Status: Single
City: Saint Dieagooo
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 9/20/2004
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February 10, 2010 - Wednesday
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2/7/2010
Sometimes my mind replays things that just happened, from the inside out.
For instance, I just got up to use the restroom and as I was peeing, I began to reflect. I thought to myself, sure I am just peeing. But, if you took down the walls of the bathroom, there would be pilots to my left, a galley with stewardess to my front, 29 rows deep of passengers on their way to houston, to my right, and behind me, open skies. If you zoomed out. There I would be, in a plane flying hign above the ground, peeing at a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet!
I am headed to Nashville for a little co-writing. Ive had a year off, maybe more. All I know is that its been awhile. Its a little scary getting back into the swing of things, but overall I am excited. While in Nashville, I will be writing with another artist; Dave Barnes and also singer/songriter and 1/2 front man of the Racounteurs, Brendan Benson. I am pretty excited. I have signed on to make another record with Virgin. The same label that put out my last 2 records. This will be my 3rd record with them. If you would have told me 10 years ago, I would have 4 albums recorded by now (*there was the 7 song Love Ep before the last 2) I would have said, 'shut the front door!' Intimidated, more than anything. But here we are. 2010. Record #3. And yes, Im excited! I was against co-writing for a long time. I didnt like the idea of singing someone elses ideas. My songs are so personal, so specific to people, moments, emotions...The only way I would ever write a song with someone, was if it was a duet that happened naturally and organically. I always viewed co-writing as this lazy approach to songwriting. The easy way out. I always thought to myself, ‘Im a singer-songwriting dammit, I should be able to write my own darn song!' Some artists out there, work with song writing teams that are made up of 2-3, sometimes 5 people! That seems insane to me. Some people get picked up my labels because they can sing, they look hot, and they fit the role. The record label sends a memo out, writers turn in songs, the artist and label sift through the songs, narrow it down to 10-12 songs, the artist cuts the tracks. and voila, a new artist is born and a new album is made! Personally, I feel like I have too much to say, I feel like I feel too much. I have to let it, and most of the time the music is where it finds a home.
I wrote the ‘Love Ep’ and my first record ‘Twentythree’ all on my own. I am so proud of those 2 records. But most of those songs were a collection of songs that had been written between the ages of 15 and 20. Days when writing was my escape from highschool, my way of venting. Continuously trading math homework for my guitar and a pen and paper. My mind was more naive then, and I didnt think so much. Music wasnt my career, it wasnt even in my mind to be a career. It was like a mad addiction. I couldnt get anything done, until I emptied my head onto pages and pages. Nowadays, Music is my career. Im an adult now(though hopefully Ill never have to full grow up!). I think a lot, my thoughts and feelings and reasonings are a mile a minute, all over the place. But at the same time, I don't really get worked up about a lot these days. What might fire up some people, I usually am quick to make peace with and dismiss. I don't like to cause a scene, draw attention, or make a big deal about things. I can see as of late how this affects my writing. I don't want to ever come off like im complaining, yet I don't want to be to preachy and peachy. It seems like for every statement made, someone, somewhere might show up to challenge you. There are 2 sides to everything. Everyones got their own opinion. Its all relative. And these days with the amount of communication mediums and access that we have to others, its easier than ever now to point out, counter argue, or correct people. Its hard to want to speak up when you gotta make sure to get all your facts straight, and make sure it is in a way, that people arent gonna get the wrong idea. Its easy for things to get misconstrued over text.
Nonetheless, my approach to life is still with patience, a sense of humor, a loving heart and an open mind. And I guess i'm still trying to find my footing when it comes to encorporating that into my music.
My first Co-write was with Kevin Griffin of the band Better Than Ezra. He co-wrote ‘Collide’ with Howie Day. Howie and I did a lot of touring back in the day, and it was then I realized that co-writing didnt have to translate into fake, cheesy pop music crafted by teams of songwrites. As an artist you could still keep your integrity, and write great songs from the heart. I learned a lot from that first session with Kevin. He wasnt there to tell me what to sing, or how to sing it. How to write my songs or what to write about, it wasnt about any of that. It was really more about taking what I do and making it the best it could be. It was really interesting to get to see someone else's approach to writing a song. Up and until then, I had only know my own. Nowadays, I view co-writing as a wonderful learning experience and an opportunity to work with some amazing musicians and writers. Two people joining forces, to get creative and make something beautiful.
