Behind the Muze-ic

Behind the Muze-ic http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm Wed, 15 May 2013 10:38:47 GMT http://bandzoogle.com Gatsby! http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=4277169  I went to see Gatsby last weekend and I really loved it.  The movie is a visual FEAST!  I am not a Baz stan, or a stan for anyone else associated with the film but it was gorgeous and interesting and really took me on a ride!!  I listened to the soundtrack before the movie and didn't love it but after watching the film once (not in 3D) and then going back to listen to it again, the songs totally pull it together and help bring the film to a point where you almost feel like you can reach out and touch it. I espcially dig the love theme by Lana Del Rey, called Young and Beautiful. Go see this film, you won't fall asleep. LOL!
I went to see Gatsby last weekend and I really loved it. The movie is a visual FEAST! I am not a Baz stan, or a stan for anyone else associated with the film but it was gorgeous and interesting and really took me on a ride!! I listened to the soundtrack before the movie and didn't love it but after watching the film once (not in 3D) and then going back to listen to it again, the songs totally pull it together and help bring the film to a point where you almost feel like you can reach out and touch it. I espcially dig the love theme by Lana Del Rey, called Young and Beautiful.

Go see this film, you won't fall asleep. LOL!

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:38:47 GMT CE138C94FECAC9A67B8507AE5AB1147D Bizzzzaaaaayyyyyy! http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3962956 Indie record label running aint no jokes peoples.  Especially if you also happen to have a full time j-o-b. The My Ladies video is in final edits.  It should be done in all of its Pink Glory by the end of the week.  Seriously, there is alot of Pink in the video, not exactly by design, but now that I am editing it is especially noticable. Tonight I am re-recording vocals on a new tune. I will have some new singles for you guys as the year rolls along.  Tonight I am working on a song that is currently called What I See. I like it.  I think you will too. This is another shot from the downtown LA sequence. So much awesome artwork downtown..... Much love to you guys!! xoxo KIA MUZE :-)
The My Ladies video is in final edits. It should be done in all of its Pink Glory by the end of the week. Seriously, there is alot of Pink in the video, not exactly by design, but now that I am editing it is especially noticable.

Tonight I am re-recording vocals on a new tune. I will have some new singles for you guys as the year rolls along. Tonight I am working on a song that is currently called What I See. I like it. I think you will too.

This is another shot from the downtown LA sequence. So much awesome artwork downtown.....

Much love to you guys!!

xoxo
KIA MUZE :-)
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:55:00 GMT B3BC08C4D6497D31DBA8CCB4E0F82B59 Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3623827 Well this has never been more true than the rolling out of Superhero.  It feels a little bit like Masta P selling out of the back of his trunk.  Except I am selling out of the back of my little internet portal www.kiamuze.com and FB and Twitter, LOL.  Its pretty interesting to be hands on selling this way, and so different from my baby interning days back at Rowdy/Arista.  My science brain is having fun carrying out marketing experiments and tweaking them for omptimal progress. The flip side of running your own PR is that, it is exhausting.  Every weekend since its been out, I have had big plans that always get knocked out by me passing out from sheer broke-down-ness. Seems like indie freedom and tiredness go hand in hand. The good news is that Superhero is getting love from various blog outlets and on iTunes, the Brainspace video is getting more views daily and people are really responding to the Cleopatra motif. That makes me happy because I have been studying her and looking for an opportunity to do her for a while now.  It was amazing to get to be the Kia Muze version of her for the video and also just to go crazy with ideas and imagery in that one. That was the most exotic I have felt in a while.  Boom shaka lacka! I want to thank all of you guys again for supporting and encouraging and purchasing and leaving reviews on iTunes and sharing across your social networks and showing love!  I love you all for helping me realize a dream. Love and Light KIA MUZE :-)

Well this has never been more true than the rolling out of Superhero. It feels a little bit like Masta P selling out of the back of his trunk. Except I am selling out of the back of my little internet portal www.kiamuze.com and FB and Twitter, LOL. Its pretty interesting to be hands on selling this way, and so different from my baby interning days back at Rowdy/Arista. My science brain is having fun carrying out marketing experiments and tweaking them for omptimal progress.

