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City: London
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Country: UK
Signup Date: 8/25/2004

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Monday, May 04, 2009 
"Last few hours in beautiful Maui. I wish I didn't have to go back. The thought of finishing this album is filling me with dread. I haven't done what I'd hoped to do while I was here. I do have another 12 hours before my flight though so maybe I still might plus the 20 hour flight back home!

This last song, "Between Sheets" is going to be the missing piece. I've got the essence of the song, little sound world, melody and about half the lyrics. I really felt the album needed this one calm space. A little breather about half way through. It'll be nice to have something fresh on there for me as I've been living with some of these songs for 2 years. I think in hindsight, Maui was not the best place to come for 6 days. I've neither finished the song nor really gone out and explored either but spent the time being frustrated about not doing both very well. Another week would probably do it but I really really have to get this darned album finished or I am going to implode. Then, perhaps once it's done, artwork done, single artwork and b-side done, video for canvas and the first single done, the 18 minute live set for the TED Global conference in July...then.... and only then... can I go on a little much needed holiday!!!

So... at 8am Hawaii time today I'm going to play this (now slightly out of tune from the heat) piano for the last time here http://www.ustream.tv/imogenheap. In those minutes... I'm going to get my head free of all this worry about what I need to do. There's nothing like noodling about on the ivories for clearing the head. It's worked for me for years. It's as close as I get to meditation. So, please join me if you read this in time and send me some strength and good luck through the internet while I'm playing. I need all the help I can get! I'm going to be doing everything I can to make sure that when I land in London I'm positive, with this song ready to record and just go for it for the 20 days I have left to finish.

As usual... it is just my self imposed deadline. This time It's official though. The album is coming out 3rd week of August. It's going out in my press release this week. It's time to let this baby go!

Lots of love to you all. Thank you all so much for all your encouragement. I can't tell you how much it's kept me going.

Heap xxxxxxx"
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Liquid

 
Maui is one of my favorites. Halloween there is a real treat. Everyone gets creative... 
 
Posted by Liquid on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:08 AM
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n.A.T.ɘ
Nathan Wade

 
Beautfil(:..But I hoped the album would be out earlier!D:..Immi<3.. 
 
Posted by n.A.T.ɘ on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:08 AM
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Glenn W
Glenn Wolfschoon

 
Good luck!!.. 
 
Posted by Glenn W on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:08 AM
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Lemuria

 
you can do it Immy :3 just stay positive, breath fresh visualizations, and know you can and will. Sending you good energy!.. 
 
Posted by Lemuria on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:08 AM
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Kristian

 
you're an amazing musician! whatever you do with this new song is going to be amazing!..everytime i read one of your blogs, or watch one of your entertaining vBlogs i'm filled with so much inspiration to work on my own songs!....so keep this in mind, we're trying to inspire you, so that you can inspire us!..its a circle of inspiration!....good luck with it all (not that you will need it), you'll accomplish the brilliance again!..with great love, k. .. 
 
Posted by Kristian on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:08 AM
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Dennis Holt

 
Be encouraged!! You have an amazing gift and a very unique way of presenting it. I first heard of you whilst working in the UK and was instantly drawn in. I saw you perform here in Nashville and you made me believe! I was born in Hawaii and I think the "calm" can sometimes be distracting. It will come to you... Travel mercies and peace to you I. Heap, DH.. 
 
Posted by Dennis Holt on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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Hazel Haru

 
You have what it takes and more within you to set this song and whole free to the rest of us!! xxxx.. 
 
Posted by Hazel Haru on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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Dragonflygrrl
Gina Romano

 
Best of luck and lots of love.......you can do it grrl!! =).. 
 
Posted by Dragonflygrrl on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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Shauna Burns

 
we are with you! sending much love and snugs my musical friend. :).. 
 
Posted by Shauna Burns on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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82588
Baron Von Handboy

 
im sure you're album will be a masterpiece. you are the shit!!!.. 
 
