The Story Behind My New Song ‘Hangout’
27 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Musical Ramblings, Uncategorized Tags: acoustic, Google+, guitar, hangout, Lizzyspit, new song, nufolk, singer/songwriter
Hi Everyone,
Happy Sunday – hoping you’re all having/or had a wonderful weekend! I’ve spent it doing a mixture of things:
1. Being violently ill thanks to something I must have consumed/caught.. yuk!
2. Recording my new song!! YAY! Yep, I fought through the food poisoning pain to get this song done!
LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD HERE:
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The song is called ‘Hangout’ and its based the thoughts, feelings and things people can get from being able to ‘hangout’ with each other online. It derives mainly from the hangout feature on google+ – a tool giving you the opportunity to spend time and have conversations with up to ten people at a time, and in many cases with people you wouldn’t ordinarily get to meet. That sounds like one big ad doesn’t it? It’s not – I promise.
Since moving to Western Australia and being away from the city – means I’ve found it harder than I’d usually do to find as many live performances – going from doing up to 3 a month, to doing 1 every however long has been really difficult. For those of you who know me, you’ll know that I live for my music and performing live, so all of a sudden not being able to do it often, has been a real kick in the guts!
Now last year, you might remember, I took part in something called the Halloween Hangout – which was basically a live-streamed costume party via google+, with music and competitions and everything. I did a couple of turns, and over night my google+ page was flooded with well wishers and support. It was awesome.
But, in the run up to my move and my big traveling adventure, I was unable to keep up with it – when I was on my travels I rarely had internet connection, but every time I managed t o log on, I always saw notifications – but I never really understood what they were. That was until a couple of weeks ago. I finaly got round to catching up with everyone, and I must say overnight, my musical life changed. For the first time in like EVER I am getting my music out to different people who are all very forthcoming in their thoughts and feelings… and are just so so supportive.
My first live streamed gig via the hangouts ended up being watched by over 100 people, some of whom were watching from Texas, South Africa, UAE and of course, Australia. I couldn’t believe it! I had so many wonderful people send me messages afterwards that I’m literally dumfounded about it all – it’s just so exciting.
One of the main things I get back from people is how my songs are affecting them. There was one person who told me that my song ‘eggbox’ was really helping them through their depression and giving them hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel – I was so moved by it, I started to think of this song. Then after my first hangout- it really began to form in my head, just hearing how people had tuned in from across the world, and how they’d really enjoyed it, or a particular lyric had stuck with them – the song just came out! I hope I’ve captured the things people have told me, whilst putting my own feelings into it too…
A busy busy bee on Google+
21 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Musical Ramblings Tags: artists in the plus, folk, Google+, Lizzyspit, nu-folk, singer/songwriter, youtube
Hi all,
Well, what a week!!! I have been so busy you just wouldn’t believe, and that’s mainly down to my new found love of Google+! I joined late last year but only managed to visit the site a couple of times before I went off on my travels. Whilst I was away, I kept getting emails from people saying they’d added me, but because I was in and out of different countries, and rarely had a decent connection – I wasn’t able to keep up.
So last Monday, I finally added everyone back and over night my music went off the scale! I’ve had so many lovely comments, great feedback on my music, shares, and met some amazing people, it’s been amazing. I also notched up the most +1′s on this week’s Artists in the Plus video countdown, which a week ago, was unthinkable! It’s really great! I’m very excited because this week marks my first official hangout and live streamed gig, looking forward to see who tunes in, and how it all goes down.
Anyway, below are all the vids I’ve posted up on google+ this week, if you’ve not had the chance to see them yet. Enjoy!! Told you I’d been busy!!!
THERE’S A PARTY IN MY PANTS AND YOU’RE INVITED!
15 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: anchorman, brick, gigs, Google+, live streamed, Lizzyspit, lizzyspit lounge, nu-folk, stream
Afternoon all!
Ok so that title is kinda miss-leading – so sorry about that, BUT I am having a get together though!! AND I DO have an invitation to extend your way!!
I will be doing my first Google+ Hangout performance on Thursday 24th May, at 8pm my time (Perth Australia) – so come along and join in the then, I’m looking forward to talking to you all!
I will then be doing my first live streamed gig in The Lizzyspit Lounge – on Sunday 27th May, 2.30pm UK time / 9.30pm Perth, Australia time – and you are all invited, where ever you are in the world. You can tune into my ustream channel here:
Mark it in your diaries, I can’t wait!!
