Constellation Me

Help get me to ASIA!!!

2011-02-17T21:51:00.000-08:00

Bring Joe Brooks to Asia ! Sign the petition!

ジョー・ブルックスをアジアへ！請願書にサインを。

Membolehkan Joe brooks datang ke Asia! Tandatanganilah Petisyen

让Joe Brooks 能来到亚洲 ! 签署请愿书

We need to persuade the venue promoters to book me! I need your help!
Please click on your flag and sign the petition to bring me to YOUR country :)

All my love as always,
Joe x

Touring in Pictures.

2010-10-01T08:24:00.000-07:00

Dinner with Fans.

Midpoint, Route 66.

Good Morning Pheonix.

Texas Love.

Mid Life Crisis.

New York. New York.

House Fit for a King.

Me and the Crew.

The New Look.

The Making of a Superhero

2010-08-27T19:03:00.000-07:00

Being in love with someone you can't have is heartbreaking. Becoming a superhero, I guess, would be one way of solving this problem. Unfortunately, the collage of blue skinnys, a peck hugging gym tee and a bright yellow Topman belt is the closest i am ever going to come... I wanted to capture the light hearted love story of a boy and his best friend. Taking me back to my school days and the reason why this song was written in the first place.

I wrote the video treatment over a few beers with some friends, all pitching in ideas (some much better than others). One thing I knew was that I HAD to wear a cape... that wasn't open for discussion, I had a strong vision of ending the video overlooking downtown wearing my homemade Superhero attire (watching kick-ass a few nights previous was all the confirmation i needed).

7am I arrived at the location, with fingers tightly crossed, we shot until sunset. It was a beautiful day for many many different reasons... one of those 'is this really happening to me' moments as you observe from an outer-body perspective.

V Festival

2010-08-25T14:14:00.000-07:00

VFest. it rained, it was muddy, and it was apparently completely acceptable for women to squat next to the stage and pee in the open... buuuuuut it was AWESOME!

Backstage was pretty sick, I made full use of the free massages, haircuts and bars... I mean, I was a student once... I learned all about taking full advantage of freebies.

Had a chat with the legendary Madness! and had 'baggy trousers, baggy trousers' stuck in my head all day. They taught me a valuable lesson (after a few pints): 'wear a vest under your t-shirt when performing outside' lol hmm, a little bizarre, but an amazing experience none-the-less.

After Paolo came and asked for his photo with me, which I reluctantly spent 30 seconds of my busy day fulfilling (ok so maybe that isn't a completely accurate description of how it went down), I watched Faithless and Kasabian rip up the main stage to finish an amazing weekend... WE COME ONE.

Thanks to everyone who came out to support, was a pleasure meeting you all through the microphone ;) Don't forget its only 2 weeks until my debut album comes out and until I head on the US tour, see you then!

Peace and Love
Over and Out,
x, JB

2010 Touring

2010-08-18T09:57:00.000-07:00

MORE DATES JUST ANNOUNCED!
hoping to see everyone soon...
Click Here for Tickets & Info

I'm a little over excited to get out onto the open road, guitar in one hand, steering wheel in the other along with some band mates and explore America. I've estimated that i will have visited almost 40 states by the time i've finished the tour, including driving through and ones i've already visited... I feel very lucky... I can't wait!

Then... dun dun durghhh.... We're back with a new set of rocking songs in the Queens backyard... that is the United Kingdom *throws hand out in front and dips head to complete a 19th century bow* It's always mayhem... be there or be square ;)

www.tickets.joebrooks.com for tickets and details!

World At Our Feet

2010-08-03T01:24:00.000-07:00

OUT NOW on iTunes!

US link: http://tinyurl.com/24ztrtt

UK link: http://tinyurl.com/33spw9m

These are my feet...

They will walk 250,000 miles in my lifetime,
the distance from my front door to the Moon.
With every step, we make a choice.
And with each choice we pave our paths.

These are your feet... lets take a walk :)

Milk, One Sugar.

