Thursday, June 11, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
An angel returns to Heaven
On May 29th, 1997~
Jeff Buckley too a fatal swim in Memphis, TN Wolf River.
Although his body is gone his spirit still remains in his music, fans, family and friends.
R.I.P.
Mon Ange!!
E
Jeff Buckley too a fatal swim in Memphis, TN Wolf River.
Although his body is gone his spirit still remains in his music, fans, family and friends.
R.I.P.
Mon Ange!!
E
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Q and A w/ Photographer Dan Ball
Hi all~
I found Dan Ball's photography site via searching for photos of Jeff Buckley.
I added him to my myspace and he answered some questions I had regarding the shoot he did w/ Jeff.
I asked him to do a Q and A w/ me and he agreed!:O)
Here it is along w/ a madlibs he successfully filled out:O)
Hi Dan,thank you very much for agreeing to do this online interview/ Q and A
I will try to keep the questions to topics you are most knowlegable about:O)
Q: When and why do you start photography?(I think I asked this before sorry)
db: I started in college, I was always artistic minded, but I couldn't do anything tangible like painting or sculpture and I was interested in to many different things. Photography was a good way to participate in all of these things and do something creative in my own write. I love the history of Photography which has influenced the way I've gone about developing my concerns... i.e. Spirit Photography, the Avant-Garde movement in the 20's and 30's and the general rise of Pop Culture (1947-1977).
Q: What was the first shot you took and looked at and realized "Yes! I can do this!" or that you were very pleased with?
db: That took a long time. I was very happy with things I did in school but it wasn't until years later that I really felt I'd done something. That being, a series I made of a Gazebo in Overton Park here in Memphis. (They're still posted on my web-page.) I had worked out the idea of doing "light painting", which was based on the techniques of Spirit Photography. This involves long exposures in the dark, during which time I use flashlights, flashes and even zippo lighters to light different parts of the scene. After I saw the results on the chromes, I knew I was going to pursue this technique... and I did. Still am.
Q: What are some of the hardest parts about your occupation?
db: The business end. (period) The rest of it is pure pleasure. It's a tough way to go especially now days. You really have to set yourself apart, because everyone can take good shots with the newer digital cameras. They just don't know what their doing.
Q: What are the best parts?db: Connecting with myself and others. Photography sorta forces you to stop and look at every detail of things. You start to tap into the "collective conscious" of the world and want to contribute to it. Some people don't want to know, but for me, thats where the action is.Q: who are your favorite photographers?
db: Helmar Lerski, Diane Arbus, Man Ray, Melvin Sokolsky, Jan Saudek... to name drop a few. I really love um all... for trying.
Q: what is the most memorable photo you have seen (by someone else) that really stands out?
db: Not sure I can answer that, but Diane Arbus' "Identical Twins, Roselle, New Jersey, 1967" is pretty much the benchmark for me.
Q: You have photographed many musicians. Who was the easiest meaning not a Diva??
db: No Divas, but yes. I sorta fell into it because I had so many friends who where in bands. Some of these bands where very influential (The Grifters, The Oblivians.) and they lead to other bands and so forth. The easiest was Rufus Thomas. He slept through the whole shoot, but smiled every time I told him to. What a pro.
Q: Speaking of musicians you shot some photos of Jeff Buckley in Memphis in 97.What was that like?
db:He didn't understand what I was doing and there were many distractions behind me (i.e. The Grifters). Also, it was a drunkin' night at Barristers (myself included) and the photo shoot was totally spontaneous. Unfortunately, our "real shoot" was planned for the day after he died, as his whole band was just arriving in Memphis on that day. That obviously never happened.He was a skinny guy. Mentally he was fine and seemed to be having a great time here. He just didn't know not to swim in the river. (a traditional killer around here.) He loved the photos and wanted to do more, once he saw the pictures and understood what I was doing (a few days after the shoot). But, he was very and cool about the whole thing. We'd gotten to know each other for a while before I stuck a camera in his face... something I know regret waiting to do.
