Let me introduce my "new boyfriend" on the picture above. I brought it home a couple of days ago and I think I'm in love. I realize that riding a motorbike is something that makes me feel completely satisfied and happy. It's a strange combination between relaxation and adrenaline, where it's only me the road and my thoughts. The most random things tend to pop up in my head when I drive almost like meditation. It's also great singing when driving. You don't annoy the neighbors and you can hear your voice really well with the helmet, almost like being in the studio.
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| Honda CB1000R |
It's not always a piece of cake to combine the two of them.
Sometimes what would be good for the business is not what's in your heart but at the same time you need money to make music in order to follow your heart. Confusing, right?
I realized the best way for me is to keep an open minded approach and extend my boundaries but be careful not to cross any limits or do things I can't stand behind. It's not always a dance on roses but than again challenges is what makes you grow, and definitely worth it.
As I mentioned in my last text have a single release coming up in June and there's a lot to be done. The song still needs to be mixed and mastered and the cover need to be done.
Last week my consultant pointed out that in order to get it done in time I would have to do the photo shoot before the end of this week. After my heart almost dropped down to my stomach because of the sudden time pressure I gathered my thoughts and started to make some phone calls.
Organizing a photo shoot usually takes a lot of time and planning ahead unless you just want to take a random picture and happen to have a friend who can quickly make the graphic design. Well that wasn't my case.
Last week I spent a lot of time trying to figure out my option of photographers, make-up artists, the style, concept etc.
After spending three days on the phone I finally got a good team gathered for a meeting yesterday (one day before the photo session) to go through the concept ideas I sent them two days earlier.
I was really lucky with how the schedules connected and got Ville Juurikkala to take the photos. He is an absolutely amazing photographer.
So today I've been running around like Speedy Gonzales, starting the morning with a great meeting with my booking agents, promoters etc, going to Kung-Fu, getting the hair done, picking up the outfit and rest of the stuff i needed, then make-up, and finally going to the studio.
It was really easy to work with Ville and I think the result is going to be just what I'm looking for. The stylist Jenni Ahtiainen and make-up artist Tea Turunen were also there and did a great job. Everyone seemed to be on the same page with the concept.
What a great day. Now it's time to relax. I just finished packing my bags and tomorrow I'm off for a weeks vacation to re-load my batteries before my producer Eric Gast comes to Finland to work with me.
I'm more or less gonna live in different studios between the 14.5-8.6th. I realized that I haven't marked a single day for relaxation in that period of time, so that loaded battery is gonna be needed.
Here are some pics for you guys!
Rock on!
Jessica
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| Straight from Kung-Fu to Cime Beauty House |
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| The make-up is done, ready to go |
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| A little piece from the photo shoot |
