With singing "Gypsy Soul" a couple of weeks ago and talking about the song, it got me thinking:
Does the phrase "Gypsy Soul" have a meaning?
I did some checking on the Internet and here are some of the definitions about what the words mean and I thought it was interesting. I also thought they capture my sister's spirit really well too!
"A gypsy soul is a free spirit not confined to one place or stifled by one idea."
"A person who possesses a gypsy soul is a person prone to wandering. They can't seem to stay put."
So I wondered what other people thought when they heard the song and phrase.
I would love to hear some feedback on what you think "Gypsy Soul" means!
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Video Profile!
So after my concert on June 25th, the videographer came up to me asking if I was interested in doing an artist profile.
He said he was really impressed with my set and liked the story behind Gypsy Soul and thought it would make for a good video. He wants to use it as part of his portfolio to sell the concept to other artists. I was extremely flattered and said I was interested!
I met with him after work on Monday to find out more about the concept and what he had in mind. It was a fantastic meeting and I'm really excited about the project. We are going to capture why I sing, my love for music and the story about my sister and the song. I think it's going to be really, really cool.
And he gave me one of the best compliments I've ever had! He said that my set was very professional and he asked me why I wasn't doing this for a living. It really made my day and proved to me that I am getting better and improving.
I'm so in love with music again!
The project won't start until late August/early September which is great. It gives me some time to get some thoughts and material together. In the mean time, check out their website at www.jaycin.ca. They are a local company, just starting out and the guys are really friendly and professional.
He said he was really impressed with my set and liked the story behind Gypsy Soul and thought it would make for a good video. He wants to use it as part of his portfolio to sell the concept to other artists. I was extremely flattered and said I was interested!
I met with him after work on Monday to find out more about the concept and what he had in mind. It was a fantastic meeting and I'm really excited about the project. We are going to capture why I sing, my love for music and the story about my sister and the song. I think it's going to be really, really cool.
And he gave me one of the best compliments I've ever had! He said that my set was very professional and he asked me why I wasn't doing this for a living. It really made my day and proved to me that I am getting better and improving.
I'm so in love with music again!
The project won't start until late August/early September which is great. It gives me some time to get some thoughts and material together. In the mean time, check out their website at www.jaycin.ca. They are a local company, just starting out and the guys are really friendly and professional.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
When the music's over...
So Friday's concert has come and gone. It's almost like Christmas morning - you wait and wait and wait...and the just like that, it's Boxing Day! *L*
I think the concert went really well. I did my normal thing and panicked about lyrics throughout the other performer's sets until it was my turn. I know it's silly; I've been singing without lyrics those 5 songs for over 2 months now.
Firstly, I have to say I was really impressed with Martin Kerr and his opening set for the show. He is extremely talented and I really liked his voice. He even stuck around to hear my set, which opened up the second half.
During intermission, I sat by myself behind the big curtain, sitting at the piano, praying that the set went well, especially conveying my emotions during 'Keep Singing' by MercyMe and my song, 'Gypsy Soul.' I was really nervous about Keep Singing because it would be the first time I accompanied myself on the piano for a larger audience. I had done something similar for my sister at her wedding last summer but this was taking it to a whole new level. Besides one bad note on the piano, the song went really well.
I got a bunch of 'oohs' and 'ahhs' when I declared my life would suck without my hubby and then went into Kelly Clarkson's song with the same name. Then came 'Gypsy Soul.' I almost cried. Not quite but almost. I couldn't see beyond the first row, which was full, and I couldn't tell if people liked it or not. More about that in a bit...
It was an amazing experience though and one I would take with me for the rest of my life. That song was inspired and I really haven't been able to write anything since. Maybe this summer I should try. I don't know. :)
My next song was 'Bringing it all back home' by Luba. I love this song. I love singing it and getting into the emotion of it. I loved performing every note. By the end of it, I couldn't believe I had one song left and it would be over for another year. The set went by so fast!
It wouldn't be a "Paula set" if I didn't sing a Suzie McNeil number. This year I chose 'Supergirl.' I had wore jeans and a buttoned up jean jacket with a very special t-shirt underneath. The plan was to go to the back of the stage, turn my back and take off the jacket and THEN start singing.
