tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39286852993045186422024-03-14T01:25:12.163-04:00Emma's Rose-Colored GlassesLiving life in a half-full kind of way.emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.comBlogger407125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-3067683844474901692013-06-27T09:18:00.000-04:002013-06-27T09:18:00.192-04:00Summer Makes It So Easy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I see that there are pregnant bloggers all over the internet right now and, being a well-seasoned mother for, ummm, over two years, (okay, okay. I <i>also</i> was a nanny and a storyteller for a bookstore so I have a few credentials, okay?) I feel inspired to share some of my favorite bedtime storybooks. There are a ton, of course, but here are a few of my top four:<br />
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The illustrations in this are so vibrant and the verses are TONS of fun to read aloud. In fact, this is the very first book I ever read to my baby (I even read it when he was in my womb <3 book="" ever.="" favorite="" his="" is="" much="" my="" nbsp="" p="" pretty=""><br />
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This book is <i>awesome.</i> It's funny, teaches counting and has a lion in it. It was actually written by Dr Seuss (under the pseudonym of Theo LeSieg). My baby LOVED this book so much, even when he was super-tiny.<br />
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This is the first in a series of books is so delightful - sweet, simple and quirky. The spare look of the illustrations does a wonderful job of keeping the attention of babies (and mamas and daddies). <br />
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Sandra Boynton can pretty much do no wrong when it comes to books. Her books are SO funny, quirky and super easy-to-read. This one is kind of the most basic and shortest of her books but Peter had this memorized early (he also adores<a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780375845192"> <i>Let's Dance, Little Pookie</i></a>).</div>
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Call them guilty pleasures (although I never would - pleasure, definitely, guilty, never), call them whatever you want. These are six songs (of a rather extensive playlist) that make me happy. Just the opening notes can be enough to help me shake off a less-than-desirable mood. What are your go-to get-happy songs?</div>
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I love the fact that there are twelve new beginnings every year. Who needs a new year? (Well, I like it once a year, of course.) So at the beginning of every month, I start ANEW!<br />
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My New Month Resolution is to meditate every day. Every several days I read a new article about how wonderful meditation is for you, from disease-fighting and staving off arthritis to increasing calmness and empathy.<br />
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Though I <i>have</i> meditated off and on for years and always at the end of a yoga practice, I would really like it to be as second-nature as, I don't know, eating a treat with my coffee.<br />
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So here is my 30 (31) day challenge: meditate at <i>least</i> 5 minutes a day (I'd really like 15 to 20 minutes).<br />
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Happy New Month!emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-79469672969889272772013-04-29T09:01:00.000-04:002013-04-29T09:01:00.124-04:00Love is a Spark...Sally created a new fanvid of one of my Song Sketches. And it is <i>gorgeous!</i> Dreamy, delightful and romantic. <br />
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emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-5094616442721804322013-04-26T10:14:00.000-04:002013-04-26T10:14:00.088-04:00It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So, I've done a lot of talking about how I'm going to do this awesome 60s spy c.d. and everything and have been working (and working) on it in my own little studio since the beginning of January. Only thing is, the dominant features of 60s spy music are features that I cannot do in my own little studio. Even when working (and working). So I'm going to heave a sigh and heave those songs I wrote up to the shelf to wait for when I can have a baritone electric guitarist, some horns, a percussionist and some strings to help me. And start working on the <i>following</i> project which is my...<br />
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Holiday c.d.! Yes! I am aware that it is a wee bit early to be thinking on those terms but I'll strengthen my resolve, resolutely drink copious amounts of hot chocolate under a ceiling fan while getting into the spirit of the (faraway) season. <br />
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Thank you all for your patience as I skip to and fro between project ideas!emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-42940448452998128052013-04-24T09:19:00.000-04:002013-04-24T09:19:00.569-04:00Step Stools and Sippy Cups<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-57599317583596254022013-04-22T09:28:00.000-04:002013-04-22T21:38:07.518-04:00Four Enjoyable Ways to Make the Earth HappyThis Earth Day I know we'll hear about changing out light bulbs and turning out lights which are, of course, <b>very important.</b> However, I think there are some ways to make the Earth happy that also are, dare I say it, fun! And isn't that the best?<br />
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I know, I know, your view is <i>possibly</i> not the same as the above photo's view of Tuscany, but the majority of pollutants in your house are actually from inside your house! So if you open your window, not only are you lowering your electricity bills, but you are cleaning the air in your home. And this is the perfect time of year to enjoy the sound of birds singing, breezes stirring leaves and children laughing on the way home from school.</div>
