It's All About Connection - Michael Buble, where are you?!
Posted: Saturday, September 18, 2010
by Jennifer Stewart
Stepping out of History
The audio version of this article is available. Just press play.
Lately I've had a whole lot of frustrated emotion building up. Stormy Weather.
Remember Robert de Niro in Analyze This, when Billy Crystal suggests he let out his frustration on a pillow? Well, I didn't quite take out a gun, but I did let loose on pillows. What a pleasure! Not trying to control my anger or think beyond it or talk myself into being rational. Just being enraged and letting it out with my body. On an inanimate object; leaping about, shouting whatever angry rude things came into my head. Very rude, actually. Being as bad-ass as I could.
Call me crazy, but I'm not built to push that stuff down. When I do it gets compressed within; thoughts become contorted, imagination goes wild in very irrational ways. Life seems grim, and I feel quite disconnected from people. I can't think, talk, discipline or meditate my way out of that. But when I let off the steam in private in a big way the clouds clear, the sun comes out, sense and sensibility is established. Nobody gets hurt, life looks good and I'm ready to connect again.
Well, putting my 1st audio together and launching it brought about a lot of connection, that's for sure. Thanks to everyone who commented and gave such great feedback. I love you! Here's the most basic truth about life: when people tell you they love you or they enjoy something you've done it makes you very happy, gives you faith in yourself. Makes you want to take on the world, of course it does.
Lots of people suggested a radio show of some sort. Fantastic idea. I could have a phone in time, do interviews, have different topics, explore the world of people, maybe do skype. I could even have an agony aunt section love that idea. I guess it would be a kind of radio magazine, with different sections, different time slots. Somebody even suggested a "singing for my supper" slot. Good idea. Online busking. The coward's way! So what, what's wrong with being a coward.
Of course that presumes I could record songs that sound half way decent. If yesterday and today are anything to go by, I won't have much supper. I downloaded a backing track for Stormy Weather and sang along, but it sounded pretty ghastly, and I couldn't get the recording levels right. Ended up having to have another tantrum. Well, today I did it again, and it's not perfect, but it's the best I can do. It's going to take me a while to learn how to do anything that's even vaguely polished. But that's okay. It is what it is.
And I love this radio idea. Of course I have to build a following, but that will come. Yes, I like this road I'm traveling on. The best thing about it? It's all about connection.
Remember Robert de Niro in Analyze This, when Billy Crystal suggests he let out his frustration on a pillow? Well, I didn't quite take out a gun, but I did let loose on pillows. What a pleasure! Not trying to control my anger or think beyond it or talk myself into being rational. Just being enraged and letting it out with my body. On an inanimate object; leaping about, shouting whatever angry rude things came into my head. Very rude, actually. Being as bad-ass as I could.
Well, putting my 1st audio together and launching it brought about a lot of connection, that's for sure. Thanks to everyone who commented and gave such great feedback. I love you! Here's the most basic truth about life: when people tell you they love you or they enjoy something you've done it makes you very happy, gives you faith in yourself. Makes you want to take on the world, of course it does.
Lots of people suggested a radio show of some sort. Fantastic idea. I could have a phone in time, do interviews, have different topics, explore the world of people, maybe do skype. I could even have an agony aunt section love that idea. I guess it would be a kind of radio magazine, with different sections, different time slots. Somebody even suggested a "singing for my supper" slot. Good idea. Online busking. The coward's way! So what, what's wrong with being a coward.
Of course that presumes I could record songs that sound half way decent. If yesterday and today are anything to go by, I won't have much supper. I downloaded a backing track for Stormy Weather and sang along, but it sounded pretty ghastly, and I couldn't get the recording levels right. Ended up having to have another tantrum. Well, today I did it again, and it's not perfect, but it's the best I can do. It's going to take me a while to learn how to do anything that's even vaguely polished. But that's okay. It is what it is.
And I love this radio idea. Of course I have to build a following, but that will come. Yes, I like this road I'm traveling on. The best thing about it? It's all about connection.
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More commentsWell done Jennifer! You have a marvelous voice for singing and speaking. Figure out a way to have that radio show and I'm sure you'll have a following in no time.GraceThanks, Grace :) Greg knows how to do it, and so does Steve Kovacs, so I'm going to be knocking on their doors...
Good song Jennifer, thanks for sharingIt's a pleasure, David, and thanks :)
Radio show? Not a bad idea. I did a radio show when I was in college... it was a news show like The Daily Show. It was a lot of fun. I have just in the past year gotten into Michael Buble... I love the old-school swing sounds. He seems to be reviving it pretty well! Good article Jen! Thanks!Re the radio show, that's exactly what I have in mind - and I'm sure you were brilliant at it! Of course I've got a whole movie going on in my head about this now... One of the things I love about Michael Buble is how much he enjoys himself.
Who or what is a Mike Buble and wherefore doest thou search for?Michael Buble is an American jazz singer, who started out singing blues I think, in a sleezy downtown bar. Somebody heard his potential and he began singing old jazz standards. He's made a big name for himself now. Seems like a really nice guy, too. And I search for connection :)
Enjoyed your voice in the previous audio and enjoyed the song and article here. Keep it going and keep the songs coming--I'm looking forward to em...SteveHey, Steve, thanks for this. I've listened to your radio and enjoyed it a lot, too...
Sounds pretty darn good to me. I'd listen to you sing or host a radio show. Your accent is sexy.Oooh, very nice comment, thanks Abe :)
I like your comparison to Analyze This, and I understand where you are coming from. I think life is all about finding a way to continue pushing forward, and I think you have done just that.Thanks for reading and commenting, Tom.
It's a strange feeling to feel proud and so happy for someone you've never actually met. But that's how I feel when I listen to your audio and when I read the great feedback you're already getting! Onward and upward Jennifer!Your comment made me feel sooo good, Brianna, thanks! :)
You've got a fabulous voice, good enough that it made me feel like it took me away from this office surroundings to a relaxing place. Thank you! As for the radio show follow your dreams! I think it's a good idea!
This was so much fun!!! Waiting for more!
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