The Corner of My Eye Music Video - February 23, 2010
TyLean: News
The Deviant Things I've Been Doing - February 1, 2010
I suppose I have been rather quiet in December and January. Busy.... just not with music.
I have had more emails and messages than I can respond to asking, "where is the music video?" and "when is the new album coming out?" It makes me smile that others should be so excited to hear and watch my latest accomplishments.
Those of you who know me best have an understanding of the nihilistic "this is meaningless" despair that I get into at times. That's what makes me an artist I suppose... but I'm also human (this week anyway) and become troubled by financial dilemmas, loneliness, and longing like the rest of you.
I've been battling with myself for sometime whether to keep my career going or not. Those of you who are artists and musicians already understand what those who seek our passion do not. Our careers become their own vampiric nonentities... they require unsustainable amounts of blood to keep the machines rolling - be it money or hours upon hours of slave-like, menial work that has absolutely NOTHING to do with music or creativity. Simply put... you put a lot more into it (time and money) than you can ever hope to get out of it.
I struggle with the vanity of this... as music creation costs nothing, but the marketing and promotion and facilities that bring it to the masses - to either embrace or reject - carries a staggering price tag. I become sickened by how the exploitation has filtered into virtually every facet of the music business.... a business that implies it exists for musicians to make money, when in reality, it survives by musicians pouring their own money into it. Musicians don't make money making music. Many musicians who DO make money practice a form of cannibalism, where they find a way to market what they have to other musicians. I would gladly eat a human being as an appetizer... yet I find this practice disgusting.
Why do I bang on about this all the time? Do I expect to live like a 1980's hairband rockstar? No - not in the slightest. But it would be nice to be able to pay my bills and my student loan payments and be able to eat and maybe even go to the cinema occasionally. Now... what particularly untalented people generally say to this is: "Can't you get a job and do music part time?" NO.... YOU CAN'T..... IT DOESN'T WORK! Why don't you just get a second and third full time job on top of the full time job that you already have? Because if you physically could and had one job purely for financial reasons and another as a passion... you would be absolutely miserable. I know, because I've been there. There is no joy there - and I won't do it again.
Regarding Modeling
SO.... What HAVE I been up to? Not my music. Sorry - but it is a pointless waste of time. I've been modeling... of all things!
Regarding Attrition
I've also joined the long-established band Attrition, and have been working on new material with Martin Bowes. With Attrition, I will be able to enjoy music again, for the sake of performing and playing music... and for that opportunity I am very grateful and happy!
Regarding Performances
I do have a solo performance coming up at the Lolita in Wonderland Festival in London on 27 Feb. 2010.
Regarding The Unforgivable, the Unforgettable
I'm still editing it and will still be releasing it. I have been busy, and it's taken a back seat to modeling and Attrition.
Regarding the "Corner of My Eye" Music Video.
Your guess is as good as mine. It's not in my hands. I'm anxious to see it, too! :)
I have had more emails and messages than I can respond to asking, "where is the music video?" and "when is the new album coming out?" It makes me smile that others should be so excited to hear and watch my latest accomplishments.
Those of you who know me best have an understanding of the nihilistic "this is meaningless" despair that I get into at times. That's what makes me an artist I suppose... but I'm also human (this week anyway) and become troubled by financial dilemmas, loneliness, and longing like the rest of you.
I've been battling with myself for sometime whether to keep my career going or not. Those of you who are artists and musicians already understand what those who seek our passion do not. Our careers become their own vampiric nonentities... they require unsustainable amounts of blood to keep the machines rolling - be it money or hours upon hours of slave-like, menial work that has absolutely NOTHING to do with music or creativity. Simply put... you put a lot more into it (time and money) than you can ever hope to get out of it.
I struggle with the vanity of this... as music creation costs nothing, but the marketing and promotion and facilities that bring it to the masses - to either embrace or reject - carries a staggering price tag. I become sickened by how the exploitation has filtered into virtually every facet of the music business.... a business that implies it exists for musicians to make money, when in reality, it survives by musicians pouring their own money into it. Musicians don't make money making music. Many musicians who DO make money practice a form of cannibalism, where they find a way to market what they have to other musicians. I would gladly eat a human being as an appetizer... yet I find this practice disgusting.
Why do I bang on about this all the time? Do I expect to live like a 1980's hairband rockstar? No - not in the slightest. But it would be nice to be able to pay my bills and my student loan payments and be able to eat and maybe even go to the cinema occasionally. Now... what particularly untalented people generally say to this is: "Can't you get a job and do music part time?" NO.... YOU CAN'T..... IT DOESN'T WORK! Why don't you just get a second and third full time job on top of the full time job that you already have? Because if you physically could and had one job purely for financial reasons and another as a passion... you would be absolutely miserable. I know, because I've been there. There is no joy there - and I won't do it again.