Because I never went to college, music is my college. Its my full time job. Living, Breathing, Loving. Traveling, writing, composing. Its a full on, non-stop commitment. Ive realized its quite easy to get lazy, take the back seat and have this attitude of, 'Ehh...it'll happen when it happens.' But, how inspiring is that?
My goal is to stay true to my dream. To show up for it everyday. To do the best I can. To nourish my heart, care for my voice, and to constantly keep learning, and excercising my mind. After all, this is what I do for a living. And Im quite lucky.
Speaking of luck, my airport experience this morning was just that. I arrived a little late, and got held up in security. When I got to the gate, I had barely made it. The ticket agent said, we gave your (window) seat away because you werent here when we started boarding. She printed me a new ticket, with a new seat. (A middle seat! Booo!) I didnt make too much of a fuss about it, it was my fault for being late. The flight was only a couple hours anyways. When I got on the plane and got to my row, the row was full. I looked down at my ticket, and back up at the seat number. The woman in my seat asked, ‘Is this your seat?’ To which I replied, ‘I think so...’ Confused. I looked down at my ticket again. Then, the man next to her said, ‘Well, it's your lucky day, youre flying in 1st class today!’ Apparently they couldnt both get into 1st, so he decided he would sit in coach with her and give up his ticket. I was in awe. Mostly because he was giving up his seat to sit with his lady companion, which I thought was the cutest thing ever. I made my way back to the front of the plane in disbelief. For being late, and with all that seat changing business I had just went through, this turned out pretty good.
I sat down in my seat, just trying to process it all. ‘So lucky’, I thought to myself.
You never know when the stars are gonna align and luck is gonna come your way. Show up for your work, for what you love, give it your all. And when the stars align, you will be happy you did. You’ll be ready to shine.
Tristan
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December 29, 2009 - Tuesday
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I went to bed pretty early last night, and woke up at about 5:15 this morning. I laid in bed, wondering why ive been waking up feeling a bit congested, a bit blah, grey, etc... Could it be the heater? Not enough fresh air? Dust? Dust? Anybody, no...Dust? Mold? I laid in bed, wanting to get up to blow my nose, but too lazy. Maybe if i just laid there on my back, the runniness would stay put, and eventually evaporate. As I grew more awake, I turned to my side, grabbed my iphone and started researching air cleaners. After visiting several web pages, I asked myself if an air cleaner was really what I needed? Maybe I just need to give the home a good scrub? Or maybe Im just turning into a hypochondriac.
By then it was a little after 6. I decided a little yoga was in order. I got up, put on my lululemon uniform, brushed my teeth and headed down stairs to make some Mate. Right on time, I hopped in my car and headed to the Tropics. On the way, I was a bit lethargic...I thought to myself, its just an hour and then it will be over and you will feel great for the rest of the day! Then I caught myself, You're already ready for it to be over!? You should be looking forward to enjoying every minute of it and giving it your best :) I tend to do this a lot as of late. I guess Im just thankful I catch myself.
Most of the time I am always late, or in a rush, or...no, there is no 'or'. Its usually one or the other. But this morning, I was cruising. No rush. Not running late. It felt great. Yoga in the morning is pretty epic. I signed in for class, and said hello to Margaret the owner. She congratulated me on the show I played in town a couple weeks ago. I took a minute to acknowledge this amazing community I am a part of, I love that everyone knows each other, everyone supports each other. Its really nice. So is a compliment that early in the morning! I was already on my way to feeling better.
Yoga Tropics is a Hatha Vinyasa practice, which means you're constantly moving, breathing, flowing. The class is 60 minutes, and heated. The flow is the same each time, which I personally like. I like knowing what Im getting myself into, I like looking forward to/visualizing pushing myself in certain postures. This time last year, I had just started my yoga practice. I always thought I didn't have enough patience. I thought it was boring, too slow. For whatever reason, not for me. Wow. What a difference a year makes! I can touch my toes!
