tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74759301004262677782024-02-18T22:58:35.162-07:00Mindy Gledhill Musings and MusicMindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.comBlogger452125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-38972127903210428502013-09-09T08:27:00.001-06:002013-09-09T08:27:25.023-06:00Album Out Tomorrow! (Also, preview "Bedtime Song")<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a long time coming. Many hours in my studio. Countless minutes re-drafting, co-writing, and pouring over the keyboard. Going so far as to move my family to Nashville, TN for the recording process. This album is such a real part of me. To give it to you is to give you a genuine piece of myself. I hope you love it. For now, preview this lovely lullaby that will have you waltzing your way into bed tonight. This is "Bedtime Song." Pre-order the album now on iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2</a></span><br />
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Mindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-15387550513759020292013-09-08T08:05:00.000-06:002013-09-09T08:05:32.709-06:00A Song a Day - I Take Flight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">The song of the day is one that I wrote with a wonderful Nashville, based artist, <a href="http://www.trentdabbs.com/">Trent Dabbs</a>. For me, this song is about being able to love people, while at the same time finding your happiness totally independently of them. But this song could be interpreted in so many different beautiful ways. What does it mean for you? Preview "I Take Flight" below. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2">Available on iTunes</a> this Tuesday! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I grew up right next to a drive-in movie theater. The tree house on our property was the perfect place for watching silent films and listening to teens and college students flirt and laugh from the beds of trucks and the backseats of station wagons. That old drive-in screen is the backdrop of my childhood where I watch the scenes of my life flicker in front of me. Today's song is "Picture Show." Releases on iTunes this Tuesday! (9/10) <a href="http://https//itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2</a></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.S. If you're in Utah, I'll be co-headlining with <a href="http://www.peterbreinholt.com/">Peter Breinholt</a> at the Ed Kenley Amphitheater in Layton, UT tonight! Get tickets here: <a href="http://tickets.davisarts.org/">http://tickets.davisarts.org/</a></span><br />
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Mindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-24677686961419702212013-09-06T07:53:00.000-06:002013-09-07T07:53:56.532-06:00A Song a Day: Shadow Children<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Today's song is all about the bittersweet of growing out of childhood. Someone recently posted that this song made them want to build forts with their children and to tell them to never grow up. That sums it up quite nicely. This is "Shadow Children." (Available on iTunes, this Tuesday!) <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2</a></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My dad taught me how to ride a bike on a little red Schwinn. How I loved that bike, circling the house with it for hours on end. More than that, my dad taught me how to be a strong, independent and influential human being. Today's song is "Little Red Bike."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was in Brooklyn for the mixing of this song, I stepped out for lunch with my producer and mixing engineer. I nearly ran right into a little red Schwinn just like my childhood bike on the way to the restaurant. It was as if it showed up to say "thank you."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm posting a song a day until my album release on September 10th! Today's song is a deliciously quirky love song called "Oh No!," written with my dear friend and guitarist, Joe Corcoran. Produced by Cason Cooley. Pre-order it <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2">HERE</a>! Now, feast your ears and fall in love:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My new album drops in one week. ONE WEEK! I am borderline spastic these days because I am so excited. Every day this week, I'm going to post a new song from the album for you to preview. Don't forget: You can <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocketful-of-poetry/id688062384?ign-mpt=uo%3D2">pre-order the album on iTunes now</a> (includes two electronic bonus tracks!). If you like the physical copy, head on over to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mindy%20gledhill%20pocketful%20of%20poetry&sprefix=mindy+gledhill+%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amindy%20gledhill%20pocketful%20of%20poetry">Amazon</a> to preorder that too. For now, I give you, "Honey:"</span><br />