2010-07-31T23:02:00.000-07:00

How to make the perfect cup of tea. As an Englishman through and through... of course, I enjoy a good cup of tea. So i thought it would be only right to educate those who are less informed about the ins and outs of creating a tipple fit for the Queen. FACT: no country will make you a better cup of tea than Great Britain, God save the Queen.

I prefer PG Tips or Tetleys side note: this is for when you use a tea bag not free leaves. For the Americans among us, these are 'English Breakfast' teas. But don't think you can just pop in any old English Breakfast Tea bag and think that will suffice... it most certainly will not! Brew the bag in boiled water for a good few minutes and squeeze it against the side of the mug with a teaspoon to get all of the british goodness out. Then add the milk until it's the colour of the pic above. Stir, and then add a teaspoon of sugar (or honey!) and stir again. I usually let it sit for a minute or so to let it cool a little. and voila! you have yourself a perfect British cup of Tea.

My dip of choice is the Hobnob... you can't beat a good Hobnob in tea... Enjoy my friends, enjoy ;)

Q: Whens a good time to have a cup of Tea? A: When's not a good time?

Song Spotlight

2010-07-31T22:40:00.000-07:00

This song is cool... 'Let Loose the Horses' from fellow label buddies, The Rescues. On my 1st listen i liked the vibe, the sound. By the 3rd listen i was singing along 'let it burn down, let it burn down'. What can I say, i'm a huge sucker for harmonies and this song doesn't disappoint.

Give it a few listens and enjoy :)

Artist Spotlight

2010-07-29T10:47:00.000-07:00

When i see talent that i like, i want to talk about it to everyone i meet.

Last night i went to see Laura Marling, watch this space folkland, the name will continue to grow.

Granted i don't know a lot about Laura but... Live, she was stunning, mezmerising, graceful and defined. it's been a while since i've witnessed such powerful 5 part harmonies, and my favourite instrument of them all... the Cello.

If you have an artist you want me to check out/feature email me at fanart@joebrook.com

Bedside Love

2010-07-28T08:36:00.000-07:00

I got my iphone last night and have been playing with the hipstamatic app this morning... all shots taken from the same spot... my bed! :D

I Want to Change the World

2010-07-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's a tough balancing act.

Day 3 - Radio Promo Tour

2010-07-21T23:20:00.000-07:00

*Day 3 - my feet are inches from the floor to ceiling windows, Cincinnati Airport, Ohio. the rain is beating down onto the fluorescent ground crew below. It's 6:33pm.*

There is something very therapeutic about watching the runway. Planes arrive and leave like clockwork sharing the now monsooned tarmac. I enjoy these moments, moments to reflect, after all the hussle and bussle of dragging your luggage from the hotel and removing your belt and shoes for security. It's nice to just sit and have some thought time.

Matt is sat on his Cajon playing various beats, much to the pleasure of the business man reading his paper next to us... o o he's just moved lol. and now Matt is playing 'Sunday Morning' by Maroon 5. I met Matt last thursday when he came to audition, he sings sick harmonies and plays mean percussion, we get on great... he's 27 but looks 17 and is 6 ft 5 which is a bit annoying cos it makes me look like a hobbit. But we're having a great time, it's nice to have someone to travel with, some fun banter, I'm so used to travelling alone. and he will literally make friends with anyone and everyone... including exchanging facebook details with todays driver lol... very cool.

Today, we were at the Mix 102.3 in Louisville, KY where I met the 4 gorgeous interns that helped get my song on the airwaves. Then we drove an hour or so north to Cincinnati to hang with the crew at Q102 and they gave me a goody bag that included 'The Bachelor' game for the Wii.... which i'm sure will make for an interesting evening of fun ;) I then drew some funky art for their breast cancer auction later in the year (below). Thanks again for welcoming me into your boardrooms and studios with open arms!

I'm now sat in a Sunsetting Detroit airport transfixed by the might of an Airbus A340 about to board for Boston where the next leg of our journey will begin...

