Autumn in New England

So it's a little bit rainy and cold here in little old Rhode Island today. It's as if for once, autumn came on cue. Usually, September rolls around and the temperature is still in the 80's for a few weeks at least. Not the case this year. September 1st - mid 70's, warm sun, and a cool breeze. The leaves are actually starting to change color and fall already!

On a more musical note, i've been writing a couple new songs that I haven't gotten to record yet. I've also been learning a couple covers as well. The most recent is Tyler Hilton's "Tore the Line". I am in love with this song! I changed the key to suit my vocal range. Tyler plays this with his guitar tuned down a whole step. I, on the other hand, didn't bother tuning down, but instead put the capo on the 5th fret. So it sounds a little different but I still think it's awesome :)

My video camera is still out of commission, as my recreational funds are non-existent at the moment. There's a lot of financial matters that need to be taken care of that are slightly more pressing than a video camera. But as soon as I am able, I will either replace or repair my video camera so that I can begin sharing some music again. I'm currently trying to figure out an efficient way of using the built in camera on my mac for some low quality vids in the meantime. However, in my past experiences with my other mac I had some problems recording video and recording sound through mics into garage band at the same time. I'll play around with it when I get the free time and hopefully I'll be able to figure something out so that I can share some new music. Trust me - I am sufficiently excited and aching to share what I've been working on.

And here's some photographs from my family Labor Day picnic this past weekend, in which my sister, Keileigh, and I grow and shrink at rapid rates...lol. Some trick photography makes for a lot of laughs...this was fun to mess around with.

*Kori Eryn*

A Pause

My video camera has had a horrible accident in which it's viewing screen (very necessary) was ripped apart from the rest of the camera. So it's out of commission. There just happens to be a plethora of reasons why this is not covered under the warranty much to my disappointment. This means that I will not be making any videos (not high quality ones at least) in the near future until I can either figure out a way to fix the broken one or buy a new one.

This can be a good thing however, because it gives me a reason to concentrate on audio recordings and coming up with songs for a demo cd. So thats what i'll be up to. Hopefully this week I can decide for sure on which songs I want to record and start doing it. I'm also trying to come up with some cover songs that are a little more mainstream perhaps that what I've been doing to mix in with my originals should I play out at any point in the near future. Suggestions are more than welcome :) Just leave a comment here if you have any... thanks.

Sorry I don't have any pictures to share this time. Or new music that I'm listening to these days...I'm sure I could come up with some, but I'm short on time. I'll update again later slightly more in depth...for now, wish me luck!

*kori eryn*

I Forgot

I had forgotten that when I posted a new video, I never updated my blog. so here it is:

I added a new video! :) It's an original song called The Words to Say It... the lyrics are as follows:

I can't find the words to say it...

I need something new

I've got a minute just to tell you

I bleed blue, but that ain't right

It should be red

I bet you've guessed

My head's a mess...

...and I can't find the words to say it...

So hang me a new sky

And burn the candles bright 

So I might sleep tonight

And wake to see the day

And not forsake the sight

I think you've guessed but...

Chorus:

I can't find the words to say it

I know it's not right this way

'Cause I feel like a stranger here

I feel like a child still...

And I can't find the words to say it...

"I never did - I never will"

I never can be whole again with these excuses

And after all is said and done

I can't have won with these excuses

I can't think of more than what I'm fighting for

Though it seems I'm too late,

I'm gonna set it straight

If I didn't start this war - who did?

Chorus:

I can't find the words to say it

I know it's not right this way

'Cause I feel like a stranger here

I feel like a child still...

And I can't find the words to say it...

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All music and lyrics© K. Eryn H. 2009

I know you're laughing from the inside out...

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New video with Henry Derix is here!

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It's a cover of Blind Melon - Mouthful of Cavities...if you like it - subscribe to derixhd1 on youtube..it's henry's channel that is mostly our covers and originals but also some of his own things...good stuff.

I spent a good day in Providence on Saturday recording a few things...we should get at least one or two more videos out of that hopefully. :) Next time I go up there, I'm taking my nikon to get some interesting photographs to share. Oh, and I also worked on a new original with Henry this past week called "Chasing" that could possibly be one of the next videos to be put up...

I am currently in love with... Ryan Adams' "So Alive" and also his cover of Oasis' "Wonderwall"

On a more silly note, I think Kate Nash is adorable - "Pumpkin Soup"

That's what I've been up to... a lot of changes happening for me right now but i'll address them later as applicable... Thanks for listening :)

*Kori Eryn*

This is a Turtle...

This is a turtle:

This is me :)

...now you know...lol.

(I just felt I needed some images for this blog entry. The turtle was found in my backyard recently and this is a closeup of it on my porch. I am sitting in a chair in my backyard...that's all.)

Anyway, I'm currently waiting for youtube to load my new video. It's taking longer than usual because I'm attempting to publish it in HD. Apparently that's more time consuming. Go figure. 

I wrote a new song this week called "The Words to Say It". I'm proud of it so I decided to feature it in a video immediately :)

On a different note, I'm currently trying to get my car fixed so that I can begin to be mobile and independent again...My car has been out of commission for months and I've been stuck at home for the most part until someone else becomes available to drive me somewhere. It's been difficult to say the least but I'm hanging in there. My stepfather just so happens to be a mechanic so he's been working on it the last couple days. He should be back tomorrow as well with some more tools and hopefully by the end of the weekend I can see it start up and move with little difficulty...wishful thinking... The result of having a car will be that I can get up to Providence, RI and visit the studio of a friend where I can get some better recordings than what I'm capable of at home. Needless to say, this is a very exciting prospect. I'm having trouble thinking of what I should share here...hmmm...

Well, check my youtube account - kokoverde723 - maybe in a couple hours? Hopefully the video will be posted...I've decided I'm much better at communicating in song...lol...

Thanks for your tolerance on this post :)

*Kori Eryn*