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Adrina's Blog http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:25:00 GMT http://bandzoogle.com Winning Ourstage.com's GRAND PRIZE! http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=477492 I want to thank EVERYONE who voted for "Midnight" on Ourstage.com, because you helped me win their Grand Prize. <a href="http://www.ourstage.com/winners/2010/7" target="_new">http://www.ourstage.com/winners/2010/7 Out of about 10 thousand songs. I am flabbergasted and elated! This is such a wonderful thing, and you all voted so persistently on my behalf. I even posted a thank you video on my youtube channel, because I am truly so grateful. I promised my trance fans a new track with Roger Shah if I won, and believe me, we are working on it as we speak. Thank you all for supporting my music! You are awesome and I love you! Adrina ps- my youtube video is here, although I may be a youtube chicken and delete it soon... because I hate being on video! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/adrinathorpe" target="_new">http://www.youtube.com/adrinathorpe http://www.ourstage.com/winners/2010/7
Out of about 10 thousand songs. I am flabbergasted and elated! This is such a wonderful thing, and you all voted so persistently on my behalf. I even posted a thank you video on my youtube channel, because I am truly so grateful. I promised my trance fans a new track with Roger Shah if I won, and believe me, we are working on it as we speak. Thank you all for supporting my music! You are awesome and I love you!

Adrina
ps- my youtube video is here, although I may be a youtube chicken and delete it soon... because I hate being on video! http://www.youtube.com/adrinathorpe

]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:25:00 GMT 9119BF3D2251111B889468DB124D0DE9 Meeting Sarah Mclachlan, my musical hero! :) http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=477490 Me with Sarah McLachlan!!!!!!!! This day was a miracle. I finally got to meet my musical hero! She is such an amazing woman, with a super sweet soul. Most everything I learned about songwriting and singing, I learned from her music. I admire her and her music touches my heart so. You can just tell through her lyrics and voice what a caring wonderful individual she is… truly one of a kind. For a whole month I have been excited to finally meet her. And I got to give her a big hug (which I don’t think she was expecting) and tell her just how much her music has touched my heart and how much I admire her as a person. She was kind enough to reply saying “you’re so sweet.” I got to give her my albums with the hope NOT that I find some promotion through networking, but that maybe just maybe one of my songs might touch her heart just perhaps 1/10th as much as hers has touched mine. That would mean the world to me. And I told her that. I only wish that there had been more time… as I was informed there was a huge rush, so I told her everything I could at the speed of light! Kinda like an oscar speech where they start playing the music, and you’re like… “wait, I’d also like to thank my producers and my manager and…” music keeps playing…. “and my children and my dog and my cat”…. :) They actually wanted me just to shoot a photo with her, have her sign something and leave. I was like, “no, I just want to talk with her!” If I wanted a photo and a signature, I could go stand next to a cardboard cut-out and get a stamp! I used to be a costumed character at Disneyland right out of high school and all I did all day was sign autographs and take photos. Very fun being a quasi celebrity as a duck, chipmunk or bear…having the hordes of people crowd after you and call your “name” (“hey chip!), edging to the front, pinching your arm, doing whatever it takes to get your signature and photo. lol Those were the days. haha So to me, those elements are not as valuable as really connecting with a person. (by the way, if you have autographs by Chip, Dale, Winnie the Pooh, Dark Wing Duck, or the Hunchback) or photographs with the characters, it might be me. lol So hang on to them. They might become worth something someday. ;) So, I had wanted to ask her questions and learn more about her (how does she handle music and kids, does she like practicing, how many unreleased songs does she have, does she write songs about her kids, do her kids write songs, is she getting any sleep on this crazy tour, etc etc) … but nevertheless, I felt like we really connected, I felt like my words touched her, and the few things I got to hear her say really meant so much to me… and I will treasure that moment forever. I was so violently nervous more than I have been before. It was crazy. My hands were shaking the entire time and 30 minutes prior…. and my hands have never shook in my entire life. Go figure! What a great time for a new embarrassing trait to turn up! lol I guess that shows just how much this meant to me. When we took the picture together, I had to comment on my hands shaking, and she was sweet enough to say “don’t worry, I don’t bite.” And I replied… “I know.” Because I do know… she’s a total sweetheart. That is just why I like her so much… there’s a very caring heart inside this superstar. I just hope she didn’t think I was a total nut case! But from the looks of the picture, she looks happy to be taking the picture with me, and so I will leave it at that. It is good to get to meet your musical hero, and your songwriting inspiration. It’s good to have someone wonderful and flawed and human to admire… to emulate… in this crazy journey through life. (don’t get me wrong, I know she’s human, that’s what I like is how she handles her humanity) She’s my musical mentor in my mind, and I am so glad I made the trip out to Colorado. I really really treasure this tiny moment in my life more than words could convey.

She is such an amazing woman, with a super sweet soul. Most everything I learned about songwriting and singing, I learned from her music. I admire her and her music touches my heart so. You can just tell through her lyrics and voice what a caring wonderful individual she is… truly one of a kind. For a whole month I have been excited to finally meet her. And I got to give her a big hug (which I don’t think she was expecting) and tell her just how much her music has touched my heart and how much I admire her as a person. She was kind enough to reply saying “you’re so sweet.” I got to give her my albums with the hope NOT that I find some promotion through networking, but that maybe just maybe one of my songs might touch her heart just perhaps 1/10th as much as hers has touched mine. That would mean the world to me. And I told her that.

I only wish that there had been more time… as I was informed there was a huge rush, so I told her everything I could at the speed of light! Kinda like an oscar speech where they start playing the music, and you’re like… “wait, I’d also like to thank my producers and my manager and…” music keeps playing…. “and my children and my dog and my cat”…. :) They actually wanted me just to shoot a photo with her, have her sign something and leave. I was like, “no, I just want to talk with her!” If I wanted a photo and a signature, I could go stand next to a cardboard cut-out and get a stamp! I used to be a costumed character at Disneyland right out of high school and all I did all day was sign autographs and take photos. Very fun being a quasi celebrity as a duck, chipmunk or bear…having the hordes of people crowd after you and call your “name” (“hey chip!), edging to the front, pinching your arm, doing whatever it takes to get your signature and photo. lol Those were the days. haha So to me, those elements are not as valuable as really connecting with a person. (by the way, if you have autographs by Chip, Dale, Winnie the Pooh, Dark Wing Duck, or the Hunchback) or photographs with the characters, it might be me. lol So hang on to them. They might become worth something someday. ;)

So, I had wanted to ask her questions and learn more about her (how does she handle music and kids, does she like practicing, how many unreleased songs does she have, does she write songs about her kids, do her kids write songs, is she getting any sleep on this crazy tour, etc etc) … but nevertheless, I felt like we really connected, I felt like my words touched her, and the few things I got to hear her say really meant so much to me… and I will treasure that moment forever.