Lots of love,
Lizzyspit xxx
THE LIZZYSPIT LOUNGE
10 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Musical Haunts, Musical Ramblings Tags: Cher, emili sande, fleetwood mac, folk, Lizzyspit, love, love lizzyspit, nu-folk, singer, songwriter, The lizzyspit lounge, ustream, youtube
Welcome to THE LIZZYSPIT LOUNGE , aka my new project!
Moving away to the furthest corner of the world has inspired me to harness the powers of the interweb machine and get my music out to more people than ever before! The Lizzyspit Lounge will give you access to videos/recordings of my latest material, LIVE STREAMED GIGS, and new segment called Love, Lizzyspit.
Love, Lizzyspit is my way of saying THANKS for all your continued support, I want to give you something in return! So, every fortnight, I will post a recording/vid of my spin on the requests I receive from you lot out there!
So if you’ve got a song you want me to do a version of, post a comment below, email or tweet me. To give you an idea, here’s a recap of the ones I’ve previously done:
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SINGLE NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES…
27 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in Musical Ramblings Tags: acoustic, Cher, cover, double a-side, itunes, Lizzyspit, nu-folk, singer/songwriter, Single
Yes, you heard me! My new double a-side Home / Gypsies Tramps and Thieves is now available to download on iTunes for $0.99 or 79p, depending on where you are in the world!! I really hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much for the support! xx
NEW VIDEOS FOR NEW SINGLE….
23 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in Musical Ramblings Tags: Cher, gypsies tramps and thieves, home, Lizzyspit, new release, nu-folk, singer/songwriter, videos, youtube
HOME
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GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES
HOME / GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES
22 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in Musical Ramblings Tags: Cher, de zuiden, double a-side, gypsies tramps and thieves, home, itunes, Lizzyspit, new single, spotify, youtube
NEW DOUBLE A-SIDE SINGLE BY LIZZYSPIT
Released via iTunes / June 25th, 2012
So, at long last… I have my two new tracks out and about, ready for everyone to hear. I am so so happy with the way these have turned out, they are so much more ‘fuller’ than anything I’ve done before. In fact, I’m too excited for words… but fear not, I’ll find some anyway…
Last year, before I left for my travels and big move down under, I wanted to record 2 new tracks that I’d been working on, and testing out at my live performances. They’d gone down pretty well so felt these would be the ones I’d put down on record! I enlisted the help of one of the most talented people I know, who’d helped me on my last single ‘Talk You Down’. Not only is he an amazing designer, he’s also an absolutely wicked producer and totally mean guitarist man… his name is Matt Schonborn! We spent our time hauled up in his home studio, eating pizza, laughing, and rapping (yes, true!) in the cold ol’ English December. There was a bit of a race against time to get these tracks finished before I packed my stuff and left the UK. But, with his excellent ear, and super skills, he helped turn my ideas into a total reality, and added some of the best things I could never have thought of myself. As a result, he has left me with my proudest musical achievement yet. I literally don’t think I can ever record with anyone else.
His design studio De Zuiden, produced a wonderful cover for the release too along with some great supporting artwork (CLICK to see). Each piece has a different concept that the tracks depict… if you stare long enough, you should be able to work it all out…
Anyway, the songs – you’ll want to know the stories behind em!
HOME is a song about a surfer trapped in the city, desperate to get back to the ocean. Finally after a long wait, the journey begins. Imagine if one of the one things you truly loved, was just out of your reach… it’s inspired by someone very very close to me.
Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves is my spin on Cher’s classic! I fell in love with the story the first time I heard the song, and just felt I ought to give it a go. I hope if she hears it, she doesn’t think I’ve murdered it – after all, it is very different. I’d love to know what you think.
So tomorrow will see me release to youtube clips to go with both tracks, and then later on in the week you’ll be able to download them from iTunes or listen on spotify, whatever takes your fancy! For all my UK friends and fans, live streaming dates will be posted next week too… so you can tune in from the comfort of your own home and hear me sing.
So that’s it – the only thing left for me to do is let you listen, and hope you all like them… thanks for your continued support, and also, thanks once again to my friend Matt who I couldn’t have done any of this without.
Speak soon,
Lizzyspit x