The flip side of running your own PR is that, it is exhausting. Every weekend since its been out, I have had big plans that always get knocked out by me passing out from sheer broke-down-ness. Seems like indie freedom and tiredness go hand in hand.

The good news is that Superhero is getting love from various blog outlets and on iTunes, the Brainspace video is getting more views daily and people are really responding to the Cleopatra motif. That makes me happy because I have been studying her and looking for an opportunity to do her for a while now. It was amazing to get to be the Kia Muze version of her for the video and also just to go crazy with ideas and imagery in that one. That was the most exotic I have felt in a while. Boom shaka lacka!

I want to thank all of you guys again for supporting and encouraging and purchasing and leaving reviews on iTunes and sharing across your social networks and showing love! I love you all for helping me realize a dream.

Love and Light
KIA MUZE :-)
]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:53:33 GMT 47D6D96653084DAE4074B2DC5923CBCD Be The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3481820 I think that every home should have a dog and some kids.  If you're not set up for the kids yet or just can't stand them then at least you should have a dog.  Dogs, require you to express love, they require for you to get out of your bed and feed and walk them, they require you to not be so self centered.  Having a dog is an excercise in love and in being loved.  Honestly there is nothing better than coming home to something furry and cute that is beside itself panting simply because you are home (and happen to be the dispenser of food). I really don't care if its only about the food, I like the fact that she is enthusiastic about it!!!  And to that end, my pup has enthusiastically pulled me thru many a depression and dark day.   She thinks I am a champ and so I would like to be one. This post is also about non-dog stuff like my EP coming out on Tuesday.  It will be up on my site as well as the usual digital outlets.  The second video for Brainspace is <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qDcKMaJAqo" target="_new">HERE. Thanks for all of the love and shout outs over the past week.  Its all appreciated!! See u Tuesday!! love and light, KIA MUZE :-)

I think that every home should have a dog and some kids. If you're not set up for the kids yet or just can't stand them then at least you should have a dog. Dogs, require you to express love, they require for you to get out of your bed and feed and walk them, they require you to not be so self centered. Having a dog is an excercise in love and in being loved. Honestly there is nothing better than coming home to something furry and cute that is beside itself panting simply because you are home (and happen to be the dispenser of food). I really don't care if its only about the food, I like the fact that she is enthusiastic about it!!! And to that end, my pup has enthusiastically pulled me thru many a depression and dark day. She thinks I am a champ and so I would like to be one.

This post is also about non-dog stuff like my EP coming out on Tuesday. It will be up on my site as well as the usual digital outlets. The second video for Brainspace is HERE.

Thanks for all of the love and shout outs over the past week. Its all appreciated!!

See u Tuesday!!

love and light,
KIA MUZE :-)
]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:45:00 GMT 15AF21196BCE4FBBC5FC790722321B44 And we were just saying Happy New Year.... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3398456 I don't know about you but it kinda feels like the month of January flew by.  If the rest of the months of the year are going to be like that then I don't know.....I'm not really in rush to hit my senior years.  But please believe when I do I will be the fly old lady in the church. Don't get it twisted.  I was just wondering during the Superbowl where does all of my free time go??  I used to use it to learn Beyonce choreography which I would then hit my dinner guests with whenever I had dinner parties at my house.  Don't be alarmed, they often joined in, performers are always ready to perform,LOL.  But as I watched King B give her Halftime offering, I realized that I am am not up to date with all of my moves.  I just don't have the time to spend hours learning videos, which has been one of my favorite past times since Janet Jackson, Pleasure Principle (YAAAAAS!).  Work and music keep me busy 18, 19 hours a day, but I love it so I'm not complaining.  Album is here, finished, DONE. My release date is February 19!!! The album will be available on iTunes, Amazon, emusic and the limited edition signed hard copies will be available here on my website while supplies last.  I only did a super short run of 100 discs for the peeps who still like to have their music in hand.   The second single Brainspace will be released that week as well as the video which we are editing now.  I am super excited!!!! Right now.  LOL.  Intimidating. But Exciting. Love and Light KIA MUZE :-)
Album is here, finished, DONE.