I was so violently nervous more than I have been before. It was crazy. My hands were shaking the entire time and 30 minutes prior…. and my hands have never shook in my entire life. Go figure! What a great time for a new embarrassing trait to turn up! lol I guess that shows just how much this meant to me. When we took the picture together, I had to comment on my hands shaking, and she was sweet enough to say “don’t worry, I don’t bite.” And I replied… “I know.” Because I do know… she’s a total sweetheart. That is just why I like her so much… there’s a very caring heart inside this superstar. I just hope she didn’t think I was a total nut case! But from the looks of the picture, she looks happy to be taking the picture with me, and so I will leave it at that. It is good to get to meet your musical hero, and your songwriting inspiration. It’s good to have someone wonderful and flawed and human to admire… to emulate… in this crazy journey through life. (don’t get me wrong, I know she’s human, that’s what I like is how she handles her humanity) She’s my musical mentor in my mind, and I am so glad I made the trip out to Colorado. I really really treasure this tiny moment in my life more than words could convey.
]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:15:00 GMT 5C6D2B043F080B3BB748102968E47A02 Lilith Fair Contest http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274574 So I definitely feel like I am dreaming... because right now I am in a competition where the prize would be a dream come true. On ourstage.com, the winner will get to perform with Sarah Mclachlan on her Lilith Fair tour. Now, most people are probably eager for the spotlight. Actually, for me, I really want to win so I can thank her personally for the huge influence she has had on my life through her music. I admire her so much and her voice has carried me so. If I could win coffee with Sarah, that would be 10x better, but... it would really rock my world to get to play Lilith Fair. I think it would validate what I've been working so hard on for so long. So... it's a long shot, but thanks to everyone's votes, I've made it to the top 20 and stayed there for 3 weeks! You can take a minute to vote for me if you like. Here's how: 1- make a profile at ourstage.com 2- go to this channel to vote: http://www.ourstage.com/judge/ordered?channel=253-lilith-local-talent-search-los-angeles-san-francisco-and-san-diego 3- when Midnight by Adrina Thorpe shows up, put a good word in for me You'll get to discover a lot of amazing talent through this contest... it's a fun adventure through many songs. Oh, and thanks to everyone who helped me pick the most popular of my tracks... drum roll please... it's.... "Midnight"! (You probably guessed that already, huh?) Adrina... out. (why am I referencing Seacrest? ... it's late.) ------------------------------------------------------ ps- an update for anyone interested... I made it to the top 20 for the biggest Lilith Channel (LA, San Fran, San Diego) and stayed there for the 3 final weeks. On the final day, I got shot out and rather than having the chance to regain my place, as many of you are aware, their site froze to receiving new votes and all the acts froze still in their ranks for the final 10 hours... many of you wrote me about it, and it felt good to know I wasn't the only one seeing it happen. This isn't a perfect world and sometimes even the best of intentions break down because of faulty equipment. Anyway, even if I had stayed top 20 on the final day, there's no guarantee I would've been picked.  I guess for now it just wasn't meant to be. Maybe next time! But what really stood out to me was your dedication. Your care. I really really can't thank you all enough for your tireless support! We were very close! You are amazing and I love you all!
You can take a minute to vote for me if you like. Here's how:
1- make a profile at ourstage.com
2- go to this channel to vote: http://www.ourstage.com/judge/ordered?channel=253-lilith-local-talent-search-los-angeles-san-francisco-and-san-diego
3- when Midnight by Adrina Thorpe shows up, put a good word in for me

You'll get to discover a lot of amazing talent through this contest... it's a fun adventure through many songs.

Oh, and thanks to everyone who helped me pick the most popular of my tracks... drum roll please... it's.... "Midnight"! (You probably guessed that already, huh?)

Adrina... out. (why am I referencing Seacrest? ... it's late.)

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ps- an update for anyone interested... I made it to the top 20 for the biggest Lilith Channel (LA, San Fran, San Diego) and stayed there for the 3 final weeks. On the final day, I got shot out and rather than having the chance to regain my place, as many of you are aware, their site froze to receiving new votes and all the acts froze still in their ranks for the final 10 hours... many of you wrote me about it, and it felt good to know I wasn't the only one seeing it happen. This isn't a perfect world and sometimes even the best of intentions break down because of faulty equipment. Anyway, even if I had stayed top 20 on the final day, there's no guarantee I would've been picked. I guess for now it just wasn't meant to be. Maybe next time!

But what really stood out to me was your dedication. Your care. I really really can't thank you all enough for your tireless support! We were very close! You are amazing and I love you all!

]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT CFEB644A3D653444D3A1117283833B85 Favorite Songs http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274573 So, I did a poll to see what everyone's favorite songs off "Halflight & Shadows" are. Thank you to everyone who shared their opinions! The 3 favorite songs from my album are Give You My Love, Midnight, and Coming Home! Here they are as free downloads for you! http://soc.li/ybBRx9K I'd still love to narrow the list down to one song... If you'd like to tell me your favorite of the three, here's a new poll! http://tinyurl.com/y8bsjhr I'd love to know what you think! It will only take a second! In other news, last week I flew to Minnesota and it was my first time there. I never really have spent much time in anything other than the coasts of the US, but my, what a beautiful place. I didn't really expect to appreciate it so, but there were so many trees. So many little lakes. So much nature... As a city girl, who's grown up in the city and lived there my whole life, it is so strange to think that much of the world gets to enjoy nature on a regular basis. To me, it is always such a treat, and you have to drive to the mountains to see snow, drive to the zoo to see animals, etc. I saw three deer in the backyard of the house I was staying in. I'm almost tempted to move... except I really do love warm weather so! I hope you are all doing well. Try to do something creative or beautiful today. Beauty lifts the spirits so... and please do remember that kindness, like waves, spreads over a great surface. Let's all spread a little cheer today. Sincerely, Adrina
The 3 favorite songs from my album are Give You My Love, Midnight, and Coming Home!
Here they are as free downloads for you! http://soc.li/ybBRx9K

I'd still love to narrow the list down to one song...
If you'd like to tell me your favorite of the three, here's a new poll!
http://tinyurl.com/y8bsjhr
I'd love to know what you think! It will only take a second!