Regarding Modeling
SO.... What HAVE I been up to? Not my music. Sorry - but it is a pointless waste of time. I've been modeling... of all things!
Regarding Attrition
I've also joined the long-established band Attrition, and have been working on new material with Martin Bowes. With Attrition, I will be able to enjoy music again, for the sake of performing and playing music... and for that opportunity I am very grateful and happy!
Regarding Performances
I do have a solo performance coming up at the Lolita in Wonderland Festival in London on 27 Feb. 2010.
Regarding The Unforgivable, the Unforgettable
I'm still editing it and will still be releasing it. I have been busy, and it's taken a back seat to modeling and Attrition.
Regarding the "Corner of My Eye" Music Video.
Your guess is as good as mine. It's not in my hands. I'm anxious to see it, too! :)
"The Dark and the Blue and the Grey Live" - November 28, 2009
Just posted a new track on MySpace called "The Dark and the Blue and the Grey" recorded live at The George Tavern.
One Unforgivable, Unforgettable Album - November 21, 2009
One Unforgivable, Unforgettable Night with TyLean was incredible! I had an amazing time, and it was my best birthday ever! Thank you to everyone who came to make it a special night... I never expected such a tremendous turn out. I know most of you were too far away to make it, but you can see some photos on MySpace or FaceBook.
So, what happens now?
I'm expecting to get the recorded tracks this week... which will be 3 hours of 8-tracks recordings... quite a lot of stuff to listen to! I'll select and edit the best takes possible for the album, do any overdubbing in studio that is needed, mix, master, get the artwork finished, and release the album!
In the meantime, the "Corner of My Eye" music video should be posted online - for your viewing displeasure - by the end of the month.
So, what happens now?
I'm expecting to get the recorded tracks this week... which will be 3 hours of 8-tracks recordings... quite a lot of stuff to listen to! I'll select and edit the best takes possible for the album, do any overdubbing in studio that is needed, mix, master, get the artwork finished, and release the album!
In the meantime, the "Corner of My Eye" music video should be posted online - for your viewing displeasure - by the end of the month.
Tomorrow is the big day!!! - November 14, 2009
Sunday, the 15th of November, 2009, shall be history in the making!
Live in London, at the legendary George Tavern, I will be recording the 3rd album, "The Unforgivable, the Unforgettable." Admission is free, and the tape rolls at 8 PM!
Previously, I had mentioned that this would be an invite-only event and you would need to be on the guest list in order to get in. Well... I didn't expect so many people to actually want to attend this event! The list has gotten a bit out of control. Just in my rehearsals on the piano at the George Tavern, people have randomly been saying that they can't wait to see the show on Sunday.... well... we can't turn them away, can we?
INSTEAD.... I am going to have a guest book! PLEASE take a moment to sign the guest book... and know that I am planning to use the pages of the guest book in the album jacket artwork!
Other exciting things to mention.... cellist Bela Emerson will be joining me for part of the night! Also, special guest In The Land of The Blind will be performing.
I must admit, I was getting very nervous last night! But then I read a quote from Barry Green that reminded me why I am doing this crazy thing in the first place... I will leave you with that, as I feel it says it all:
"When the music really comes alive, it means the performers have put themselves at risk, and to risk interpretation, to risk exposing yourself to the music, means confronting the risk of failure."
Live in London, at the legendary George Tavern, I will be recording the 3rd album, "The Unforgivable, the Unforgettable." Admission is free, and the tape rolls at 8 PM!
Previously, I had mentioned that this would be an invite-only event and you would need to be on the guest list in order to get in. Well... I didn't expect so many people to actually want to attend this event! The list has gotten a bit out of control. Just in my rehearsals on the piano at the George Tavern, people have randomly been saying that they can't wait to see the show on Sunday.... well... we can't turn them away, can we?
INSTEAD.... I am going to have a guest book! PLEASE take a moment to sign the guest book... and know that I am planning to use the pages of the guest book in the album jacket artwork!
Other exciting things to mention.... cellist Bela Emerson will be joining me for part of the night! Also, special guest In The Land of The Blind will be performing.
I must admit, I was getting very nervous last night! But then I read a quote from Barry Green that reminded me why I am doing this crazy thing in the first place... I will leave you with that, as I feel it says it all:
"When the music really comes alive, it means the performers have put themselves at risk, and to risk interpretation, to risk exposing yourself to the music, means confronting the risk of failure."