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I was reading through an article one day and read that some countries impose a lighting curfew so that people don't use so much electricity at night. Now, as a die-hard night owl, the idea of <i>having </i>to go to bed early seems like a terrible idea but that doesn't mean that you can't take a night or two a week and just go to bed an hour earlier! Think of the fun of reeeeeeaaally stretching out in your bed and daydreaming a little rather than conking off in two seconds because you're so exhausted. Sounds kind of dreamy, doesn't it?</div>
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They make bees happy and butterflies happy and people happy too! These clay/compost/seed balls are so fun - just throw them in an abandoned field or dusty median or even your own yard to make wildflowers grow. But really any packet of wildflowers or herbs will do - just pick out some hardy ones, sprinkle and wait for the magic to happen.<br />
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emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-75896208655086669922013-02-28T11:33:00.000-05:002013-02-28T11:33:00.325-05:00Three Things I'd Like to HaveThere are, as you can imagine, a great deal more than three things I'd like to have but these are the three I'm thinking of right now.<br />
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<a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/do-good/#home">1. Warby Parker glasses. </a><br />
I love companies that make it a part of their business to make the world a better place. And Warby Parker is one of those treasures; they donate a pair of glasses for every pair purchased. They have a delicious selection of frames AND they send out some for you to try on at home before you make a decision.<br />
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I'll confess it here: I have a keyboard. A Yamaha P-80 that I've had since 2002. That I absolutely and completely adore. <i>But, </i>I'd really, truly love to have an old upright piano for my 2-year-old and me to bang around on. I know grand pianos are so much fancier but I love that kind of jangly, warm upright piano sound.<br />
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Although I have yet to be up in a hot air balloon, I find them so completely appealing. And whenever I see them I think of it being a sign for something great. "Oh, there's an ad for such-and-such with a HOT AIR BALLOON! It's a sign." And this hair clip from Square Peg Meg is oh-so-nice and I think whenever I wear it, I'd have a lucky day. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">But there are two big things that stand in the way of adult students. One is the whole time/scheduling thing, of course. Kids are used to having homework and practicing <em>and</em> they don’t have to worry about getting dinner on the table or taking care of sick relatives or anything like that.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">But even putting that to the side, here’s <strong>the biggest thing:</strong> adults feel self-conscious about learning. It’s true! Kids make excuses about not practicing, sure, but they don’t apologize. If children make a mistake or play a song wrong, I can just show them where they messed up and they will correct it. An adult will actually say, “sorry” and then probably follow up with a reason why they made the mistake. If a beginning adult was waiting to start their lesson while an advanced kid was finishing up theirs, the adult would always feel so sheepish, even if the child had been taking lessons for three years and the adult only three months. And, while I have <em>never</em> had a child cancel a lesson because they didn’t think the song was ready and therefore “didn’t want to waste my time,” I think almost every adult student did at least once.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And I understand! I feel shy when trying to pronounce a tricky word in a new language and get frustrated when trying to understand HTML coding. “I should <strong>know</strong> this!” I think. But WHY should we? Even for the most accomplished person in the world, there are infinitely more things they </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><em>don’t </em>know than they do.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So here’s a challenge – <strong>embrace not knowing</strong>! Embrace not knowing how to use Tumblr, or sketch a face, or diaper a newborn or start your business! Learn like a kid – no apologies, no embarrassment. If not knowing something is holding you back from doing something you want or living a life you love, think of it – Mozart would have <em>no</em> idea how to use a toaster oven.</span></div>
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emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-71843540883875835302013-02-24T09:00:00.000-05:002013-02-24T09:00:00.414-05:00Amelie<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes I wish I could watch this movie for the first time again. It really, truly changed my life. I watched it nine times in this little arthouse theater in Seattle. I remember trudging through the puddles from the bus stop in my long brown plaid coat, buying my ticket from the little window and then walking on that silent, thick, burgundy carpet to my seat with such joy at the prospect of spending my afternoon in dreamy, Parisian bliss. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And, by the way, one of the very best things in the whole world of knowing how to play the piano is being able to play all the songs from this soundtrack.