Posted by 82588 on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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Phoenix
Kerri West

 
You're in Hawaii again? You have NO idea how envious I am! Glad you got to take a a nice retreat - it sounds like such a nice thing to do this time of year. :).. 
 
Posted by Phoenix on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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Yazan
Yazan Amin

 
No matter what you do with the song, I'm sure it'll be great Immy. Can't wait for the new album!.... 
 
Posted by Yazan on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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Christine

 
Imogen, you are going to be FINE!!! I think you are going to take the lovely magic of Maui that you've soaked up back with you and all its majesty is going to translate so incredibly into your music!! You are going to make it through the final round with flying creative colors, we all know it!!! And let me know if you find yourself wishing you brought something back from Maui, I can pick it up for you and send it to you. It has haunted me for nine years that I didn't buy these beautiful wooden humpback whale wind chimes in Lahaina so I am going back to Maui at the end of the month to try and find them ;).. 
 
Posted by Christine on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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vanmonk

 
Wow, just wonderful, brilliant, I could listen to this all day long, thank-you... 
 
Posted by vanmonk on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:09 AM
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freakingxmoses
James Moses

 
i cannot wait for the new album!!!...... 
 
Posted by freakingxmoses on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:10 AM
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Somewhere Between the Sacred Silence and Sleep

 
Dear wonderful Imogen. I read this as I am listening to your music. Just coincidence if there is such a thing. Your music always means so much to me. I know the process of making an album must be very stressful but rest assured in your natural instincts and talents and it will end up being perfect in the end just like it always is. So much love and thanks for all that you have given me over the years... 
 
Posted by Somewhere Between the Sacred Silence and Sleep on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:10 AM
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d[^^]b

 
Good luck with the last song, you can do it! Just hope it isn't being rushed by these damn release dates... it seems like you have to finish it so quickly for a release date so far away. But it'll be worth it because this song will be like one we've never heard before (of course, unless you sneak us some samples in your next vBlog. But I'll doubt you'll have recorded enough by then). Would really like some more info on this TED Global conference performance if you have time :), hope for new songs being performed but old ones will be just as good!....We all love you too immi, and you don't need any good luck, cause we know you'll do it!..<3.. 
 
Posted by d[^^]b on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:28 AM
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Brandon
Brandon Alexander

 
Immi, i am wishing you the best of luck with the last days you have finishing this album. I want to thank you so much in advance to devoting your life and time for the past 2 years now to this album, making it as incredible and amazing as it's going to be. probably won't even be able to describe it in words. but Immi, best of luck to ya! it's almost done! :D..love love love to you! XxXxX.. 
 
Posted by Brandon on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:28 AM
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Kittie
Kittie Maple

 
weird that we were in maui at the same time...i'm sad to be back at home. its really a bitter-sweet thing, you know? the comfort of being at home in my own bed, with my girlfriend is beautiful but at the same time, so is maui. i will definitely be returning!!! .. 
 
Posted by Kittie on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:28 AM
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Waterhouse Recording

 
With your immense talent, odds are, whatever decisions have to be made on the last song will be the right ones. Your songs and arrangements affect me on many levels. After listening to your last CD a number of times, even now I still hear things I didn't hear before. This comes under the heading; "physician heal thyself" because it's much easier said than done - put yourself in the present when working on the song instead of the future when you were getting frustrated in Maui. Much easier to tap into the creative spirit in the now... 
 
Posted by Waterhouse Recording on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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Radames
Radames Gibran Añez Coronel

 
Thank you for let me know about your progress. ImmI, you are just close to finish this long run of making a CD. I have to say that you are a wonderful artist and a creative writer. Please, do not forget your fans. We know you can do it. There is something in your letter I did not like but anyway. I do not like farewells. "It's time to let this baby go!" -born!. I am excited about. Do your best efforts and you'll see rewards in the end. Anyway you have won my hearth I am glad to share it with you. Congratulations! for everything, you are a hard worker woman and a great manager. Focused on big achivements. I have learn a lot from you because I never thought how might an album be so complicated to finish and you have done the work and efforts in front of your fans that means a huge compromise with your fans. I think you are a good leader. A natural leader. You have the power and you transmit it. That's for everybody. I enjoyed every second of the making Ellipse. But in the basics, I mean everything, that is for future generations to come and see that if somebody could do it they can do it. Because, in my way of thinking, that theory is a little bit dark. Thank you for let me see behind the scene your heart and good feelings of love and joy. Well just be! And let me see againg... jaj... :))) I am in the crowd that loves you!.. 
 