A statement about Tori Amos. - October 29, 2009
A lot of people make comments comparing myself to Tori Amos.... fair enough.... as I invoke her name myself quite often. I have some points that I would like to make regarding said Goddess.
First and foremost... I fucking love Tori! I think she is the most incredible songwriter of this time. I could never hold a flame to her talents or abilities... nor have I ever attempted to do so.
Many assume that Tori Amos is my idol or my greatest influence. As much as I adore her... this could not be further from the truth. My highest idol is, and has been since I started in this business 11 years ago.... Bjork. I regret, I discovered Tori relatively late in her career... Choir Girl Hotel era. I was already making my first demos in recording studios when I experienced my first Tori exposure. Although I am sure some influence has seeped in... my style was already in its beginning stages of development before I really knew who Tori Amos was. I didn't even like her at first, to be honest. I thought she was weird. But she grew on me, and then I fell in love with her.
So why do I tell people that my music is kind of like Tori Amos? (When it really isn't). Because every encounter with someone is approached with the same assumption of musical ignorance. Do they know these underground sub-genres? If I say vocal/piano/cello, will they inaccurately assume classical music? "Have you heard of Tori Amos" is a good way to gauge the situation! To someone who has heard of her, but doesn't really know her work, it doesn't matter anyway, because from their perspective, it would all be lumped together under "girl singing with piano." And if the person DOES know Tori... well then there is a good chance he/she will be interested in what I do, and will probably be educated enough to suss out for themselves that my style is very different and unique compared to Tori. About the only similarity is that we are both sopranos who write on piano, have red hair, and had moved to England at some point.
And about the red hair... my hair has been MANY colours! I happen to like red at the moment. I think it suits me. I'm sure there is a dramatic change to my hair in the near future. :P
First and foremost... I fucking love Tori! I think she is the most incredible songwriter of this time. I could never hold a flame to her talents or abilities... nor have I ever attempted to do so.
Many assume that Tori Amos is my idol or my greatest influence. As much as I adore her... this could not be further from the truth. My highest idol is, and has been since I started in this business 11 years ago.... Bjork. I regret, I discovered Tori relatively late in her career... Choir Girl Hotel era. I was already making my first demos in recording studios when I experienced my first Tori exposure. Although I am sure some influence has seeped in... my style was already in its beginning stages of development before I really knew who Tori Amos was. I didn't even like her at first, to be honest. I thought she was weird. But she grew on me, and then I fell in love with her.
So why do I tell people that my music is kind of like Tori Amos? (When it really isn't). Because every encounter with someone is approached with the same assumption of musical ignorance. Do they know these underground sub-genres? If I say vocal/piano/cello, will they inaccurately assume classical music? "Have you heard of Tori Amos" is a good way to gauge the situation! To someone who has heard of her, but doesn't really know her work, it doesn't matter anyway, because from their perspective, it would all be lumped together under "girl singing with piano." And if the person DOES know Tori... well then there is a good chance he/she will be interested in what I do, and will probably be educated enough to suss out for themselves that my style is very different and unique compared to Tori. About the only similarity is that we are both sopranos who write on piano, have red hair, and had moved to England at some point.
And about the red hair... my hair has been MANY colours! I happen to like red at the moment. I think it suits me. I'm sure there is a dramatic change to my hair in the near future. :P
So... shot a music video yesterday! - October 22, 2009
Five months of pre-production... and the we finally made our music video!
The very first scene that we shot was myself in a straight jacket, sitting next to a snake named Kowhai... doesn't sound that spectacular, unless you are aware of the extreme terror and screaming that emanates from me when I see a snake! This was exactly what we wanted though.... genuine fear and terror, as someone insane and hallucinating can experience.
I must admit... I am damn impressed with myself. It wasn't out the question that I could have hyperventilated and screamed until I passed out (in fact, I was expecting this), so we really wanted to do this scene last. Schedules worked out that it was first to be shot... which meant that I had to do my best to not COMPLETELY lose my shit... and I think I succeeded and recovered quickly after it was done.
Other scenes for the video included me in a straight jacket on the floor, running around our cavern like location (The Southwark Playhouse) like a mentalist playing in mud, having a BRILLIANT character (played by Iain Conochie) being creepy while sniffing my hair and squeezing my head, and - of course - me raping a piano!
I have never been part of a production that ran so perfectly in my life! Every participant of the day was incredible... and I can't thank the crew and director Blair Mowat enough for creating one of the most amazing experiences of my life!
The editing should be finished and video posted within a few weeks... keep checking back, as it's coming soon!