My release date is February 19!!! The album will be available on iTunes, Amazon, emusic and the limited edition signed hard copies will be available here on my website while supplies last. I only did a super short run of 100 discs for the peeps who still like to have their music in hand. The second single Brainspace will be released that week as well as the video which we are editing now. I am super excited!!!!

Right now. LOL. Intimidating. But Exciting.

Love and Light
KIA MUZE :-)
]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:47:29 GMT 0B1D8DC71F4DDF98B56E9E590F8099B8 Why You Gotta Be All In My Head.... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3327401  Hey Peeps! Well here we are post Inauguration, halfway through January and I hope that you are are deep into your plans, hopes and dreams!! I am!!  I have been working on new music and also the video for the second single, Brainspace.  Its the only song on the project that I didn't produce, and its a bit different from what I normally do, but I love it and I can't wait for you to hear it!  For the video, I have always been fascinated by Queen Cleopatra, I went to the National Geographic traveling exhibit about her this summer and so we thought it would be cool for me to fantasize myself as her in the video.  It was lots of fun!!  Some pics are below: Gonna keep this one short and sweet.  Be well, my peeps!! Love and Light,  KIA MUZE :-)
Well here we are post Inauguration, halfway through January and I hope that you are are deep into your plans, hopes and dreams!! I am!! I have been working on new music and also the video for the second single, Brainspace. Its the only song on the project that I didn't produce, and its a bit different from what I normally do, but I love it and I can't wait for you to hear it! For the video, I have always been fascinated by Queen Cleopatra, I went to the National Geographic traveling exhibit about her this summer and so we thought it would be cool for me to fantasize myself as her in the video. It was lots of fun!! Some pics are below:

Gonna keep this one short and sweet. Be well, my peeps!!

Love and Light,
KIA MUZE :-)
]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:57:16 GMT DEFC4FE3BF7265A29D71D25D2067CB40 Addiction and Tattoos http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3287249  I know that I have a somewhat addictive personality, as it relates to certain things but I had to laugh today when I rushed home to lay vocals and realized that my stuffed up nose and stopped up ears and swollen tonisils weren't really lending themselves to really beautiful singing......LOL.  So instead of laying vocals I tried to sing some Karen Clark Sheard which is what everyone with limited vocals should do .  I love singing.  Its such a stress reliever and a physical thrill.   I didn't always feel that way about it. I think I used to be more nervous to sing than I actually enjoyed it.  But now, chile please, if I don't sing, I go a little nuts.  I'm working on a song called "If I could run away" .  Someone on Twitter tried to scold me and say that that's no way to deal with a problem.  LOL.  They just don't know.  Sometimes it is.   Pressing on. Currently Coveting: I have no tattoos.  I am not a tattoo person, but I really have been thinking about having this done.  I know that many reputable tatto shops won't do hands and feet because the ink is always prone to fading quickly, but I just love this.  Thoughts? Ok, till next time peeps! Love and Light KIA MUZE :-) I know that I have a somewhat addictive personality, as it relates to certain things but I had to laugh today when I rushed home to lay vocals and realized that my stuffed up nose and stopped up ears and swollen tonisils weren't really lending themselves to really beautiful singing......LOL. So instead of laying vocals I tried to sing some Karen Clark Sheard which is what everyone with limited vocals should do

. I love singing. Its such a stress reliever and a physical thrill. I didn't always feel that way about it. I think I used to be more nervous to sing than I actually enjoyed it. But now, chile please, if I don't sing, I go a little nuts. I'm working on a song called "If I could run away" . Someone on Twitter tried to scold me and say that that's no way to deal with a problem. LOL. They just don't know. Sometimes it is.

Pressing on.

Currently Coveting:

I have no tattoos. I am not a tattoo person, but I really have been thinking about having this done. I know that many reputable tatto shops won't do hands and feet because the ink is always prone to fading quickly, but I just love this. Thoughts?

Ok, till next time peeps!

