SEX AND THE CITY VOLUME 2
Current mood: Sexy
Category: Sexy Music
Hey there!
Check out my new song "Look at You Now" featured on the soundtrack to Sex and the City (the movie) Volume 2. On Itunes and in stores today!
I had a really great opportunity to write and record this song specifically for the movie in the spring/summer. I flew out to LA and saw the scene where Carrie tries on on those amazing wedding dresses for a Vogue fashion shoot. When I first got the call i had all these ideas pour into my head so I flew out there with about 4 one-minute song ideas. I was so glad to get to see the clip because it turned out to be so much more elegant and special than i'd invisioned. At the time they had temped in Fergie's "Glamorous" song. I found it so odd to be trying to "beat" that song. Especially since I'm not really in that genre, though i'm quite the lover of pop music.
Most of my ideas i'd brought were a bit more playful. We identified one of my songs with the "look at you now" chorus as something that might work to be developed into a song. So for the next several days and weeks I went back and forth with them trying to get it to where it really worked for the scene. It's so different trying to write a song for a specific purpose other than my own. It really took me to new places, to new ways of creating music. I didn't play any guitar on this song, and i'm afraid that if i were asked to sing it live, i'd just better bring my ipod and lip sync.
In the end they used a song called "Click Flash" sung by Ciara, which i think works quite well for the scene. In the meantime i had all these song ideas and new ways of making music. I was really happy when they decided to use my song for the Volume 2 Soundtrack! Cason Cooley helped produce the track and Gary Paczosa and Brandon Bell mixed it.... same gang that helped me on my record "Apple Tree." If it aint broke... I love working with those guys.
So I suppose I just wanted to explain myself and let you know about the song. It's VERY different from anything I've done--production/lyric wise. And you can dance to it!!
One Tree Thrill and Next Big Nashville
Current mood: lovely
Hey there! My parents kept asking me when Forevermore was going to be on One Tree Hill. I kept telling them, "I'll let you know!" Lo and behold it was tonight--according to some of my new myspace friends! Sorry Mom and Dad. I think you can see it online though, go to the CW website to watch newest episode. "Forevermore" plays i think in the very beginning of the episode.
AND!!
If you're in Nashville you are in for a treat! Next Big Nashville is this weekend. Everyone I know is playing! Get a pass and get out there and see some awesome shows! I'm playing Thursday night and with the Ten out of Tenn tour Saturday night. Click HERE for a schedule and ticket info!
Also, check out the tour dates, there are many with many more to come...
SPAM people, quit sending me naked pictures!
Current mood: Sheepish
I feel sheepish for not having written blog lately. Not since beginning of July. So much has happened since then. I'm engaged! Just kidding. I'm disengaged. I've seen too many pictures of naked people in my inbox lately, but it makes me open the email before i can mark is as trash! But what good is it to mark as junk if i keep getting them? None. So I will no longer open them, Paris Hilton!
Ok sorry about that tangent. Now onto better memory lanes.
Well I went on the first Ten out of Tenn tour in July. That may have been the highlight of my summer, aside from a recent few minutes spent in a hammock on a shaded porch. But seriously, what an incredible tour. I had much fun! We travelled around the West in an old bus, Willy Nelson's former bur actually. I slept in his bunk i'm sure of it. We all came back feeling very sad it was over, so we will be reuniting for a close-out show for Next Big Nashville on August 13 (Cannery Ballroom). and a possible Christmas Tour in December... was I supposed to say that yet? Anyhow, thank you all who came out to those shows. Click HERE to see pics of the tour!
In other news, I'd like to thank Army Wives for using my song "I Hurt Too" in a recent Episode. I'll have some more songs on the television soon, next time i'll try to let you know BEFORE it happens, incase you want to watch how fun it is to make out to a sad song.
I'd like to thank PASTE MAGAZINE for featuring me in this month's "Best of What's Next" issue. They said very nice things, and I'm honored to be mentioned in such a group of musicians. They asked me to write an acceptance speech for it too. Talk about pressure. Pressure cooker. I thanked the obvious... LARA BARS, my mac, Oprah and I think a few others.
WHAT'S NEXT? Well you see I have a ton of shows coming up this fall and winter. More than ever it seems. More will be announced very soon. If you want to be the first to know..... please sign the email list. Or better yet, download my new record for free in exchange for your email HERE:
But my Tour dates start this week in Birmingham and Atlanta, then back to COLORADO!, then lots of stuff in the EAST.... INCLUDING! The HOTEL CAFE TOUR. I Will be on a few of those shows in this part of the country. I'm very excited to be apart of this tour!! Such great women will be apart of it. Good folk.
I was supposed to open a bunch of Tour Dates this fall for Will Hoge, but he was recently in a car accident and very badly injured. Thank goodness he will be okay. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers for a swift recovery. He is unable to tour the rest of the year. I think i'll still be on the tour dates listed with some possible additions with The Everybodyfields. Stay tuned.
