incandescent

VIP NEWB :P

2010-01-03T21:19:00.000-08:00

Be my VIP on Face Book- it's Free!

http://www.facebook.com/JenLSoundWaves

Have been doing some re-mixing and uploaded several new mp3's on Sound Click- it's a lot of fun to go back and take effects off for a more true raw sound....

http://www.soundclick.com/Jenelle

Open

2009-07-03T15:33:00.000-07:00

Beads & Botanicals is officially open! Soon to be adding in some of my newer music in cd format, will keep you posted. xo j

tiny update

2009-03-19T14:35:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update =) Been making glass beads over a hot torch flame, crafting batches of vegan brew into tasty lip balms and sudsy soaps... and and and... well that's about it. I have a song on the burner, or warmer rather, a piece of paper with lyrics scratched across it, tucked into the headstock of my acoustic electric, and when I have a moment, or that is to say I find it is THE right moment, I take it out and stroll through the muse. The first line is "I own a cabin in the woods" and now that I have you breathless with anticipation hehe. Anyways, Korg Karma is in the closet. traded my SeaGul 12 string in for a hard shell case for my electric, finally bought some strings for my classical guitar and will someday find THE right moment to put them on it.

Life has been very musical lately here, without man-made instruments or human voices needed really. Everything in cycles, so no rushing, going with the flow and enjoying it all =)

Several copies of my latest CD collection have flown off the 'virtual' shelf through the entrecard marketplace, much appreciated! I added quite a few surprise trackes to the last few, just for giggles.♥~ Jenelle

ample sample

2009-01-19T19:07:00.001-08:00

Here's a sonic sample to taste, it's from my song "the eyes" dreamy mellow out music...

http://livingbotanical.com/TheEyesSample.mp3

Jenelle Lo Fi CD Compliation

2008-12-30T14:51:00.000-08:00

Jenelle Lo fi Compilation
50 minutes of DIY music by Jenelle Aubade

19 songs, acoustic piano rainy day music, electronic musings, acoustic guitar folk alterna style. Handmade from scratch, home grown, home recorded, home produced with love. Take a chance and try something new, we all need some sonic variety in our lives!

Tracks:
a love song ~mellow deep acoustic guitar piano and vocals
autumn leaves ~acoustic piano elegant relaxing classical
clouds ~spacious zen smooth guitar gentle strings
constantly ~funky bass spaced vocals flowing message
Mystery Track! ~ ???
Day of Rec ~piano & vocals noir
earth vacation ~world groove with scat
even ~bass guitar vocals haunting folk round
illumine ~acoustic piano & guitar with kate bush-isms
light in my sky ~face of the plant says to the sun
minute ~acoustic piano with light accenting
saturday ~live acoustic piano impromptu
silhouette ~live acoustic piano
simple ~acoustic folk vocals and guitar
sun off water ~dedication song pretty words guitar bass
Mystery Track! ~???
the eyes ~sweet sweltering meditations vocals mellow
wandering rain ~live acoustic piano chasing raindrops
saturn's day ~Acoustic Guitar and Vocals Dedication

arrives in your mailbox ready to play in any media player with autographed cd encased in a slim line jewel case with hand selected paper sleeve which includes track titles, shrink wrapped for protection and a professional look perfect for gift giving xox

Ashbory Bass & Butterfly Harp

2008-12-28T08:46:00.000-08:00

Spent a really nice evening with friends last night and was introduced to two instruments that I am longing to add to my musical arsenal- the Ashbory electric bass and the Butterfly harp (thai khim).

The Ashbory is a silicone rubber stringed electric bass instrument. It has a sound more resembling an acoustic upright string bass than anything else, but is in a form a little more reminiscent of an electric bass guitar. It has a short scale which provides the player with exciting new opportunities in playing while at the same time allowing the instrument to be small enough to put in the overhead compartment in an airliner.

What will you do with an Ashbory bass? Depends on who you are. Some people use them primarily for recording since they have a thick, warm tone that records well. Some gig with their Ashbory, appreciating the tone as well as the light weight and mobility advantages of a smaller instrument.

The Ashbory is especially popular as an accent, or second instrument, not unlike how some bass players will switch between a fretted 4 string bass and an 8 string fretted bass. It makes a great second instrument, familiar enough to pick up fairly quickly, yet different enough to allow for more tonal variation, and even allow for new elements to emerge in one's playing. It is also the best compact bass instrument for travel, small enough to carry-on, light enough to not be an inconvenience to carry, yet with a large sound which defies it's small size.

The Ashbory isn't for everyone. For some it is too much of a departure from their old standby bass. There isn't a good funk/slap electric bass guitar sound to be found anywhere. But, for the more adventuresome player who loves to play and likes to use an instrument as a extension of themself, the Ashbory is an excellent and powerful tool.

The khim was introduced to Thailand over a century ago by Chinese merchants, who referred to it as a yang ch'in. Thai artisans have adapted the instrument – similar to a dulcimer – in order to accommodate regional forms of music. Jeerasak Iverse crafts the body and its sleek cover from local jackfruit wood, as the undulating design complements its sonorous potential. Lacquered to brilliant perfection, the piece features 42 quality bronze strings, achieving a surprisingly delicate tone. Includes bamboo sticks with rubber tips and a convenient tuning key.

Oh I Just Love LOVE love LoVe

2008-11-12T16:37:00.000-08:00

the killers
the bravery
the smashing pumpkins
new order
U2
Oasis
Alex Lloyd
Coldplay
The Raconteurs
Red Hot Chili Peppers
and Christina i sent you a package today merry girl =^.^=

wow.

2008-10-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

6 months....really. well. recap where were we... oh yeah! Girl wants to be in band, lives in rural bum back wards kind of place and is planning major cross country move to remedy the situation.