Peace and Love

Over and Out

Joe x

My Dog Molly

2010-07-20T14:27:00.000-07:00

On an unrelated but equally as important subject... My dog Molly recently came 3rd out of 42 dogs in an agility event on Sunday! well done Molly! and well done Mum!

DAY 2 - US Radio Promo Tour

2010-07-20T10:34:00.001-07:00

*Sat in Starbucks, I am the only laptop user not writing their first big blockbuster. Pittsburgh, grey skies loom above our heads, it looks like it should be cold, but it's quite the opposite. Humid and close.*

We set sail from LAX on Sunday at noon heading for Norfolk, VA. via Charlotte. Long story short... We missed our connecting flight and the airline lost our baggage. -- side note: never fly on US airways -- Needing to be at our destination by 8:00am the following day, we rented a brand new Nissan Altima Hybrid (which had some serious balls behind it) and drove over night through some towns that could have featured in any number of horrors flicks. We arrived at 3:30am slept for 3 hours and were singing and playing to the warm welcoming team at 94.9 the Point by 9am after what seemed like an eternity of travelling. a steady drive to Washington D.C. we met the friendly people at Mix 107.3, I shaved in their bathroom and changed my t-shirt for the first time in 36 hours... lets just say that i didn't smell too "fresh" lol.

After flying out of Baltimore we're now hanging in Pittsburgh, driving in last night over one of it's many many bridges, downtown looked so pretty. We just played for Q92.9 and Star 100.7, it's been a pleasure meeting the people that work at all of the stations, super nice, super genuine, I feel like the American people in general are naturally very welcoming and warm.

Tonight we drive and stay in Louisville, Kentucky. I'm excited to visit 102.3 the Max in Louisville because it's been playing 'Superman' roughly twice daily for the past month! So I actually can't wait to thank them!

Today I realized just how lucky I am to be able to travel, see all corners of this vast and diverse country all while playing my guitar and singing my tunes... It's a real dream come true. I promised myself that I wouldn't complain or moan about anything while I'm travelling and to treat each day and performance as though it was the last in my career.

Eva Cassidy is now singing 'Songbird' to accompany my Hazlenut hot chocolate...

Stop back soon for the next installation of the promo tour :)

Peace and Love,

Over and Out,

Joe x

The Album is here!

2010-07-12T13:12:00.000-07:00

C O N S T E L L A T I O N:-)M E

out september 7th 2010
PRE-SALE COMING SOON...

I'm very proud to give the world 'Constellation Me'... each lyric has it's meaning, a place and time in my life, each word is from the heart. Broken Hands was inspired by my time in Africa, finding my meaning and what I can do to make a difference. World at Our Feet is about breaking out of your home town, seeing the world, and discovering endless possibility. Voices describes temptation and being unable to find your true self in times of darkness and Kaleidoscope explores the colourful and confusing world of mirrors and relationships.

This is me, plotting out my thoughts of the world as I see it, creating a constellation of kinds. Getting to this point has taken time... but i'm not about to apologize, I'm a big believer in not rushing things... everything has it's time. For me, this has been more about the journey, the life lessons that I will take with me, making me a better and stronger person, the amazing people I've been so fortunate to meet and learn from, the unbelievable talent that I've had to pleasure of witnessing and creating with and the challenges and battles that myself and the team have endured and overcome to reach the goal.

I have so many people to thank.
And if you buy the record you can read all of them ;)
But above all I thank God for giving me the patience, the belief and the courage to pursue a dream, the strength to endure the journey and the wisdom to make plans B, C, and D ;)
And finally, Thank YOU for supporting me, for reading this, for spreading the word to every corner of the world, and for enjoying my music... this is just the beginning :)

Peace and Love,

Over and Out,

Joe x

'CONSTELLATION ME' will be available online everywhere. VOICES will only be available online and APPLE will only be available from iTunes with the purchase of the full album. Physical CD's will be available from Amazon.com.