Q: do you look at those photos now and see them as a piece of musical history?
db: Well, they are, aren't they? If I were simply a fan of Jeff's I would want to see and hear about them. I'm a history buff too... I understand the interest. I'm glad to contribute to the mosiac.
Q: Speaking of music, how has music influenced your photography? Other than that you photograph musicians?
db: Completely. I'm a record store nerd from way back. In fact, I shot the Gazebo piece (which I mentioned earlier) while listening to "Exile on Main Street" on a walkman. Music turns on my buttons. It provides a backdrop and something tangible to hang your ideas on. I even think of myself as a sort of visual musician. It's like I'm always trying to compete with music for the same brain-chemical response, only with a photograph... even if I know it won't happen.
Q: Do you play and music during your shoots if so what kind?
db: Always. What kind of music depends on the subject. In that situation, It's not just about me. I need to please someone else too.
Q: I usually picture a scene out of Austin Powers are your shoots anything like that?
db: I was already out here pre-Austin Powers... so let's say Matt Helm instead. I did grow up in the cold war spy flick era, so I guess it's part of the mix, but only small part. I'm a big fan of 1963-1975 and it shows in my work.
Q: Who would you like to work w/ but haven't?
db: David Bowie.
Q: And lastly any advice for aspiring photographers?
db: Switch to filmmaking. That's the future. If you don't care about the future and are tenacious about being a still photographer... read, watch and study everything and everybody. Learn the history of the medium. Copy everyone for a while, burn the results, then start over using your own insights and instincts. Your personal point of view is all you have to set yourself apart from the herd, so develop it and use it wisely.
Madlibs w/ Dan Ball~
Mad Libs Worksheet
In The Jungle!
I walk through the color jungle. I take out my_magenta___(adjective) canteen.There's a __blue__(adjective) parrot with a ______red_________(adjective) _______blowfish________(noun)in his mouth right in front of me in the_____purple____(adjective) trees! I gaze at his ____alabaster________(adjective) _____belly__________(noun). A sudden sound awakes me from mydaydream! A panther "s" __burn_____________(verb) in front of myhead! I ___check____________(verb) his ____bad___________(adjective)breath. I remember I have a packet of ____gum_________(noun) that makes go into a deep slumber! I _______stash________(verb) itaway in front of the _____beast__________(noun).Yes he's eatingit! I ____eat___________(verb) away through the___chocolate_________(adjective) jungle. I meet my parents at the tent.Phew; Its been an exciting day in the jungle.
To find out more about Dan and his photography you can go to these websites~
Myspace~http://www.myspace.com/fauxtoehead
Facebook~ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1046645747
Official Website~http://www.danball.com/
I found Dan Ball's photography site via searching for photos of Jeff Buckley.
I added him to my myspace and he answered some questions I had regarding the shoot he did w/ Jeff.
I asked him to do a Q and A w/ me and he agreed!:O)
Here it is along w/ a madlibs he successfully filled out:O)
Hi Dan,thank you very much for agreeing to do this online interview/ Q and A
I will try to keep the questions to topics you are most knowlegable about:O)
Q: When and why do you start photography?(I think I asked this before sorry)
db: I started in college, I was always artistic minded, but I couldn't do anything tangible like painting or sculpture and I was interested in to many different things. Photography was a good way to participate in all of these things and do something creative in my own write. I love the history of Photography which has influenced the way I've gone about developing my concerns... i.e. Spirit Photography, the Avant-Garde movement in the 20's and 30's and the general rise of Pop Culture (1947-1977).
Q: What was the first shot you took and looked at and realized "Yes! I can do this!" or that you were very pleased with?
db: That took a long time. I was very happy with things I did in school but it wasn't until years later that I really felt I'd done something. That being, a series I made of a Gazebo in Overton Park here in Memphis. (They're still posted on my web-page.) I had worked out the idea of doing "light painting", which was based on the techniques of Spirit Photography. This involves long exposures in the dark, during which time I use flashlights, flashes and even zippo lighters to light different parts of the scene. After I saw the results on the chromes, I knew I was going to pursue this technique... and I did. Still am.
