Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know about this little experiment that I'm doing. It is tentatively called "Bree's 30 Days 'Til Christmas Christmas Song Spectacular," but only because I haven't really thought of anything else to call it.
So far I've posted an explanation video, and my first video today for the Little Drummer Boy. I did it in one take, and I'm bummed because when I uploaded them the sound is off from what I'm actually saying. But I just know that I have to use something besides photobooth to record now. :)
You can check out my channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Breeisms?feature=mhsn
So follow me, friend me, watch me. Whatever. :) It's just a fun little thing that I'm doing.
Also. I'd like you to know that it's 30 days until Christmas, and 25 days until I go home to Montana and see my bestie frienzies, and my PUPPIES and my family. :) So excited!!!
And in 2 months from tomorrow...I'll be 21. Wooohooo!
So I don't really have much to say. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I went to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I froze to death (or my feet did), but it was really neat to see.
So have a great rest of October!
Peace,
Bree
Friday, November 26, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Musical Influences
Ok. Guys. You really need to know who April Smith is. Remember how I said I was going to her concert? She's amazing! She sounds like she does on the cd-none of that autotune shit. Example, I love Katy Perry and her music, but she CANNOT sing live. Holy cow. SNL anyone?
But I still love her because her lyric style is very similar to mine, so she's been very influential to me. And I mean, I have to give her props. At least she DOES sing live. Too many just lip sync anymore.
Let's see. Other influences of mine would be Lily Allen and Kate Nash who also have that same kind of sassy, tongue-in-cheek style. But I've always looked up to Christina Aguilera. Her best songs aren't her singles, but the ones near the end of her cd where she just lets go. My favorites are "Keep on Singin' My Song" from Stripped and "Mercy on Me" and "Save Me From Myself" from Back to Basics.
I mean, let's be honest here. No one can out sing Christina. If I wrote one song in "Keep on Singin' My Song" or "Mercy on Me" style, I'd be happy.
Idina Menzel is another woman I look too a lot as well. Her own music is stunning, and real songs. They're funny and emotional and everything real. She wrote for herself, not what others would want, which is nice to get as a listener.
Obviously I've been influenced a lot by showtunes, but I don't usually bring that into the music I write. It's easy to separate them out, even while performing. I don't "act" when I sing outside of a theatrical setting. I mean, it's a different persona than who I am somewhat. Basically, it's me magnified and more stagey. If that makes any sense at all.
So rounding back to April Smith. I have added her as one of my influences. She's remarkable, and also has that same sassy, somewhat snarky attitude I put into my songs. "Stop Wondering" is what started this love affair. So watch and fall in love.
Absolutely amazing, right? Now go to iTunes and buy buy buy!
I hope you enjoyed all those videos :) Happy you have now expanded your musical tastes? Good.
Peace,
Bree
But I still love her because her lyric style is very similar to mine, so she's been very influential to me. And I mean, I have to give her props. At least she DOES sing live. Too many just lip sync anymore.
Let's see. Other influences of mine would be Lily Allen and Kate Nash who also have that same kind of sassy, tongue-in-cheek style. But I've always looked up to Christina Aguilera. Her best songs aren't her singles, but the ones near the end of her cd where she just lets go. My favorites are "Keep on Singin' My Song" from Stripped and "Mercy on Me" and "Save Me From Myself" from Back to Basics.
I mean, let's be honest here. No one can out sing Christina. If I wrote one song in "Keep on Singin' My Song" or "Mercy on Me" style, I'd be happy.
Idina Menzel is another woman I look too a lot as well. Her own music is stunning, and real songs. They're funny and emotional and everything real. She wrote for herself, not what others would want, which is nice to get as a listener.
Obviously I've been influenced a lot by showtunes, but I don't usually bring that into the music I write. It's easy to separate them out, even while performing. I don't "act" when I sing outside of a theatrical setting. I mean, it's a different persona than who I am somewhat. Basically, it's me magnified and more stagey. If that makes any sense at all.
So rounding back to April Smith. I have added her as one of my influences. She's remarkable, and also has that same sassy, somewhat snarky attitude I put into my songs. "Stop Wondering" is what started this love affair. So watch and fall in love.
Absolutely amazing, right? Now go to iTunes and buy buy buy!
I hope you enjoyed all those videos :) Happy you have now expanded your musical tastes? Good.