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Mindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-41217035305269348252013-08-27T09:59:00.000-06:002013-08-27T09:59:02.305-06:00Pre-order My New Album on iTunes Now (and get a track!)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Get ready to do a little dance! You can pre-order my new album, "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlsS2hdzVSw">Pocketful of Poetry</a>" on iTunes today! When you pre-order, you get my single, "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlsS2hdzVSw">Pocketful of Poetry</a>" right away. When the album releases on September 10th, iTunes will automatically send the songs to your library. It's perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">YOU GUYS! Have you heard this hot new summer jam I co-wrote and recorded with <a href="http://www.oceanear.com/">Oceanear</a>? This video is an awesome preview and sneak peek into our recording session. For a limited time, you can download this track for FREE at <a href="http://www.oceanear.bandcamp.com/">www.oceanear.bandcamp.com</a>. RUN and get it now!!!</span><br />
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Mindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-78828639118293668632013-07-30T11:13:00.001-06:002013-07-30T11:13:06.042-06:00Preview of "Pocketful of Poetry!"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Behold! Another NEW SONG for you to preview! This is the title track to my upcoming album and I adore how it turned out. Download it on Sep. 13th! But hear it live this Friday at the <a href="http://www.rooftopconcertseries.com/">Rooftop Concert Series</a> in Provo, UT. 7:30 pm. 100 W 100 N on the top of the parking structure. It's FREE!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a limited time, I am offering a <span style="color: orange;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.mindygledhill.com/">FREE download</a></span></span> of one of my new songs. It was really <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/">Anthropologie's</a> idea. You see, they are posting about my new album on <a href="http://blog.anthropologie.com/?cm_sp=TOPNAV-_-ANTHRO-_-BLOG">their blog</a> today and they said, "Hey. Why not do a free download with <a href="http://blog.anthropologie.com/?cm_sp=TOPNAV-_-ANTHRO-_-BLOG">o<span style="background-color: white;"><span></span></span>ur blog post</a>?" I thought that was a dandy idea. In fact, I think every idea of Anthropologie's is divinely inspired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.S. Speaking of <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/">Anthropologie</a>, a darling fashion blog called <a href="http://www.lunchpailsandlipstick.com/">Lunchpails and Lipstick</a> is featuring my favorite picks from Anthro right this very minute. Go check it out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's coming! I've been in ultra hermit-mode while I've been working to create this new album. I'm so proud of the artwork. Just wait until you actually feel it with your own hands! The paper is a creamy linen texture. The stitching on the title will be embossed. The little pocket that is exposing my heart will be cut out and wait for it . . . a red thread will wind around the album case and fasten to a grommet and button. Yes! I'm a packaging nerd!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey everyone! Last week, with an army of family, friends and fans backing me, I surpassed my goal for my <a href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/mindygledhill">PledgeMusic campaign</a>. I just got chills as I typed that last sentence. I am so moved and so deeply grateful to have a piece of all of you on this new album and to have also helped fund the <a href="http://www.rooftopconcertseries.com/">Rooftop Concert Series</a> this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many of you helped me Tweet, Facebook, Instagram and do giveaways to help spread the word. I don't even think I could begin to fit all of the names into this post. Please know how thankful I am to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, what's next? Today, I am shooting the photos for my album artwork. In three days, I leave for New York to finish the mixing and mastering of the album. Then the album will be manufactured in July and ready to hit stores by September 10th. I'll continue to post videos of the album creation process. Check out the new one above of recording vocals in the studio on a brand new song called, "Little Red Bike!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's be honest: I don't keep up with the latest fashions. But, I DO keep up with the fashions of yesteryear. Why? Because I'm drawn to them like a bear to a beehive. The perks: Vintage clothing is usually very inexpensive, one-of-a-kind, non-skanky and chalk-full of <span style="font-size: large;">unique patterns, textures, colors and </span>personality! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made you (or rather, <a href="http://jeffyeats.tumblr.com/">Jeff Yeats</a> made you) a rad video about why I love vintage, filmed inside of a slick vintage clothing store in Nashville, TN called "<a href="http://www.thehipzipper.com/">The Hip Zipper</a>." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, I'm going to give you the 4-1-1 on where I've bought some of my favorite outfits and how much they cost. I've used these beauties for photo shoots and music videos. Check it out:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.S. I am offering a private, all-day shopping excursion with me through my <a href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/mindygledhill">PledgeMusic</a> Campaign. I only have a few <span style="font-size: large;">spots</span> left. Offer ends on June 4th, so hurry and sign up! I'd love to take you shopping! Sign up at <a href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/mindygledhill">www.pledgemusic.com/mindygledhill</a></span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want to take you on a tour through the studio during what we call a "string session," (the part of the recording process where we record the strings!). We used an amazing group of string players in Nashville, called "<a href="http://www.lovespongestrings.com/">The Love Sponge</a>." These guys have played on recordings for many greats, including Ben Folds, The Fray, Jennifer Lopez, Johnny Mathis, Jason Mraz, and Ron Sexsmith, to name just a few. Let's just say I had to pinch myself a few times. Many thanks to my producer, Cason Cooley, string arranger, Ben Shive, The Lovesponge and Jeff Yeats for making this video. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is an exciting week! <span style="font-size: large;">I have a goal </span>to be 50% funded by the end of the week on my <a href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/mindygledhill">PledgeMusic Campaign</a>. I am currently at 36%. Hooray! We're getting close! If you pledge to my new album online by Saturday, May 5th, you will receive a FREE PASS to a private concert<span style="font-size: large;"> with me</span>, hosted by Sammy's Cafe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, A CONTEST! If you re<span style="font-size: large;">-<span style="font-size: large;">post one of my</span></span> Instagram buttons on IG (below) and use the hashtag, #pledgemindy, you will be entered to <b>win a lunch date with me<span style="font-size: large;">, </span>you, and a friend<span style="font-size: large;"> at <a href="http://sammyspieshake.com/">Sammy's Cafe</a> in Provo<span style="font-size: large;"> or Salt <span style="font-size: large;">Lake City, UT, plus $100 in credit at Sammy's cafe</span></span>!</span></b> I can't think of anything better than scarfing an entire plate of sweet potato fries with you by my side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">N<span style="font-size: large;">ope. <i>That's not all!</i><span style="font-size: large;"> 30% of all pledges to my new album will go toward funding this year's <a href="http://www.rooftopconcertseries.com/">Rooftop C</a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.rooftopconcertseries.com/">oncert Series</a>. <span style="font-size: large;">This is all one big love fest of gi<span style="font-size: large;">ving through music<span style="font-size: large;"> and community. Read about an exciting new announcement about the Rooftop Concert Series on<a href="http://www.cjanekendrick.com/2013/04/you-can-now-watch-rooftop-concerts-from.html"> CJane's blog</a> today<span style="font-size: large;">! <span style="font-size: large;">Your clue word is "broadcast."</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was small enough to hide in cupboards and squirm through the nooks and crannies of the old blue house of my childhood, I would find refuge from my existence as one of nine children in a closet underneath the spiral staircase. Climbing the rickety shelves of the closet in bare feet, I would always find a cassette tape recorder with a rectangular shaped lo-fi microphone attached to it. There was a special cradle for the microphone on the recorder and I loved to repeatedly pull the microphone out and then click it back into it's proper place. But even more than that, I relished flipping on the "power" switch and singing<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>directly into it<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>while pressing <span style="font-size: large;">my mouth to the grill</span>. The buzz created by the distortion tickled my lips while an electrified sense of joy ran through my body from sun-kissed head to dingy little toes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward twenty-some-odd-years and not much has changed. When I step into the iso-booth in the studio, I feel the quietude and safety that is my childhood closet under the spiral staircase. It is me and the microphone. The vibration. The electrified joy from head to toe. My heart nearly leaps from my mouth in the form of sound waves. The waves cause the microphone's diaphragm to vibrate. The microphone captures and transmits my vibrations into an electrical signal. The signal travels a path through a cable to a computer sound card where it is converted from analog into digital code which is then sent to the computer's recording software. The digital signal is decoded and then sent back to the device's sound card which converts it back to an analog signal, read by your speaker system and emitted as sound waves that are processed by your very own ears. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Note that this electrical signal started it's journey in my heart. It IS my heart, traveling through my mouth<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> changing from one form of energy into another until it reaches you. <span style="font-size: large;">Understood in code, then decoded, <span style="font-size: large;">and recoded. </span></span>It is my spirit speaking to your spirit. <span style="font-size: large;">Mine is a converted heart.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love recording music! Enjoy a little summary of what I've recorded and meet my guitarist, Joe Corcoran! I'm embarking upon a two week break from the studio right now, but I'll be here in Nashville with my boys climbing trees, chasing fireflies, and eating fried okra. You can follow the adventures here, on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mindygledhillmusic">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mindygledhill">Twitter</a>, Vine and especially, Instagram! I love Instagram. (@mindygledhill). </span><br />