Q: What are some of the hardest parts about your occupation?
db: The business end. (period) The rest of it is pure pleasure. It's a tough way to go especially now days. You really have to set yourself apart, because everyone can take good shots with the newer digital cameras. They just don't know what their doing.
Q: What are the best parts?db: Connecting with myself and others. Photography sorta forces you to stop and look at every detail of things. You start to tap into the "collective conscious" of the world and want to contribute to it. Some people don't want to know, but for me, thats where the action is.Q: who are your favorite photographers?
db: Helmar Lerski, Diane Arbus, Man Ray, Melvin Sokolsky, Jan Saudek... to name drop a few. I really love um all... for trying.
Q: what is the most memorable photo you have seen (by someone else) that really stands out?
db: Not sure I can answer that, but Diane Arbus' "Identical Twins, Roselle, New Jersey, 1967" is pretty much the benchmark for me.
Q: You have photographed many musicians. Who was the easiest meaning not a Diva??
db: No Divas, but yes. I sorta fell into it because I had so many friends who where in bands. Some of these bands where very influential (The Grifters, The Oblivians.) and they lead to other bands and so forth. The easiest was Rufus Thomas. He slept through the whole shoot, but smiled every time I told him to. What a pro.
Q: Speaking of musicians you shot some photos of Jeff Buckley in Memphis in 97.What was that like?
db:He didn't understand what I was doing and there were many distractions behind me (i.e. The Grifters). Also, it was a drunkin' night at Barristers (myself included) and the photo shoot was totally spontaneous. Unfortunately, our "real shoot" was planned for the day after he died, as his whole band was just arriving in Memphis on that day. That obviously never happened.He was a skinny guy. Mentally he was fine and seemed to be having a great time here. He just didn't know not to swim in the river. (a traditional killer around here.) He loved the photos and wanted to do more, once he saw the pictures and understood what I was doing (a few days after the shoot). But, he was very and cool about the whole thing. We'd gotten to know each other for a while before I stuck a camera in his face... something I know regret waiting to do.
Q: do you look at those photos now and see them as a piece of musical history?
db: Well, they are, aren't they? If I were simply a fan of Jeff's I would want to see and hear about them. I'm a history buff too... I understand the interest. I'm glad to contribute to the mosiac.
Q: Speaking of music, how has music influenced your photography? Other than that you photograph musicians?
db: Completely. I'm a record store nerd from way back. In fact, I shot the Gazebo piece (which I mentioned earlier) while listening to "Exile on Main Street" on a walkman. Music turns on my buttons. It provides a backdrop and something tangible to hang your ideas on. I even think of myself as a sort of visual musician. It's like I'm always trying to compete with music for the same brain-chemical response, only with a photograph... even if I know it won't happen.
Q: Do you play and music during your shoots if so what kind?
db: Always. What kind of music depends on the subject. In that situation, It's not just about me. I need to please someone else too.
Q: I usually picture a scene out of Austin Powers are your shoots anything like that?
db: I was already out here pre-Austin Powers... so let's say Matt Helm instead. I did grow up in the cold war spy flick era, so I guess it's part of the mix, but only small part. I'm a big fan of 1963-1975 and it shows in my work.
Q: Who would you like to work w/ but haven't?
db: David Bowie.
Q: And lastly any advice for aspiring photographers?
db: Switch to filmmaking. That's the future. If you don't care about the future and are tenacious about being a still photographer... read, watch and study everything and everybody. Learn the history of the medium. Copy everyone for a while, burn the results, then start over using your own insights and instincts. Your personal point of view is all you have to set yourself apart from the herd, so develop it and use it wisely.
Madlibs w/ Dan Ball~
Mad Libs Worksheet
In The Jungle!