Well i'm trying to go to bed before midnight tonight since i can. I hope this finds you rested. Let's face it, how often are we as rested as we should be? I'm not. But I did buy a Hammock so soon i think i'll have more peace in my heart.
Oh! Also two of my great friends and fellow musicians just came out with records. Matthew Perryman Jones' new record is called "Swallow the Sea." It's sooo good. It includes a song I wrote with him on it. Also, Peter Bradley Adams just came out with his record "Leavetaking." Sooo tasty. I sing on several of the songs on that record. Both of these records can be purchased on their websites or at ITUNES, so please check them out if you haven't already.
MKay.
Gosh could I have written a longer blog? Yes. Yes I could have. This is what happens when I stray for so long. More soon!
Love and treasures, Katie
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Swallow the Sea
By
Matthew Perryman Jones
Release date: 2008-08-19
FREE the TREE: Apple Tree (with Bonus Tracks) fo’ Free
Current mood: inspired
Category: Music
Hi Friends,
Some of you guys already have my new record "Apple Tree." And some of you don't…YET. This applies to both of you. I have decided to make this record FREE for anyone who would like to download it. Not only that, but the download has two exclusive BONUS TRACKS. Why, you ask?
Some friends of mine here in Nashville have started something called Noise Trade (www.noisetrade.com), which provides a way for me to give away my record to people who might want it, in exchange for A) Telling your friends about it or B) Paying whatever price you decide is fair (much like Radiohead did).
Most of the music I've found and loved was recommended to me by my friends. Word of mouth is a very powerful thing. Also, as an independent artist, I rely heavily on my mailing list to keep in touch with you guys. It's perhaps one of the most valuable things I have because it connects me directly to you.
Since I started giving away this record a couple days ago, hundreds of people have downloaded my record in exchange for their email and telling their friends about it. It's pretty amazing. If you are on this list, I'm guessing you dig the music I make. This is the perfect way for you to share it with any and everyone you know who you think also might like my music!
***Click on this widget to download my music -- ***
**And if you're feeling extra pumped -- share it with your friends by posting it on your facebook/blog/myspace or even import emails from hotmail, gmail, yahoo, etc. And if you go to www.noisetrade.com you will find some other fabulous records that artists are giving away. With more to come.
Tell me what you think! Pay it forward and enjoy…
Love, Katie ps. i made a funny little youtube newscast video to get the word out:)
I would like to both announce and thank two very awesome publications for writing about and featuring my music. Billboard Magazine did a nice little feature on me two weeks ago. I think it's off the stands now, so this is useless if you wanted to see it. Though I'm sure if you got creative you could find one.
But also PASTE Magazine has my song "Hologram" on their music sampler this month along with some other great artists. So pick up a copy if you can.
I'm happy to report my allergies are also gone. And my eyes are still in my head.
I gotta go and learn an Andy Davis and Sam and Ruby Song. We're playing a cover show this this Thursday at 12th in Porter in Nashville. Features Tyler James, Sam and Ruby, Jeremy Lister, Andy Davis and Michael Logan. Should rule.
Diary of a girl who itched her eye balls out
Current mood: allergic
I mean, what is the alloted number of times we are given to itch our eyes before our eyeballs fall out? I think i may be reaching that number. I was doing an interview the other day and i brought up the fact that i was itching my eyeball out while talking to her. She recalled a quote (possibly from Dennis Miller?) that said, "Isn't it mean that God made it feel so good when we rub our eyes?" Or something like that. Wasn't it Sheryl Crow who said, "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad. If it makes you happy, then why the hell are you so sad?" That's how I feel when I rub my allergy eyeballs.
Well okay, enough about those.
In today's REAL KH NEWS, my song "I Will Follow," is featured on this month's ITUNES Singer Songwriter Indie Spohtlight. It's basically a mix of songs from Independent artists that have just released a new record. It's got some great songs on it; new stuff from The Weapies and Jesca Hoop to name two. If you wanna check it out, click on this link:
These are posted at my blog at www.katieherzig.com on my newly designed web site!!
Diary of a Milkmaid Genius Listen to Interview about new record Wed, May 14, 2008 at 12:18 am
Hey guys, check out www.intothehill.com to hear a phone interview that Into the Hill did with me. It's pretty cool. They asked some good questions. Anyhow, i hope you enjoy. I had just woken up in the morning so that's why my voice sounds extra deep. kathy lee
Giving Birth Mon, May 12, 2008 at 11:44 pm
My mom says that releasing a cd is like giving birth. Somehow I think it's pretty different, but i guess, if you're into metaphors it is. I don't know who the dad is but oh well. Today I became the single mother of "Apple Tree." If you wanna know more about this record you can read my new bio. It explains a lot. But mostly i just want you to hear it!! So get it today on ITUNES or RIGHT HERE on my web site. If you order it on my web site my dad will mail it to you very shortly!! He has nice handwriting too.