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Mindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-35295528328302990732013-04-08T07:54:00.000-06:002013-04-08T08:00:01.403-06:00What Is Crowdfunding?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last Friday, I did the most vulnerable thing of my entire music career to date: I launched a <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/mindygledhill">PledgeMusic</a></span> campaign. <i>What is that?</i> you ask. <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.pledgemusic.com/mindygledhill">PledgeMusic</a></span> is a platform for crowdfunding, much like Kickstarter, but specified for musicians. <i>And what is crowdfunding?</i> you ask. Crowdfunding is where you involve the people who support you in the creation of your product—in my case, my new album. It's actually a brilliant way to pre-sell your music, but even more than that, offer your listeners some truly unique ways to be involved. For example, in exchange for my fans' contributions, I will send them my album a week before it releases, I will call them and sing them to sleep, take them to lunch, teach them how to write songs via Skype or in person, take them shopping for a day, invite them to sing a duet with me on stage, and so much more. These are things that I normally wouldn't have available for purchase. It's also an incredible way to create momentum and awareness surrounding a new album release. Additionally, I've made it so that 30% of my campaign will go toward funding the <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.rooftopconcertseries.com/">Rooftop Concert Series</a></span> to support my local music scene. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Any time you put yourself out there, there will be naysayers. Trust me. I live in a world of putting myself out there. One person commented<span style="font-size: large;">:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those of you who may be confused about what this campaign is all about, allow me to spell it out a little more clearly and be vulnerable, yet one more time. I have paid for the recording of my album, up front, with my own money that I have set aside for three years. (Although, I do not see anything wrong with bands raising money to pay for an album up front if they don't have it). I am an independent artist. This means that I fund my entire career. I pay for the recording, I pay for CD duplication, album design, web design, my band members' pay checks, travel costs for touring, music videos, and the list goes on and on. The contributions of my fans will go towards all of the extra expenses beyond the album recording, that it takes to thrive as a musician. In a beautifully symbiotic way, my fans will allow me to have a wider reach by making more videos, touring more and meeting them face to face through this very campaign. Don't think for a minute that I'm not deeply grateful for this or that I'm not working my tail off to create new music to share with all of you. I'm really proud of this music and I stand by it unapologetically. I can't wait to see how it brings us together. Thank you so much for allowing me into your lives through music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Watch this amazing TED talk by independent artist, Amanda Palmer, who raised 1.2 million dollars for her music through crowdfunding:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've never done anything like this before. And I must admit that it drums up that same feeling inside of me that one gets when they're about to plunge into the deep end from off of the high dive at the community swimming pool. Scary and exhilarating all at once. But I don't want to live on the steps of the swimming pool for the rest of my life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd love for you to be a a part of my album as much as you want to be. In return, I want to do some things for you that I've never offered on such a personal level to my fan base before. (Confession: The term, "fan base, " makes me all kinds of uncomfortable. I think of my following as my friends. And many of you are just that). Just think: We could find ourselves in the middle of a glowing room of candles in your home, among your family and friends, me pouring out my soul to you in a private and intimate setting. We could spend the day together digging through treasure troves untold of the best vintage clothes money can buy. I could even call you on the phone and sing you to sleep. These are just a few of the lovely things I'm offering as part of my Pledge Music campaign. <span style="font-size: large;">Also, 30% of your contribution will go towards supporting my local music scene <span style="font-size: large;">through helping to fund the <a href="http://www.rooftopconcertseries.com/">Rooftop Concert Series</a>. Hip-hi<span style="font-size: large;">p, HOOR<span style="font-size: large;">AY! </span></span></span></span>To join in on the making of my new album, visit:</span><br />