Peace,
Bree
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Chilly Weather
It's already November! Holy cow! I've been here almost 2 and a half months now, and I'm still loving it. It's been getting cooler here in the city, and I'm loving it because now I can wear all my cute sweaters and coats and boots and scarves! I just finished working on a show, and so now I get to focus on work and school and having fun. haha.
Today I went shopping in SoHo with my roommate and her boyfriend. It was great to get out, even though that area was heavily crowded (I try to stay away from the heavy areas, and use other streets to get from place to place.) Tonight we're going to a concert in Brooklyn. We're seeing April Smith. She's aaaaahhhhhmazing. Seriously. Check her out. My favorite song of her's is Stop Wondering. I think I like her so much because her lyrics are very similar to my style-kind of snarky, very sassy and lots of fun. Think along the lines of Katy Perry, Lilly Allen, and Kate Nash. All of whom I love.
Speaking of music...I'm taking on a music major since I'm nearly done with my requirements for my theatre degree. It'll be nice to focus heavily on music for once, but also do theatre.
School has been very bueno. Easy peasy. I'm ready for next semester. 19 credits of music and theatre! Yeah-yeah-yeah. I'm in one of those sing-songy moods, hence the weirdness of this paragraph.
So MissT was here a few weeks ago. We went and saw A Little Night Music and Fela! while she was here. Bernadette Peters was fantabulous! We stage doored afterwards for her. It was completely worth it. Life goal: complete. Fela! Was crazy, and very interesting. We also wandered through Central Park to get to The Museum of Natural History. Let's just say thank God for GPS on MissT's phone. We then went to Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center. The library there=my heaven. Hair reunion was fun. 'Twas Me, MissT, Byron, Matt, Ann, Adrienne and Rob. No Fabio, no Eric...sad story. :( But it was so good to see everyone who was there.
In 10 days my mama will be here. Let's just say I'm very very excited!!!!! I miss my family so much, especially mi madre. I also miss my baby puppies, but alas, I have to wait until December 21st. :( Every dog I see makes me miss them more, and I have to remind myself not to touch strangers' dogs. They probably wouldn't be as accepting of this practice as they are in Montana.
So...that's all that seems new I think...I'll try and remember to let you know how the concert goes. :)
Peace,
Bree
Today I went shopping in SoHo with my roommate and her boyfriend. It was great to get out, even though that area was heavily crowded (I try to stay away from the heavy areas, and use other streets to get from place to place.) Tonight we're going to a concert in Brooklyn. We're seeing April Smith. She's aaaaahhhhhmazing. Seriously. Check her out. My favorite song of her's is Stop Wondering. I think I like her so much because her lyrics are very similar to my style-kind of snarky, very sassy and lots of fun. Think along the lines of Katy Perry, Lilly Allen, and Kate Nash. All of whom I love.
Speaking of music...I'm taking on a music major since I'm nearly done with my requirements for my theatre degree. It'll be nice to focus heavily on music for once, but also do theatre.
School has been very bueno. Easy peasy. I'm ready for next semester. 19 credits of music and theatre! Yeah-yeah-yeah. I'm in one of those sing-songy moods, hence the weirdness of this paragraph.
So MissT was here a few weeks ago. We went and saw A Little Night Music and Fela! while she was here. Bernadette Peters was fantabulous! We stage doored afterwards for her. It was completely worth it. Life goal: complete. Fela! Was crazy, and very interesting. We also wandered through Central Park to get to The Museum of Natural History. Let's just say thank God for GPS on MissT's phone. We then went to Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center. The library there=my heaven. Hair reunion was fun. 'Twas Me, MissT, Byron, Matt, Ann, Adrienne and Rob. No Fabio, no Eric...sad story. :( But it was so good to see everyone who was there.
In 10 days my mama will be here. Let's just say I'm very very excited!!!!! I miss my family so much, especially mi madre. I also miss my baby puppies, but alas, I have to wait until December 21st. :( Every dog I see makes me miss them more, and I have to remind myself not to touch strangers' dogs. They probably wouldn't be as accepting of this practice as they are in Montana.
So...that's all that seems new I think...I'll try and remember to let you know how the concert goes. :)
Peace,
Bree
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Home in New York City
Oh, I have been a horrible, horrible updater-and there have been lots of big things happening it my life! Sheesh.