Posted by Radames on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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Jimmy Barfield
Jimmy Barfield

 
You can do it!!! Go team go!! =) ..Jimmy..Lawton, Okla..USA.. 
 
Posted by Jimmy Barfield on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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HARDLEFT - (on iTunes and CDbaby)

 
I'm soooo starvin to hear more of your music, Imogen! =) ..I'm sure the new stuff will be truly amazing. xoxo....Doug..(from HardLeft).. 
 
Posted by HARDLEFT - (on iTunes and CDbaby) on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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Dean

 
3rd Week of August - perfect, can't wait. I'm sure it'll be amazing like all the others... 
 
Posted by Dean on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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Kizzy♥Doll

 
I'm so excited!! Well done you!! Can't wait to hear the album, I know I will love it like the last ones!! You've done a fantastic job and so deserve some time off to relax and be free!! *hugs*.. 
 
Posted by Kizzy♥Doll on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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Brooke.
Live In love

 
No matter how long you take or get frustrated or exhausted, somehow, your music always ends up the perfect soundtrack to many peoples lives :) especially mine. We all love u even when kids are watching you on VH1 and asking us, their future parents... "mom/dad! You listened to this?! I don't get it!"... but then they will love it too, and it will go on forever. SO SMILE. See you in los angeles again when u tour....please please, bring mike milosh with u <3 love and hugs
 
Posted by Brooke. on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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Debra Lee

 
I am excited to hear your new album and I am sure.....with the determination I am hearing from you in this blog...that you will most definitely meet your "self-imposed" deadline!!! Hugs, Debbie.. 
 
Posted by Debra Lee on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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les cooke

 
"You are what you do" Keep at it and sooner than you know august will be here and then you can go on an endless world tour for the record and relax . LOL.. .. 
 
Posted by les cooke on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:29 AM
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Greg

 
go girl! go for the gold :) all good things come in time, so dont stress. - greg.. 
 
Posted by Greg on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:30 AM
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Nolan
Nolan Budnovich

 
We love you Immi!..You can do it!..=].. 
 
Posted by Nolan on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:30 AM
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Sarah Colerick

 
Just in time for my birthday! :D I'll be buying it. Good luck in meeting your self imposed deadline... 
 
Posted by Sarah Colerick on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:30 AM
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life is a journey: embrace it

 
I'm sure you'll be fine! <3.. 
 
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john ian marshall

 
i'm sorry you could not more fully enjoy your time in Maui, immi. I've always thought "house on the beach in Maui" sounded pretty good...Anyway, on to my point: sometimes when you are too close to a song or album it can really help to step away awhile, (even if you still stress while away!) and so i hope this might help you in arriving back to your studio. clean the slate a little, translate some of your recent globe-trotting experiences into the language of music. I am sending you all of my most centering and industrious thoughts in finishing...remember, you are the most gifted singer i have ever heard! .. 
 
Posted by john ian marshall on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:31 AM
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Marmar Ultor Gradivus is CRAZY...

 
Deadlines tend to destroy creativity. Dance, enjoy your life, and write while doing it... 
 
Posted by Marmar Ultor Gradivus is CRAZY... on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:31 AM
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Austen Travis

 
Hey, ..you're incredible at what you do. Breathe deeply, focus, put down what you're starting to hear in your head, and don't be afraid to take chances with this "breather" piece. Frustration, anxiety, and restlessness are only tests. These feelings refine the artistic vision, and push our expression to new heights--they allow us to break new ground, and shed old skin. You'll feel so good once it's completed. ..Oh, and coffee always helps, too... .. 
 