In other news, last week I flew to Minnesota and it was my first time there. I never really have spent much time in anything other than the coasts of the US, but my, what a beautiful place. I didn't really expect to appreciate it so, but there were so many trees. So many little lakes. So much nature... As a city girl, who's grown up in the city and lived there my whole life, it is so strange to think that much of the world gets to enjoy nature on a regular basis. To me, it is always such a treat, and you have to drive to the mountains to see snow, drive to the zoo to see animals, etc. I saw three deer in the backyard of the house I was staying in. I'm almost tempted to move... except I really do love warm weather so!

I hope you are all doing well. Try to do something creative or beautiful today. Beauty lifts the spirits so... and please do remember that kindness, like waves, spreads over a great surface. Let's all spread a little cheer today.

Sincerely,
Adrina
]]> Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:55:00 GMT B483483556680AA31480C659FC61AB13 Flowers and Music http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274569 Happy Early Valentines Day! Flowers and music go well together, I think... So I wanted to let you know you can get both of my albums (23 digital tracks) free when you buy flowers with trialpay using the links below! http://www.trialpay.com/productpage/?tp_cat_id=33&c=e0d7dee&tid=9ahOBwa See, now it is a happier Valentines. :) Muah! xoxoxo Love, Adrina Flowers and music go well together, I think...
So I wanted to let you know you can get both of my albums (23 digital tracks) free when you buy flowers with trialpay using the links below!
http://www.trialpay.com/productpage/?tp_cat_id=33&c=e0d7dee&tid=9ahOBwa

See, now it is a happier Valentines. :)
Muah!
xoxoxo
Love,
Adrina

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:50:00 GMT 97D35D6083C87AAC23C94586C933382A Songs on TV http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274579 My songs were on TV 2nite! "Flavor" co-written w/my producer Filippo Gaetani will be on Dr. G Medical Examiner on Discovery Health Channel. They spelled my name wrong, as Adriana Thorpe! This happens to me all the time. Ah, life is funny. Perhaps I need to change my name. Adrina (uh-dree-nuh)
Adrina (uh-dree-nuh)

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:05:00 GMT B36C9B709C0274A1AD1B094D59EBC87A Album on iTunes http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274568 I thought the artist was supposed to know when their album made it up on itunes. So I've been waiting and waiting to hear back from itunes that my album made it up live.... and you can imagine my surprise when I read a post that someone bought my album a month and a half after their post.... saying they got it off itunes... Anyway, somehow, they failed to let me know it went live, but I'm happy it's there. You can now find Halflight & Shadows on itunes as well as my debut album Elusive, which has been there forever. And someone had even posted a nice review on the album. Totally made my day. Anyway, I hope you all are enjoying this chilly winter weather. I know Southern California hardly qualifies as being winter at any point in time, but being a perpetually half frozen individual, my coats, fuzzy socks, heater, etc are all revved up and I am constantly saying "brrrrrr". ;) If I don't write again till after Christmas, Merry Christmas to you all... may you find God's love and His presence to fill your lives and carry you as you enjoy this season. Love, Adrina
So I've been waiting and waiting to hear back from itunes that my album made it up live.... and you can imagine my surprise when I read a post that someone bought my album a month and a half after their post.... saying they got it off itunes... Anyway, somehow, they failed to let me know it went live, but I'm happy it's there. You can now find Halflight & Shadows on itunes as well as my debut album Elusive, which has been there forever. And someone had even posted a nice review on the album. Totally made my day.

Anyway, I hope you all are enjoying this chilly winter weather. I know Southern California hardly qualifies as being winter at any point in time, but being a perpetually half frozen individual, my coats, fuzzy socks, heater, etc are all revved up and I am constantly saying "brrrrrr". ;)

If I don't write again till after Christmas, Merry Christmas to you all... may you find God's love and His presence to fill your lives and carry you as you enjoy this season.

Love,
Adrina
]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:15:00 GMT 335CA41F56C5BE61FC8D78CB4DE7E18D Shrine Auditorium Show with DJ Shah http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274586 I had the pleasure of performing at the Shrine Auditorium in LA w/DJ Shah last night, for crowds of incredibly energetic people. And lots of them wearing furry colorful boots. Although I had an "artist" badge, some security guy wouldn't let me use the restroom, and I had my first (and hopefully last) diva moment, involving me saying a silly statement I never dreamed would leave my lips "am I wearing furry boots!???" lol Do NOT get between a woman and the restroom! Especially before she has to sing! My husband would cringe if he knew I were typing this, but oh well. This day made me laugh more than any in years. Adrina
Do NOT get between a woman and the restroom! Especially before she has to sing! My husband would cringe if he knew I were typing this, but oh well. This day made me laugh more than any in years.

Adrina

]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:30:00 GMT 308025E78A3CEBD562825CB44E22EAE4 Record Release show at Hotel Cafe http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274542 Come join me at my Record Release Show at the Hotel Cafe on August 10, 2009 @ 7:00pm. I am excited to share my new songs with you from "Halflight & Shadows". Tickets are $7.00 and can purchased at the door. This is a 21+ event. http://www.hotelcafe.com/calendar.html Pictures are up from my rehearsal with cellist Larry Briner and drummer Randy Cooke. View them here: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=5002351&albumId=2714031 fun fun! :) In other news, this has been a month for album reviews of "Halflight & Shadows. A couple are linked below. http://www.caughtinthecarousel.com/reviews/aThorpe.php http://www.kiwibox.com/article/40072 http://frantikmag.com/blog/2009/07/22/cd-review-adrina-thorpe I hope you are doing well! Love, Adrina Thorpe http://www.hotelcafe.com/calendar.html

Pictures are up from my rehearsal with cellist Larry Briner and drummer Randy Cooke. View them here: http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=5002351&albumId=2714031
fun fun! :)

In other news, this has been a month for album reviews of "Halflight & Shadows. A couple are linked below.
http://www.caughtinthecarousel.com/reviews/aThorpe.php
http://www.kiwibox.com/article/40072
http://frantikmag.com/blog/2009/07/22/cd-review-adrina-thorpe

I hope you are doing well!