Class began, ‘Welcome to Yoga Tropics, lets begin by laying on your mats in child pose...’ Immediately I recognized Margaret's voice. Its not all the time you get to take a class taught by the owner. But when I do, I always feel like its such a treat. I push myself a little harder, and I really make sure I give my all. Not to say I don't normally do this, but yes, I admit, sometimes I feel like Im just hanging out in a posture, like a wet noodle, not stretching or pushing myself to my full potential. I think they call this lazy? Nonetheless, I felt super relaxed, balanced, in tune with my breath. A little soar through the first couple poses, but as I warmed up, I started feeling great.
I remember last December when I started practicing yoga. I had just broken up with my boyfriend, I had been spending a lot of time in LA. And if the relationship was a house. I wanted to clean it all out. I wanted to toss everything, and start from scratch. I was pretty burnt out on music. I decided to just leave that over in the corner for a minute and go back to the source. First things first, I changed my diet. I Leaned towards vegan, but didn't give up fish. A couple weeks of this and I felt amazing. I've always leaned toward a vegetarian diet, so this was pretty easy for me. I think its important to listen to your body though, it will tell you what you need. I did ready the book Skinny Bitch. That was the icing on the cake for me. After diet, came exercise. Ive always been pretty active. Growing up surfing and all, walking with my parents and friends. Ive been training with a trainer for almost 5 years now, but over time, I realized how inflexible I am. Being strong is great and all, but if you cant bend, you're gonna be nothing more than a strong stick. Stretching is uber important, insert my lazy ways here, I cant count the times I've stretched before working out on 2 hands.
I'll never forget running into my friends little brother on Halloween night. He was on our surf team, he was always little, scrawny, cute. But now, here he was..tall, fit and looking like a hot young man. I was like wow. WOW!!! ‘What the heck happened to you, you are all grown up!?’ To which he replied, ‘I started doing hot yoga for an injury’. ‘Oooooooh....’. He leaned in and in a low sexy whisper like voice(i like to remember it like this..wink) said, ‘its heated so it gets you flexible....twice as fast’. I was sold. I picked my jaw up off the ground and the next day headed to the yoga studio. I never looked back.
Its been about a year in practice. I haven't stuck to anything like this since I learned how to surf, or picked up a guitar. I think I always assumed that surfing and music were my 2 ‘things’, they went hand in hand. I didn't know I would find something else. But im so glad I did. I guess its nice to know, that some of our best habits haven't even found us yet. They’re out there, just waiting for us to come across them. I know if I ever decided to stop playing music for a living, I would love to get my yoga teacher training. I really love helping people recognize and acknowledge their full potential.
I was thinking about it, as I lay in Savasana, how special it is to take a class led by Margaret. She is an amazing woman. She has helped me recognize and believe in my potential. I love that. Then I started thinking about all the amazing woman I have in my life to look up to. I am truly blessed. For starters, my mom is the reason for the season, she's one of the most beautiful goddess on planet earth -I hope you feel the same way about yours :) I have an insanely amazing group of girlfriends, some that I have known since i was 4, some that I just met 4 months ago. They range from 8 to 60. They are all beautiful. They help me recognize and believe in my potential as a human, as a friend, as a listener, as a hugger, as a singer, as a surfer, as a role model and as a woman.
I think one of the biggest ephinays I had this year (or maybe even this decade) is that we can do whatever we want. Whenever we want. And none of it matters. By saying to ourselves we are this, we are that, by labeling ourselves. We are really limiting ourselves. We can be anything and everything, or none of it. You can be the teacher, the student, or the kid that ditches class and smokes pot in the parking lot.
I love surfing, I love playing music, I love yoga. I like super green spiralina acai shakes and kelp noodles with green sauce. I love a good glass of wine and a rolled cigarette. I love pizza and chocolate, I like laying around in my pajamas all day. I like waking up early and going to check the waves. I love writing music and sitting in the living room creating tracks on garage band. I love drinking whiskey and dancing on tables and running around like a gypsy woman on acid at burning man. I love taking photos and dating and giving everyone a chance (just cause you go on a date, or go out on a limb, doesn't meant you gotta get married tomorrow!) I love great conversations and stepping outside of my comfort zone. I love doing laundry and reading. I like laying by the fire and watching movies. I like cuddle time as much as I do my alone time. And somedays wake up and I want a burger and a beer and I LOVE THAT!