Promo Tour

2010-07-09T13:33:00.000-07:00

I will be heading out on a promo tour across the US to promote "Superman" on the radio starting July 19th. I will be in the studio playing so you will have to wait a LITTLE longer for a real concert, but if any of you are there on my way out I will be more than happy to say HI! See below for links to the stations I will be visiting and where you can REQUEST to hear the single on air! Stay tuned for times :)

Monday, July 19th

WPTE / 94.9 The Point- Norfolk, Va

WRQX / Mix 107.3 - Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, July 20th

WLTJ / Q 92.9 - Pittsburgh, PA

10:00am

WZPT / Star 100.7 - Pittsburgh, PA

12:00pm

Wednesday, July 21st

WXMA/102.3 The Max- Louisville KY

9:30am

WKRQ / Q102 - Cincinnati, OH

12:30pm

Thursday, July 22^nd

WBMX / Mix 104.1 - Boston, MA

12:00pm

WXLO / Worcester, MA

3:30 pm

Friday, July 23rd

WHYN / Mix 93.1 - Springfield, MA

10:00am

Apple

2010-07-09T12:34:00.000-07:00

Track #12 from 'Constellation Me'

(iTunes Digital Release Only)

For your consideration

I offer myself with no sign of hesitation

Well, Lets get these wheels in motion

Cause this old guitars ganna sing by the ocean side

Oh apple you’re my life

Feel like a before and after photo

How I’ve lived without you I don’t know

So we ganna plant the seed and watch it grow

Ohh Apple you don’t even know how your laughter tastes so sweet

Ohh apple well I thank my stars that you fell so close,

you fell so close, you fell so close to me

We sit and watch as the waves slowly reach for our names,

and surrender them to the tide

If I could send out a message in a bottle,

I’d say all I need is here by my side

Apple you’re the reason why

Feel like a before and after photo

How I’ve lived without you I don’t know, no

So we ganna plant the seed and watch it grow

Ohh Apple you don’t even know,

how your laughter tastes so sweet

Ohh apple well I thank my stars that you fell so close,

you fell so close, you fell so close to me

Apple you don’t even know,

how your laughter tastes so sweet

Oh apple well I thank my stars that you fell so close ,

yea you fell so close to me

Apple you don’t even know,

how your laughter tastes so sweet

Ohh apple well I thank my stars that you fell so close,

you fell so close, that you fell so close to me

- Joe Brooks

Voices

2010-07-08T09:05:00.000-07:00

Track #11 from 'Constellation Me'
(Digital Release only)

The devil on my shoulder

Speaks so smooth to me

Scarlet lips and silver tongue

So easy to believe

But I can’t seem to grow

Can’t seem to change my way

While you’re in control

Darkness it will reign

Darkness it will reign

Angel, Angel come

Be gone of this charade

Drown the voices silent now

At least for another day

But I can’t seem to grow

Can’t seem to change my way

While you’re in control

Darkness it will reign

His darkness it will reign

- Joe Brooks

These Broken Hands of Mine

2010-07-07T11:05:00.000-07:00

Track #10 from 'Constellation Me'

Take a breath, I close my eyes

I am lost but try to find

What it is, in this life

That gives me strength enough to fight for something more

Well God knows my feet are aching

And I’ve got mountains ahead to climb…

One way at a time,

I will try to lend these broken hands of mine

Give me strength, be my light,

One way at a time

These walls will fall and fill our empty souls

Give me strength, help me guide

These broken hands of mine

The sky is grey it clouds your world

Clear the air child, break the mold

Find a place, in your heart

To build a shelter from this cold and winding road

Well God knows you’re barely standing

But you’ve got to carry this heavy load…

One way at a time

I will try to lend these broken hands of mine

Give me strength, be my light

One way at a time, the peace will grow

And fill our empty souls

Give me strength, help me guide

These broken hands of mine

What if there’s more?

What if there’s more?

What if there’s more than this?

What if there’s more out there?