Love and Light
KIA MUZE :-)

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:51:08 GMT C2701A5099A5F8598616BFC2825426F4 Manufacturing and thangs http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3241505  Hey Peeps!  Its a Friday night and I just caught up on my Project Runway and Top Chef.  You know I love watching people make stuff!!!  Quick update, the discs for my project are going into production next week so all of my investors will be getting their copy very soon and all of you friends will be able to buy a physical copy or purchase digitally as you so choose.  Its hard to belive that its all happening after such a long time.  And its the main thing that is keeping me focused after what was the most dismal holiday season I have ever experienced.  One thing I do know is that even when things look dark, dark, horrible, hopeless, there is always something to be thankful for and the awareness of that blessing brings peace so I guess everything is gonna be alright. love you guys, KIA MUZE
Its a Friday night and I just caught up on my Project Runway and Top Chef. You know I love watching people make stuff!!!

Quick update, the discs for my project are going into production next week so all of my investors will be getting their copy very soon and all of you friends will be able to buy a physical copy or purchase digitally as you so choose. Its hard to belive that its all happening after such a long time. And its the main thing that is keeping me focused after what was the most dismal holiday season I have ever experienced. One thing I do know is that even when things look dark, dark, horrible, hopeless, there is always something to be thankful for and the awareness of that blessing brings peace so I guess everything is gonna be alright.

love you guys,
KIA MUZE

]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2013 10:28:12 GMT E1839AED6A1F41B1AB3852CCF404B90E Purple Reign http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3210439   This is my throne.  Queen Muze Thinking Chair.

This is my throne. Queen Muze Thinking Chair.
]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:31:03 GMT 94D01268AC1145A976F9DB05EEDD4256 Friends, how many of us have them? http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3166897  The thoughts in my head today are about friendship and loyalty.  I don't really see any reason to call someone a "friend" if there is not an inherent obligation to be one.  Primarily to listen and not judge, offer grace and mercy such as we would want to receive ourselves as well as some degree of loyalty.  I guess during our walk in life,  it is always a surprise to see who really shows up for you in your various times of need.  I just thank God today that I can say I have some really good friends.  A great core group who know when to check in and know when to give space.  That is something to celebrate in this Season of Celebration.  God is GOOD! Currently Coveting:  Peppermint White Chocolate Chip cookies.  Need I say more?  Wowsers.  I gotta make these mamajamas.  Yaaaas!   Ok, peeps tunes.  New Christmas tune, its and Electropop confection called, Christmas Sugarplum you can get into it <a target="_new" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcnjXf02V30">HERE. And of course the classic jazz take on What Are You Doing New Years Eve?  You can get into her <a target="_new" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-kO7T1mPzc">HERE. love and light, KIA MUZE :-)
Currently Coveting: Peppermint White Chocolate Chip cookies. Need I say more? Wowsers. I gotta make these mamajamas. Yaaaas!

Ok, peeps tunes. New Christmas tune, its and Electropop confection called, Christmas Sugarplum you can get into it HERE.
And of course the classic jazz take on What Are You Doing New Years Eve? You can get into her HERE.

love and light,
KIA MUZE :-)

]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:48:20 GMT 12F4A924AA49BCA01B9EF47EF38EC9A4 Ramblings and Gold Robots... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=3136978  Hey Peeps! Its shameful that its been two months since my last blog and I have no real excuse. I have been scrambling working at my J-O-B and recording Christmas tunes and trying to have a personal life. Oh yes, and watching some good tv.  Right now I am watching Project Runway Allstars.   I love to watch all of the Project Runways.  Like musicians, I am in awe of people who use their hands to make these fabulous frocks.   I think that Ulli is my favorite designer but I also love watching Anthony Ryan, he is such a hoot.  While his model walked a little of her panties peeked out.  His repsonse, "Who doen't love a good panty?"  My sentiments exactly Anthony Ryan. Currently Coveting: I bought this usb drive for a friend and every time I see it I can't believe I didn't get one for myself.  It would be the perfect desk buddy.  They are sold at thinkgeek.com but they are currently out of stock  Ok, I do still do music, I guess I will talk about some   I have been in love with Nancy Wilson's rendition of What Are You Doing New Years Eve for a while now and I finally got around to covering it.  You can check it out <a target="_new" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-kO7T1mPzc">HERE.  You can also download it for free on the Media Page. I would be honored if you added me to your Holiday playlist. Oh, and what ARE you doing New Years Eve?? xo Kia Muze   
Its shameful that its been two months since my last blog and I have no real excuse. I have been scrambling working at my J-O-B and recording Christmas tunes and trying to have a personal life. Oh yes, and watching some good tv. Right now I am watching Project Runway Allstars. I love to watch all of the Project Runways. Like musicians, I am in awe of people who use their hands to make these fabulous frocks. I think that Ulli is my favorite designer but I also love watching Anthony Ryan, he is such a hoot. While his model walked a little of her panties peeked out. His repsonse, "Who doen't love a good panty?" My sentiments exactly Anthony Ryan.

