INNER RINGS

Bad Romance 

I've either forgotten or underestimated how difficult it is to both work full time and do music on the side simultaneously.  I've had three weeks to finish recording all the music parts for the remaining 3 tracks on "Plastic/Box", yet I've only managed to finish one.  These other two songs are kicking my ass!  On "Box" I can't seem to get the drums the way I want them and on "Acid Love", nothing seems to be coming together for me.  The only thing that's working there are the strings and the bass. 

I love that Lady GaGa song "Bad Romance" (I just love Gaga period) and it kind of describes my relationship with my music.   I have no idea why I persist so steadfastly in my musical endeavors, I feel like I'm alone on an island with it sometimes.  Just like Love, it brings me unequaled joy and immeasurable pain all at once.  Now, THAT'S  a bad romance.

So, I'm on my way to the studio to lay vocals for "Yes", the one song whose music I did finish, as well as lay vocals on another Junkyard song.   I've been meeting with choreographers this past week, scouting venues, talking about my music, promoting on Jango, and next week I'll be releasing the new single.  I'm even considering doing another video.  It feels like it did 5 years ago when I was finishing "Deviant", only I'm more controlled and less naive about what to expect once the album is actually finished ... a tree falling in the forest somewhere in the Arctic ... yep, that about sums it up!

Get the Energy Up! 

About to leave the office for the Niceguys.tv studio to film my live segment tonight after a very long day of work.  I hope on the drive between here and there I can summon up about 10 vials of high octane energy!  So far I've had 2 requests for songs.   Don't know what I'm going to sing yet.  Or wear.  Or talk about.   But it's all good, I love being spontaneous.  Tune in!

 

Trust in 2010 

I had a very interesting and unique experience today.  While I won't share EVERYTHING that happened , I will say that it culminated in me pulling a tarot card of "Trust".  Now I've never done anything like that before and honestly could not tell you what I do or don't believe when it comes to that aspect of spirituality, but I do believe in energy, that we are made of energy and that everything happens for a reason.

The message on the card, summarized, was that I shouldn't spend my life in pursuit of things that can be taken away, rather focus on that which can not be taken away.  It metaphorically said that now is the time that I should bungee jump without a cord and trust and have faith that the end result will be a blessing and fulfilling.  It said I shouldn't  make a plan or have a back up plan (cuz U know I always do!), but just "do".  Take the jump.  Go for it.

Okay, so I have no clue what that means in my reality, but I am open to receiving the message and I'll be watchful for future signs in 2010.  2009 was an outstanding year for me and I know 2010 will only be better and even more prosperous in all the ways that truly matter.

U Don't Know Me 

New JUNKYARD release today! It's called "U Don't Know Me". Originally written and recorded back in 2003, I decided to re-record it. It's a great song to kick off the new year because it's all about pushing forward, being determined to reach your goals and not letting anything or anyone bring you down or stand in your way. Remember, it's a free download until the next Junkyard release, so get it now. Enjoy!

Snowed In! 

Had I asked for a White Christmas, I would have got my wish 3 times over.  I'm sitting here vacationing home in Baltimore and the snow is literally blanketing everything under about 3 feet of Christmas treasure.  It's pretty to look at but hell to deal with.  So, I'm basically stuck in the house all weekend, but at least I'm here with family and we're having a grand ole time just cutting up and being silly together.  The funniest thing was the grocery store last night ... lines wrapped around the store, people fighting over carts, you would have thought people were preparing for a blackout or the end of the world.  I mean, it's just snow ... eventually it will melt! 

So, it's wonderful to be here with my family and to have some time off work and just reflect and plan for the future.  I've been super busy traveling for work, working on my music, I even managed to film a small role a lesbian horror flick called "FEED".   It was nice to be surrounded by other artists, I haven't been in that environment in a while and I miss it. 

PLASTIC/BOX is coming along great, I'm releasing a new single from it next month and I honestly think it's the best song I've done so far.  Hopefully, you'll think so too.

I'm at that point now that I always get to when I'm recording a project ... I've been working on it so long, i want to change some of the songs.  "Yes" and "Acid Love" have been a part of this project since the inception and they are the only 2 I haven't recorded yet, other than the title track "Box", but now I'm seriously considering replacing them.  With what, I don't know, I just enjoy the excitement of coming up with something new.   So, there's a good possibility "Yes" and "Acid Love" unfortunately will end up in the Junkyard.