- Joe Brooks

Kaleidoscope

2010-07-06T12:12:00.000-07:00

Track# 9 from 'Constellation Me'

She hangs wind chimes from her ears

But I still can’t tell which way her mood’s blowing

The shades of her eyes well don’t let them fool you now,

Cos naive is not her middle name

She’s a kaleidoscope,

a new shade for each new way in which she draws you close

and then stumbles on your name

She is a battlefield, except you’re fighting with yourself

To keep your heart of steel, from melting to the ground

She is an oooh oooh... Kaleidoscope

A moat surrounds her fortress,

her long technicolor hair she dangles almost to the ground,

So that my finger tips always fall short of,

The light that glows so sweet and blindly guides without a care

She’s a Kaleidoscope, a new face for each new day

in which she draws you close and then stumbles on your name

She is an astronaut dancing freely through the air

Between each telescope that tries to catch her if they dare

Try to catch her…

Oh she comes and then she’s gone,

To the eye so kind for the heart so wrong…

Oh she comes and then she’s goes…

To my eye so kind, but that’s the one thing for sure she knows.

Rules of Attraction

2010-07-05T13:30:00.000-07:00

Track #8 from 'Constellation Me'

Now I don’t know much
But the one thing I do, is that love,
Love’s hurt all who’ve touched, her jealous roots
And you’re the flower in a bed where I’m born to loose

Ohh I, Ohh I, Ohh I

I need exception, from the rules of attraction
Cos I really really really can’t accept them
You’re so above me, in the measure of beauty
and I don’t think it’s fair that that should stop me

Cos I know, you’ll never see
The heart that beats, underneath
That’s why I need exception from the rules of attraction
When it comes to you

Lies feed from lust, and its poisonous fruit, and baby you
No you can’t help but love, its shallow juice
There’s so much you’ll never see cos you can’t see through

Ohh I, Ohh I, Ohh I

I need exception, from the rules of attraction
Cos I really really really can’t accept them
You’re so above me, in the measure of beauty
and I don’t think it’s fair that that should stop me

Cos I know you’ll never see
The heart that beats underneath
That’s why I need exception from the rules of attraction
When it comes to you…

Don’t you know the path you’re on is paved with all the hearts you’ve been leaving,

broken and bleeding,

And can’t you see the life you’re living only ends with lying and cheating, hurt and deceiving

Oh yeah when it comes to you…
- Joe Brooks

Lead the Crowd

2010-07-02T18:04:00.000-07:00

Track # 7 from 'Constellation Me'

Nobody, should ever tell you what to do

Nobody, should ever play you like a fool

Nobody, should ever make you cut your hair

Nobody, nobody owns you

It’s been a long time coming

So keep your feet running

Don’t ever let em’ get you down

Cos it’s your time coming so stop all your fumbling

And be the light to lead the crowd

Lead the crowd

Nobody, should tell you how to sing along

Nobody, is ever always never wrong

Nobody, should take the pink from what you wear

Nobody, nobody owns you

It’s been a long time coming

So keep your feet running

Don’t ever let em’ get you down

Cos it’s your time coming so stop all your fumbling

And be the light to lead the crowd

Lead the crowd

Somebody, will always try to put you down

Somebody, will push your face into the ground

But you told me, get up and stand on your two feet

Cos nobody, nobody owns you.

-Joe Brooks

Marching Band

2010-07-01T12:33:00.000-07:00

Track #6 from 'Constellation Me'

Crashing through a deeper ocean
Drown in waves of pure emotion
Tears they’re rolling from each other’s eyes
It’s you and me against the world now
Take my hand, lets find a marching band
That beats the rhythm of our hearts

We’re the fire the flames they can’t put out
Our faith like oxygen
So breathe it in, be with me now,
It’s us against the world, It’s us and it’s the world
Try stopping us now.

I can promise you all that life brings
Lies to paint such a sweeter ending
How am I to know if this is our last embrace

We’re the fire the flames they can’t put out
Our faith like oxygen
So breathe it in, be with me now,
It’s us against the world, it’s us against the world
The world, so try stopping us now
Try stopping us, now.