The very first scene that we shot was myself in a straight jacket, sitting next to a snake named Kowhai... doesn't sound that spectacular, unless you are aware of the extreme terror and screaming that emanates from me when I see a snake! This was exactly what we wanted though.... genuine fear and terror, as someone insane and hallucinating can experience.
I must admit... I am damn impressed with myself. It wasn't out the question that I could have hyperventilated and screamed until I passed out (in fact, I was expecting this), so we really wanted to do this scene last. Schedules worked out that it was first to be shot... which meant that I had to do my best to not COMPLETELY lose my shit... and I think I succeeded and recovered quickly after it was done.
Other scenes for the video included me in a straight jacket on the floor, running around our cavern like location (The Southwark Playhouse) like a mentalist playing in mud, having a BRILLIANT character (played by Iain Conochie) being creepy while sniffing my hair and squeezing my head, and - of course - me raping a piano!
I have never been part of a production that ran so perfectly in my life! Every participant of the day was incredible... and I can't thank the crew and director Blair Mowat enough for creating one of the most amazing experiences of my life!
The editing should be finished and video posted within a few weeks... keep checking back, as it's coming soon!
Terrorizer Magazine - October 20, 2009
I am very, very honoured to have been included in Terrorizer Magazine's first edition of Dominion... a special section of the metal magazine that features Goth, Dark Wave, and Industrial.
You can get your copy of the October edition of Terrorizer Magazine at most newsstands in the UK, or at select bookstores in the US.
You can get your copy of the October edition of Terrorizer Magazine at most newsstands in the UK, or at select bookstores in the US.
An Amazing Review on Wildy's World! - September 26, 2009
What a fucking great way to start the day.... a review by someone who thoroughly understood the album!
It doesn't happen often, so when it does, I get very excited. The last line says it all:
"I don't suspect it's something I will listen to very often, but I will never forget it."
...... Fuck yeah!
Read the Review
It doesn't happen often, so when it does, I get very excited. The last line says it all:
"I don't suspect it's something I will listen to very often, but I will never forget it."
...... Fuck yeah!
Read the Review
Autographed Copies of When All Else Fails (EP) Back in Stock! - September 22, 2009
The UK supply of When All Else Fails (EP) has been replenished, and autographed copies are once again available!
Visit TyLean.com to order.
Visit TyLean.com to order.
The End of The End of The End... The Death of TyLean - September 19, 2009
I hope you are all paying attention.... I hope you are watching and listening.
Well... whether you are paying attention or not...
The events that have occurred over the last year of my life have caused deep, serious, and unrelenting self reflection. Everything has been analyzed and dissected... I have even been writing an autobiography called Inside the Mirror.
I have discovered many things about myself... things kept hidden from most everyone. I'm a very complex enigma, straddling two extremely contrasting worlds while not being part of either.
I've always stated that my music and "image" is the most true version of myself. That is true, but I have come to realize that I am only representing half of myself: the weak, tormented, and tortured side... because that was the only side I was comfortable with until now.
The re-release of Between 10 and 2 on Danse Macabre Records, the possible deluxe edition called From 3 to 9, and the live recordings this Autumn that will (hopefully) result in The Unforgivable, the Unforgettable will mark the end of an era.
It might take a year or so to transition - and I may take some time to finally complete Thus Far. On the other side, I will be the complete opposite of everything you know me as now.... not because I've changed, but because I have accepted and embraced the viciousness, violence, and coldness that I have always embodied.
My career until now has exploited my weakness... soon it will be the epitome of my strength.
Well... whether you are paying attention or not...
The events that have occurred over the last year of my life have caused deep, serious, and unrelenting self reflection. Everything has been analyzed and dissected... I have even been writing an autobiography called Inside the Mirror.
I have discovered many things about myself... things kept hidden from most everyone. I'm a very complex enigma, straddling two extremely contrasting worlds while not being part of either.
I've always stated that my music and "image" is the most true version of myself. That is true, but I have come to realize that I am only representing half of myself: the weak, tormented, and tortured side... because that was the only side I was comfortable with until now.
The re-release of Between 10 and 2 on Danse Macabre Records, the possible deluxe edition called From 3 to 9, and the live recordings this Autumn that will (hopefully) result in The Unforgivable, the Unforgettable will mark the end of an era.
It might take a year or so to transition - and I may take some time to finally complete Thus Far. On the other side, I will be the complete opposite of everything you know me as now.... not because I've changed, but because I have accepted and embraced the viciousness, violence, and coldness that I have always embodied.
My career until now has exploited my weakness... soon it will be the epitome of my strength.
