of those more experienced who i've been blessed enough to work with. i can see myself getting closer to that point where i can really pull the music that i feel in my heart out and share it with others in a real time setting. and there's nothing like it. it's a step towards a greater experience and offering.
as i have the chance to work with new people, and gain new knowledge, expertise, ability, etc. i hope that it all equals out to sharing something poignant with the world. something that reaches the heart. something that makes an impact. as it stands, composing, to me, is pouring out what you have and making something audible out of something otherwise internally secretive. sometimes it happens on the spot, on a stage in front of hundreds, thousands, millions(?? lol). other times, it happens right in the place where you have a chance to calculate every move, every note, to invoke every emotion intended. either way, what comes to light, in these cases, is what reaches most.
strive to do that with your art. your craft. it doesn't have to be music. it could actually be as simple as your everyday conversation. let's reach people & spread the most love we're capable of doing. unifying as a society. agreeing as a people. being the best individuals we're capable of being so that collectively we can be even better.
THAT WAY, MYSELF AND ALL THESE CRAZY MUSICIANS AND WONDERFUL ARTISTS CAN PROVIDE YOU A DOPE SOUNDTRACK!! lol. there's my tie in.
pz&<3 always
-gr0ove
Friday, June 26, 2009
tribute piece
so i arranged "human nature" earlier in tribute... for anybody who would like a copy of this, AND YOU KNOW I DON'T BE LETTIN MY MATERIAL OUT TO JUST ANYBODY, comment with your email address and i will oblige with a copy!
God bless MJ
pz&<3&condolences
-gr0ove
God bless MJ
pz&<3&condolences
-gr0ove
Thursday, June 25, 2009
God bless Michael Jackson
so as it is, i'm sure so many people have something to say regarding this wild day. but, this is the case every time we lose a celebrity of greater fame. however, this is different. i don't even think i initially realized how BIG this is. as i think about the generations, races, colors, creeds, communities, societies... the world that michael jackson affected... i don't know if i can come to complete understanding over it all. i mean, we're not just talking about a specific group of people. usually a loss has its greatest impact on those in the same field as well as fans of the one lost. but this is reaches so much further. mj impacted musicians, singers, writers, producers, dancers, choreographers, and so many more. his fan base covered this entire earth in greater numbers than anyone else ever, arguably, Jesus himself excluded ;x . he CHANGED so much. he set records and there is a GREAT precedence that is synonymous with mj's name. he was the epitome of an innovator.
feel how you want to feel about some of what he did. he had his times, certainly. BUT can any of us even fathom the amount of pressure on this man?? it's beautiful to reach THAT many people, but there comes responsibility with that. as i watch the specials on him right now, i think back to what dave chappelle said regarding mj: "he did that for you, somehow. somehow he thought you might... maybe it'll help." and in the chaos of it all, were his intentions ever understood - right or wrong? mj was reported to say something along the lines of "if i didn't think i could help the children, i'd kill myself." and if we could disregard the odd nature of it all, would we be able to see the heart of a man who maybe just wanted to make the world a better place the best way that he could?
all this to say, i hope in the days, weeks, and months to come that people don't turn this into a circus or a moment of destructive critique. allow the man to rest peacefully and respectfully. let's appreciate the legacy he left behind. let's refrain from the criticism of his choices and decisions, because we can't understand them, not never having experienced the sort of lifestyle he had. let's admire him for the fact that he was a humanitarian with humanist thoughts. if he weren't why would he be so concerned with the state of the world? this was obvious in songs like - we are the world, black or white, heal the world, what more can i give, and man in the mirror. yeah, there may have been some lunatic ways of living at time, but i believe mj had the world at heart and had love for more people, including you and i no matter how indirectly, than we will ever know. he loved hard, and hurt greatly because of that love. bless your life.
michael jackson - you are appreciated. your life and legacy are admired and adored. you won't be forgotten. God bless you.
also... r.i.p. to farrah fawcett. i never followed her closely, but the hope and inspiration she gave to those with cancer via her documentary, was the most defining moment of her career. greater than any movie, sitcom, or show.
pz&<3&condolences
-gr0ove
feel how you want to feel about some of what he did. he had his times, certainly. BUT can any of us even fathom the amount of pressure on this man?? it's beautiful to reach THAT many people, but there comes responsibility with that. as i watch the specials on him right now, i think back to what dave chappelle said regarding mj: "he did that for you, somehow. somehow he thought you might... maybe it'll help." and in the chaos of it all, were his intentions ever understood - right or wrong? mj was reported to say something along the lines of "if i didn't think i could help the children, i'd kill myself." and if we could disregard the odd nature of it all, would we be able to see the heart of a man who maybe just wanted to make the world a better place the best way that he could?
all this to say, i hope in the days, weeks, and months to come that people don't turn this into a circus or a moment of destructive critique. allow the man to rest peacefully and respectfully. let's appreciate the legacy he left behind. let's refrain from the criticism of his choices and decisions, because we can't understand them, not never having experienced the sort of lifestyle he had. let's admire him for the fact that he was a humanitarian with humanist thoughts. if he weren't why would he be so concerned with the state of the world? this was obvious in songs like - we are the world, black or white, heal the world, what more can i give, and man in the mirror. yeah, there may have been some lunatic ways of living at time, but i believe mj had the world at heart and had love for more people, including you and i no matter how indirectly, than we will ever know. he loved hard, and hurt greatly because of that love. bless your life.
michael jackson - you are appreciated. your life and legacy are admired and adored. you won't be forgotten. God bless you.
also... r.i.p. to farrah fawcett. i never followed her closely, but the hope and inspiration she gave to those with cancer via her documentary, was the most defining moment of her career. greater than any movie, sitcom, or show.
pz&<3&condolences
-gr0ove
Saturday, June 6, 2009
night @ the movies
so... i was torn between terminator salvation and the hangover. i go on imdb.com and i read this regarding the hangover: "If you need a pick me up from a bad day, just watch this and you will definitely feel better about everything that may be going wrong in your life." and due to random nerve tweaking events, i was definitely up for a pick me up. so the hangover it was.
THIS MOVIE IS WILDDDDDD! i don't think i have ever seen something THAT ridiculous, and subsequently i don't think i have laughed that hard at a movie ever. this movie is GUARANTEED to make your evening. MUST SEE! from top to bottom this movie is hilarious... it's argued that the best part is the end credits. i don't know if i have a fav part. i enjoyed it in entirety. go buy your tickets & holla at me. i'll go again!!
pz&<3
-groove
THIS MOVIE IS WILDDDDDD! i don't think i have ever seen something THAT ridiculous, and subsequently i don't think i have laughed that hard at a movie ever. this movie is GUARANTEED to make your evening. MUST SEE! from top to bottom this movie is hilarious... it's argued that the best part is the end credits. i don't know if i have a fav part. i enjoyed it in entirety. go buy your tickets & holla at me. i'll go again!!
pz&<3
-groove
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
oh Lord have mercy... because HE lives!
soooo... travis sayles?? who in the whole entire world are you & how did i become such a big fan in 10 minutes?! DOPE organist. DOOOOOOOOOOPE!!
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