</span>emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-56340461214493377322013-01-30T23:21:00.003-05:002013-01-30T23:21:59.943-05:00The Sneezy Sneak Rag Song Sketch<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I know it's not very sexy or glamorous but I fear that I have allergies. <i>And</i> when I have an allergy attack, I tend to sneeze. A lot. Like four in a row. Fortunately, I can keep my allergies at bay by incorporating local honey into my diet (it really works, guys, it just takes a couple months to work but it DOES). But I know the agony (maybe too strong of a word) of trying to sneak into the bedroom without waking up my baby and then... ah ah ah CHOO! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Anyway, I wrote and recorded this little ragtime piano piece with that image in mind. Download, enjoy and eat local honey.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-8500500834494441022013-01-15T01:16:00.001-05:002013-01-15T01:17:24.469-05:00You're All The Things I've Got to Remember<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Judging by the rapid response on my thoughtful late-night post on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/iamemmamusic">Facebook wall</a>, the idea of doing an 80s-inspired record might not be as crazy as it originally seemed... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Anyways, I've been listening to a lot of 80s pop music lately - for some reason, it seems to have such a spirit of optimism in it. Maybe because I didn't really start listening to 80s pop music until I was in my 20s (in my childhood which <b>did</b> take place in the 80s, I was listening to jazz, classical and hymns. True story)... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">But this song (and the video!) are a perfect example of the 80s sound that's been in my head lately. And, HOW GREAT IS THIS VIDEO?! (Yes, it needed all caps.)</span><br />
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emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-19237478574740448502013-01-13T00:37:00.000-05:002013-01-13T00:40:53.648-05:00After the Happily Ever After Begins<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I used to work in a traditional job at a library creating copy for the monthly newsletter. I did other things too, plan events, send out press releases, etc., but that monthly newsletter was my main THING. And when I did it I swore (not out loud, it was a library, after all) that I would only ever do project-based jobs as soon as I got out of there. I was working on my music on the side at the time and felt so happy that the nature of music is project-based. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">But here I am, after a new album release, and I have NO IDEA what to do next! I mean, I know I could get started on my next album and I will but I think this is why people who <i>don't</i> like project-based jobs don't like them. </span></div>
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emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-3289862352981464302012-12-30T23:56:00.000-05:002012-12-30T23:56:28.040-05:00Let's Start the New Year Right!Wishing all of you the best next year evereverever! Here's to an amazing 2013!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This month I did two (yes, TWO) holiday song sketches/free downloads!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of my very, absolute favorite pianists* and composers passed away yesterday. Dave Brubeck, known mostly for <i><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faJE92phKzI">Take Five</a>,</i> was a musical genius and innovator. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Often musicians, jazz musicians in the 60s for sure, are known for addictions, hard living and tragedies. But one thing that stood out when I watched a documentary on him a few years back was that he was <b>happy</b>. He was a devoted family man and his career was both successful and fun. Also, like a lot of musicians, he was at the forefront of social change, rejecting the racism of the day by having a mixed race band and refusing to play in clubs that wouldn't allow all of the members of his band in. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of the things I love about his music and his life is how much he enjoyed both. There is real joy and happiness that comes through the melodies and unusual time signatures. When I auditioned for a summer jazz camp, the song I chose to play was <i><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc34Uj8wlmE">Blue Rondo a la Turk</a></i> - it was a natural transition for a classical pianist trying to move into jazz because of the elegant technicality that cradled his quirky rhythms and one-of-a-kind scales.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm glad he lived a full, happy life (he was 91, would have been 92 today) but I will always wish he could've stayed around forever.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This month's Song Sketch was <i>actually</i> recorded a couple years ago by <a href="http://dangarcia.net/">Dan Garcia</a> when I lived in Pasadena, CA. <b>But</b> believe it or not, it fits TWO of the requests my <a href="http://facebook.com/iamemmamusic">Facebook</a> fans on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/iamemmamusic">page</a>! One person requested a 'funked up <i>Silent Night' </i>and another requested <i>Blue Christmas</i> so, yay! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I AM hoping to record another (I had so many great suggestions!) but I am just now recovering from a nasty, mean-spirited cold so my vocals if I recorded today would be, how do I say it, hmm, awful.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hoping you all are having a wonderful, delightful start to your holiday season! </span>emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-2730324885871856532012-11-16T00:24:00.003-05:002012-11-16T00:24:55.443-05:00Music on Breaking Amish!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, I had not one but TWO songs placed on TLC's show <i>Breaking Amish!