So, let's start off by saying that Grand Night ran really well. It was absolutely beautiful and the cast was freaking fantastic! They made my job as ASM easy. I did have to miss closing night because what did I do that morning? Oh flew to my new home in New York!
I've been here, what? Almost six weeks? That's kind of crazy ridiculous. I'm pretty much loving it. I do miss my dogs, my mom, my friends and fresh air, but I'm a tough girl and have been handling it well.
I have four almost wonderful roommates-one is grating on all of our nerves. But enough of that. haha.
I live in the Village, two blocks away from Union Square. Super great area. I've eased into the city really quite well. In fact I'm pretty sure I've always meant live in a city rather than...Montana. Not that I don't love home, I just can't do what I want there. I'm so stimulated in this city. I could never say I was bored here. Which is quite different from what I would say at home. haha.
I've seen some good performances since I've been here. The first week, my roommate and I went and saw Bunked! as part of the Fringe Festival. It was so cute. Loved it. Then one of my suite mates and I went and saw Rock of Ages. Loooooooooooved it. The music is still stuck in my head. Then last Friday, I saw my friend Sarah Ann and her band Alien Surfer Babes perform at the Bowery Poetry Club. They effing rocked! I loved seeing her perform. She's an amazing singer!
MissT will be here next week, and then we're going to have a HAIR reunion with all the cast members that live in the city. Soooo freaking excited to see everyone. I miss all their faces. We may all live in the same city, but it's big and everyone's so busy so I never get to see them.
I'm currently working as an office assistant in my residence hall, and it's super nice because 1) I get to do my homework most of the time, and 2) I just have to take the elevator to get to my room. Along with that and my classes, I'm doing dramaturgy for the school play. I hate it. Ok. Hate is a harsh word. But it's not enjoyable. So guess what I learned from this. I'm not going to be a dramaturg. Oh, well. haha. It narrows down my choices. I mean, I love acting. That's what I want to do. I also like directing though, and I have a very "designer" mind. So that's where I'm headed is that direction.
I've also been getting into more just music area. Aka, without the theatre part. I've been writing lyrics and sending them to my friend so she can compose music to them. I busted out eight songs last week. Majority of which I was pretty proud of. I really, really have a super strong urge to perform. Any songs, doesn't matter, I just want to. So that's my goal. For when? I don't know. But hopefully soon. I need a band first!
So that's what's been up. Probably other things too, but who knows right now. Haha. Just been going and going. I will really, really try to keep you updated more often. Promise.
Peace,
Bree
So, let's start off by saying that Grand Night ran really well. It was absolutely beautiful and the cast was freaking fantastic! They made my job as ASM easy. I did have to miss closing night because what did I do that morning? Oh flew to my new home in New York!
I've been here, what? Almost six weeks? That's kind of crazy ridiculous. I'm pretty much loving it. I do miss my dogs, my mom, my friends and fresh air, but I'm a tough girl and have been handling it well.
I have four almost wonderful roommates-one is grating on all of our nerves. But enough of that. haha.
I live in the Village, two blocks away from Union Square. Super great area. I've eased into the city really quite well. In fact I'm pretty sure I've always meant live in a city rather than...Montana. Not that I don't love home, I just can't do what I want there. I'm so stimulated in this city. I could never say I was bored here. Which is quite different from what I would say at home. haha.
I've seen some good performances since I've been here. The first week, my roommate and I went and saw Bunked! as part of the Fringe Festival. It was so cute. Loved it. Then one of my suite mates and I went and saw Rock of Ages. Loooooooooooved it. The music is still stuck in my head. Then last Friday, I saw my friend Sarah Ann and her band Alien Surfer Babes perform at the Bowery Poetry Club. They effing rocked! I loved seeing her perform. She's an amazing singer!
MissT will be here next week, and then we're going to have a HAIR reunion with all the cast members that live in the city. Soooo freaking excited to see everyone. I miss all their faces. We may all live in the same city, but it's big and everyone's so busy so I never get to see them.