Posted by Austen Travis on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:31 AM
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Victoria

 
Oh Immi, you've been so very kind to let us peek in on this process...I see nothing but pure glittery genius coming out of all the worry and work... 
 
Posted by Victoria on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:31 AM
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Meghan's *cloud*

 
Good luck my dear. I'm sure everything will go smooth sailing from here. Sending love and magic your way!.. 
 
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Kaita

 
..Ah, good luck with everything! I know how frustrating distractions can be. If it helps any, your CD will be one of the only things I'll be looking forward to in the month of August. I can't wait! Best of luck in getting everything done. <3..P.s. - "Noodling" is a fantastic verb!.... 
 
Posted by Kaita on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 - 2:31 AM
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♥ Miss Boombox ♥
Jeramie Ogles

 
that peice went straight to the heart :)....dont worry darling..you have the strenght of a bear.. and grace of a flower petals dance to the ground....you pulling throu is inevitable ....:*.. 
 
Posted by ♥ Miss Boombox ♥ on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:01 AM
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~ timo ~

 
You are amazing and always have been... it's in you! Just go for it! Keeping you in my prayers... love, from Tempe, Arizona! :).. 
 
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Midnight Moon

 
your music is always so good, im sure itll be the great-ness...once in a while, try to steal a whole hour to just sit in the tub, and really try to think about nothing at all. write down the things you might forget if you dont keep them spinning on the brain. ....or maybe just go sit under a pretty tree...listen to all the birds. ....it does wonders for my mood...youre a music machine, make sure to keep well oiled. eh?....:D.. 
 
Posted by Midnight Moon on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:01 AM
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Jon Daniels

 
I can definitely understand your dread of deadlines.....At some point, every work of art has to be abandoned (especially because we artists overthink things).....I'm really looking forward to the release!.. 
 
Posted by Jon Daniels on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:01 AM
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Phil Hunt

 
The most frustrating time when you are close to finishing but never seem to finish... and it's so frightening letting go... but you must, and even though you will always want to tweak a bit here, there and everywhere, the songs will take on a life of their own whch you cannot (and probably don't want to) control, while continuing to live, breathe and develop inside you...Peace, love (and perhaps some chocolate)..Phil x .. 
 
Posted by Phil Hunt on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:02 AM
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keillor
Keillor Barr

 
immi you are amazing. i was SO honored to be able to join in on your session. it was seriously inspiring. i took you around the house with me as i was getting things done. i put you up on the bathroom shelf and listened as i took a shower. i brought the computer in my room as i cleaned around. it was AMAZING. i finally had to sit down and just watch cause you were hitting some AMAZING chords and minors and stuff that were just undeniably tasteful. i dont know if youll get the chance to read this, but i cannot thank you enough for your amazing music. it inspires me not to just play and write, but to live, fully. your twitters ironically put me to sleep every night as i go to bed. haha. i always get them as i'm laying down to sleep. and its a perfect note to say goodbye to the troubles of this world for an evening. thanks again imogen. truly amazing. i hope to meet you again someday (the first time being at the tabernacle in atlanta). dont know if you remember, but i was the one that had one of the first copies of 'speak for yourself' where the record company has messed up the artwork to where you couldnt see the picture of the studio inside of the jewel case. but anyways, if you do remember, THAT WAS ME! haha. see you soon. love. .. 
 
Posted by keillor on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:02 AM
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Autohypnosis

 
Can't wait to hear it, whenever it happens... 
 
Posted by Autohypnosis on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:02 AM
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badwolf
Heidi Schmitz

 
You can do it Immi! Only a little more to go and then we can all breathe with you! Good Luck and all the best! Here are some cyber hugs for ya!.. 
 
Posted by badwolf on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:02 AM
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Christopher
Christopher Manis

 
Love you always, I know you will get it done! Be strong, u can do it~! >:O)~.. 
 
Posted by Christopher on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 12:02 AM
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Violetta

 
Yay holliday!!! ahhhhhh...

 
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