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Mindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-76737945478092335552013-04-03T09:25:00.002-06:002013-04-03T09:25:41.319-06:00New Video! Album Recording, Part 2!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Writing and recording an album is HARD WORK! Hard, but in the most fulfilling and beautiful way possible. I hope you're enjoying all of these glimpses into the behind-the-scenes moments of the recording process. I so appreciate you sharing these videos with your followings. Sending you all my love from the studio here in Music City!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey, friends! Here's a little intro to the studio where I'm recording my album in Nashville. This is just to whet your palate. Much, much more to come! Happy Easter, my loves!</span><br />
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Mindy Gledhillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16210432882951369712noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475930100426267778.post-69922586292723093952013-03-27T10:09:00.001-06:002013-03-27T10:11:09.032-06:00New Album in Nashville!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey, guess what: I'M MAKING A NEW ALBUM!!! I just arrived in Nashville to start the recording process and I made a video downtown on Broadway to introduce you to the city and to show you what I'm up to. In fact, I'll be posting videos every week to show you the process of how an album is made and to keep you updated on the progress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know what else is cool? I'm doing a campaign with this album that will allow you to contribute to the making of it and be involved as much as you'd like to be. When you contribute, I'll offer some really cool experiences in return such as: a private concert in your home, a shopping trip with me to my favorite vintage clothing stores, songwriting lessons, a ticket to my songwriting workshop this summer, a signed copy of the new album and lots more. The campaign starts on Tuesday (April 2nd), so check back here for all of the details.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* A million thanks to <a href="http://www.strikingthelight.com/">Wesley Johnson</a> for the making making of this video<span style="font-size: large;">.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lately we've been down at my in-laws' store (<a href="http://www.cherrylanecollection.com/">Cherry Lane Boutique</a>) helping and messing around<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>as they get ready for a big event this Thursday night! If you're local and you've never been to their store, you've got to visit. The building alone is a historic site worth seeing. It used to be the old college Women's Gym in days of yore. Anyhoo, this Thursday night is the night you've been waiting for to have that girls' night out. They're having a fashion show (with some darling vintage-inspired dresses!), an Easter basket raffle, discount coupons for every guest and . . . you guessed it, FREE FOOD<span style="font-size: large;">!</span> Also, free gift bags for the first twenty people in the door! See address and details below. Hope to see you there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the course of a year, I've been digging, questioning, pondering and singing out fragments of my feelings over rudimentary recordings. Jotting down pieces of my ramblings in random notebooks, on napkins, paper plates or blank walls that beg to be graffitied upon. I'm ready to say what I want to say out loud. I'm ready to commit the voices in my head to song and send them out into the universe and ultimately into the arms of anyone with the need to hear them. I write music to be an extension of love. I write music to <i>feel</i> love extending itself toward <i>me</i>. It's a sublime relationship of reciprocity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've searched high and low for the right person to help these songs draw their first breath and I'm over the moon to announce that <a href="http://www.allmusic.com/artist/cason-cooley-mn0000138329">Cason Cooley</a> will be producing this album. We'll begin the recording on March 26th at his studio in East Nashville. Cason has worked with some truly talented artists and bands including <a href="http://www.katieherzig.com/">Katie Herzig</a>, <a href="http://www.mpjmusic.com/">Matthew Perryman Jones</a> and <a href="http://www.sixpencehq.com/">Sixpence None the Richer</a>, to name a few. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can follow the recording process of my upcoming album here on my blog as well as on <a href="http://instagram.com/mindygledhill">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/mindygledhill">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mindygledhillmusic">Facebook</a> and Vine.</span><br />
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