writer. singer/songwriter. techie geek. princess of random.

I’ve had a keyboard for years and took piano for a semester in high school, almost took piano for a semester in college (but then my hands were acting up), but I’ve never really been able to playing on it (aside from Fur Elise must to the chagrin of and subsequent banning by my friend Adam).  Occasionally I’ll be able to tinker with the keys and pick out some basic melody of familar songs, but not the actually whole songs – let alone playing the piano and singing anyway.  But the other day, with some obssessive concentration, I was able to learn the basic piano for Ashley Chambliss’ “A Little More of You”.  It doesn’t sound as pretty as her more elaborate version, but I do feel accomplished and I’m all about that.

Here’s the YouTube video of it:

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Yesterday was one of those days where things were happening left and right, back-to-back.  Which not only led me to forget my medication, but ultimately just tuckered me out by the end of the day.  So naturally, I had a time out and took some time to play with my guitar.

I ended up doing a YouTube video of a song that felt like a reflection of the day.  My song “Hmm” – which has a humming part to it (hence the title).  I wrote it on a bad day a long time ago while also thinking about the economy and how people’s lives have been shaped from it, and just how people’s lives become shaped in general.  How often have we chosen a path, watch time passed, and suddenly wonder why it is we “fight the good fight” when it’s not even that good?

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YouTube:

For those who follow my music side (and overall randomness), I just submitted an audition to be on GLEE! I would appreciate any support or just check out the video for kicks! In addition to my 1-minute monologue, I am singing “Lean on Me” while playing the ukulele. Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/94OQQr

Thanks!!

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