Day 2 and 3 (studio)...
I want to give you (and me) good news.
I want to say my allergies or cold or whatever it is that is completely
clogging my nose and throat is not interfering ... but I'd be lying through
well, my nose.
Yesterday (day 2) was a rough day vocal-wise.
We got an amazing mix of Angel you've come too soon turning it into a
bittersweet road song. I was so happy that when I ran down into the "hole" (I say
that fondly) to record vocals to say I was more than disappointed in my performance is a huge understatement.
With all the teas, sudafed, claritin, sprays, mucinex and even Fed Ex'd vocal
vapors from my Dr. Kessler in New York, it was still well, not there.
What does this mean?
That if I am very lucky, by our last session Tuesday I will have beat whatever
this is and have a voice.
The downside?
If I don't, we are making arrangements for me to sing my heart out when I return to Innsbruck and send the vocal files to Austin - which will then be mixed/mastered
and head out to duplication.
In the long run, this may mean the release is pushed back by maybe 4 weeks.
Now... this is not something I am fond of doing.
In fact, yesterday after this said performance as I was sitting in the control room in
tears, I was comforted by this plan B.
Because despite all the people I feel on my shoulder pressuring me (and cheering
me) I realize this is life and things do not always work out the way we had planned,
no matter how hard we try or want them to.
So... *sigh* this is just a little news to let you know, there is a slight chance plan B.
may take effect.
If you have any deals with god or angels or .... please, can I cash in any amount
I may have alloted?
I have come so far, I can't believe it.
I have and continue to try everything short of taking two days out and flying to
New York to see my doctor. And trust me, I am considering this.
Remember that summer I flew in from Sweden to play Telluride and had laryngitis?
That was important enough for me to fly into New York to see Dr. Kessler personally. And well, this is beyond that .... so... hmm...
Finances are not great. Borrowed, sponsored, you name it.
But I may have to may it work.
I am a fighter and although it big scheme of life this is nothing, I am in the thick
of it (no pun intended) and plan on fighting.
I have a saying, "Will it matter in a day, in a week .... in a month ... in a year?"
Maybe today it is time to practice this as a mantra.
At the end of the day, I have my health (for the most part) my family and friends,
a wonderful husband, a life I am happy with.
I am done whining and updating.
Although your dances to the gods would be greatly appreciated.
with love and gratitude for all that is life,
Chris
p.s I haven't gone in for day 3 yet. Heading to my graphic designer in 2 hours, then will be back. I'll let you know how it goes - as well as upload the video I made yesterday. <3