What did I do??? I cued the band before I started taking off the jacket and of course I had to sing and take it off at the same time. AND of course, the buttons stuck! Ugh! But it worked and when it came time to sing the chorus, I turned around to reveal my Supergirl t-shirt. So corny. So much fun!
And then it was over. Just like that.
I spent the rest of the concert in the audience with my family. The best moment was the last song when my soon-to-be 7 great-niece and 12 year old great-niece got all excited about the song. The 12 year old exclaimed "this song is EPIC!" *LOL* Epic. I love it. And they knew every single word. It was so cute.
Once the show was over, someone came up to me and told me how much they loved 'Gypsy Soul.' It was a girl from the front row. And as I thanked her, she got all choked up and walked away.
It was one of the best gifts someone has ever given me.
Now I know why song writers write.
I think the concert went really well. I did my normal thing and panicked about lyrics throughout the other performer's sets until it was my turn. I know it's silly; I've been singing without lyrics those 5 songs for over 2 months now.
Firstly, I have to say I was really impressed with Martin Kerr and his opening set for the show. He is extremely talented and I really liked his voice. He even stuck around to hear my set, which opened up the second half.
During intermission, I sat by myself behind the big curtain, sitting at the piano, praying that the set went well, especially conveying my emotions during 'Keep Singing' by MercyMe and my song, 'Gypsy Soul.' I was really nervous about Keep Singing because it would be the first time I accompanied myself on the piano for a larger audience. I had done something similar for my sister at her wedding last summer but this was taking it to a whole new level. Besides one bad note on the piano, the song went really well.
I got a bunch of 'oohs' and 'ahhs' when I declared my life would suck without my hubby and then went into Kelly Clarkson's song with the same name. Then came 'Gypsy Soul.' I almost cried. Not quite but almost. I couldn't see beyond the first row, which was full, and I couldn't tell if people liked it or not. More about that in a bit...
It was an amazing experience though and one I would take with me for the rest of my life. That song was inspired and I really haven't been able to write anything since. Maybe this summer I should try. I don't know. :)
My next song was 'Bringing it all back home' by Luba. I love this song. I love singing it and getting into the emotion of it. I loved performing every note. By the end of it, I couldn't believe I had one song left and it would be over for another year. The set went by so fast!
It wouldn't be a "Paula set" if I didn't sing a Suzie McNeil number. This year I chose 'Supergirl.' I had wore jeans and a buttoned up jean jacket with a very special t-shirt underneath. The plan was to go to the back of the stage, turn my back and take off the jacket and THEN start singing.
What did I do??? I cued the band before I started taking off the jacket and of course I had to sing and take it off at the same time. AND of course, the buttons stuck! Ugh! But it worked and when it came time to sing the chorus, I turned around to reveal my Supergirl t-shirt. So corny. So much fun!
And then it was over. Just like that.
I spent the rest of the concert in the audience with my family. The best moment was the last song when my soon-to-be 7 great-niece and 12 year old great-niece got all excited about the song. The 12 year old exclaimed "this song is EPIC!" *LOL* Epic. I love it. And they knew every single word. It was so cute.
Once the show was over, someone came up to me and told me how much they loved 'Gypsy Soul.' It was a girl from the front row. And as I thanked her, she got all choked up and walked away.
It was one of the best gifts someone has ever given me.
Now I know why song writers write.
Friday, June 25, 2010
In the News! *LOL*
Well...I got my 15 seconds of fame! I officially made it into the Sherwood Park News! If it's in print, it must be true! ;)
I was at our final dress rehearsal yesterday at Festival Place. There were copies of this week's Sherwood Park News in the entrance way of the theatre. Low and behold, the showcase was a story in the paper along with a (very) small billing of my set.
You can see the article on page 30 or on their website:
Students showcase talent at Festival Place
I was at our final dress rehearsal yesterday at Festival Place. There were copies of this week's Sherwood Park News in the entrance way of the theatre. Low and behold, the showcase was a story in the paper along with a (very) small billing of my set.