ROCK WiRED - September 17, 2009
Last Sunday, I did a cross-Atlantic telephone interview with Brian Lush of ROCK WiRED.
Here are the results.
Here are the results.
"Love Always Dies" Demo Posted on MySpace - September 11, 2009
I posted a demo of the new song "Love Always Dies" on MySpace. Just scroll down the player to the last track.... but listen soon, as I doubt I will leave this inferior quality track on for very long. Sooner or later, common sense will kick in.
Please let me know what you think.....
XOXOX,
TyLean
Please let me know what you think.....
XOXOX,
TyLean
Between 10 and 2 Reviewed on Skope - September 10, 2009
Visit Skope to read the latest review of Between 10 and 2.
An article about me on Uber Rock - September 9, 2009
A freelance writer named Devon Sartori wrote an article about me, which he worked especially hard to get published. Please take a moment and read the results of his efforts!
Read the article.
Read the article.
The End of the Summer Tour... The Beginning of Phase 2! - August 14, 2009
For those of you who have been following my career since before When All Else Fails (EP), you may remember me as being adamant about the title "recording artist" and always having a thousand excuses why I couldn't play live. I would even say, at times, that I had no desire to play live.
That was all bollocks! The two reasons why I played so few shows (usually dropping out of half of the shows I would schedule) were this:
1. I was too scared.
2. I didn't think I could do it.
Do you know what else was bollocks? Saying that I didn't want to play live. The whole time... I wanted nothing more than to be a successful, touring artist.
It's too long of a story to tell you here where this fear came from... and an even longer story why I finally swallowed that fear and went for it, but I did. When I moved to London (from Northern Ireland), I made the decision that I was going to actually do it this time. I hadn't played a show (that wasn't radio) in 2 1/2 years. I was terrified, but I went for it. I booked shows before I even bought instruments to play on! I got myself into situations that I couldn't back out of. In total, I played 9 gigs this summer... each set a little longer, each performance a little better.
Being an established recording artist for over 10 years was more of a hindrance at first than anything. I knew mistakes I was making and opportunities I was missing, like not collecting email addresses for the mailing list or selling CDs from the stage. I had to accept that I was starting from scratch in this area of the business,
and I had to take it easy on myself and give myself time to grow into something bigger and better that matches what I have already
accomplished in the recording world.
I had one goal that I wanted to reach by the end of the summer tour: to get over the fear. I'm happy to tell you... I have been successful. I can't say that I am never going to have a nervous moment again or have shaking hands at the beginning of the set... but I can tell you that I am never again going to cancel a show because I'm too petrified to do it!
I am now having a 6 1/2 week break until I begin my autumn tour. It's not really a break at all though. If anything, I am busier than ever preparing for Phase Two... where everything is getting turned up a notch and taken to a new level. I've learned many things over the summer, which I will be implementing this autumn with my newfound freedom from fear!
Thank you so much to those of you who came out to see me live an support me this Summer! It meant a lot to me! And if I didn't play in your area... well then... Demand that I do!
That was all bollocks! The two reasons why I played so few shows (usually dropping out of half of the shows I would schedule) were this:
1. I was too scared.
2. I didn't think I could do it.
Do you know what else was bollocks? Saying that I didn't want to play live. The whole time... I wanted nothing more than to be a successful, touring artist.
It's too long of a story to tell you here where this fear came from... and an even longer story why I finally swallowed that fear and went for it, but I did. When I moved to London (from Northern Ireland), I made the decision that I was going to actually do it this time. I hadn't played a show (that wasn't radio) in 2 1/2 years. I was terrified, but I went for it. I booked shows before I even bought instruments to play on! I got myself into situations that I couldn't back out of. In total, I played 9 gigs this summer... each set a little longer, each performance a little better.
Being an established recording artist for over 10 years was more of a hindrance at first than anything. I knew mistakes I was making and opportunities I was missing, like not collecting email addresses for the mailing list or selling CDs from the stage. I had to accept that I was starting from scratch in this area of the business,
and I had to take it easy on myself and give myself time to grow into something bigger and better that matches what I have already
accomplished in the recording world.
I had one goal that I wanted to reach by the end of the summer tour: to get over the fear. I'm happy to tell you... I have been successful. I can't say that I am never going to have a nervous moment again or have shaking hands at the beginning of the set... but I can tell you that I am never again going to cancel a show because I'm too petrified to do it!
I am now having a 6 1/2 week break until I begin my autumn tour. It's not really a break at all though. If anything, I am busier than ever preparing for Phase Two... where everything is getting turned up a notch and taken to a new level. I've learned many things over the summer, which I will be implementing this autumn with my newfound freedom from fear!