At the end of the day, I love it all.
I think what's important here, is that we just do our best. Strive for a nice balance. Take it day by day, and remember to breath. Some days you are gonna make a less than great decision, but from those decisions we most definitely always realize something and learn a bit about ourselves. We are all beautiful, unique, and in bloom. We are constantly growing.
Its amazing to think back on the past year, and the past decade for that matter. 10 years ago I was just graduating highschool. I was still teaching myself how to play guitar, I hadnt barely sung in front of a single soul. I had never had a boyfriend, I had never been in love. I had never lived on my own. I wanted to be a clothing rep for Volcom. I had never been anywhere except Las Vegas, Mammoth and Mexico. Now 10 years later, Ive traveled all over the world, I make a living playing music, I live on my own. Ive been in love. I collect surfboards, and guitars. I love photography, I love doing laundry and I can do headstands! Wow...What a difference a decade makes.
My wish for you, for 2010. Do what makes you happy.
Acknowledging your surroundings, be apart of your community. Branch out, get challenged, stay put, be content. Do it all, be it all. Do what makes you happy.
Whatever it may be. Enjoy yourself.
Happy New Year!
Its gonna be a great one :)
Thanks you all for your continued support! I am seriously having the time of my life. Its been amazing being able to be this open and honest with everyone I know. I have so much love and light for all of you.
XOXOXOOXOXOX,
Tristan
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December 10, 2009 - Thursday
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THE SHOW IS ALMOST SOLD OUT!
WAHHHOOOOOO!!!!!!
I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE KATE EARL OPENING, ITS GONNA BE GLORIOUS :)
IF YOU HAVENT GOT YOUR TICKETS, BE SURE TO GET THEM ASAP, CAUSE THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT! THERE ARE LESS THAN 100 TICKETS LEFT AND SELLING FAST
CANT WAIT, THIS IS GONNA BE SUCH A FUNNNNN NIGHT!
SMOOOCHESSSSS,
TRISTAN
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December 1, 2009 - Tuesday
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Hi Everyone!
I will be playing a special show for the holiday in my home town San Diego!
December 14th @ The Belly Up Tavern
Get your tickets now, they are selling fast!
Kate Earl will be opening the show! I am so excited, I have been a long time fan of hers for forever now, and she is a dear friend :) Her new record is AMAZINGGGG - Check it out!
For the show we will also we working with Promises2Kids!
Please help me support the Promises2Kids organization with their holiday gift drive by bringing a gift for foster children and youth to the show!
During 2008, Promises2Kids received more than 12,000 gifts – gifts and toys were distributed to children in need through more than 30 local San Diego agencies...lets help them meet or beat that number this year!
You can get more information on the gift drive and the organization at:
Happy Holidays to everyone! See you at the show! And dont forget to bring a gift :)
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November 15, 2009 - Sunday
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Currently on repeat (and midly obsessed but inspired by...)
Charlie Mars - Like a Bird, Like a Plane
I am feeling it tonight.
Sometimes...my life, i feel, goes spinning out of control, like a movie..like a a 3rd world language im just along for the ride..trying to interpret.
I want to say I have been uninspired.
Dear Spring & Summmer,
Youre so warm and cuddly, you unfold, like an easy romance, where I cant do anything but let go and just live in your uncanny, hysterical, presence. I am amused by your ever, on going antics...Taking notes, doing all those things I constantly say to myself, “oh me..not me ever’.
But I do, I am a good sport, and i participate.
And now the nights have turned golden, burnt to a crisp. I am yours...All those thoughts, and feelings.. I am deeply in love with you..all of you, and all of your secret, non-spoken plans.
Perhaps its why, this album has spoken to me so much...
I am seriously, in love with this Charlie Mars record... It makes me want to fall in love, it makes me want to write about everythg I know. It stands before me, and asks...’so what are you so afraid of...and why dont you just write about it?”
I leave the sliding glass door open, embracing the cold... The changing of seasons...
Tristan, what are you thinking? Where have you been? Where are you goin? And please, please, tell us why? how? and what?