Speaking of, I'm loving the Junkyard experience so far, hopefully you are too.  I'll be releasing this month's Junkyard release this week.

Well, I'm being beckoned to come play a game, so Merry Christmas, Joyful Kwanza and Happy Hannukah!  

-Saturn. 

My Birthday Wish ... 

Please help get my song "Oblivion" into general rotation on Jango radio!  All you have to do is click HERE.  Easy right?  If you don't know what Jango is, it's an awesome streaming online radio that plays songs based on your own personal tastes and artists you like.  You can create your own station and discover new music too!  It's a fantastic opportunity for me to get heard by people who like my style of music.  So, just click here and it'll take you to a page that plays music like Saturn, and that's it!  If enough of you do it, I'll have be in general rotation.   That's my birthday wish! 

I had an awesome bday this year.  My mom came all the way from Baltimore to visit me and we had a blast doing all of the SF tourist stuff that I'd yet to do.   So, that was the best present just having her here.

I got stuck in SF last night because of the bridge closure.  I missed that cable hitting that car by about 20 minutes.  Craziness!  When that bridge shuts down it affects EVERYTHING! 

Well, on my way to see En Vogue.   Talk about a blast from the past!  I used to love them.  Very excited to see them perform.

Hugs and kisses, and don't forget to click HERE to help me out!

Saturn.

City of Sewage and Hookers 

Just got home from a weekend trip to Seattle.  What a great city, though I must admit I've never felt more like a tourist.  I did all the touristy stuff including a Harbor Cruise, the Aquarium and the Underground Tours, which was probably my favorite part.  Learned all about how Seattle came to be.  I did not realize they had such a problem with sewage back in the day, not to mention a band of crafty prostitutes who masqueraded as seamstresses.  Miniseries anyone? 

I'm sure the food was fantastic, but I was sick the whole weekend and couldn't taste a thing.  Now, I'm packing up again to leave on a business trip tomorrow.  I foretell one day soon I'll be traveling like this because I'm ON TOUR! 

Stay with me, I'm booking more dates, recording more songs, and now I can add Seattle to the list of cities I'm longing to perform in!

Luv,
Saturn.

I Saw a Queen 

And I'm not talking about a drag queen!  I mean a real one!  I just got back from the Kylie Minogue concert and all I can say is "Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow!"  What an experience.  I don't understand why she's not bigger in America.  It was a spectacle with the lights and the dancing and the sets, there was such a unique energy in the place, it was sexy and classy and so gay!  It was amazing.  I wish I would have brought tickets to both nights.  I'm exhilerated.  What I wouldn't give to have someone feel this good about a concert that I put on one day.

To cap the evening off, I saw one of the most beautiful boys I've ever seen (seriously top ten) on the BART station, going home from the concert. I think he may have been checking me out too, but I will never know cuz I was too chickenshit to do or say anything, as usual.  I've got to start taking more risks, not just in dating but in my music too.  What have I got to lose but a little dignity?  Wait .... yeah, that's already gone! 

G'night.

Saturn & the Chipmunks 

If I even dared trying to sing today I'd give Alvin a run for his money.  My cheeks are all swollen as I'm home recovering from oral surgery of the wisdom tooth variety.   Wonder why they're called wisdom teeth?  They should've been called 'pain in the ass' teeth.

So, I've been very busy since this site went up, Got my first San Francisco show booked for December 12 as part of a showcase.  I'll have a 20 - 25 minute set, more details to come as I get them. 

I've been hard at work making new music and getting spins on Jango and Westsidewill Radio

And I've also been very busy reading the Twilight Saga.  I'm almost ashamed to admit.  I didn't think the first book was all that, but they get decidedly better as the series grows and I'm loving it!  I've always had a fascinatio with vampires.  Speaking of, was anybody else let down by the True Blood season finale?

And of course the VMAs ... Beyonce is class, Kanye is crass and I'm just gaga for Lady GaGa.   She performed my favorite song by her and it rocked my globe.  It was, like the video, a mini musical actually.  Loved Beyonce's number, as usual, she IS Sasha Fierce, Pink blew my mind and the rest was kind of dull.  And what was with that host?  Who the f*ck was that annoying wanker?  And was it just me or is Eminem not aging gracefully?

So, again someone commented how much they love my song "Midnight".  I've decided to make it available as a free download right here. 

Enjoy and if you have something funny please chime in.  I'm under house arrest for the next couple of days, I'm not going out looking like this, and I need the distractions!

Luv,
Saturn.