May 28, 2010

EVER WONDER WHAT IT'S LIKE TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM?




singing the National Anthem in public in one of the scariest things you can do as a singer. Everyone once in a while i like to put myself through it, just to stay on my toes. Two events were especially cool, one was for a Dodger/Mets game at Dodger stadium, and the other was at a Tiger Woods/Bill Clinton event.

I arrived at Dodger stadium with my manager. He was an insane Dodgers fan, and giddy with excitement. I was taken to meet the organist, I needed to tell her which key I'd be singing in. (I prefer to sing the Anthem in F Major). then I hung out in my dressing room until game time. Before any big performance I get very quiet and detached from my surroundings...I don't really notice anybody. And so I sat for an hour, lost in my thoughts. As I was mic-ed and walked to the field, my head was racing...remember the words, walk calmly-don't trip, remember the words, PLEASE don't confuse the verses.

I stood on the pitching mound as they announced my name and asked 20,000 people to stand for the Anthem. In my earpiece I heard the organist start her robotic, emotionless rendition of our Anthem, and I opened my mouth and went for it. I NAILED it! My face on that huge tv screen appeared calm and happy, while I hit every note and lyric perfectly. Quite a rush, I must say.
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The Tiger Woods/Bills Clinton event was a bit different, although just as nerve wracking. It was for the opening of the Tiger Woods Community Learning Center in OC, and I would be singing acapella!! (no music people...just a tad harder than the Dodger Game). Upon my arrival I was taken to see the stage and do a sound check, then led to a dressing room where I had several hours to chill and eat fruit plates. after awhile, I went to meet/take a picture with President Clinton and Tiger. (I've known tiger for years through my family, but meeting Bill Clinton for the first time was a treat). I look awful in the pic, so i won't be posting it on my blog...but it was really fun to hang with both of them and chat. It was finally time to sing, so I hit the stage with Mr. Clinton, Tiger, and Maria Schriver...just us 4. And in front of 500,ooo news cameras, I again opened my mouth and went for it...this time with no music. And again, I got it right and made my country proud., hahaghjf. Goooood times. I look forward to the next time I attempt the National Anthem in public.

May 23, 2010

MY ALBUM ART IDEAS-ENCHANTED FOREST





This weekend I ventured to the Redwood Forest to location scout for my album cover photo shoot. Now that I signed my new record deal its time to get my album art ideas ready.

All i know to
do this deal around with my music is pour into it what I love...and this forest is where my soul thrives. SO i am planning to use this setting for my music visuals and videos.

I hiked 5 miles through the woods, taking pictures of ideal spots to show my manager
s/label. I've been in nightmare label situations before where I had meager creative control, so its fantastic to have my team say 'Go find what you want and we'll make it happen.'

And PS...on a total dorky side note, I bought a stroller to Sparklepuss and took her on a walk as soon as I returned home. You can make fun of me, but I don't care. It. Is. Awesome.

May 4, 2010

'CARDS BY LUCY' at WALDORF MAY FAIRE





With May comes endless Spring Craft Faires...a perfect time to sell my handmade cards. This particular faire was at the Waldorf school I grew up in, and it was great to visit again. I saw lots of old teachers and friends...every single person saying 'I voted for you on TV!'...god. My cards sold really well...it is such a great creative outlet for me, aside from my music. I've always been a freak about arts/crafts and it's all about finding a way to make money at it! My family came to help me with my booth, thank you!! We had a great time.
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