So, for the past two and half weeks I have been without my normal voice!! It's been torture! In all honesty, for my introverted self, I haven't minded postponing plans or making my coworkers do the talking for me (especially to the customers), but at this point it is more of a hassle than a nice break.
I was so excited because I had a show at a local coffee shop at the beginning of the month, but I had to cancel due to losing my voice! Luckily, my friend Mike filled the time with his music (thanks again, dood!) I'm actually really glad it worked out that way because I got to hear him play one last time before he moved out of state. See you soon, friend <3
((Can I share an embarrassing moment with you?))
At the show, I got up on stage, but my voice didn't join me. My friends were there to see me and everyone was rooting for me, but there was no sound coming out. I tried to make it through my favorite song "Bones", but I was petrified at the atrocious noise that was prying its way out of my mouth. Some of my friends hopelessly cheered me on and others stared in different directions. An old man mouthed "I can't hear you" because I guess he didn't hear the explanation of my situation either. I was extremely embarrassed. I ended the song before the first chorus even made it around. I hugged my friends and hid in their shoulders for a few moments after walking off. They were so great to me, to show up, and support me even in an awkward and sad moment of my life. Y'all are the besttt. This time without my voice is making my desire to sing and play even stronger though! I can't wait for my voice to return so I can improve my singing and work on my original material.
Okay!! Happier things: I was going to play a new song of mine that I really, really love at the show! It's called "Save Me". I just finished it a few weeks ago, but I really dig how it sounds. Warning: some lyrics are cheesy, but I'm hoping that when you hear it, you'll be more inclined to like them and you'll see how it fits ;) Not only do I like the sound, but writing these lyrics has really helped me. This is the first song that I feel like I've poured 100% of my emotions into. It's been therapeutical in a way, and it's kind of an addicting feeling. Here's to hoping I can open my soul and pour it out into songs more often!
I'm thinking one of the reasons I lost my voice is because I was practicing this song SO much and racing to get it done, down, and perfected. And now look what happened! Oh whale. Sneak peek of the lyrics below (click "Read More")! Let me know what you think :D Video will be up soon!
I was so excited because I had a show at a local coffee shop at the beginning of the month, but I had to cancel due to losing my voice! Luckily, my friend Mike filled the time with his music (thanks again, dood!) I'm actually really glad it worked out that way because I got to hear him play one last time before he moved out of state. See you soon, friend <3
((Can I share an embarrassing moment with you?))
At the show, I got up on stage, but my voice didn't join me. My friends were there to see me and everyone was rooting for me, but there was no sound coming out. I tried to make it through my favorite song "Bones", but I was petrified at the atrocious noise that was prying its way out of my mouth. Some of my friends hopelessly cheered me on and others stared in different directions. An old man mouthed "I can't hear you" because I guess he didn't hear the explanation of my situation either. I was extremely embarrassed. I ended the song before the first chorus even made it around. I hugged my friends and hid in their shoulders for a few moments after walking off. They were so great to me, to show up, and support me even in an awkward and sad moment of my life. Y'all are the besttt. This time without my voice is making my desire to sing and play even stronger though! I can't wait for my voice to return so I can improve my singing and work on my original material.
Okay!! Happier things: I was going to play a new song of mine that I really, really love at the show! It's called "Save Me". I just finished it a few weeks ago, but I really dig how it sounds. Warning: some lyrics are cheesy, but I'm hoping that when you hear it, you'll be more inclined to like them and you'll see how it fits ;) Not only do I like the sound, but writing these lyrics has really helped me. This is the first song that I feel like I've poured 100% of my emotions into. It's been therapeutical in a way, and it's kind of an addicting feeling. Here's to hoping I can open my soul and pour it out into songs more often!
I'm thinking one of the reasons I lost my voice is because I was practicing this song SO much and racing to get it done, down, and perfected. And now look what happened! Oh whale. Sneak peek of the lyrics below (click "Read More")! Let me know what you think :D Video will be up soon!