Try stopping us now,
It’s us against the world, the world
Try stopping us now,
Take my hand, lets find a marching band

- Joe Brooks

Five Days of Summer

2010-06-30T08:40:00.000-07:00

Track #5 from 'Constellation Me'

She leaves just silence in her path

A short goodbye, some photographs

I took them with me on the plane from Appledoore into LA

This broken heart it doesn’t hurt

Still wear these memories on my shirt

From five days of summer in the rain

Now I’m falling towards the ground, it’s coming at me way too fast

But you don’t learn to fly, if you’re not prepared to crash

She’s the sunlight in my eyes

She’s a bittersweet goodbye

And I just can’t tell you why

I’d let her break my heart again

For those five days of summer in the rain, in the rain

Ten hours is too much time to think

I wrote a song I’d never sing

About a queen who lost her crown

About a boy who almost drowned

These angel city lights are mine

I wont forget but leave behind

Those five days of summer in the rain

Now I’m falling towards the ground, it’s coming at me way too fast

But you don’t learn to fly, if you’re not prepared to crash

She’s the sunlight in my eyes

She’s a bittersweet goodbye

And I just can’t tell you why

I’d let her break my heart again

For those five days of summer in the rain

Cause when it rains it’s sure to poor in Appledoore

We took the waves, She showed me life, She showed me love, I had it all

And all the time she’s not around I want her more

She’s so beautiful

She’s the sunlight in my eyes

She’s a bittersweet goodbye

And I just can’t tell you why

I’d let her break my heart again

For those five days of summer in the rain

In the rain

Five days of summer in the rain

In the rain

Five days of summer in the rain

-Joe Brooks

Superman

2010-06-29T12:54:00.000-07:00

Track #4 from 'Constellation Me'

There are no words to paint a picture of you girl

Your eyes, those curves, it’s like you’re from some other world

You walk my way

Oh god it’s so frustrating

So why do I disappear, when you come near

It makes me feel so small

Why do I blow my lines, most every time

Like I got no chance at all…

If I could be your Superman

I’d fly you to the stars and back again

Cos every time you touch my hand you’d feel my powers

Running through your veins

But I can only write this song and tell you that I’m not that strong..

Cos I’m no superman, I hope you like me as I am

It ain’t no lie, I have to tell you how I feel

But each time I try it gets a little more unreal

You say my name,

Oh god I can’t stop shaking

So why do I disappear, when you come near

It makes me feel so small

If I could read your mind, girl would I find

Any trace of me at all…

If I could be your Superman

I’d fly you to the stars and back again

Cos every time you touch my hand you’d feel my powers

Running through your veins

But I can only write this song and tell you that I’m not that strong..

Cos I’m no superman, I hope you like me as I am

- Joe Brooks

World At Our Feet

2010-06-28T08:14:00.000-07:00

Track #3 from 'Constellation Me'

Some people like to know where they’ve been,

Where they’re going tomorrow, I’m not one of those.

Some people like to swim with their eyes open wide,

Lines to follow, I’m not one of those.

My minds made up,

I’m gonna make this road my home

Cos the sun don’t shine here everyday,

And there’s a world out there to see

So take my hands, come with me babe

You and I, oh I,

Got the world at our feet

We got the world at our feet

Now I never knew just how good it could feel

To be stood by the ocean, felt like the first time that I

Saw your face and felt your grace

I’d be lost without, I’d be lost without you

My minds made up,

I’m gonna make this road my home

Cos the sun don’t shine here everyday,

And there’s a world out there to see

So take my hands, come with me babe

You and I, oh I,

Got the world at our feet

We got the world at our feet

Got the world at our feet

We got the world at our feet

Got the world at our feet

- Joe Brooks

Feel the Sunshine

2010-06-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

Track #2 from 'Constellation Me'

This place it has deserted you, one by one it’s turning out the lights…

Standing breathless looking for the beauty hanging inches from your eyes

Feeling high, feeling dry

Sometimes you wait up all night for the sunshine to bring you the light and lead you home again, lead you home again.