I am so overly infatuated with my friends, their loves, my life, my loves, the candles, the flames, the new dynamics...all of it.
I wonder when other people, write from this place...I write from that place,. When others can love this way, why my love floats that way.
Its seasons baby, its the way of the months, the cycle of the universe...
I am soooo in love with it all.
I cant even get it all out. Type fast enough, write long enough, cursive slurs and so i change my style, the handwriting, the thought process, I keep changing, I want to experience it all. I try to re-focus. So i can process it fully, so I can embrace it wholy.
If i could only stop, to take a breath.
But I dont want to miss it, I dont want to to loose it. So I chase it, and I run after it...and I study it. Asking questions.
I am realizing, when i think i dont, that I have everything around everything that I need. I just need to stop acting so greedy.
Its all there, and this begins my friend, the crazy process of writing a record, my next piece, my next chapter...
I am more aware of it than ever..and that scares the shit out of me.
But Im upside down, and Im having the time of my life, so lts gotta be all good....right?
Tp
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November 10, 2009 - Tuesday
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Hi Everyone!!!!
Hope this finds you well!
Over the past year, I have taken time off to travel, live, experience, grow, think, take notes, thrive, breath, laugh, sing, love, hug and everything in between!
I've had an amazing time. Nourishing the self, following my path and uncovering the spirit that lives inside me. I've made many great friends, shared sunsets over smiles, and have been turned on to so many different ways of life. I feel like I am overflowing with love.
My travels have taken me everywhere from Bali to Burning man, England, Costa Rica, San Francisco, Yosemite, New York, Portugal.
I feel very fortunate that I was able to take so much time off. Taking a step away from the music, the business, the touring, etc..really allowed me to break out of the cycle of what my life has been like for the past 5 years...It also allowed me to get out of San Diego and see some other places, and actually get to explore and become parts of the communities, as opposed to just passing through while on tour.
When I returned home, I felt the same nervousness, excitement and feelings of anticipation as I did when I first set out on this mission :) (Nearly 10 years ago!!) Once again, I am in love with music. I am so in love with what I do. Im not even sure how I got here, but Im glad I did. There is nothing more rewarding that doing what you love, and loving what you do.
My little sabbatical has come to an end, and I am now gearing up to start working on the next album, but before I do that, I wanted to give thanks. Im so grateful for where I am at right now. I wanted to share the love, my excitement and bring all my friends, family and our community together for a little holiday show :)
I will be playing at the Belly Up Tavern on Monday, December 14th, 2009 - 8pm Tickets are on-sale now!
I wouldn't be here without any of you. You have all contributed to this journey, and for that I am super blessed.
Thank you always for your continued support.
Hope to see you there!!!
Coming, going, always learning. All in love, love in all -
Tristan
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October 31, 2009 - Saturday
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Greetings from Costa Rica...
The most amazing surf trip of my life to date...
The waves haven't even gotten 'great' yet and they are still amazingly good and so much fun!
The water is a buttery 80 degrees, the crowd is minimal...does you and the 2 people you came with count as a crowd?
This town is quaint, the fish is fresh, the locals are friendly, the rain echo's like a pathway through the lush green jungle.
Im totally at peace here. Its absolutely perfect.
Our plan is to surf early tomorrow, and not party too hard tonight. We figured the locals and kids will be passed out and hungover, so if we get out there early enough, we can beat the Sunday crowd (of 6 people..hehe) and surf just the 3 of us.
Who knows though... a couple beers and you never know where the night may lead, it is a full moon tonight!!
Feeling super blessed for this vacation, this is my last trip and once I return, Im gonna get crackin on new songs and start the process for my next record. Im really looking forward to it. All the new songs that are on their way, the excitement of making another record, and my favorite part of the whole bit...coming to a town near you, to play some tunes!!
Im feeling better than ever about it all :) Thanks always for your love and support, I wouldn't be here without you guys!
Love to you all, have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!!!
XO
Tp
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October 9, 2009 - Friday
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Good morning from my dining room table. I am sitting here, listening to some dub step, writing this new entry as I enjoy some cinnamon Puffins with hemp milk, and a freshly french pressed pot of Peets Coffee: Major Dickinson blend. Lately, I have been getting a little sad, waking up to clear skies and all...I am really looking forward to Fall.