You can see the article on page 30 or on their website:
Students showcase talent at Festival Place
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Ups and downs of following the charts
This is my third week since I submitted "Gypsy Soul" to the OurStage.com charts. It's been an interesting time letting people hear a song that is very dear to my heart.
I've seen the song rise to as high as #3 on the Country Chart and sink as low as #85. The Lilith Fair contest hasn't been quite as successful. I think my best showing was #33. As I write this, #77 and #49 respectively.
I have a new found respect for artists who write put their heart into a song for the world to listen and appreciate. It's not easy letting something you created and hold dear go to be whatever it's supposed to be. But it's still so very worthwhile.
Life is way too short not to put yourself out there and share what you have to give to the world.
If you are interested in seeing how "Gypsy Soul" is doing, visit my page on Ourstage.com.
Once there, stay awhile and listen to some talented people. There is some pretty cool music out there just waiting to be heard.
I've seen the song rise to as high as #3 on the Country Chart and sink as low as #85. The Lilith Fair contest hasn't been quite as successful. I think my best showing was #33. As I write this, #77 and #49 respectively.
I have a new found respect for artists who write put their heart into a song for the world to listen and appreciate. It's not easy letting something you created and hold dear go to be whatever it's supposed to be. But it's still so very worthwhile.
Life is way too short not to put yourself out there and share what you have to give to the world.
If you are interested in seeing how "Gypsy Soul" is doing, visit my page on Ourstage.com.
Once there, stay awhile and listen to some talented people. There is some pretty cool music out there just waiting to be heard.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Our Stage: Top 6 on the Country Charts! OMG!
Discovering the Lilith Fair contest and the Our Stage website has been an interesting ride. It is just a small chart but I’m starting to get a glimmer of what it would be like to have a song go commercial and see how people enjoy what your music.
Lilith Fair Update:
This whole thing started with stumbling upon the contest to perform locally on the Lilith Fair stage. It was a “what the heck” moment to upload Gypsy Soul onto the site. Watching the song go up and down on the charts was fun. During the first weekend, my husband and I did some voting for the contest. There is some really good talent out there!
I know we could have voted strategically, voting the “best” songs the worst, but that really isn’t fair. And who wants to win like that anyway? Besides, I have too much respect for people who are out there trying to get heard. I can honestly say the songs that I really liked deserved to be on my best list. I’m really excited to see who will win!
So how has “Gypsy Soul” competed? The song went as high as 33 out of over 149 entries in the standings and I think that is amazing. I’m consistently hovering around the 75 – 89 mark.
So onto the REAL exciting stuff!
Top 3 in Country Standings? Really? Me?
This is the super cool part!
When submitting the entry for Lilith Fair, I could put my song on one of the OurStage channels. I chose the country channel as it seemed the best fit for the song.
About a week ago, I’m logging into OurStage to see how I was doing in the contest, and the page says “Currently 3 in Country.” I think I fell off my chair! Seriously? Wow.
The song has moved up and down on the charts since then. It was in the top 10 for a long time and as of this entry, is now sitting at 17 in the standings.
OurStage Country Chart – Number 6!
There are is also a Charts Listing and for the week of May 9th, “Gypsy Soul” is number 6!
Penny, my sister who inspired the song, always wanted me to do SOMETHING with it and made me promise to try after she was gone. I had always felt like I had let her down. The fact that people out there have heard the song and like it, makes it feel like Penny is close again and that is the most amazing gift from this experience.
This has been a humbling and exhilarating experience. Thanks to anyone who has voted. I cannot wait to sing this song live on June 25 at Festival Place.
If you want to see how “Gypsy Soul” is doing, check out my OurStage page at:
http://www.ourstage.com/tracks/KKOXKIMYTQIF-gypsy-soul
Lilith Fair Update:
This whole thing started with stumbling upon the contest to perform locally on the Lilith Fair stage. It was a “what the heck” moment to upload Gypsy Soul onto the site. Watching the song go up and down on the charts was fun. During the first weekend, my husband and I did some voting for the contest. There is some really good talent out there!
I know we could have voted strategically, voting the “best” songs the worst, but that really isn’t fair. And who wants to win like that anyway? Besides, I have too much respect for people who are out there trying to get heard. I can honestly say the songs that I really liked deserved to be on my best list. I’m really excited to see who will win!
