Lyrics - 'The Gatekeeper'

So basically while I was sleeping, or when I was falling asleep I came up with a really cool name for a new song. 'The Gatekeeper' is a metaphor for death actually, and although that might sound a little morbid, it's actually not. It's kind of about the transition from a place of uncertainty to a place of being complete. In the way that all things must come to and end. I suppose it has echoes of break-ups and the concepts of religion and God in there too?
Anyway my songs tend to morph as I write them and the original lyrics I had in my head I didn't write down so I wrote some new ones for the title yesterday on a whim. I was listening to some John Mayer and it got me all inspired and the like. This songs gonna be a big one. Here's a few lines:

'The Gatekeeper'

I thought there was water
in between the rock
and the sugar divine
filing down,
smaller and more wholesome
as we shuffle down the line

On our way to mattering
to meaning most-
to living a lie.

The Gatekeeper,
he knows
eyes fall upon us
his judgement burns like snow,
it's funny no one noticed
it's funny no one knows...

...


Just a draft really, but I am loving the phrase 'smaller and more wholesome as we shuffle down the line'
I suppose what's meant by that is how the blueprint of life seems so much richer and satisfying before it's done, and when it's over you are left wondering what really matters. The Gatekeeper represents our conscience in a way, we are the ones that truly judge ourselves and decide whether we are forgiven or not...

Wondering whether I should put up my old songs I didn't put online, and all the lyrics?

K.A.M

xox

Kerli - 'Zero Gravity' Single Release!

Thought I would share this with you all, Kerli, an Estonian originated singer/songwriter has progressed into Dance music, and this is a great example of an awesome transition from acoustic.
Here's the link to her album art & the music for her single 'Zero Gravity': http://poponandon.com/first-listen-kerli-zero-gravity/

Her older songs that you may have heard, especially the video clip is pretty cool in 'Walking on Air' & a really dark song 'Love is Dead'. (YouTube it). Her stuff is really creative, she writes most of it herself, and even makes some of her outfits and fashion. For those of you into Lady Gaga, Bjork, or Evanescence, it's kind of a combination between a number of artists and the Japanese music/fashion scene. Check her out!

Play by Ear Tutorial - Update!

Hey guys, so the new video is up, and I am still waiting for more feedback on it! I have a few more ideas for my Vlog which I will do next week. For now just updating and letting you know what I am up to. I have a few more bits of songs to post, plus some critiques of the writing from artists like John Mayer which I will do very soon <3
I also plan to do another shoot and Part Two of Play by Ear. Keep in touch,

K.A.M

xox

Original Song - 'After the Fall' Intro 2009

Here is an old song I wrote back in 2009 and was just too lazy to finish it, this is the intro anyway. In the video I am wearing the outfit of the week from 'The Wardrobe' see www.insidethewardrobe.blogspot.com

When I find the lyrics stuffed in an old journal lurking somewhere in my room I will share them on here before I finish it. The concept was like a romance take on the fall of Adam & Eve. The parallel between a breakup scenario and the religious scenario. Makes for good lyric imagery! 

xox 

K.A.M

Play by Ear Part One - 'Notes & Keys' Video Tutorial

It is done! Took me forever, and it's a bit rough (let me know if there are any mistakes or bits that are particularly confusing) but here is the video! It's quite long, just under 15 minutes, but I cover everything basic so especially if you play a bit of piano but have no training then this video is perfect for you. Even if you know the basics it can be good to refresh your memory, so when I move onto more complicated stuff it still makes sense. See the glossary under the video info for details of the words I use and their meanings if you have forgotten.

In the video you can probably hear the cicadas in the background which is kinda funny, and if anyone is wondering my keyboard is a Korg SP-250. I will update you soon on more vids that are coming. Comment and let me know what you think!

xox

K.A.M

New Videos - Update

So just updating you on the haps with the new vids! I have been working tons and tons, (If you wanna know where I work here is the link: http://www.sussan.com.au/ Anyway I have been working in Newmarket lately, and its AWESOME! We have tons and tons of cool stuff. Check out my 'The Wardrobe' I'll be posting pics of some new outfits I picked up that are too cute. Blouses and pencil skirts are just awesome! Anyway too much excitement. I see a lot of you guys are checking out my Vlog, but COMMENT! Go on, do it! Let me know your thoughts :)

So to sum up the last two days I have been working and haven't had time to upload the vids, but I will definately do it before friday, cause I am going away for the weekend! Down to Taupo, in New Zealand. Google search it if you like, there are awesome hot water mud pool things, and other cool stuff down there. (Although there aren't many people, so it's kind of anti-social if you know what I mean).

Coming soon I promise! They are on my PC and just have to edit them ^_^

xox

K.A.M

March Update

Hey guys! So excited to show you everything I have been up to, today I filmed the 'Play by ear Part One' Tutorial, which focuses mainly on keys, notes, and scales. It's an awesome intro for those of you who don't have much theory knowledge, or want to get to know your piano better but don't know where to start. Eventually I will lead on to reading music, and writing too. This will be the first video in a series of three, I am putting it together at the moment, and will post it very soon!

Also excited to show you, I had the idea of filming the 'bits' of songs I have written and not finished to give you an idea of my other originals. I have one intro that I filmed too, and I will post that soon for you guys as well!

Super excited, and leave your comments on this Vlog, it's easier that way for me to see rather than through YouTube. Talk soon!

K.A.M

xox