However, I did wake up yesterday morning to breathtaking blue skies, warm water and smooth seas. And it was well worth it. 4 friends and I all went surfing, along with one of my favorite gal pals Anya Marina. She had only been surfing once before and as she put it, ‘To be completely honest, I am terrified’. She was such a natural though, and at one point, just paddled all the way out to us, and was doing her Missy Elliot dance moves as she wobbled back and forth, while straddling her blue foam board.
It was pretty amazing to see our circle come round full. I am happy to report that Anya is now addicted to surfing and said something to me like, ‘Now I know why you do that every morning, and why you don't wear make up ..and why you never worry about anything..’ Its true..Surfing is a real blessing. I would like to especially acknowledge and thank it today. Its brought together many people in my life, and brought about a lot of joy. I've witnessed it strengthen relationships, it nearly saved my parents marriage and our whole family for that matter. I've witnessed it turn the worst of frowns upside down. I've watched it unite a community and celebrate the loved ones who have since passed. I also feel blessed to have been practically raised in the ocean, I've lived within walking distance of it since I was born. Im not sure I could ever live anywhere too far from it.
With that being said, no matter how close or how far away you live from the ocean, it is affected by us all. My family has been an active member and participant in the Surfrider Foundation since as far back as I can remember. When I started playing music, I was able to get even more involved; I donated a track I did with Dave Quicks to the ‘Music for other Mother Oceans CD’ and this past year I did a whole bunch of beach cleanups around the country...from the beaches of Montauk in New York, to Lady Bird lake in Austin, Texas and onto Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Picking up trash and raising awareness everywhere we went. Our oceans, lakes and waterways are becoming so polluted these day, and its up to us to turn it around. I cant even believe how many cigarette butts I saw at some of the beaches, and to be honest, I cant even imagine why anyone would have the desire to smoke on a beach in the first place...but if the beach inspires you to light up, HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTT! Something I noticed when I was England; there are a lot of smokers, but everyone holds on to their butts, they even have these nifty little containers they put them in...especially in the beach communities I visited. No one litters, its highly shunned upon, its not cool. Littering in general is not cool, so put your shizzy in the trash can already. So much of our litter, even yours- beautiful person that lives in the middle of the country, ends up on people like me's local beaches. So put it in the trash, put in the recycle or throw it in a compost bin.
Today celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Surfrider Foundation, and I want to congratulate them on 25 solid years, raising awareness to people all over the world, from the older generation to the kids who are the future of tomorrow. What started as a small group of dedicated surfers in Malibu, has now turned into over 50,000 people and 80 chapters worldwide. If you want to learn more on how to get involved you can visit; http://www.surfrider.org/
Like I said it doesn't matter if you live near or far, we can all help to make our oceans, lakes and waterways a little bit more clean and sparkly. Raising awareness has never been so easy.
Last but not least, I will leave you with some tips that you can practice everyday:
* Pick up after your pet, no one likes a floating turd in the line up! *Conserve water, like say; when your brushing your teeth, turn the water off! *Dispose of your motor oil properly, don't pour it down a street drain or sewer of any kind! And if your car leaks fix it! Come first rain of the season, all that leaky oil finds its way off the street and into the ocean! *Pick up your trash and everyone else's when you leave the beach! I am always stuffing everything from candy bar wrappers to balloon strings in my wetsuit while surfing, and picking up litter as I leave the beach.
It doesn't take a lot and a little goes a long way! By remembering to do a couple of those things each day, you can help make a huge difference...
Congrats to the Surfrider Foundation on 25 years of awesomeness!
See you tonight at the Gala!!!
Tristan
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September 14, 2009 - Monday
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Just wanted to let you all know, that I do get the messages you send, and I do read them...However I have been so on the go lately, its hard for me to sit still and take the time to respond (In a focused way, not a rushing to get you some kind of quick response way..that would be lame!) ...Please know that I do read them, and I WILL get back to you here in a just a little bit :)
Much love to you, hope you are out there en route on your journey, taking it all in, letting go and finding your good path -
Big hugs and be in touch soon :)
Im off to SF - Road Trip!!!