Thank you so much to those of you who came out to see me live an support me this Summer! It meant a lot to me! And if I didn't play in your area... well then... Demand that I do!
Danse Macabre Records - August 5, 2009
Exciting news!
Danse Macabre Records will be re-releasing Between 10 and 2... aimed for 23 October 2009.
Also, toward the end of 2009, there will be the release of a deluxe edition/follow-up of Between 10 and 2 called From 3 to 9, including tracks from Between 10 and 2 as well as new tracks, new photography, new artwork, and a new music video perhaps?
The Unforgivable, the Unforgettable is far from forgotten... Between 10 and 2 just wants to be in the spotlight a little longer. ;)
Danse Macabre Records will be re-releasing Between 10 and 2... aimed for 23 October 2009.
Also, toward the end of 2009, there will be the release of a deluxe edition/follow-up of Between 10 and 2 called From 3 to 9, including tracks from Between 10 and 2 as well as new tracks, new photography, new artwork, and a new music video perhaps?
The Unforgivable, the Unforgettable is far from forgotten... Between 10 and 2 just wants to be in the spotlight a little longer. ;)
TyLean is joining Imprint - July 30, 2009
I am quite honoured and excited to tell you that I am the new synth player for Imprint!
Imprint has tour dates scheduled in the UK and Europe... and I can't wait to bring back my tales from the road for all of you to enjoy! (There might even be some new music projects spawned between the lovely Sin D'rella and myself).
Read Imprint's Blog Post
Visit the Official Website
Imprint has tour dates scheduled in the UK and Europe... and I can't wait to bring back my tales from the road for all of you to enjoy! (There might even be some new music projects spawned between the lovely Sin D'rella and myself).
Read Imprint's Blog Post
Visit the Official Website
Between 10 and 2 First Edition... about to sell out! - July 23, 2009
Well... I have some news that I'm not yet announcing officially... but I will give you a heads up by telling you the following:
There are only 15 copies of Between 10 and 2 left in the CD Baby Warehouse.
More copies of Between 10 and 2 will be printed and pressed... however... there will be significant changes to the album, and it will be considered a second edition.
For those of you who are serious fans and collectors, if you have not already done so, I recommend you buy a copy of the first edition of Between 10 and 2 before they are gone... it could even be considered an investment, as the album may become more valuable in years to come. (I'm thinking Rasputina: Lost & Found, 1st edition, and the fortunate few who possess this album).
Featuring: "Corner of My Eye," "Distractions," "Out of Sight, Out of Mind," and the experimental masterpiece: "Rosalyn."
You can also buy a copy of When All Else Fails (EP) from CD Baby!
There are only 15 copies of Between 10 and 2 left in the CD Baby Warehouse.
More copies of Between 10 and 2 will be printed and pressed... however... there will be significant changes to the album, and it will be considered a second edition.
For those of you who are serious fans and collectors, if you have not already done so, I recommend you buy a copy of the first edition of Between 10 and 2 before they are gone... it could even be considered an investment, as the album may become more valuable in years to come. (I'm thinking Rasputina: Lost & Found, 1st edition, and the fortunate few who possess this album).
Featuring: "Corner of My Eye," "Distractions," "Out of Sight, Out of Mind," and the experimental masterpiece: "Rosalyn."
You can also buy a copy of When All Else Fails (EP) from CD Baby!
Watch TyLean performing Feel live on Youtube! - July 22, 2009
Finally... some live video! Watch "Feel" performed live at the Village Acoustic Session in London:
Don't forget to rate the video!
Don't forget to rate the video!
An Interview in Music's Rising Stars Magazine - July 12, 2009
This month's issue Music's Rising Stars Magazine features an interview with Krystina Rene. I was obviously quite talkative and open that day, because it's quite revealing, lol.
Visit Music's Rising Stars to read the interview.... and please take a moment to write a review of the interview.
Visit Music's Rising Stars to read the interview.... and please take a moment to write a review of the interview.
What can you do to help TyLean? - July 2, 2009
I often hear from friends, fans, family, and random people I meet that they are envious of my career. It would be much quicker and easier to list the number of people who never thought "how cool it would be to make music or be a rock star for a living" than those of us who have. I LOVE what I do, and I do what I can to make the most of it.
Well.... there is a reason why it's a coveted career path that most never aspire to, and most of us who do end up giving up. IT'S HARD WORK! There is songwriting, recording, budgeting, marketing, artwork, website development, networking, planning tours, playing live.... all of these are things I manage myself, and it's what I do from the time I wake up until I go to bed. In fact, as I lay in bed, my mind is considering the possible obstacles and problems that one might encounter while smashing bottles in front of a microphone, doing mental math to decide whether or not the budget will cover the next album, and trying to work out the logistics of travel to get to upcoming performances.
