"This camp was built to music, therefor built forever."
I'm so happy to be back here in this beautiful place that shaped so much of my musical life.
AND, I'm getting a taste of what it would be like to have a hit song! When I was a counselor at a summer camp in the San Juan Islands years ago, I wrote a song called "Set Out" with 2 friends, Jon Georgitis, and Doug Archibald, who led sailing and canoe trips with the kids.
Early this year, a friend from camp contacted me and told me that the kids are still singing our song! I wrote to the director, one thing led to another, and now I'm up here at summer camp, writing and singing with the kids. Whenever I'm introduced, "She wrote 'Set Out'" follows my name. YOU wrote "Set Out???" The campers/ staff say in awe. I LOVE that song!"
I am so amazed by the power of music. A song I wrote with some friends in one inspired moment has lived on in the voices and hearts of so many kids over the years. I [...]
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I wrote this song, "To Be Someone" with my good friend Kelly Fitzgerald. It's turning into SUCH a fun track with lots of gritty guitars. It reminds me a little bit of Tom Petty, who I love. I just put down a vocal, and Mark is now adding more guitars. Nick Kirgo came over last week and played some amazing stuff on it. Tomorrow, Kelly's going to come sing the harmony part.
I'm super excited about this song! It's a slightly different flavor than the rest of the record. I feel like I'm getting back to my country roots a little with this one.
This is my life! Music and all the things that come with it. Ahh, when it rains, it pours.
I'm so happy that the photo shoot for the new CD went so well. Taking the pictures for an album has such an interesting effect on the whole project. All of a sudden, I understand it much better as a whole. It's a thrill to have a vision and have it come to fruition. I feel grateful for the sweet souls around me that help me create these things. Andria Sato is helping me with the album design again. She's the best. We had a great day in the Malibu sun shooting for the CD.
This week is packed with rehearsals with the band, recording sessions, mixing sessions, and our super special show on Sunday night in Santa Monica. Life is good.
Tonight is my first night home in two weeks, and it feels great! We made quesadillas and quacamole and watched Glee! Ahhhh...
Mark Browne and I had a truly wonderful time on the road. Every show was such a treat. We met some amazing people, and reconnected with great old friends. I loved playing some of the new songs to an audience for the first time. I'm happy to say, I only forgot the lyrics ONCE!!! (I don't think anyone but Mark noticed....)
We traveled through rain, wind, hail, snow, and sunshine- all the way up through Bend, Oregon and back.
So, now it's time to get back in the studio. We're getting so close!!! We have to have some real instruments replace the synthesizers, and I have to sing about 3 more songs (!!!) I am getting really excited about finishing this project.
So, I know this sounds like a lot, but I did just register as a fan ;-) to see how to do it, and it will take about 15 minutes. I appreciate it!!! First go to
www.ourstage.com and click on Join in the top right-hand corner. Then click on the left box that says "Register as a Fan". After registering, you'll get a thank you message. Close the box. Then check your email account for the confirmation. After you receive your email confirmation message, click on the link they give to activate your account. If you want to complete your Profile, great. If not, Click on "Discover New Music". It may take you right to Lilith Standings page or not. Go to the top right-hand corner to Search and type in "Lily Wilson", which should take you either to my songs or to my profile. There should be a green tab on the top right-hand corner that says, "Join Fan Club". Click on that and after the thank you, close the box. Then, and this is most important, click on the tab at the top of the page on the left [...]