July 28, 2010
Having the opportunity to create children's music has been a wonderful and new experience for me. Global, Green, and Present, which are all very different, gave me an opportunity to express myself in a way I have always had the desire to. Rana DiOrio and the team at Little Pickle Press gave me complete artistic freedom for this project. As well, I was introduced to Producer, John Alevizakis, who's energy and artistic vision meshed perfectly with mine, making the experience one of ease and filled with real creativity.
My most recent sessions with John Alevizakis, took place at his recording studio in Redway, California, where we recorded original compositions for Green and Present. The location provided the perfect setting for both songs, eating from the land, using passive solar energy to illuminate spaces, recycling and separating out what trash could be burned and used for heat.
The morning I recorded Present, I was able to hike to the top of the hill where there was a great big opening with trees as far as the eye could see. This video I shot on my phone gives you a sense of the natural beauty of the place. I took a moment and listened to my voice echo in the trees as I warmed up to sing. I walked back down and returned to the studio where I meditated and became at peace (or present) in the space where I would be recording. I found my center, and most of the recording that day took place on the floor where I was kneeling or sitting with my legs crossed. I have thoroughly enjoyed this creative process and am excited to continue my work with Little Pickle Press.
In case you are interested in our finished products, the song we created for Global, was just released and is available for download via http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/LittlePicklePressMusic.
The original compositions for Green and Present will be available soon, so please stay tuned for announcements of their arrival!
1 comments:
I love this song and can't wait to share it with my kindergarten class!
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