Love,
Adrina Thorpe
]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:30:00 GMT 1CCB5C1652CF363E2C67C77AF28CC38F How to be content in a broken world... http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274545 I was asked to blog for jitzul.com (http://www.jitzul.com/sections/blog/?target=2520) As I sat to contemplate my first Jitzul blog, many ideas popped into my head. But then, blogs are about what you’re thinking about at the moment, so I decided to write about inspiration that hit me today while cooling off in the tub on an 82 degree day. Here goes: Are you overwhelmed? Are you content? If you are dissatisfied with your life, think of this. Think of women suffering in third world countries who sell themselves to prostitution to pay the rent. If you are discontent with your situation, think of this. Think of children in Africa who have lost their homes due to unending wars, and live penniless and without mothers or fathers. If you are feeling overwhelmed, consider this. Some people in the world work hard to earn two dollars a week. Now, look around you. What do you find? What do you HAVE? Yeah, it might not be perfect. We strive for perfection because the human eye and the human soul is somehow never satisfied… with this life. But look at what you have. Think of the beauty your life possesses. Think of what you’ve spent yourself on, and could it be that you could have given 10 minutes of your time or 10 dollars of your day to someone less fortunate? (ok, I just added that in right now. Back to recollections) As I lay in my cool tub, looking at my aqua bathroom with my lovely scrolled tapestry curtains, I decided NOT to look at the sink, which needs cleaning. I decided NOT to think of my 11 inch high stack of paperwork that I haven’t been able to get through for the last month… endless calls to companies which have made mistakes on my medical bills, household bills etc. Even if all their mistakes lie never to be resolved, I have more than most of the world. People would die to lie in my tub in my less than spotless house. They would call themselves kings, queens, even if they got along with this house, all my life’s complications (which mind you, are overwhelming daily, but I’d rather not get into that unless we are talking over coffee.) So, I encourage you to be grateful for what you have in spite of what you are striving for. In fact, that is part of what my newest album is all about. It’s about finding the “halflight” in the “shadows” of life, and being transformed. Particularly my song Heal and my song Kiss the Day which you can hear at my websites mentioned at the bottom of this post. But before you click those links, please consider going here to help those in dire need. I’d rather you never buy my album and help some of these people instead. Please. http://www.intlprincess.org/ http://www.worldvision.org/home.nsf/pages/home.htm Then take a breath of fresh air and thank God that you were born in a country where you are so privileged as to have toothpaste, running water, peace, and a roof over your head. Till next time, God bless you, Adrina
As I sat to contemplate my first Jitzul blog, many ideas popped into my head. But then, blogs are about what you’re thinking about at the moment, so I decided to write about inspiration that hit me today while cooling off in the tub on an 82 degree day.

Here goes:

Are you overwhelmed? Are you content?

If you are dissatisfied with your life, think of this. Think of women suffering in third world countries who sell themselves to prostitution to pay the rent.

If you are discontent with your situation, think of this. Think of children in Africa who have lost their homes due to unending wars, and live penniless and without mothers or fathers.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, consider this. Some people in the world work hard to earn two dollars a week.

Now, look around you. What do you find? What do you HAVE?

Yeah, it might not be perfect. We strive for perfection because the human eye and the human soul is somehow never satisfied… with this life.

But look at what you have.

Think of the beauty your life possesses.

Think of what you’ve spent yourself on, and could it be that you could have given 10 minutes of your time or 10 dollars of your day to someone less fortunate? (ok, I just added that in right now. Back to recollections)

As I lay in my cool tub, looking at my aqua bathroom with my lovely scrolled tapestry curtains, I decided NOT to look at the sink, which needs cleaning. I decided NOT to think of my 11 inch high stack of paperwork that I haven’t been able to get through for the last month… endless calls to companies which have made mistakes on my medical bills, household bills etc. Even if all their mistakes lie never to be resolved, I have more than most of the world. People would die to lie in my tub in my less than spotless house. They would call themselves kings, queens, even if they got along with this house, all my life’s complications (which mind you, are overwhelming daily, but I’d rather not get into that unless we are talking over coffee.)

So, I encourage you to be grateful for what you have in spite of what you are striving for.

In fact, that is part of what my newest album is all about. It’s about finding the “halflight” in the “shadows” of life, and being transformed. Particularly my song Heal and my song Kiss the Day which you can hear at my websites mentioned at the bottom of this post.

But before you click those links, please consider going here to help those in dire need. I’d rather you never buy my album and help some of these people instead. Please.

http://www.intlprincess.org/

http://www.worldvision.org/home.nsf/pages/home.htm

Then take a breath of fresh air and thank God that you were born in a country where you are so privileged as to have toothpaste, running water, peace, and a roof over your head.