Currently Coveting:

I bought this usb drive for a friend and every time I see it I can't believe I didn't get one for myself. It would be the perfect desk buddy. They are sold at thinkgeek.com but they are currently out of stock

Ok, I do still do music, I guess I will talk about some

I have been in love with Nancy Wilson's rendition of What Are You Doing New Years Eve for a while now and I finally got around to covering it. You can check it out HERE. You can also download it for free on the Media Page. I would be honored if you added me to your Holiday playlist.

Oh, and what ARE you doing New Years Eve??

xo
Kia Muze

]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:37:35 GMT 8185A16F1DCEEE6E75B511A4FDA8E50D Pinterest, my new obsession..... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=2845996 In the time that I should be working on getting this album out I have been trolling on Pinterest, busily pinning countless Tory Burch items and many a cheese filled casserole.  See below. I know we have all been doing dream boards forever but this truly takes dream boarding the the NEXT level.  Especially as it relates to my cooking.  I am constantly trying out new recipes from Pinterest.  I planned my friend's bridal shower on Pinterest.  I am scheming on my next pair of boots on Pinterest.  Pinterest is life.    If you would like to obsessively pin with me, I am at <a href="http://pinterest.com/kiamuze/" target="_new">pinterest.com/kiamuze/ Much love to all of you, Kia Muze :-)

I know we have all been doing dream boards forever but this truly takes dream boarding the the NEXT level. Especially as it relates to my cooking. I am constantly trying out new recipes from Pinterest. I planned my friend's bridal shower on Pinterest. I am scheming on my next pair of boots on Pinterest. Pinterest is life.

If you would like to obsessively pin with me, I am at pinterest.com/kiamuze/

Much love to all of you,
Kia Muze :-)
]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:55:29 GMT A41D1824D219505E3440743A1A6583A8 Everyone thinks they are OCD.... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=2467700  cuz we all like to have our things a certain way right?  I don't know why I ever tried to term myself OCD.  I mean yes I am particular about certain things like how I like my music to sound or my food to taste and maybe the GENERAL VICINITY of where my belongings are, but recently I have been comparing myself to others in these respects and I have found.....I am not OCD at all.  At. All.   A friend pointed out my organized chaos in the bathroom.  My jewelry is supposed to be in the closet.  On stands.  But somehow, I always end up taking it on and off in the bathroom and so in the bathroom it stays.  Organized chaos :-)  I dig it. and for the jewelry that doesn't live in my bathroom, it lives on me until I eat it.... In other news, I delivered my project  to master today.  WOOT!!!!! Getting closer to that finish line, eeeebeeeeyahhhh!!!! Shondo!!! Sieze the day peeps.  And while you are siezing, sieze your loved ones and love em up.  You just never know..... love and light, Kia Muze
A friend pointed out my organized chaos in the bathroom. My jewelry is supposed to be in the closet. On stands. But somehow, I always end up taking it on and off in the bathroom and so in the bathroom it stays. Organized chaos :-) I dig it.

and for the jewelry that doesn't live in my bathroom, it lives on me until I eat it....

In other news, I delivered my project to master today. WOOT!!!!!

Getting closer to that finish line, eeeebeeeeyahhhh!!!! Shondo!!!

