It is once again, MUSIC MONDAY. I wanted to mention PINK today. I have to be honest, when she first hit the music circuit, I was not all that crazy about her. I was unsure of her toughness, her boldness etc ... As she has come out with more and more top charting songs, I have grown a real liking for her. She is an artist, she pushes the limits and continues to re-invent herself. Is there an artist that you are fond of now, and when they first appeared you were unsure of what to think of them?
It started the morning I decided to visit Muddy Waters (Coffee House) in Burlington, Vermont. I was told by the locals that if I was looking for a quiet place to write and enjoy a good cup of java, this was the place. I entered into a few different level rooms containing booths, cozy benches and chairs. After ordering an Iced Machiatto, I settled into a nice corner bench adjacent to a bookshelf. It was quiet, the perfect seat to get some reading done. My reason for spending a quiet morning here was to work through a few more chapters in The Artist's Way. (Julia Cameron's ~ Guide to Inspire Artists). Upon looking around, I noticed that there was a small, rolled up piece of paper tucked away in the brick wall behind me. At first, I was not sure whether to take it out and read it, or not. Perhaps I have seen too many "Candid - Punked" like shows, and someone was watching my every move. Pushing these paranoid thoughts aside, I reached over, read it and I was elated
I would say the same as you - it was her. Didn't like her that much at first, but now I do like to hear some of her songs. Still a bit too tough looking I would say, but a good singer. :)
ReplyDeleteSonja - That is EXACTLY how I feel - I can never jump over a song from her on the radio - Her recent songs are somewhat addicting - But I love her voice ... We seem to see so many things on the same page ... Sisters from another Mother :)
ReplyDeleteAs I said, it's Destiny! :)
ReplyDeleteJust think - As I have mentioned - An American Girl and a Serbian Girl being friends - Years ago this would have never happened - Just Amazing!
ReplyDeleteShe is amazing. I saw her as an opening act for my celebrity crush Justin Timberlake and Pink BLEW me away. She was authentic, powerful, her voice was beautiful and she pushed the limits of her own skills. At that time she had just started dabbling into circus tricks. She did some work with the hanging ribbons at that show but of course now she does full on ribbon and some trapeze work. Like Adele she sings from her heart and her music is powerful and moving.
ReplyDeleteIt's Raining Jelly Beans - So wonderful to hear from you - Yes, PINK is incredibly talented - As I mentioned, she grew on me - She is a bit rougher or tougher than I usually like, but she is strong and she reinvents herself in a way like no other. Adele is my favorite right now, I hope to feature her in an upcoming Music Monday. So glad you will enjoy this upcoming post, as well!
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