</i> I have my songs in Getty Images music library and they picked out <i>Exceed My Expectations</i><i> </i>and<i> Alice in Wonderland</i>!<i> </i>How completely and utterly awesome is that? Pretty awesome.</span>emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-516523206050493182012-11-09T09:00:00.000-05:002012-11-09T09:00:12.608-05:00Like All Good Parties...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So please go by Amber's blog, <a href="http://www.thegirlybird.com/">The Girly Bird</a>, for a fairy tale fashion-inspired post and album giveaway!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">AND the wizard (witch?) behind my site revamp, Kate Gabrielle, has done an animation on her blog, <a href="http://scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com/">Scathingly Brilliant,</a> to one the songs from my latest album! How awesome is that?!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And, visit the other great posts that feature interviews, video and more!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5c5882; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://thegirlwiththebluebow.blogspot.com/" style="color: #5c5882; text-decoration: none;">Christianna from The Girl With The Blue Bow</a>: Album review + video by me!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://www.theblogofworldlydelights.com/" style="color: #5c5882; text-decoration: none;">Laura from The Blog Of Worldly Delight</a>s: Q&A with me and a giveaway!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://www.sweetsandhearts.com/" style="color: #5c5882; text-decoration: none;">Erica from Sweets and Hearts</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">: Fashion feature with me! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #5c5882; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://amiusmie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #5c5882; text-decoration: none;">Ruth from A Miusmie</a>: Interview with me about the literary and philosophical angles of my music.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Soooo... my new album, <i>The Stuff of Fairy Tales</i> is out! Out, I tell you! Head on over to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-stuff-of-fairy-tales/id575958974">iTunes</a> to pick up a copy. And then, please write a sweet review!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://thegirlwiththebluebow.blogspot.com/">Christianna at The Girl with the Blue Bow</a> is hosting a wonderful blog party celebrating my record release! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please visit all the delightful bloggers who contributed to the party by interviews, reviews, giveaways and even a video! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://thegirlwiththebluebow.blogspot.com/">Christianna from The Girl With The Blue Bow</a>: Album review + video by me!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://www.theblogofworldlydelights.com/">Laura from The Blog Of Worldly Delight</a>s: Q&A with me and a giveaway!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://www.sweetsandhearts.com/">Erica from Sweets and Hearts</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">: Fashion feature with me! </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com/">Kate Gabrielle from Scathingly Brilliant</a>: An animation (no, really) to one of my songs!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><a href="http://amiusmie.blogspot.com/">Ruth from A Miusmie</a>: Interview with me about the literary and philosophical angles of my music.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-63814929482594119022012-11-01T10:11:00.002-04:002012-11-01T10:11:37.573-04:00Fairy Tale Cover<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So, only a matter of days before my next album is out! Hooray! </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The day it's out, November 6, there will be a big blog party with multiple other blogs doing posts themed around the new c.d.! So THAT'S exciting too.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I thought you wonderful readers should get a special peek so here is the cover aaaaand a list of the stories that'll be on the album.</span><br />
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emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928685299304518642.post-91808042795553895062012-10-21T09:54:00.000-04:002012-10-21T09:54:00.285-04:00So When You Hear It Thunder, Don't Run Under a Tree<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">But <b>the reason</b> I posted this song is because I was inspired by Billie's gorgeous styling for one of the songs on my upcoming record (out first week in November! Probably!). I just love her lilting, kind of lazy way she hits her higher notes. My favorite of her songs is <i>Easy Living</i> but this one seemed perfect for a Sunday.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So, Christianna at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://thegirlwiththebluebow.blogspot.com/2012/10/band-sponsor-feature-emma-wallace-and.html">The Girl With the Blue Bow</a></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> blog wrote up a marvelous little feature post about my upcoming record! Woohoo! She shows some photos from the album photo shoot (one of them might be the record cover! I still haven't decided yet), talks about the style and even discusses details about the songs! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Please <a href="http://thegirlwiththebluebow.blogspot.com/2012/10/band-sponsor-feature-emma-wallace-and.html">swing on by</a> and write a gushing comment! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><a href="http://iamemmamusic.blogspot.com/2012/10/design-vs-discovery.html">P.S. Should you discover your one, true dream? Find out on my previous blog post!</a></i></span>emma wallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09521112479153552434noreply@blogger.com0