I walk through the color jungle. I take out my_magenta___(adjective) canteen.There's a __blue__(adjective) parrot with a ______red_________(adjective) _______blowfish________(noun)in his mouth right in front of me in the_____purple____(adjective) trees! I gaze at his ____alabaster________(adjective) _____belly__________(noun). A sudden sound awakes me from mydaydream! A panther "s" __burn_____________(verb) in front of myhead! I ___check____________(verb) his ____bad___________(adjective)breath. I remember I have a packet of ____gum_________(noun) that makes go into a deep slumber! I _______stash________(verb) itaway in front of the _____beast__________(noun).Yes he's eatingit! I ____eat___________(verb) away through the___chocolate_________(adjective) jungle. I meet my parents at the tent.Phew; Its been an exciting day in the jungle.
To find out more about Dan and his photography you can go to these websites~
Myspace~http://www.myspace.com/fauxtoehead
Facebook~ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1046645747
Official Website~http://www.danball.com/
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Road Recovery 2009
Earlier this month a foundation called Road Recovery held a concert to honor the legendary Wayne Cramer from MC5 if you don't know who they are check them out!
Here are some clips from the show from this year enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ8H6iO4Jto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ6pNuZ0css
I apologize this is only a portion of Iggy's performance!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er9GSIvtRF8
If you'd like more info about this amazing foundation please go to ~
http://www.myspace.com/roadrecovery
http://www.roadrecovery.org/news.html
http://www.youtube.com/RoadRec2008
Here are some clips from the show from this year enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ8H6iO4Jto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ6pNuZ0css
I apologize this is only a portion of Iggy's performance!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er9GSIvtRF8
If you'd like more info about this amazing foundation please go to ~
http://www.myspace.com/roadrecovery
http://www.roadrecovery.org/news.html
http://www.youtube.com/RoadRec2008
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Never Ending Blood Bath
WOW! My life sucks rightnow and has been for the past two months as I have been having
my fucking period for two months yeah!!!
my fucking period for two months yeah!!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
April 28th aka My dad's birthday
So as usual my dad wanted to saty home so we just got some food and watched movies *whoopee*
I am so thankful for music rightnow as it is the ONLY thing keeping me sane!!!!!!!!
I am so thankful for music rightnow as it is the ONLY thing keeping me sane!!!!!!!!
Friday, April 24, 2009
The Grace Eps
I got a copy of The Grace Eps from Amazon the other day! I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!! YEAH!! Viva Buckley!!!!!!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
#1 Stunner Song
My #1 Stunner Song as I call it is a song that is catchy, but not too poppy, great to listen to or dance to and inevitably gets stuck in my head.
My #1 Stunner Song for today is "Zero" by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
This song is a big departutre from the music on their previuous album. It's a poppy almost disco-e dance tune w/ a great essence to it.
Karen O happily takes charge of this uplifting booty shaking tune by telling everyone to Get your leather on..." whatelse is there to say really!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxBTsmuRIk
My #1 Stunner Song for today is "Zero" by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
This song is a big departutre from the music on their previuous album. It's a poppy almost disco-e dance tune w/ a great essence to it.
Karen O happily takes charge of this uplifting booty shaking tune by telling everyone to Get your leather on..." whatelse is there to say really!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxBTsmuRIk
Monday, April 20, 2009
Johnny Depp
Umm I just want to say that Johnny Depp KICKS ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had the blessing of meeting him twice and although both times were short they have been seered into my heart and mind forever.
He is so sweet, very soft spoken, patient and DREAMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHEERS TO JOHNNY DEPP!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Jeff Buckley~ The Best Water In The World...