Tristan
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September 13, 2009 - Sunday
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hellooo!!!
greetings from my dining room table...
how goes it my friends.. i am finally having a night to myself... it feels really nice to slow down in this crazy time in my life...
i have been on quite a whirlwind adventure for the past couple months.. and now reflecting on it all.
i dont even know where to begin, but i want to write and this is the moment that i am taking advantage...
lets see.. so i have just returned from burning man, which was by far one of the most amazing weeks of my life...
i cant really explain it, and from what i gather, no one can quite capture the experience in words, if you want to learn more about the basics of burning man you can go to the web site and read about it here:http://www.burningman.com/whatisburningman/
the best way i have been able to describe it is this: you buy a ticket, and in exchange someone hands you a pass and says something like this, ‘here's a hall pass, go rock out. be whoever you want. do whatever you want. express yourself in the way you have only imagined in your wildest dreams. dress however. think whatever. say it all. do it all. The more you dig into your soul and represent, the louder the crowd will scream. The community will root you on. Cheers you. High five you. Embrace you. Break you. Love you. Surround you. Fill you up with nothing but love and light....it truly was amazing....
My brother has been going for the past 7 years, he swears by it...i always thought, for some reason i wasn't that kind of person. I dont run around naked. I dont do drugs. I dont like ravers. I dont dance. Im just not one one of those people that can tune out and depart to an alternate dimension of the universe. Well....turns out....I am. I am all of those things and more...
Im beginning to wonder if maybe we all are, do we all have it in us? To just let go? Detach from our safety shoot? Jump? And not be afraid to be ok with not knowing where we might land? Its amazing, as i was writing this, my french neighbor of 4 years stopped by and talked my ear off about Morocco and how i must go there. Im starting to realize that if you just open all the windows and doors in your house, you will find yourself on the path to the most unbelievable opportunities :)
So alas, Burning Man was quite an experience to the future and back. Things that are amazing, that might happen twice a year here, those things of coincidence, where you are like, ‘No shit!!@ did that just happen?’ Those things happen like 17 times in an hour on the playa...
...its just ridiculous...
Ya know, back in November I took a bit of time off. I got so burnt out. Radio stations, politics, research, programing, markets, this and that, all this old school way of shit that runs the music biz. Though i know being apart of it is only for my benefit, i craved something more. And the problem (or instinct that i am thankful for)with me, is that when that shit hits me, when my inner voice says ‘check please!’ I gotta go. See ya! Adios.
I go, and if i cant explain it to all those around me that dont make sense of any of it, still... i gotta go. I know we all have those feelings, we get em and we follow them. Well we do if we feel safe to do so, but sometimes our boundaries, jobs, social networks, life...keeps us from exploring our inner most deepest urges...but now i know, you just have to go, and dive into the deep end.
I am feeling so blessed right now, so full of love...so inspired..maybe not so much in music and in song, and in creating those 2 things. But I am ecstatic. I know its for a reason, even if dont know what that reason is. I feel like I have been everywhere this summer! Bali, England, Portugal, Vacation, Surfing, Touring...and... Burning Man..and I have a yoga/surf retreat to be had in late October...Holy Crap...I mean what is going on here...I feel so blessed..and it seems like i'm slacking, but these things keep coming to me. I'm seizing the moment, while the moment is up for grabs!
I also have a record on the way..and its gonna be dope! If i can channel all the love and happiness and amazing open mindedness that im feeling into that next record, i cant even hesitate to worry :)
I just want to say, and emphasize on that fact that, this world is so amazing, so beautiful, meant to be explored. So vast, wide and lovely, exploring is the only thing to do. And i have done it, with hardly spending any money, keeping it simple along the way...and I know that you can do it too...So if you are feeling like you just need something bigger, beyond your world, your everyday and yourself, get out there and go.
You will thank yourself for the rest of your life...
Now is the time, now is present, love is the moment, open is the future...
My love to you all....
From the dust I play in, to the home I park my spaceship in. From the shores of Cornwall, to the streets of London. From the faces that are familiar, to the faces that I meet on an open street. From the eyes of the readers, to the passerbyers on their way...
I’ll see you in orbit :) Hugs and much love,
Tristan
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