Sieze the day peeps. And while you are siezing, sieze your loved ones and love em up. You just never know.....

love and light,
Kia Muze

]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:49:12 GMT 507A4CB0CB53658A0DC7494972D5DA90 Passion http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=2250672   Its so crucial....passion.   So often we are checking items off of lists, and "getting things done" and they fall flat.  And they fall flat because there is no energy behind them.  When you're burned out, sometimes all you have left is a bit of effort and a to do list.  But its worth it to skip the to do list, go lay down for a minute and conjure that energy back up, because when you then attack that list, the passion behind it will cause those to-dos to have trajectory and flight and attraction power.  Its worth it to do the self care, I have found. 5 minutes of self care is worth far more than 60 minutes of un-energized effort. I hope you guys had an awesome holiday!!!  I did :-)  My birthday was on the third, and it was a pretty solemn one because of some family illness, but at the end of the night, my frown was turned upside down.  Kia Muze is engaged.  Jimirex propsed and I said yes.  We are so excited !!!!!! Thank you Wonderful Peeps for all the love on YT and via email.  I see all of you and appreciate each of you sooo soooo much! Love and Light, KIA MUZE :-)

Its so crucial....passion. So often we are checking items off of lists, and "getting things done" and they fall flat. And they fall flat because there is no energy behind them. When you're burned out, sometimes all you have left is a bit of effort and a to do list. But its worth it to skip the to do list, go lay down for a minute and conjure that energy back up, because when you then attack that list, the passion behind it will cause those to-dos to have trajectory and flight and attraction power. Its worth it to do the self care, I have found. 5 minutes of self care is worth far more than 60 minutes of un-energized effort.

I hope you guys had an awesome holiday!!! I did :-) My birthday was on the third, and it was a pretty solemn one because of some family illness, but at the end of the night, my frown was turned upside down. Kia Muze is engaged. Jimirex propsed and I said yes. We are so excited

!!!!!!

Thank you Wonderful Peeps for all the love on YT and via email. I see all of you and appreciate each of you sooo soooo much!

Love and Light,
KIA MUZE :-)

]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:41:57 GMT A6D6CEE61099028164C472273D6C6E1A The Heavens are telling...... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=2195625 This is a view from the Hubble Telescope.  I have had a deep fascination with images of sky and water lately.   Trying to fathom the intelligence that fomed the nature that is around me is something I could ponder forever and not get tired.  To think that the smallest stream of that knowledge goes into our creativity is so exciting to me!!!  And encouraging, it means that your ability to create is never-ending.  So think about that.  And then get to work!!! What's New?  I have a photo shoot this weekend for the LA based t-shirt brand, <a href="http://www.luvdbymeny.com/" target="_new">LuV'd By Men'Y .  We are doing a cool shoot in downtown LA, which is a first for me, so I'm super excited. I'm finishing vocals on a song called Brainspace that I wrote with super producer <a href="http://www.jimirex.com" target="_new">Jimirex.  He's awesome and amazing and I'm looking forward to doing alot more with him on the next project. I have a new YT video up, I covered Whitney Houston .  Sacrilege I know!  I couldn't help myself.  I love and miss Whitney.  We have to keep her songs alive. Till next time. love and light, KIA MUZE :-)

This is a view from the Hubble Telescope. I have had a deep fascination with images of sky and water lately. Trying to fathom the intelligence that fomed the nature that is around me is something I could ponder forever and not get tired. To think that the smallest stream of that knowledge goes into our creativity is so exciting to me!!! And encouraging, it means that your ability to create is never-ending. So think about that. And then get to work!!!

What's New? I have a photo shoot this weekend for the LA based t-shirt brand, LuV'd By Men'Y . We are doing a cool shoot in downtown LA, which is a first for me, so I'm super excited.

I'm finishing vocals on a song called Brainspace that I wrote with super producer Jimirex. He's awesome and amazing and I'm looking forward to doing alot more with him on the next project.

I have a new YT video up, I covered Whitney Houston

. Sacrilege I know! I couldn't help myself. I love and miss Whitney. We have to keep her songs alive.