Till next time,

God bless you,

Adrina
]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:35:00 GMT 0920C70ED6781C917A5186C57983AED1 Why my album title? http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274551 A lot of people have been asking “what is the story behind the name of the album, "Halflight and Shadows"?” Here’s the answer: I started noticing that nearly every song had some word about light and/or dark in it. And they progress along a journey from dark to light. I didn't really intend to do a thematic album, but it just happened. Here are little snippets from each song, quoted for you to see: (info on full link at the bottom of this page) The wind has swallowed all of the light inside this place. Midnight; I’m torn asunder. No glimmer left inside this place. When I wake up in the morning, would you be there? And I know this is only a dream of darkened sleep. Wake me into the light. I’ve slept too long. Wake me into the light of morning. I’ll wake when I see your eyes shine bright. .... Everything changes when you close your eyes. Sleep in the bed that you made! .... And the war was always out there in your eyes. .... Domino, oh no no, watch as the pieces fall. Light dances round me on the other side. Light floods the world. When it’s all dark, I’ll find the light of day. If I am blind, strike me with lightning, yeah. .... Well the sun is slowly fading, but the moon is rising high. Tonight, tonight we drive…. in our beat up little black car on this endless midnight road. When I hold your hand, the headlights blur the road. The stars are coming out. Skies above us sparkle; It’s our time to shine. Days and nights flutter by. Today I will be holding on. Today. Today. Well the moon is slowly fading, but the sun is waking up. Pack your bags cause we’ve got things to do today… .... Morning light upon my pillowcase… Well, hello, here comes the day. Let the sun upon my face... Far too long I’ve slept in solitude with these walls as cold as ice. If I wake will it be worth it all to feel the sun upon my face? Hiding from the eyes that love me still with the sun upon my face. .... I am one, I am one of many, in a sea full of shining stars. When the lights go out on the city I see one bright star. And it shines with a light for many and it bids for the world to come. Walk on the water in the dark of the night. Step into the epicenter. Empty you will find. There’s a calm that holds you tight. .... Don’t wake me from this dream standing in between the fairytale and your goodbye. Yellow, red and green…golden is the scene, when you place your hand on mine. .... Take a moment and breathe life in. Breathe in sunlight and warm summer wind. All the days of chasing time, fade into nothing, but this moment’s mine. Take in the moments when the sun will shine as the time heals…heals… heal. .... All hail, kiss the day. Stars fall on your parade. I didn’t think the sun would rise up in these autumn skies. When the day is done and I have only run… Take the moments be they dark or gold… I didn't see the dawn of light, oh bring me back to life... If I saw the sunlight, would you stop pretending it was dark? .... When the day turns to night and the night clouds your eyes, if you seek you will find. Oh you shimmer, you glimmer, you shine. .... Whispers of a day gone by… Hoping for a day brand new… Do you believe in sunlight here? Underneath your colorless sky, every kind word has a plastic veneer. I still believe in sunlight. Believe. I still believe that you’re right here..... .... (my full lyrics can be found here: http://halflightandshadows.com/lyrics.html )
Here’s the answer: I started noticing that nearly every song had some word about light and/or dark in it. And they progress along a journey from dark to light. I didn't really intend to do a thematic album, but it just happened.

Here are little snippets from each song, quoted for you to see: (info on full link at the bottom of this page)

The wind has swallowed all of the light inside this place. Midnight; I’m torn asunder. No glimmer left inside this place. When I wake up in the morning, would you be there? And I know this is only a dream of darkened sleep. Wake me into the light. I’ve slept too long. Wake me into the light of morning. I’ll wake when I see your eyes shine bright.

....
Everything changes when you close your eyes. Sleep in the bed that you made!

....
And the war was always out there in your eyes.

....
Domino, oh no no, watch as the pieces fall. Light dances round me on the other side. Light floods the world. When it’s all dark, I’ll find the light of day. If I am blind, strike me with lightning, yeah.

....
Well the sun is slowly fading, but the moon is rising high. Tonight, tonight we drive…. in our beat up little black car on this endless midnight road. When I hold your hand, the headlights blur the road. The stars are coming out. Skies above us sparkle; It’s our time to shine. Days and nights flutter by. Today I will be holding on. Today. Today. Well the moon is slowly fading, but the sun is waking up. Pack your bags cause we’ve got things to do today…

....
Morning light upon my pillowcase… Well, hello, here comes the day. Let the sun upon my face... Far too long I’ve slept in solitude with these walls as cold as ice. If I wake will it be worth it all to feel the sun upon my face? Hiding from the eyes that love me still with the sun upon my face.

....
I am one, I am one of many, in a sea full of shining stars. When the lights go out on the city I see one bright star. And it shines with a light for many and it bids for the world to come. Walk on the water in the dark of the night. Step into the epicenter. Empty you will find. There’s a calm that holds you tight.

....
Don’t wake me from this dream standing in between the fairytale and your goodbye. Yellow, red and green…golden is the scene, when you place your hand on mine.

....
Take a moment and breathe life in. Breathe in sunlight and warm summer wind. All the days of chasing time, fade into nothing, but this moment’s mine. Take in the moments when the sun will shine as the time heals…heals… heal.

....
All hail, kiss the day. Stars fall on your parade. I didn’t think the sun would rise up in these autumn skies. When the day is done and I have only run… Take the moments be they dark or gold… I didn't see the dawn of light, oh bring me back to life... If I saw the sunlight, would you stop pretending it was dark?

....
When the day turns to night and the night clouds your eyes, if you seek you will find. Oh you shimmer, you glimmer, you shine.

....
Whispers of a day gone by… Hoping for a day brand new… Do you believe in sunlight here? Underneath your colorless sky, every kind word has a plastic veneer. I still believe in sunlight. Believe. I still believe that you’re right here.....
....
(my full lyrics can be found here: http://halflightandshadows.com/lyrics.html )
]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:10:00 GMT AAB287D2578DF0382C13C83AB0C7E600 New Album Art http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274592 new album art http://bit.ly/13sEjn designed by Dennis Salvatier http://www.behance.net/Salvatier he's amazing! Adrina http://bit.ly/13sEjn
designed by Dennis Salvatier
http://www.behance.net/Salvatier
he's amazing!

Adrina

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:20:00 GMT 511E439710BF5D8B3B7F493D8CF3F209 Happy Independence Day! http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274541 Happy Independence Day Everyone!!! I hope you are having a wonderful day. I went to the local city parade (very small town in feel) and tonight I'm going to squat at a local church's parking lot to see the fireworks released from the nearby high school. hee hee. I've never actually gotten tickets to their show... it's kind of a ritual going to the parking lot... done it since I was in high school and can't imagine doing it differently. :) In honor of the day celebrating our freedom, I wanted you to know you can get my digital album for FREE!!! Thanks to my partnership with trialpay, you can get "Halflight & Shadows"as mp3's in exchange for any free trial or free product you pick at this site: http://www.trialpay.com/checkout/?c=e0d7dee&tid=RHydEzd Don't feel guilty. They pay artists from the advertising. :) ** But if you're waiting for hardcopy albums, fyi they are in my living room!! I will send out an official notice later on next week, but if you' can't wait, you can order them from my website (halflightandshadows.com) and I will sign em for you if you want me to. ;) I hope you have a great day today with your loved ones. Family and human life is more valuable and fulfilling than any of the stuff our society tries to throw at us. And having a day to breathe and enjoy the simple things in life is just priceless. Much love to you all, in all the far off places where you live... Adrina Thorpe
I hope you are having a wonderful day. I went to the local city parade (very small town in feel) and tonight I'm going to squat at a local church's parking lot to see the fireworks released from the nearby high school. hee hee. I've never actually gotten tickets to their show... it's kind of a ritual going to the parking lot... done it since I was in high school and can't imagine doing it differently. :)