If you ever stop hoping that life could be better,

I’m letting you know that I’m still here by your side,

So turn around and feel the sunshine.

Hurt only hurts as long as the heart doesn’t have the heart to be free

It was you who said ‘just lose it all’, in faith that what you give you will receive.

Feeling high, feeling dry

Sometimes you wait up all night for the sunshine to bring you the light and lead you home again, lead you home again.

If you ever stop hoping that life could be better,

I’m letting you know that I’m still here by your side,

So turn around and feel the sunshine.

Oh oh oh… at least you know you’re alive

Oh oh oh… sometimes what we need is the fight

But if you ever stop hoping that life could be better,

I’m letting you know that I’m still here by your side,

So turn around, turn around…

- Joe Brooks

Superman on the Radio! your help needed!!!!

2010-06-12T17:39:00.000-07:00

Superman, my debut single... is now on US Radio! yes yes, it has been a long time coming, but we've kept our feet running, and have never let them get us down (Lyr.)

anywho, Superman has finally hit the airwaves!!! but the only way we're going to be able to hear it is if we all pull together and do our bit by calling in and requesting it!

so please everyone do me the kindest of flavours and click here or go to www.radio.joebrooks.com find your nearest station and request it!

I will love you forever and ever ever n ever ever ever (Lyr.)

Click on the list below to find your city!

if you can't find your city... phone your local station anyway!

Peace n Love
Over n Out
Joe x

The Beach

2010-06-07T13:46:00.000-07:00

One of my favourite places to go is the beach. Today I found myself driving to the studio... passing the studio... and landing, avec le ice cream cone, on the beach. Staring out to the ocean is possibly the most inspiring, refreshing, 'glad to be alive' moments. The feeling of wonder and awe that you receive from the view, leaves you both content with... and wanting more from... your life.

Monday Funday

2010-06-07T10:53:00.000-07:00

Photo Memory.

2010-06-03T01:53:00.000-07:00

“Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.”

- Peter Lindbergh

Creativity is...

2010-06-02T23:58:00.000-07:00

Creativity is the desire to express ourselves. To formulate these expressions, we have to draw from our reservoir of experience, dreams, desires and experimentation and mix together what was, what is, and what could be... I don't think you can learn it, it is rather something that evolves. Your perception of everything in your life fills up this reservoir.

Some people are drawn to create and express themselves, others are drawn to reflect, to analyze. But in the end, they all could be creative if they had the desire to explore the way in which they are integrated in the world of their experiences. Because creativity is really a rebirth, a true tone we feel for ourselves and for our world. Then our work becomes a real part of who we are. Maybe all this is a question of how deep we are willing to go...

- Peter Lindbergh

with Lily, New York, June 1996

Woooah black betty...

2010-06-01T18:40:00.001-07:00

this is my Jam... this is my Ram Jam...

Drawing

2010-06-01T13:50:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the hugely talented Helen for this awesome video.

Song Playing: Superman - Joe Brooks Buy Here

Hello Mr. Sun

2010-05-31T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hello Mr. Sun today's the day we change our plans

and end the war against our old selves

so goodbye mr. rain your time has come your time has gone

so send your grey skies to someone else

sun shine on down

ease our troubles now

sun shine on down

wring our worries out

sun shine on down

here's to the girl who holds her heart out for the world

not worried if her song is out of key

and here's to the boy who loves the girl and tells her so

couldn't give a damn what other people think

sun shine on down

ease our troubles now

sun shine on down

wring our worries out

sun shine on down

we live our lives and take our chances

we're still young enough to dream that we'll go far

cos we don't care for all the answers

while we're basking in your golden shangri-la

sun shine on down.

- Joe Brooks

Birthday Cards

2010-05-31T01:34:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for sending me so much love on my birthday x

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New Blog Site

2010-05-31T00:44:00.000-07:00

'Constellation me' is my new blog site... welcome :D