Till next time.

love and light,
KIA MUZE :-)
]]> Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:34:11 GMT DD2FFD50F478439EB00BE0C851C8ED3A Distribution and THE WAY http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=2168798  As an indie artist no matter what medium your art is in, you are always wondering what is the best way to distribute yourself, gain exposure, be seen, be heard.  There are gurus and publicists who will tell you they have discovered the way.  Managers and agents who will tell you there is only one way, and well meaning loved ones who will ask you what is taking you so long to find the way????  I don't know about you but this can be mind numbing and for me anti creative.  I'm not writing about this because I have hit upon any secret in locating THE WAY.  But I do think the way probably looks less like banal annoucements and more like communication and genuine interest in people.   I just want to encourage someone today if they are scratching their head about distribution/promotion and the like as I have been doing, to realize that you honestly have the rest of your days to share your art.  Whether folks catch it this time around or as a "classic" , just keep sharing it and keep making it. This image is from <a href="http://mistymawn.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/05/my-entry.html">here , just keep sharing it and keep making it.

This image is from here

]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2012 08:45:00 GMT 89CC236CCDB3AC433091317819D3A763 Been So Long... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=2079452  The longer it takes to write a blog entry the more I am unsure about what to write. There has been a lot of transition in my own life and I have taken most of the first quarter of the year to absorb and adjust to that. I changed jobs in February so I am at a new music software company. Its been a good transition. I'm in final mixes on my album. Half of it is mixed. Feels weird to be mostly done. I need to start thinking about putting these tunes on their feet in live context now. And the rest of life has been exciting and new. New experiences, new people, new revelation. 2012 has been awesome and amazing and given me alot to songwrite about! God is good yall. As good as you will allow Him to be for you. It is my aim to post more than once a quarter. I was doing so well last year....sigh. Like I said this year just has been a larger experience for me and I have been remiss in getting down my thoughts around it other than to say its Good. I'm so eloquent :-) Everyone Be Blessed! Till next time. Love and Light Kia Muze
There has been a lot of transition in my own life and I have taken most of the first quarter of the year to absorb and adjust to that. I changed jobs in February so I am at a new music software company. Its been a good transition. I'm in final mixes on my album. Half of it is mixed. Feels weird to be mostly done. I need to start thinking about putting these tunes on their feet in live context now. And the rest of life has been exciting and new. New experiences, new people, new revelation. 2012 has been awesome and amazing and given me alot to songwrite about! God is good yall. As good as you will allow Him to be for you.

It is my aim to post more than once a quarter

. I was doing so well last year....sigh. Like I said this year just has been a larger experience for me and I have been remiss in getting down my thoughts around it other than to say its Good. I'm so eloquent :-)

Everyone Be Blessed!
Till next time.
Love and Light
Kia Muze]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 10:40:50 GMT D0613313C14C5406066473FABB4ABDF2 Gone but never forgotten..... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=1797805  Like all of you I have run the whole gamut of emotions following the transition of Whitney Houston from disbelief to denial to heartbreak to resignation to joining with the rest of the world in celebrating her homegoing.  Whitney's music was so omnipresent and iconic that there can hardly be a person who does not have an onslaught of memories associated withe each song, each moment, each film.  Like any little girl who dreamed of growing up to become a singer, Whitney had it all for me.  The beauty, the emotional intelligence and the pipes.  Lord, just let a a drop of the annointing on her cords fall on mine .  All these years later, I am still looking to her poise, and vocal mastery for secrets and clues.  You could mine that material forever and still not get all of it.  What she had was a true GIFT.    I don't have a tv.  I watch all of my shows, news and entertainment online and  during this week I was really glad of it.  I didn't want to hear all of the talking head chatter.  I am satisfied with my memories and her art.  I don't need anyone telling me about their speculations and rumors from unconfirmed sources about what happened.  I will always remember Whitney as she was at her best, and now that she is with the Father, I know that she is restored and and not only restored but enhanced.  When I hit the Throne Room, I 'll be ecstatic to hear that voice again.

Like all of you I have run the whole gamut of emotions following the transition of Whitney Houston from disbelief to denial to heartbreak to resignation to joining with the rest of the world in celebrating her homegoing. Whitney's music was so omnipresent and iconic that there can hardly be a person who does not have an onslaught of memories associated withe each song, each moment, each film. Like any little girl who dreamed of growing up to become a singer, Whitney had it all for me. The beauty, the emotional intelligence and the pipes. Lord, just let a a drop of the annointing on her cords fall on mine

. All these years later, I am still looking to her poise, and vocal mastery for secrets and clues. You could mine that material forever and still not get all of it. What she had was a true GIFT.