In honor of the day celebrating our freedom, I wanted you to know you can get my digital album for FREE!!! Thanks to my partnership with trialpay, you can get "Halflight & Shadows"as mp3's in exchange for any free trial or free product you pick at this site: http://www.trialpay.com/checkout/?c=e0d7dee&tid=RHydEzd Don't feel guilty. They pay artists from the advertising. :)

** But if you're waiting for hardcopy albums, fyi they are in my living room!! I will send out an official notice later on next week, but if you' can't wait, you can order them from my website (halflightandshadows.com) and I will sign em for you if you want me to. ;)

I hope you have a great day today with your loved ones. Family and human life is more valuable and fulfilling than any of the stuff our society tries to throw at us. And having a day to breathe and enjoy the simple things in life is just priceless.

Much love to you all, in all the far off places where you live...

Adrina Thorpe
]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:30:00 GMT B3D2AAE8A202A3D9959FC0D0EA3FF7F5 Behind the Lyrics: Who Will Find Me http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274590 Behind the Lyrics: “Who Will Find Me” When I originally wrote Who Will Find Me, I thought of it in terms of a love song, unrequited love reaching out to the one who needs her, to the one who has been carried away by the world and it’s distractions from what really matters most, love. She lovingly reaches out to him to come back. In his darkened midnight eyes, she sees the way to create a sunrise in his life. After the lyrics were written, I read through them to make sure they made sense to me. All of a sudden it hit me, this is God’s love song to humanity. I had no idea I had even written it, but it was so evident to me that it was there. We are the lost one and he is reaching out, beckoning us to find the more beautiful life that can only be found in Him. We get lost in the silver winter skies, in the wind and the fire and the midnight. But beyond is a beautiful life and stillness and life in the morning light. This beautiful life, which we can find, is for the now as well as the future. The city of shining light is heaven. And the way God sees us is forgiven, perfect, in a place where the roses bloom whereas we may view ourselves with condemnation and in a dark place. And “who will find me” is just what God says because honestly, no one wants to find Him these days. Everybody has some reason to want to push Him away, but Jesus is love and life reaching out to us. Can we walk on the water to Him? Can we walk in faith when all is dark, upon the unsubstantial water, not knowing that the terrifying journey will in fact lead us to a place of peace and a new morning full of soft warm light? I love it when my songs have double meanings. I prefer to write about everything in life, and then let there be these hidden double messages about spirituality, but this song really has a double message without my intentionally putting it there, and when I saw it I was blown away. Who Will Find Me Lyrics In a world of desire, oh who would come and catch you when you fall in the wind and the fire? oh who would come to save you? High above any danger… Locked inside the tower of your mind, dreams are veiled; passion blinded. Safe from fear and fire. Oh who will find me? In your midnight eyes, I see a summer sunrise. Fly far beyond these silver winter skies. I see a beautiful life. Oh, come and get away. Do you see the horizon? Walk upon the water, you will find all is still and yet alive in the morning light. Oh who will find me? In your midnight eyes, I see a summer sunrise. Fly far beyond these silver winter skies. I see a beautiful life. Oh, come and get away. Dance dance in the morning light. Open your darkened eyes. Hey, hey, it’s a beautiful day. It’ll be ok. It’ll be ok. Take a look, spin around, this is where I find you… where the roses bloom. Leave your cares, leave your fears, leave them all behind you… yeayah. It’s a beautiful day in the city of shining light. It’s a beautiful day. This is where I find you… yeayah Oh who will find me? In your midnight eyes, I see a summer sunrise. Come and get away. Thanks for reading, Adrina
When I originally wrote Who Will Find Me, I thought of it in terms of a love song, unrequited love reaching out to the one who needs her, to the one who has been carried away by the world and it’s distractions from what really matters most, love. She lovingly reaches out to him to come back. In his darkened midnight eyes, she sees the way to create a sunrise in his life. After the lyrics were written, I read through them to make sure they made sense to me. All of a sudden it hit me, this is God’s love song to humanity. I had no idea I had even written it, but it was so evident to me that it was there. We are the lost one and he is reaching out, beckoning us to find the more beautiful life that can only be found in Him. We get lost in the silver winter skies, in the wind and the fire and the midnight. But beyond is a beautiful life and stillness and life in the morning light. This beautiful life, which we can find, is for the now as well as the future. The city of shining light is heaven. And the way God sees us is forgiven, perfect, in a place where the roses bloom whereas we may view ourselves with condemnation and in a dark place. And “who will find me” is just what God says because honestly, no one wants to find Him these days. Everybody has some reason to want to push Him away, but Jesus is love and life reaching out to us. Can we walk on the water to Him? Can we walk in faith when all is dark, upon the unsubstantial water, not knowing that the terrifying journey will in fact lead us to a place of peace and a new morning full of soft warm light? I love it when my songs have double meanings. I prefer to write about everything in life, and then let there be these hidden double messages about spirituality, but this song really has a double message without my intentionally putting it there, and when I saw it I was blown away.

Who Will Find Me Lyrics
In a world of desire,
oh who would come and catch you when you fall
in the wind and the fire?
oh who would come to save you?
High above any danger…
Locked inside the tower of your mind,
dreams are veiled; passion blinded.
Safe from fear and fire.
Oh who will find me?
In your midnight eyes, I see a summer sunrise.
Fly far beyond these silver winter skies.
I see a beautiful life. Oh, come and get away.
Do you see the horizon?
Walk upon the water, you will find
all is still and yet alive
in the morning light.
Oh who will find me?
In your midnight eyes, I see a summer sunrise.
Fly far beyond these silver winter skies.
I see a beautiful life. Oh, come and get away.
Dance dance in the morning light.
Open your darkened eyes.
Hey, hey, it’s a beautiful day.
It’ll be ok. It’ll be ok.
Take a look, spin around, this is where I find you… where the roses bloom.
Leave your cares, leave your fears, leave them all behind you… yeayah.
It’s a beautiful day in the city of shining light.
It’s a beautiful day. This is where I find you… yeayah
Oh who will find me?
In your midnight eyes, I see a summer sunrise.
Come and get away.