I'm currently working as an office assistant in my residence hall, and it's super nice because 1) I get to do my homework most of the time, and 2) I just have to take the elevator to get to my room. Along with that and my classes, I'm doing dramaturgy for the school play. I hate it. Ok. Hate is a harsh word. But it's not enjoyable. So guess what I learned from this. I'm not going to be a dramaturg. Oh, well. haha. It narrows down my choices. I mean, I love acting. That's what I want to do. I also like directing though, and I have a very "designer" mind. So that's where I'm headed is that direction.
I've also been getting into more just music area. Aka, without the theatre part. I've been writing lyrics and sending them to my friend so she can compose music to them. I busted out eight songs last week. Majority of which I was pretty proud of. I really, really have a super strong urge to perform. Any songs, doesn't matter, I just want to. So that's my goal. For when? I don't know. But hopefully soon. I need a band first!
So that's what's been up. Probably other things too, but who knows right now. Haha. Just been going and going. I will really, really try to keep you updated more often. Promise.
Peace,
Bree
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Mini Update
Hair feels like it was forever ago, but I think it only close a week and a half ago. And now tonight is Grand Night's opening night. It's been a much smoother process but I miss everyone who left after Hair.
And I leave for New York in a week and a half. How crazy is that? I'm ready, but I'm also quite...scared? Nervous? Sad? about it. It's bittersweet definitely. I'm going to miss my family and friends and my puppies so so so so much. I'm also going to miss ATP. You gotta keep moving though, you know? I'm just climbing my way up.
At least I have majority of the Hair cast in New York. I will be able to see them every now and them, which makes me feel much better. And MissT will be there in October to visit, so I'm excited for that.
I mean, I don't have much else new to say. It's still all theatre and New York planning.
I guess that's going to be my entire life though, but that I don't mind a bit. :)
Peace, Bree
And I leave for New York in a week and a half. How crazy is that? I'm ready, but I'm also quite...scared? Nervous? Sad? about it. It's bittersweet definitely. I'm going to miss my family and friends and my puppies so so so so much. I'm also going to miss ATP. You gotta keep moving though, you know? I'm just climbing my way up.
At least I have majority of the Hair cast in New York. I will be able to see them every now and them, which makes me feel much better. And MissT will be there in October to visit, so I'm excited for that.
I mean, I don't have much else new to say. It's still all theatre and New York planning.
I guess that's going to be my entire life though, but that I don't mind a bit. :)
Peace, Bree
Sunday, July 25, 2010
One Week Left :(
Only one more week of HAIR. Sooooo sad. Seriously.
We had a fantastic bbq tonight though, at this absolutely incredible house. Gorgeous. And made me completely jealous.
Oh! And Fabio and I found out that we're birthday buddies. We're pretty much the awesomest.
My life has been completely altered in this last month. I have a whole new mind set.
And only 4 weeks from today until I move!
I'm sorry if I seem all over the place tonight, I just have so much going on!
The shows have been going well. But we haven't had one where everything has gone perfect yet. Something always has to go wrong you know? The other night out headsets went out. The only people who could hear each other were me and MissT because we have wireless headsets. But we couldn't hear the booth, which was no bueno. We fucking rocked it though. Even flying the actors turned out spotless. And they didn't even know about it until the show ended. Yes, we are bad ass!
Speaking of Miss T, she's leaving next week too. :( I'm sooooo sad. I heart her. But I'll probably see her in October or November, whenever she comes to New York. I'm seriously getting so attached to the people. Ugh. I hate this part right here. Is it normal to know people for a month, and be completely heart broken when they leave? Or maybe I'm just very attached.
Well. There's not much newness in my life. It's just been a lot of fun and a lot of amazing shows. :)
Peace, Bree
We had a fantastic bbq tonight though, at this absolutely incredible house. Gorgeous. And made me completely jealous.
Oh! And Fabio and I found out that we're birthday buddies. We're pretty much the awesomest.
My life has been completely altered in this last month. I have a whole new mind set.
And only 4 weeks from today until I move!
I'm sorry if I seem all over the place tonight, I just have so much going on!
The shows have been going well. But we haven't had one where everything has gone perfect yet. Something always has to go wrong you know? The other night out headsets went out. The only people who could hear each other were me and MissT because we have wireless headsets. But we couldn't hear the booth, which was no bueno. We fucking rocked it though. Even flying the actors turned out spotless. And they didn't even know about it until the show ended. Yes, we are bad ass!
