- HARRISON -

BE IN MY MUSIC VIDEO!

I want you to be in my music video! We are shooting this WEDNESDAY (30th) at The Old Queens Head from 12pm - 3pm.

We need to transform the venue from this:

To this:

Star in the audience and be part of the musical journey! Join the event here: http://www.facebook.com/events/461010023916160/ (if you can’t make it, why not invite your friends and help us spread the word).

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Who Knew 800 Views, Thank You!

Wow! It’s not been a full-week yet, but we’re nearly at 800 views (on the P!nk - Who Knew cover video). Thank you so much for watching and sharing! I’m trying to figure out a way to thank you; I think it should be a TinyChat session on www.LindaHarrisonMusic.com/members/chat - what do you reckon? Comment with day & time suggestions..I’m thinking Sunday evening/nights are quite good..?

Thank you, and please keep sharing and spreading the word :)

p.s. if you missed it - here is the “Starry Eyed” - Ellie Goulding cover video from a couple of weeks ago…

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Tech talk on Midi body controllers

I’m about to geek out on you, so if you don’t like techy-talk - move onto the next post (QUICK)!

I’m going to be triggering some sounds in my band, and right now that means that I’ll probably be using a keyboard or some sort of APC40-style machine. However, I really want to wear my triggers; I want to be able to hit a button on my clothing and release a sound, or maybe pull on my necklace to unleash some screaming synth lines. For some reason, I thought this technology would be widely available - after all it can’t be that hard to programme a necklace right? Anyway, I couldn’t find what I was looking for…but I did find some other little gems:

First of all, we have the “BeatSneaks”, they are musical shoes. Unfortunately they are completely useless for what I want to do, unless I stand completely still until it’s time for the chorus to kick in:

Secondly I found the “Gypsy-MIDI Exo-Skeleton Body Suit”, it triggers things according to your movements. Unfortunately it’s not very attractive, and again might be difficult to use unless you stand still until it’s your turn to play. So I won’t be wearing it on-stage anytime soon, but check it out, it is insanely clever:

I’m hoping one day I can make my own MIDI controller; watch this space…

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Starry Eyed and Sparkling

My latest YouTube video:

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Step Back In Time (continued): LA LA Land

This is a follow up to “Step Back In Time: Lost in LA” http://lindabyharrison.com/2012/03/step-back-in-time/

So, the next day I woke up to this:

Not bad I’d say! But nothing like the view in the evening:

The point in sharing these photos is to say that when the skies are blue, it makes it easier to clear your head of clutter and start the day fresh. My week in LA began and I was open to any opportunity that might come my way. It’s been said that British people are reserved and sometimes come across as unfriendly, the opposite is true of LA people. I was stopped every day by someone wanting to give me a compliment, often these compliments turned into conversations which turned into “I know somebody that does videos/music/clothes/gigs - maybe they could help you”. The whole culture is far more relaxed, which made it so much easier for me to settle in and get to work.

While I was out there I was co-writing, finding contacts for music venues, making friends and getting inspired. It was all preparation for the things you’re going to see over the next 18 months. Particularly look out for the song “Supermodel” (written with Jacques Brautbar ex-Phantom Planet), some LA inspired clothing/jewellery and fingers crossed an American tour next March (2013).

Keep your eyes pealed for Step Back In Time: Part 3 where I find myself homeless (not for long) and I arrive at SXSW, the biggest festival for new music.

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Part of Me - Katy Perry (cover)

Shot this cover live at 4am on Wednesday 7th March 2012. Do you like it?! If so, please hit “like” and “share” it with your friends; the more the merrier!!

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Step back in time: 20 lost in L.A.

It’s strange to think of my life a year ago. I had been struggling, I was unhappy and I was desperate to get away. I managed to save some money and buy a ticket to go to America for 3 weeks. I remember getting on the plane and sitting by myself wondering what on earth I had let myself in for. When I landed in LA I got lost looking for the bus station. Eventually someone pointed me in the right direction, but when I got onto the bus I didn’t have the right change…not a great start. By the time I got to my hostel it was dark, and pretty unfriendly. There were men coming at me from all angles asking me where I was going and if I wanted to go home with them. To top it off, there was a drunken fight with a mentally-ill homeless man right outside the door to the hostel I was about to step into. Once I was inside, I didn’t feel much better. There were loads of people milling around, but I felt disconnected and isolated. I went to sleep feeling very nervous about the rest of the trip, had I done the right thing? had I wasted my money? was this all a stupid idea? I had been feeling so weak before I left, maybe this trip would send me over the edge. At this point LA could make or break me.

Thankfully it made me. I had done the right thing, I hadn’t wasted my money and it was one of the most empowering trips I have ever experienced. 

To be continued…

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2 FREE Acoustic Shows, Edinburgh Fringe Fest

Hello Viewers!

Next week I will be performing up @ the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 

Both shows are free and acoustic (me and my piano).

Dates:

After 5pm on Sunday 21st @ Bannerman’s Bar (Cowgate)**

9.30pm on Wednesday 24th @ Whistle Binkies (South Bridge)

Can’t wait to perform in my hometown again! 

If you can’t make it, why not tell a friend about it? Lets spread the word.

LOVE.

HARRISON x

**Follow on Facebook for more accurate information nearer the time

(Source: lindaharrisonmusic.com)

Live at The Square Brewery (Petersfield) TOMORROW (Wednesday)

Tomorrow (Wednesday 11th May 2011) I’ll be performing a half hour set at The Square Brewery in Petersfield - it is free (non-ticketed) entry. Look forward to seeing a few of you there :) [I’ll be playing at 9.15pm]

“Get an acoustic fix of original material from some of the area’s developing artists and accomplished performers” Stiff Promotions

Jazz Morley’s: http://www.myspace.com/jazzmorley

Linda Harrison: http://www.myspace.com/lindaharrison

Ian Scarbro’s: http://www.myspace.com/ianscarbro