Thanks for reading,
Adrina
]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:20:00 GMT 25C8C0837EE85E6FC82DF987EB3F1929 San Fran gig with DJ Shah http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274540 So... I had the chance to perform with DJ Shah in San Francisco at the Mighty 119 club. It was mind blowing for me, because I am used to performing tame little gigs where I sing and play the piano and people listen quietly and clap when I am done. Here, they were chanting my name and singing along with gusto! Even making hearts at me from the audience or reaching for my hand. Did I just eat too much pizza and have a strange dream? It was really quite fun. DJ Shah did an amazingly fun set of his songs, and the crowd was wild. We will be doing some more gigs together later on this year, and I'm looking forward to it.

]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:25:00 GMT 8B49C7384DDC3F5B052CA0B136536C27 Behind the Lyrics: Impossible Dream http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274589 Impossible Dream Flawed I am and flawed I will remain. Broken since the day the package opened. Yearn with tattered wings to try to fly. Ache to find the strength to say goodbye to this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Promises everything. Everything. And the sirens they sing. The sirens they sing this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Can I keep each step upon this wire? Run so fast that I can regain time? Gather in my arms the things I lack? Overflowing, falling I can’t take them back to this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Promises everything. Everything. And the sirens they sing. The sirens they sing this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Oooooh hey yeah... I can’t keep the colors in the lines. Break me from this maze of twisted lies. Oh this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Promises everything. Everything. And the sirens they sing. The sirens they sing this impossible dream. Impossible dream. HOW I WROTE IT: When I wrote this song, it wasn’t how I typically write songs. Typically, the melody comes to me with partial lyrics, as I’m driving in my car or messing around on the piano. A stream of conscious blog I wrote on myspace one day inspired this song. And as I was typing, the melody came along with the words right as I typed. WHAT IT MEANS TO ME: Disclaimer: I’m big on songs having layers of meaning, so don’t let my interpretation sway you if you felt these lyrics speak to you otherwise. This is a song about the disease of extreme perfectionism. The world throws images of perfection at us, often altered, unattainable. (see the Dove beauty video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hibyAJOSW8U) Living in a materialistic culture means that we are continually being told that we are not enough and need product A or product B in order to be valuable ourselves. And we are all fatally flawed to begin with, whether we are willing to admit it or not. There is no perfect human in this world. We all struggle with the inner disappointment with ourselves, as we reach toward being what we feel inside we were meant to be, perfect. But no matter how hard we reach, we can’t attain what we’re reaching for, or if we attain it, there’s something else to reach for. The sirens that sing are those messages in the media, the models on magazine covers, those who seem to have it all together. They sing the impossible dream, flaunting their own “perfection.” People idolize celebrities, and also idolize watching celebrities fall. Why is that? We all want to find “the perfect” and we all also want to feel better about ourselves, and how better than seeing “the perfect” ones fall, just like we do everyday. Only God is perfect, and only through Him can we ever be whole. When you find the sirens song stuck in your head, treading water as you’re sinking… Break me from this maze of twisted lies… that pretty much sums it up. Thanks for listening, Adrina Flawed I am and flawed I will remain. Broken since the day the package opened. Yearn with tattered wings to try to fly. Ache to find the strength to say goodbye to this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Promises everything. Everything. And the sirens they sing. The sirens they sing this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Can I keep each step upon this wire? Run so fast that I can regain time? Gather in my arms the things I lack? Overflowing, falling I can’t take them back to this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Promises everything. Everything. And the sirens they sing. The sirens they sing this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Oooooh hey yeah... I can’t keep the colors in the lines. Break me from this maze of twisted lies. Oh this impossible dream. Impossible dream. Promises everything. Everything. And the sirens they sing. The sirens they sing this impossible dream. Impossible dream.

HOW I WROTE IT:
When I wrote this song, it wasn’t how I typically write songs. Typically, the melody comes to me with partial lyrics, as I’m driving in my car or messing around on the piano. A stream of conscious blog I wrote on myspace one day inspired this song. And as I was typing, the melody came along with the words right as I typed.

WHAT IT MEANS TO ME:
Disclaimer: I’m big on songs having layers of meaning, so don’t let my interpretation sway you if you felt these lyrics speak to you otherwise.

This is a song about the disease of extreme perfectionism. The world throws images of perfection at us, often altered, unattainable. (see the Dove beauty video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hibyAJOSW8U) Living in a materialistic culture means that we are continually being told that we are not enough and need product A or product B in order to be valuable ourselves. And we are all fatally flawed to begin with, whether we are willing to admit it or not. There is no perfect human in this world. We all struggle with the inner disappointment with ourselves, as we reach toward being what we feel inside we were meant to be, perfect. But no matter how hard we reach, we can’t attain what we’re reaching for, or if we attain it, there’s something else to reach for. The sirens that sing are those messages in the media, the models on magazine covers, those who seem to have it all together. They sing the impossible dream, flaunting their own “perfection.” People idolize celebrities, and also idolize watching celebrities fall. Why is that? We all want to find “the perfect” and we all also want to feel better about ourselves, and how better than seeing “the perfect” ones fall, just like we do everyday. Only God is perfect, and only through Him can we ever be whole. When you find the sirens song stuck in your head, treading water as you’re sinking… Break me from this maze of twisted lies… that pretty much sums it up.

Thanks for listening,
Adrina
]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:15:00 GMT E041CE9D005908153D2D0E28E1D1CB35 New Album "Halflight & Shadows" is HERE! http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274538 It is with great pleasure that I announce that my sophomore album, “Halflight & Shadows” is HERE!!! These songs mean more to me than any I've ever written. There are layers of meaning and whispers of hope. “Halflight & Shadows” chronicles the eternal struggle of light against the darkness, and the yearning that each of us faces everyday, the quest for a beautiful life in the midst of a less than perfect world. The songs journey from light to dark; I hope they take you on a journey. Don't be dismayed by the dreary lyrics starting off the album. It's intentional that it starts at a lowest point and leads you with me on a journey towards conquering life's demons and finding the light. I sincerely want it to take people on a transforming journey, and these sentiments come from the deepest crevices of my heart. Thank you for your support. I hope these songs reach your heart and move you to something beyond you. Adrina Thorpe ps-I want you to be the first to hear it, so it's available exclusively to listen to and purchase at www.halflightandshadows.com as a digital release (or pre-order) until the hardcopy release date of April 2009, and I'm only letting those on my email list, blog and myspace/facebook friends know about it.
These songs mean more to me than any I've ever written. There are layers of meaning and whispers of hope. “Halflight & Shadows” chronicles the eternal struggle of light against the darkness, and the yearning that each of us faces everyday, the quest for a beautiful life in the midst of a less than perfect world. The songs journey from light to dark; I hope they take you on a journey.