Another thing I hear from friends, fans, family, and random people I meet is: "what can I do to help?" I'm coming on my 11th year in the music business... and I can tell you that there is no sweeter sound than someone asking you if they can help and how!
There are three main ways:
1. Listen to/buy my music.
That's simple enough, as there are lots of places that you can listen to my music online for free, including MySpace, ReverbNation, VampireFreaks, Jango, and even Youtube.
Of course, I have two album available (When All Else Fails and Between 10 and 2), and you can always buy the albums as well... which you can do using either of the following links:
Visit the TyLean Merch Store
CD Baby
2. Tell people about my music.
First, add me to all of your social networking sites:
Facebook LiveJournal MySpace Twitter
Second, promote my music. This could be talking about my music to your friends, and sharing my music with them, placing me in your favourites and adding my music to your profile page, or - if you really want to make it easy for everyone to hear my music - you can place links and tune widgets directly on your profile.
You can join me on ReverbNation by submitting your email address below. Not only will this keep you up-to-date on whats happening in the world of TyLean, but it will give you access to a ton of widgets that you can copy and paste directly into your profile, blogs, and comment posts.
And if you really want to go nuts with this... JOIN THE STREET TEAM! Street Team members are a big part of spreading the word about my music, and they get rewarded with freebies and things not available to most fans. Just tick the box below and submit your email address to become a Street Team member!
3. Come to see me perform live.
If you are in the UK this summer... PLENTY of opportunities to see me perform live. You can help get more people to the shows by printing and posting flyers to promote the events.
Click to see the schedule and buy tickets and
Visit Photobucket to get the flyers
Okay... I know what you are thinking... I only have UK dates booked right now, and asking you to fly to London (though tempting) is a bit extreme.
Believe me... I would LOVE to come to you! I need your help to get there though. In order to justify traveling to far away places to perform, I need to know that there are people who are going to come out to the shows.
A great way for me to know this is simply by telling me. The best way to do that is by clicking the link below and joining me on Eventful. Then... not only will I know where to travel and perform, but you will also be the first to know when I book shows there!
I would like to play mainland Europe dates this Autumn, and I am planning on going to Australia in December/January, so if you live in these places, I especially need to hear from you to know what cities to book in!
As always, I am incredibly grateful for your support and always happy to hear from you (including suggestions). I hope to see you on tour soon!
Well.... there is a reason why it's a coveted career path that most never aspire to, and most of us who do end up giving up. IT'S HARD WORK! There is songwriting, recording, budgeting, marketing, artwork, website development, networking, planning tours, playing live.... all of these are things I manage myself, and it's what I do from the time I wake up until I go to bed. In fact, as I lay in bed, my mind is considering the possible obstacles and problems that one might encounter while smashing bottles in front of a microphone, doing mental math to decide whether or not the budget will cover the next album, and trying to work out the logistics of travel to get to upcoming performances.
Another thing I hear from friends, fans, family, and random people I meet is: "what can I do to help?" I'm coming on my 11th year in the music business... and I can tell you that there is no sweeter sound than someone asking you if they can help and how!
There are three main ways:
1. Listen to/buy my music.
That's simple enough, as there are lots of places that you can listen to my music online for free, including MySpace, ReverbNation, VampireFreaks, Jango, and even Youtube.
Of course, I have two album available (When All Else Fails and Between 10 and 2), and you can always buy the albums as well... which you can do using either of the following links:
Visit the TyLean Merch Store
CD Baby
2. Tell people about my music.
First, add me to all of your social networking sites:
Facebook LiveJournal MySpace Twitter
Second, promote my music. This could be talking about my music to your friends, and sharing my music with them, placing me in your favourites and adding my music to your profile page, or - if you really want to make it easy for everyone to hear my music - you can place links and tune widgets directly on your profile.
You can join me on ReverbNation by submitting your email address below. Not only will this keep you up-to-date on whats happening in the world of TyLean, but it will give you access to a ton of widgets that you can copy and paste directly into your profile, blogs, and comment posts.
And if you really want to go nuts with this... JOIN THE STREET TEAM! Street Team members are a big part of spreading the word about my music, and they get rewarded with freebies and things not available to most fans. Just tick the box below and submit your email address to become a Street Team member!
3. Come to see me perform live.
If you are in the UK this summer... PLENTY of opportunities to see me perform live. You can help get more people to the shows by printing and posting flyers to promote the events.