Also, i have a new web site if you didn't notice. We're still honing it in trying to make it as user friendly as possible. Soon there will be a message board too. Let us know if you have suggestions.
Well I seriously need to sleep. I am on tour with Julie Lee and Steven Deloupolos for a couple weeks. We are in Pittsburgh. It rained today. It's been cold, but i only brought a jean jacket. brrrr.
TOUR DATES THIS WEEK GA, NC, NYC, DC, etc....
Current mood: focused
Hey! I am in Birmingham, AL. Just played a show last night here. We are off to Decatur, GA tonight for a show at Eddie's Attic. If any of you guys are in the areas I'm about to play I'd LOVE to see you. I have my new cds with me and I'm playing with two other really awesome artists, Julie Lee and Steven Deloupolos. Deelightful. Anyhow, I wish I could write more but i told Jordan that I'd be ready to leave to leave in less than four minutes. We gotta book it. I'm gonna go do a podcast for PASTE magazine before the show.
Much Love to you all and I hope I can see you soon.
Katie
HERE ARE THE TOUR DATES FOR THIS WEEK's SHOWS!!!
Hi Again,
Here's one last reminder that I'll be in your area very soon on our songwriter tour with Julie Lee and Steven Delopoulos. We'll be each others' band for the tourJ I hope you can make it out if you're nearby. I'll have my new cd (which is also now available for pre-orders on my web site).
Baby Mama Hologram Apples and Shows
Current mood: sleepy
I just saw Baby Mama tonight, that new Tina Fey Movie..... man it's really good, I laughed muchisimo.
Anyhow, Hi!!!! How are you? I'm good, though i should be sleeping but i just gotta tell you a couple things before i slumber.....
First of all if you're wondering why i have had an apple in my eye lately it's just because my new record Apple Tree is coming out very soon and well that's why. May 13th in Fact.
I will be putting some of the songs up on this myspace page at random over days leading up to the release as i try to charm you into buying the cd.
I'm starting with "Hologram." I picked it because a couple of radio stations have added this song to their playlists and so we're thinking we'll use it as single. It's a song that I wrote in NYC in my sister's apartment. Aaron Johnson produced and recorded it with me. And David Welsh played some electric guitar on the track as well. Both those guys are Fraysters. Anyhow. That's my story.
Now I'd like to say: please come to my upcoming shows if you are in LA, Nashville or an Eastern State in the USA. I'll be Thankful.
Love and lollypops, katers
ps. we had such a fun Colorado tour! Thanks to all you coloradoans who came out and showed the love. my friend jordan made this video of our trip. she actually made 4, but here is the first one..... episode one. starring in the video are my wonderful friends and fellow musicians Claire Indie, Raina Richardson, Jordan Hamlin and myself.
"Sweeter" on Grey’s tonight / New Music Video / Performing Songwriter Magazine Review
Current mood: blessed
Category: Music
Happy January 10th!!
I hope this finds you well. I'm great. Got a couple of exciting things happening this evening. First! My song, "Sweeter Than This" will be featured on the new episode of Grey's Anatomy. It's on ABC, 8pm here in Nashville, but check your local listings. I'm very grateful that they chose to use another one of my songs. I need to write them a thank you note.
Also!!
I am releasing my video for "Sweeter Than This" on the web today. It was filmed in the summer of 2006 and somehow hasn't been finished until today! I have many people to thank for helping get this video out, even if it is a year-and-a-half later. It was directed by my friend Tanner Kling at Retrofit Films in LA and edited in-part by Tanner and in-part by Paul Jones here in Nashville. It features myself, as me, and Bill Hofto as my imaginary boyfriend, and some seaguls. I must warn you in advance…. there is kissing. Well, one kiss. One PG kiss. It's kind of cheesy, but so is my imaginary life. And yes, I do have a thing for hot hitchhikers.
You can view it on my myspace page. (www.myspace.com/katieherzig ) Soon, a higher quality version will be on my website.
Also, my album Weightless is reviewed in this month's Performing Songwriter Magazine. Here's a nice tid bit.
"Katie Herzig possesses gravity-defying powers on her latest release, balancing heavy and mournful lyrics with light pop melodies that bounce and float into the stratosphere."
Performing Songwriter, January/February 2008
You can purchase the magazine on newsstands or order it at www.performingsongwriter.com.
Thank you guys so much for your continued support of my music! I'm very excited to share my new record with you hopefully in the next couple months. We're mixing it now.
Love, Katie
PS. There is also a new photo album of the video shoot with some behind the scenes shots.
www.katieherzig.com for details and to purchase cds. www.myspace.com/katieherzig for new tourdates and new music video www.itunes.com to download songs.
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