Have you ever been so inspired by someone, a song, event, place, performance and you couldn't explain it? Well that is exactly what happened to me the first weekend of Aug. of 2008. I was online looking up some Leonard Cohen music to add to my ipod I went to www. youtube. com to see what I could find. I typed in his name and a video of him performing Hallelujah came on. I had no idea that it was a Leonard Cohen song, I had always thought it was a Jeff Buckley song. I clicked on it, and had a chuckle it ws a cheesy 70's performance but a beautiful song nonetheless. Then I saw a video of Jeff Buckley performing Hallelujah live in Japan. So I clicked on it an in that instant my life had changed. There is only him on the stage w/ his guitar and a mic.~ wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt (that is now so familiar of him wearing in his performances). The minute he opened hismouth to sing, I absolutely died. I had never heard anything like his voice before and I doubt I will ever again. I just sat in my char hypnotized by him, his voice which could've only been given to him as a gift personally from the angels in Heaven. Every note he sang and every chord he played on his guitar just washed over me. Everything about him permiated me. His voice, a voice from the angels ( a true belssing) his guitar playing his fingers playing each not just washed over me. I let the whole performamce so simple, passionate and pure washover me. I had no idea what was happening to me. I had never been affected by anyone's music in my life EVER!! Each time I watched the video I took it all in, let it sink in. With each note sung with a voice which held tidal waves of vocal acrobatic bliss a fire was lit inside of me. Something, a feeling, a connection, a hunger a need had been unearthed from the deepest reccess of my soul. In that moment his voice reached my ears it all exploded in a visceral fire bomb in my veins. Create, create, create is now all I want to do. Any way possible~ dance, sing, paint, draw anything to feed this monster that he and his music that has uncaged inside of me. After watching the video of that life changing performance for about the 10th time, (His face, mouth, fingers, eyes. ) I had to find out WHO was/ is this man who posessed such a soul stealing, heart rushing voice? Who is the man who can sing in such a way to affect me like this?? What I didn't understand was why? Is this affecting me now?? I had heard him sing Hallelujah many times, and ofcourse I loved it and I had/have it on my ipod. I had always known who he was, I remember when he passed away. I was 18 or 17 and I saw it on MTV news. I thought it was sad and a loss of such great talent but it didn't really affect me beyond that. Fastforward 11 years and now a song I had heard tons of times by a man who I knew of already had gotten under my skin. Why and how could this affect me so deeply, now in my life?? I couldn't explain it?? What happened to me. How hungry I felt, how blessed I was to have found him and that particular performance. How uncomfortable and amazed I was that he had been able to reach me so many years after his passing (via youtube no less). For a week afterwards i hadbeen trying to figure out what was going oninside of me? How can I put it into words? How can I describe Jeff Buckley and his music to anyone?? I couldn't even do it in my own mind to myself. Words started flashing in my mind to describe him- Talented yes. Passionate yes. Beautiful yes. Blessed yes. Gifted yes. But these words were all too common to describe someone as uncommon and extraordinary as Jeff Buckley. I had no way to pinpoint the words to describe what he stirred inside of me w/ his fierce ability to stand on a stage by himself and give so much of himself through just one performace. Again words were flashing through my mind about how I was feeling~ Excited yes. Hungry yes. Amazed yes. But again words all too common to describe such unexplainable feelings that I hadn't felt in years. I couldn't really think rationalize it in my mind, heart or soul until I started to think about how much music meant/means to me. This is the only explanation that I have been comfortable to give myself as well as others and I hope it is as clear to you as it is to me. Music like like water to me, I need it to survive in no way am I musically inclined. I But I love music, I have it in my life everyday like I said I need it to survive. And do know the water in the Alps?? Or the water deep in the glaciers?? The water so pure, so sweet, so delicious? That is Jeff Buckley to me. Jeff Buckley is the purest, sweetest, crispest water in nature The water so high in the mountains that no one can even imagine climbing that high to try and taste it Jeff Buckley- his talent his everything is the water that is so deep in the glaciers that you or I or anyone else coouldn't even begin todig deep enough to reach its purity. He is the water in nature that is so high up or deep down it is untouchable. Jeff Buckley is the best water in the world! Emily:O)
Love Is...(book) Objectives
COPYRIGHT Emily L. Walker
2008. 11/30/08
Love Is... (Book)
Objectives of Love Is... (book)
1.) To see the varying views of what love is from people who live all over the world.
2.) To show society in general that no matter how many differences we have whether they be religious,
political, cultural, lifestyle or the many other reasons that separate us we all have shared one emotion in one form or another~
Love.
3.) When the book is publish a portion of the proceeds will go to a
children’s charity of my choice.
