Big Dreams, Ghetto Space

Hey, Guys!  Today was great in terms of getting another video up on the site and experiencing a voice-over type of recording, which was new and exciting.  Disney songs always hold a special place in my heart, and "Colors of the Wind" is no exception.  It's such a beautiful song, and it captures the magical and dream-like quality that is so fun to explore while I'm singing.  And for that, I am grateful...

On the other hand, my recording accommodations are not as "exciting and magical."  I live in a humble apartment in Hollywood, and for a 24 yr old on a budget, I'd say it's pretty decent, except for when I start to record a song.

For some reason, whenever I decide to sit down and sing, my apartment building suddenly becomes alive with sounds!  Granted, the walls are thin, but when people decide to jump in the shower above me, blast hip-hop through the bass-pumping speakers below me, and grind the morning coffee-beans on either side of me, all at the same time, it all just seems a little much, no?

Maybe I'm everyone's alarm clock for the day.  And maybe my neighbor has a blog that reads, "when the girl above me decides to belt her way to the top, I have to get busy!"  Who knows, but until I'm living large, and can afford to record in my own studio, I guess I'll have to accept what seems like living inside of a YMCA.

But all in all, I'm thankful to be pursuing my dreams, and these little interferences just make the journey that much more of an adventure.  So turn up the Jay-Z, and I'll pump out the jams!  ;)

 - K