I don't have a tv. I watch all of my shows, news and entertainment online and during this week I was really glad of it. I didn't want to hear all of the talking head chatter. I am satisfied with my memories and her art. I don't need anyone telling me about their speculations and rumors from unconfirmed sources about what happened. I will always remember Whitney as she was at her best, and now that she is with the Father, I know that she is restored and and not only restored but enhanced. When I hit the Throne Room, I 'll be ecstatic to hear that voice again.
]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:25:33 GMT 0654E5FEE659CA0D0637D588B2C19BD2 Happy New Year! Mind over Matter. http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=1682136  Hey Peeps!   Glad to see all of you made to the other side :-)  As we begin another year, armed with Lists, Goals and Resolutions I plan to work it from the inside out.  Not physically force myself to get things done, but get them done in my mind and get settled with a positive outcome in my mind before I lay had to anything.  Coming out Head First.   In this way I hope to have more fruit and more ease.  Last year I had lots of fruit and lots of being tired.  Lemme tell ya, being tired is no fun.  I got sick the Thursday before Christmas and stayed sick thru till about yesterday.  Of course that did not stop me from celebrating.  Nothing can stop my celebrating, lets be clear....but I do know that there a better way to do things....a higher way. I am basically in finish up mode these days.  Long mix sessions on what I recorded last year.  And I have some other projects in the works that are not music related so I am busy as I know you all are as well.  I wish each of you the very BEST in everything you put your hand to.  May it be Blessed!! Love and Light, KIA MUZE :-)
Glad to see all of you made to the other side :-) As we begin another year, armed with Lists, Goals and Resolutions I plan to work it from the inside out. Not physically force myself to get things done, but get them done in my mind and get settled with a positive outcome in my mind before I lay had to anything. Coming out Head First. In this way I hope to have more fruit and more ease. Last year I had lots of fruit and lots of being tired. Lemme tell ya, being tired is no fun. I got sick the Thursday before Christmas and stayed sick thru till about yesterday. Of course that did not stop me from celebrating. Nothing can stop my celebrating, lets be clear....but I do know that there a better way to do things....a higher way.

I am basically in finish up mode these days. Long mix sessions on what I recorded last year. And I have some other projects in the works that are not music related so I am busy as I know you all are as well. I wish each of you the very BEST in everything you put your hand to. May it be Blessed!!

Love and Light,
KIA MUZE :-)
]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:37:42 GMT 95964C439E7784DD2683A83472A76014 I AM....thankful, sharing new song Christmas Not the Same, and overseas collab project Angelus..... http://kiamuze.com/blog.cfm?feature=2237239&postid=1539398  Talk about remiss, I have not posted in over a month!!!  This is a quick post just to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!!!  I am thankful for each of you that have linked with me over the last two year to support the mission and enjoy the music.  I am thankful for how God has been showing Himself strong in all of my situations and I pray the same for each of you.   Two new videos and then next week I will do a full newsletter update on the State of the Album  I woke up a couple weeks ago with the melody and words for this Christmas song in my head so I had to record it.  I had not planned on doing a Christmas song, but why not......everyone can use some extra cheese in their lives.......link for the song and video are here. <a target="_new" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxjZvGF_Kyk&feature=channel_video_title">Christmas Not the Same I also did a collab with a poet from Britain named James Mcinerney.  He wrote an awesome poem called Angelus that I set to music.  You can watch it here: <a target="_new" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SCiMSSaH60&feature=relmfu">ANGELUS Good Bread, Good Meat, Good God, LET"S EAT!! xo Kia

I woke up a couple weeks ago with the melody and words for this Christmas song in my head so I had to record it. I had not planned on doing a Christmas song, but why not......everyone can use some extra cheese in their lives.......link for the song and video are here.

Christmas Not the Same

I also did a collab with a poet from Britain named James Mcinerney. He wrote an awesome poem called Angelus that I set to music. You can watch it here:

ANGELUS

Good Bread, Good Meat, Good God, LET"S EAT!!

xo
Kia

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