Click to see the schedule and buy tickets and
Visit Photobucket to get the flyers
Okay... I know what you are thinking... I only have UK dates booked right now, and asking you to fly to London (though tempting) is a bit extreme.
Believe me... I would LOVE to come to you! I need your help to get there though. In order to justify traveling to far away places to perform, I need to know that there are people who are going to come out to the shows.
A great way for me to know this is simply by telling me. The best way to do that is by clicking the link below and joining me on Eventful. Then... not only will I know where to travel and perform, but you will also be the first to know when I book shows there!
I would like to play mainland Europe dates this Autumn, and I am planning on going to Australia in December/January, so if you live in these places, I especially need to hear from you to know what cities to book in!
As always, I am incredibly grateful for your support and always happy to hear from you (including suggestions). I hope to see you on tour soon!
She is doing WHAT with bottles? - June 29, 2009
When I was living in Bristol (England), and the furthest away from reality that I had ever been, I discovered that the landlord was selling the flat, and I had to move. I was furious… not that I had to move… but that the landlord was being very ignorant in his communications.
In a fit of rage, I threw drinking glasses at the wall, which left tiny pieces of glass stuck in the wall and shards that seemed to stretch from one end of the flat to the other. I left the glass lying on the floor for days… well over a week if I remember correctly. I refused to clean it up, because it was the most real thing in my life. There was no doubt that broken glass was all over the carpet, as I walked over it with bare feet repeatedly everyday.
I eventually cleaned up the glass and repaired the pitted walls to a state better than when I moved in. I did write a song though, before I cleaned up the mess, and that song is called “Shards.”
I will be performing “Shards” for the first time at The Star of Bethnal Green on July 15th in London. Re-creationist that I am… I will be smashing bottles and grinding broken glass as a musical implement... while I play keyboard and sing.
It’s either going to be like watching a train wreck or the coolest thing that has ever happened onstage… either way… you shouldn’t miss it!
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Star of Bethnal Green
7:00 PM
359 Bethnal Green
London E2 6LG
UK
Price: £6, £5 w/ flyer
Print the flyer!
In a fit of rage, I threw drinking glasses at the wall, which left tiny pieces of glass stuck in the wall and shards that seemed to stretch from one end of the flat to the other. I left the glass lying on the floor for days… well over a week if I remember correctly. I refused to clean it up, because it was the most real thing in my life. There was no doubt that broken glass was all over the carpet, as I walked over it with bare feet repeatedly everyday.
I eventually cleaned up the glass and repaired the pitted walls to a state better than when I moved in. I did write a song though, before I cleaned up the mess, and that song is called “Shards.”
I will be performing “Shards” for the first time at The Star of Bethnal Green on July 15th in London. Re-creationist that I am… I will be smashing bottles and grinding broken glass as a musical implement... while I play keyboard and sing.
It’s either going to be like watching a train wreck or the coolest thing that has ever happened onstage… either way… you shouldn’t miss it!
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Star of Bethnal Green
7:00 PM
359 Bethnal Green
London E2 6LG
UK
Price: £6, £5 w/ flyer
Print the flyer!
About to sell out! - June 26, 2009
A few days ago, I made 7 signed copies of When All Else Fails (EP) available for purchase. Why only 7? ... because that's all the more copies that I physically have in my possession. The rest are in another country, on another continent, across the ocean, and tied up in distribution.
With the signed CD... you also get a promotional copy of Between 10 and 2.
I feel compelled to tell you that this is an incredible value for the money, because you are getting two albums for the price of one, as the promotional copy of Between 10 and 2 is the full album, minus the packaging.
The cost is:
£5 + £1 Shipping.
This is the best method to buy both albums if you live in the UK or Europe... cheaper than ordering from CD Baby.
That being said, once they are gone, they are gone, and orders will have to go through CD Baby until I make another journey home, which is unlikely to be for a long, long time.
Sorry.... SOLD OUT!
Please order the album directly through CD Baby.
With the signed CD... you also get a promotional copy of Between 10 and 2.
I feel compelled to tell you that this is an incredible value for the money, because you are getting two albums for the price of one, as the promotional copy of Between 10 and 2 is the full album, minus the packaging.
The cost is:
£5 + £1 Shipping.
This is the best method to buy both albums if you live in the UK or Europe... cheaper than ordering from CD Baby.
That being said, once they are gone, they are gone, and orders will have to go through CD Baby until I make another journey home, which is unlikely to be for a long, long time.
Sorry.... SOLD OUT!
Please order the album directly through CD Baby.