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2005年8月 August 16thThe performance show tonight was amazing. So many great performances. I'm not sure how I feel about mine. I thought I was gonna break down in the middle of it actually. The audience is always so amazing to perform for, so thank you all so, so much. 2005年8月 August 3rdWow, what a great performance show! It's was so awesome. I really enjoyed my song, "I'm the Only One." I was nervous about how I was going to get through the crowd, but people moved for me -- it was so sweet. Thank you to those who were there and helped me out. Hope you all enjoyed the show. You were a great audience.
2005年8月 July 30thWe had a vocal clinic this week. Kirk and Dave were there to partake as well. The vocal coach was Ron Anderson. He has worked with many famous rock singers. I unfortunately am a pessimist when it comes to vocal coaches, but he seemed to really help some of us. I actually went away feeling like "Damaged Goods." My low, unique tone is a result of vocal damage from improper technique, but I like having an interesting sounding voice!!! So I just need to maintain it, which I have been for over ten years. I am sure consistent coaching on a weekly basis would help me greatly to get rid of bad vocal technique.
So once again we battled it out during song selection. The 10 songs this week are all really great. There were a few definite songs that screamed out at me, of course the Melissa Ethridge tune, "I'm the Only One" was one of them. It's a great song to sing, I'm looking forward to performing it.
I have a little bit of a headache … We went to a club called "Prey." Dancing, drinking, mingling, oh yeah and Hugh Hefner was there too. We got to meet him, well just us girls actually!!! Had a lot of fun. 2005年7月 July 20thThe elimination show was tonight…thanks again so much, everyone for your votes!!!! Neal unfortunately has left us. I hope his beautiful spirit came through the TV clearly. His soul and energy are so peaceful. He is so amazing and brings alive every little thing he encounters and experiences. He is a man full of love and magic, a true talent, a definite Rock Star. Enjoy your journey Neal, we’ll miss you, but I know we’ll hear your voice soon…. 2005年7月 July 19thJust got back from the performance!!! The crowd was so great. Overall I was really happy with my performance. Singing a song that I don't emotionally connect with is really tough, and this is how I initially felt about "The One I Love." But I feel like I did take the song on an emotional journey, starting tense and intimate and ending in an explosion. It's important for me to put my stamp on every song, and incorporate my strengths, one of which I believe is power. With each show there are new people watching and I have 90 seconds to give them everything I have. WOW, we had the privilege of going to a Levi’s designer studio where we each picked out one pair of pants and a top. But the coolest, best thing was that a tailor was there to further enhance the clothes as we envisioned them. I chose a pair of green chords and changed them by adding jean bell-bottoms sewn in it and a jean vest was specially made to my specs!!! 2005年7月 July 16thHad another rehearsal today. "The One I Love" is starting to come together much better now. July 14thFirst off, I just really, really wanna thank you all so much for your support, your votes and your love of rock music. Especially INXS music!!! I feel so blessed to be in this position and be heard by so many. Today was "Rock-N-Roll Clinic" day, focusing on fashion. We began this day with a discussion on the importance of having a definite style and vibe. Dave Navarro spoke with us. We were then surprised with a sort of Fashion Expo with John Farris and fashion stylist, Ellie Mae. We were given several wonderful outfits and accessories as possible options for our next performance. Of course I gravitated to an amazing burnt orange leather mini dress decorated with feathers. Amazing. Not sure yet when I'll wear it. The bottom line with fashion is that one element can really be all you need. Similarly in interior design. A designer may base an entire room's concept off of one furniture piece…or maybe the colour palette from one painting. Whether it be a great jacket or one piece of jewelry, that may be all you need to really make a statement and pop! Also today we were given 13 songs for the next performance. We had to hash it out amongst ourselves who will sing what. This was really tough. I am definitely not happy with my song, but I know a great artist can make any song sound good. So, I will look at this as a great challenge. Also, one of my really close friends, Laurel, told me that if I ever had the chance to sing an R.E.M. song that I needed to do it for her. So this is for you Laurel!!! Hey, its Daphna's birthday today!!! Happy Birthday, Daphna!!! 30th!!! 2005年7月 Rock Star:INXSI have to say my thoughts and feelings are all over the place. It's typical for me to be real 'chill' and low key when in the midst of hype and radical change, and for the most part that is exactly how I'm dealing. BUT, there are moments when I allow myself to give in to the hype and tempt myself with thinking about all the change and opportunities that this could bring!!! But, I think it's best for me, to remain focused and conquer one day at a time. Music can be so up and down and disappointing, great also and wonderful, but it can slap you down so fast. That's why it's so hard to accept the positive and just believe and enjoy the ride.....so.....I will stay focused, stay calm, and perform my absolute best under all the crazy conditions that I'm sure will be thrown my way!!!!
The most important thing for me right now is to make sure that INXS hears, sees and knows me as I truly am so they can make an accurate and informed decision regarding my possible future in the band. |
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