Speaking of Miss T, she's leaving next week too. :( I'm sooooo sad. I heart her. But I'll probably see her in October or November, whenever she comes to New York. I'm seriously getting so attached to the people. Ugh. I hate this part right here. Is it normal to know people for a month, and be completely heart broken when they leave? Or maybe I'm just very attached.
Well. There's not much newness in my life. It's just been a lot of fun and a lot of amazing shows. :)
Peace, Bree
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Busy
We opened HAIR last Friday, and it's going really well. I really love this show. It makes me laugh and cry every night. It's really, truly beautiful. I mean, if you think about it, that is really amazing because I've seen it come together and I've seen each song and scene a gagillion times. But I really, truly adore it.
And the people. I love everyone so much. Everybody is super nice and super supportive, even if I mess up and a fly line gets fucked up. The actors are fantastic and so much fun. They know that they can count on me, and that I care about them so they can come to me whenever. My favorite is when I get hugs. It makes me feel good inside, what can I say? I'm already thinking about how they're leaving in a few weeks and I'm going to be so sad. I'm going to miss them terribly. At least Eric, Ann and Jen are staying. They're fantastic. I was hoping Wendy would be staying, but she got offered another job, so boohoo. I know you don't know who these people are, but just know that they are amazing. Sweetest people ever and uber talented. I melt at Eric's voice, he plays Claude in HAIR. He's the type of person you just want to hug all the time. There are a few that aren't staying that I wish with all my heart that they would because I love having them around, but alas, I cannot control their jobs. Hopefully I'll meet up with them once I move to New York in just over a month *cough cough* one month, 5 days. Eeek. So exciting!
Oh! My best friend/wife came and saw the show last night. Got a lap dance sort of thing from Fabio. She enjoyed it profusely. I can't wait for more friends to come see it.
We start Grand Night rehearsals on Tuesday. I'm being bumped up to ASM, so I'm pretty excited. (I'm also really excited because I don't have any props to deal with!!!!) I can't wait to get working on it, so I'm loving not having to work until 6pm every night this week. :)
So that's my life right now, ATP. Thus it's really all I have to talk about.
I actually did, however, have some time to see SHOUT! at FVCC this last weekend, it was pretty good. I was just happy to see my girls. This upcoming Saturday I get to see a whole ton of mis amigos in Once Upon A Mattress there. Pretty stoked.
So theatre...that's all I do. And shop. Haha. I've been preparing for the move, but I know it's going to get quite overwhelming here pretty soon. :/
Oh well! It'll be worth it!
Peace,
Bree
And the people. I love everyone so much. Everybody is super nice and super supportive, even if I mess up and a fly line gets fucked up. The actors are fantastic and so much fun. They know that they can count on me, and that I care about them so they can come to me whenever. My favorite is when I get hugs. It makes me feel good inside, what can I say? I'm already thinking about how they're leaving in a few weeks and I'm going to be so sad. I'm going to miss them terribly. At least Eric, Ann and Jen are staying. They're fantastic. I was hoping Wendy would be staying, but she got offered another job, so boohoo. I know you don't know who these people are, but just know that they are amazing. Sweetest people ever and uber talented. I melt at Eric's voice, he plays Claude in HAIR. He's the type of person you just want to hug all the time. There are a few that aren't staying that I wish with all my heart that they would because I love having them around, but alas, I cannot control their jobs. Hopefully I'll meet up with them once I move to New York in just over a month *cough cough* one month, 5 days. Eeek. So exciting!
Oh! My best friend/wife came and saw the show last night. Got a lap dance sort of thing from Fabio. She enjoyed it profusely. I can't wait for more friends to come see it.
We start Grand Night rehearsals on Tuesday. I'm being bumped up to ASM, so I'm pretty excited. (I'm also really excited because I don't have any props to deal with!!!!) I can't wait to get working on it, so I'm loving not having to work until 6pm every night this week. :)
So that's my life right now, ATP. Thus it's really all I have to talk about.
I actually did, however, have some time to see SHOUT! at FVCC this last weekend, it was pretty good. I was just happy to see my girls. This upcoming Saturday I get to see a whole ton of mis amigos in Once Upon A Mattress there. Pretty stoked.
So theatre...that's all I do. And shop. Haha. I've been preparing for the move, but I know it's going to get quite overwhelming here pretty soon. :/
Oh well! It'll be worth it!
Peace,
Bree
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