Don't be dismayed by the dreary lyrics starting off the album. It's intentional that it starts at a lowest point and leads you with me on a journey towards conquering life's demons and finding the light. I sincerely want it to take people on a transforming journey, and these sentiments come from the deepest crevices of my heart.

Thank you for your support. I hope these songs reach your heart and move you to something beyond you.

Adrina Thorpe

ps-I want you to be the first to hear it, so it's available exclusively to listen to and purchase at www.halflightandshadows.com as a digital release (or pre-order) until the hardcopy release date of April 2009, and I'm only letting those on my email list, blog and myspace/facebook friends know about it.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:15:00 GMT D0DA2B480652989CA4D6128E199BDEAD DJ Rankings going up! http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274595 My adventures into the dance/trance/electronic world are quite fun, and I wanted to congratulate my collaborator, DJ Roger Shah, on receiving the ranking of 21st DJ in the world via the DJ Mag, and congratulate Armin Van Buuren for getting the ranking of #1 DJ in the world again! It is so much fun to be working with both of them. Also, Armin mentioned two years in a row that "Who Will Find Me" was his favorite track of the year. As the writer of the melody/lyrics and as the singer... this makes me so happy! Yeay. It's nice when life is fun. Let the adventure continue! Adrina
Yeay. It's nice when life is fun. Let the adventure continue!

Adrina
]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:35:00 GMT 92A4395B1C9F5F97470D5E07E28DE558 Back to You released on ASOT 2008 http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274594 "Back to You", my 2nd collaboration with DJ Roger Shah, was released this year and is doing very well! It even made it to Armin Van Buuren's A State of Trance 2008 compilation album via the Aly & Fila remix. Roger Shah is currently ranked 58th in the world and Armin Van Buuren is ranked 1st in the world according to DJ mag. It is fun going along with them for the ride. Adrina ps- Shah's track was really inspiring and this melody/lyrics set came very easily. Here are the lyrics, by the way... Back to You Windswept faces on sunset avenue All I wanted was to get to you. Screaming, heartfelt, my apologies - don't make a difference, cause you just can't believe. Miles and miles keeping us apart Broken layers of a shattered start If I could rewind times we were so blind, then I'd come running back to you. Where you are is where I wanna be. Racing back to where my heart was free... If I could have time to renew, then I'd come running back to you. Pieces, shadows, faces of the doubt, turn out all the lights without the sound of our essence waking up the room, when I come running back to you. Where you are is where I wanna be. Racing back to where my heart was free... If I could have time to renew, then I'd come running back to you. Oh, love is where we ought to be. Sunsets bring dawn eventually. Give me the chance to start anew; then I'd come running back to you. Where you are is where I wanna be. Racing back to where my heart was free... If I could have time to renew, then I'd come running back to you.
Adrina

ps- Shah's track was really inspiring and this melody/lyrics set came very easily. Here are the lyrics, by the way...

Back to You
Windswept faces on sunset avenue
All I wanted was to get to you.
Screaming, heartfelt, my apologies - don't make a difference, cause you just can't believe.

Miles and miles keeping us apart
Broken layers of a shattered start
If I could rewind times we were so blind, then I'd come running back to you.

Where you are is where I wanna be.
Racing back to where my heart was free...
If I could have time to renew, then I'd come running back to you.

Pieces, shadows, faces of the doubt,
turn out all the lights without the sound
of our essence waking up the room, when I come running back to you.

Where you are is where I wanna be.
Racing back to where my heart was free...
If I could have time to renew, then I'd come running back to you.

Oh, love is where we ought to be.
Sunsets bring dawn eventually.
Give me the chance to start anew; then I'd come running back to you.

Where you are is where I wanna be.
Racing back to where my heart was free...
If I could have time to renew, then I'd come running back to you.
]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:30:00 GMT E54EAACDA140FA4BAAED5AAA22B3F913 Billboard Magazine Interview http://adrinathorpe.com/blog.cfm?feature=1410923&postid=274531 Hello everyone! I hope you are having a lovely day! In the latest news about my new album... Billboard Magazine contacted me, interested in my new fan supported album fund as they were writing a story on artists like me who are finding new ways of funding their art without the help of record labels. They wrote: "California-based singer/songwriter Adrina Thorpe created a tiered system that rewards supporters with everything from copies of her forthcoming album to personalized songs thanking them for their donation." With the support that has been raised already, we've had some great recording sessions with professional drum, string, and guitar players. I'm so grateful. I'm excited that this fund may make it possible for me to finish my album very soon. We are nearing the final phases of recording next month. Excited to share the new songs with you soon... Adrina ps- an immense thank you to everyone who voted for me in the Star 98.7 radio contest and spread the word. Making it to the top 10 out of 500 was incredible...and the support I felt from letters sent to me was huge. You guys are the greatest. pps-I am so touched and emboldened by the support of my fans and friends in the last two days donating to my new album fund. Thank you.
Billboard Magazine contacted me, interested in my new fan supported album fund as they were writing a story on artists like me who are finding new ways of funding their art without the help of record labels. They wrote: "California-based singer/songwriter Adrina Thorpe created a tiered system that rewards supporters with everything from copies of her forthcoming album to personalized songs thanking them for their donation."

With the support that has been raised already, we've had some great recording sessions with professional drum, string, and guitar players. I'm so grateful. I'm excited that this fund may make it possible for me to finish my album very soon. We are nearing the final phases of recording next month.

Excited to share the new songs with you soon...

Adrina

ps- an immense thank you to everyone who voted for me in the Star 98.7 radio contest and spread the word. Making it to the top 10 out of 500 was incredible...and the support I felt from letters sent to me was huge. You guys are the greatest.

pps-I am so touched and emboldened by the support of my fans and friends in the last two days donating to my new album fund. Thank you.
]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT 780B9C01B9C2957B85E551D2E1EB0804