2008. 11/30/08
Love Is... (Book)
Objectives of Love Is... (book)
1.) To see the varying views of what love is from people who live all over the world.
2.) To show society in general that no matter how many differences we have whether they be religious,
political, cultural, lifestyle or the many other reasons that separate us we all have shared one emotion in one form or another~
Love.
3.) When the book is publish a portion of the proceeds will go to a
children’s charity of my choice.
Love Is..(book)
Hello,
My name is Emily Walker. I am inviting you to participate in a very special project. I am embarking on an artistic journey (so to speak) through the words, photos or artwork from myself and people around the world. I would like to find out the varying views of what love is from people who live all over the world.
My goal of this journey is to show society in general that no matter how many differences we have whether they be religious,
political, cultural, lifestyle or the many other reasons that separate us we all have shared one emotion in one form or another~
Love.
I would also like to raise funds for children’s charity. For further information about the charity please contact me personally via e-mail~ sweet_emmee@yahoo.com
Please join me in making a difference even if it a small one. By sharing your words, artwork or photos of what represents love to you. If you choose to not participate
Please give the book to a family member, friend or a random stranger to keep the love going.
Thanks So Much,
Emily Walker
My name is Emily Walker. I am inviting you to participate in a very special project. I am embarking on an artistic journey (so to speak) through the words, photos or artwork from myself and people around the world. I would like to find out the varying views of what love is from people who live all over the world.
My goal of this journey is to show society in general that no matter how many differences we have whether they be religious,
political, cultural, lifestyle or the many other reasons that separate us we all have shared one emotion in one form or another~
Love.
I would also like to raise funds for children’s charity. For further information about the charity please contact me personally via e-mail~ sweet_emmee@yahoo.com
Please join me in making a difference even if it a small one. By sharing your words, artwork or photos of what represents love to you. If you choose to not participate
Please give the book to a family member, friend or a random stranger to keep the love going.
Thanks So Much,
Emily Walker
Music, Music, Music
I LOVE music, ALL types my favorite singers are Jeff Buckley and Janis Joplin. My favorite band is The Beatles.
I also really like Joan As Police Woman, she is a rare breed of artist. She is hard to classify as to what "type" of music she performs. But not matter what category you TRY to put her in she will no doubt break out of it!
Please check her out and the other artists I mentioned!!
http://www.myspace.com/joanaspolicewoman
http://www.myspace.com/janisjoplin
http://www.myspace.com/jeffbuckley
http://www.myspace.com/thebeatles
I also really like Joan As Police Woman, she is a rare breed of artist. She is hard to classify as to what "type" of music she performs. But not matter what category you TRY to put her in she will no doubt break out of it!
Please check her out and the other artists I mentioned!!
http://www.myspace.com/joanaspolicewoman
http://www.myspace.com/janisjoplin
http://www.myspace.com/jeffbuckley
http://www.myspace.com/thebeatles
A Box of Crayons
Hello All~
Thanks for visiting my blog! This is my first blog ever and this is my first entry YEAH!
A have a donations project for Children's Hospital all over the U.S. and the world.
It is called A Box of Crayons~ A Donations Project For Children's Hopsitals To Honor Johnny Depp!
He is my favorite actor not only is he beyond talented but a very giving and humble man.
Please got o http://www.aboxofcrayons.webs.com to read more about how to donate to your local Children's Hospitals!
Thanks So Much,
ME:O) ps you can add me on your myspace my profile name is sweet_emmee
or follow me on twitter @sweet_emme
Thanks for visiting my blog! This is my first blog ever and this is my first entry YEAH!
A have a donations project for Children's Hospital all over the U.S. and the world.
It is called A Box of Crayons~ A Donations Project For Children's Hopsitals To Honor Johnny Depp!
He is my favorite actor not only is he beyond talented but a very giving and humble man.
Please got o http://www.aboxofcrayons.webs.com to read more about how to donate to your local Children's Hospitals!
Thanks So Much,
ME:O) ps you can add me on your myspace my profile name is sweet_emmee
or follow me on twitter @sweet_emme
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