So how has “Gypsy Soul” competed? The song went as high as 33 out of over 149 entries in the standings and I think that is amazing. I’m consistently hovering around the 75 – 89 mark.
So onto the REAL exciting stuff!
Top 3 in Country Standings? Really? Me?This is the super cool part!
When submitting the entry for Lilith Fair, I could put my song on one of the OurStage channels. I chose the country channel as it seemed the best fit for the song.
About a week ago, I’m logging into OurStage to see how I was doing in the contest, and the page says “Currently 3 in Country.” I think I fell off my chair! Seriously? Wow.
The song has moved up and down on the charts since then. It was in the top 10 for a long time and as of this entry, is now sitting at 17 in the standings.
OurStage Country Chart – Number 6!There are is also a Charts Listing and for the week of May 9th, “Gypsy Soul” is number 6!
Penny, my sister who inspired the song, always wanted me to do SOMETHING with it and made me promise to try after she was gone. I had always felt like I had let her down. The fact that people out there have heard the song and like it, makes it feel like Penny is close again and that is the most amazing gift from this experience.
This has been a humbling and exhilarating experience. Thanks to anyone who has voted. I cannot wait to sing this song live on June 25 at Festival Place.
If you want to see how “Gypsy Soul” is doing, check out my OurStage page at:
http://www.ourstage.com/tracks/KKOXKIMYTQIF-gypsy-soul
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Song behind Gypsy Soul
So here is the song I wrote. I'm a mixture of excitement and nerves today. It's my first rehearsal for our Very Vocal Showcase at Festival Place. My set this year is about things that inspire me and I've chosen to include Gypsy Soul.
I've never heard this played with a full band before. My good friend Ian helped write the music behind the words and he arranged to help me record this with a friend of his who basically did all the instrumental. This will be the first time a whole band has played it. I'm a little nervous as to how it will turn out and what the musicians think about it!
Come out to to Festival Place on June 25th to hear it live for the first time! Tickets through Ticketmaster or better yet, contact me and I'll get them to you (and avoid those ugly service fees!)
For a small taste, here are the words and the recording of Gypsy Soul!
Words By Paula Kreba, Music By Ian Magnasson
You lived your life with eyes wide open
Seeing the good in everything
Living just to love others, Never asking for anything.
You always gave everything you had
Never wanting anything back
See it in the lives you touched, ¬Making dreams come true
Chorus:
[And] Now your gypsy soul is free
Up where the angels roam
And in the wind I hear you whisper (call) to me
Saying follow your heart, follow your dreams
Follow your gypsy soul
Life isn’t always good and it’s hardly ever fair
But it never kept you down
You made the most, Of everything, everything you got
[Repeat Chorus]
And maybe someday I’ll understand why, You couldn’t stay and had to go
I know it won’t take the pain away, But we’ll meet again someday, someday
[Last Chorus]
I've never heard this played with a full band before. My good friend Ian helped write the music behind the words and he arranged to help me record this with a friend of his who basically did all the instrumental. This will be the first time a whole band has played it. I'm a little nervous as to how it will turn out and what the musicians think about it!
Come out to to Festival Place on June 25th to hear it live for the first time! Tickets through Ticketmaster or better yet, contact me and I'll get them to you (and avoid those ugly service fees!)
For a small taste, here are the words and the recording of Gypsy Soul!
Words By Paula Kreba, Music By Ian Magnasson
You lived your life with eyes wide open
Seeing the good in everything
Living just to love others, Never asking for anything.
You always gave everything you had
Never wanting anything back
See it in the lives you touched, ¬Making dreams come true
Chorus:
[And] Now your gypsy soul is free
Up where the angels roam
And in the wind I hear you whisper (call) to me
Saying follow your heart, follow your dreams
Follow your gypsy soul
Life isn’t always good and it’s hardly ever fair
But it never kept you down
You made the most, Of everything, everything you got
[Repeat Chorus]
And maybe someday I’ll understand why, You couldn’t stay and had to go
I know it won’t take the pain away, But we’ll meet again someday, someday
[Last Chorus]
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