I have been fascinated with words for almost as long as I can remember_I started writing poetry around eleven and lyrics & songs around fifteen_for me they were important as a form of self-expression & identity as I was debilitatingly shy & lacking in self-confidence_I read once that our personality is defined by the age of five, that the child is the father (& the mother) of the man or woman_Writing & performing in bands & solo gave me the confidence I needed to compensate for my childhood_in this latest chapter of my career I have put it all out there, trying to get my message across on an international platform to a world, as we know from other forms of social media, that can be full of “haters” & naysayers_We all put ourselves out there every day trying to get our message across, through the way we look, present ourselves & what we say_People who are altruistic, compassionate & caring are often extremely sensitive_added to that I am my own harshest critic & go through severe moments of self-doubt_there were days when my two options were writing & recording a song or “hiding out” in bed_the mantra that gets me through these moments is “If you feel you are not succeeding_don’t give up_just try harder” I believe we are all given the skill set to achieve what we are meant to this time around on this planet_Part of that set of traits are the ones that test us_how we process & respond to criticism & perceived attacks along with how we cope with bouts of depression, low confidence & self-doubt_One important thing I learnt recently is that our critics are our “friends”_We learn as much if not more from them, as our perceived friends….as they are challenging us to be better people & versions of ourselves_If where you are coming from as a person is an honest place, consistent with who you are & are comfortable with & feel that you are meant to be & you still feel that you and your message are not cutting through_don’t change_don’t give up_just try harder
“Amazing blend of ingenious songwriting_music&lyrics_that flow from word pictures&impressions of life&mind_Insights into self-expression_A one of a kind remarkable style_something special happens when one is open to a deeper revelation from within_”
"To reach with my music those seeking solace...."
Empathy
"The Look Of Love_"