Jamming and partying, well, I am just about the music man, really.

I am dreaming of a place where a girl can play a guitar and sing er songs to a somewhat java'd up receptive odd-ience in peace.

stranger things have happened. Wishes do come true.

:) Had to sell my big bombastic recording device sighs..... of the times. Still having fun, still playing and humming all day long.

I will make this happen. whatever it is =^.^=

j

One Mile HandicaPp

2008-04-26T12:22:00.000-07:00

I recently Jammed with a Fantastic couple of Guys, Brian (Maddd Percussion & Vocals) and Steven(Maddd Songwriting, Vocals, and Guitar). The Band is One Mile Handicapp, and more jamming with them will make my heart sing. really:) I can't describe what these guys did to my songs, but is is electrifying, and if I can add any little thing to their already incredible line-up, well we have something like a major harmony on the horizon...be on the look-out....xox j

ps AND! I am working on a long-distant Collab with a really cool artist Mark Cundiff, check out his music at http://www.myspace.com/burningwycke

Dedication

2008-04-26T12:19:00.000-07:00

My Sweet Freddy Baby Passed Away recently. This is his song:

Drink the Light

OrgAniC CouTure

2008-04-09T14:34:00.000-07:00

Tai Chi is amazing. I have been a practitioner of Hatha Yoga, primarily Bikram's, for years now. I thought that was all I needed. But this practice is extremely internal, of course it does great things for the body also, but within 4 classes of Tai Chi I have had a complete inner reworking, including emotional turbulence breakdown and release, wow. Fun.lol, actually it is great to be working out these things that my tense stretched out body has held in check over the years. Time to move forward, into the flow.

2008-03-30T16:02:00.001-07:00

so this is the dream in physical motion. :) I don't offer my jewelry for sale for the plain reason that I can't seem to give it up once I am done creating it! Unless it is for a gift.

This is a Silver rOc sLide Necklace, Sterling Silver Chain and Components, with matching Threader rOc Slide Earrings. I made the Organic Shaped Glass Beads a few weeks ago. Since I don't wear much jewelry and mostly gold if I do... this pretty will be looking for a home. Be interesting to see who she picks.

I am going to set up my recording gear around my piano this week sometime, and going to trap raw piano notes for fun over the next few weeks. Kinda not so much into the sellaband deal right now, these people that are getting funding really fast are MASS emailing all the people in the universe about it all, SELLING themselves very well-lol, and you know it just makes my tummy wilt, I need to turtle back inside and hide for a while. will see you all in a bit, after the rest of the rascally rabbits have zoomed by.

Go Obama. Use two capos on your guitar. Let your qi flow unobstructed. xo j

New Song =^.^=

2008-03-19T07:21:00.000-07:00

Ok then- Keyboard it was :) No vocals this time though, at least not yet. Let me know what you think-

the new song is called Lit- Tai Chi Meditation, Layers upon Layers of Keyboard, was a lot of fun to create.

Here are the links: Lit (Hi Fi) Lit (lo fi)

facebOOk

2008-03-09T17:31:00.000-07:00

You know, time flows fast when I am having fun, or busy as I can possibly be- working and creating and fitting in extracurricular activities;)

I just started taking a beautiful intricately intoxicatingly confusing challenging but rewarding course in Tai Chi from a Wonderful gentleman who happens to be a kung fu master and such a joy. I am so lucky! And such a clutz! As I continue in the course in a year or so I may qualify to learn the REAL stuff, the real form the inner work, and that keeps me propelled even when it seems impossible for me to remember to move both legs, feet, arms, head, and fingers all at the same time in different aesthetically pleasing directions. Hey I see other people doing this! I can do this!

In the meantime, I am working on some new recordings to liven up my web site and sellaband drive. And of course planning out some deliciously elegant glass bead designs, as well as some jewelry. I am seriously leaning almost completely into the realm of "less is more" with my glass artistry. There was a time when I couldn't embellish enough!

Not so these days. Organic. Simple. Enameled and etched. Room to breath. Room to be the center with the beads adding to the glow. Encasing delicate twists of watercolors. Nice.

ps. u wanna be facebook friends? I love getting flowers... ADD ME to your Facebook xox

vocalize

2008-01-30T16:42:00.000-08:00

I Plugged my Mic into my foot pedal Looper tonight and the universe sang with me,
if a bit off key, just need some more practice:)
(me-not the universe)
wOw! Forget looping guitar, loop the voice, sing sing sing!xo

Freaker By The Speaker

2008-01-20T13:34:00.000-08:00

Keller Williams. Keller Williams. yah, Keller Williams.

wHat ReaLLy MattAs

2008-01-19T22:10:00.000-08:00

Freddy.... and the first song of my next cd is titled "Time in Spades" xoooooooox

of the day

2008-01-12T12:48:00.000-08:00

Handsome Charlie

http://dailycoyote.blogspot.com/

2008-01-11T17:15:00.000-08:00

and on that note.... perfect Pitch....still on this lesson: walk by piano and randomly, without peeking, pluck a key, name the note, do this 20 times in a row correctly identifying the mystery note and, i win, i get to pass go collect my dough, and move on to the next lesson. This one is a challenge to the challenged.

Glass on the other hand is behaving wonderfully, melting smooth, handling like clover heavy honey, and beaming in colors so befuddling blended as to leave me speechless- mostly when it comes to naming the bead sets. Hey I have a great name for my band and i am not telling, i also have the first album named, AND have written the first title track/song for the project. Now to get my hands on that

Akai E2 Headrush Phrase Sampler Guitar Effects Pedal

gimme! lol do you know that Dan and I had no Christmas this year?Excuse was, well there were excuses, fact is that although beads and business is more fun and beautiful than ever, sales have decimated us, economy touches us all in very private parts doesn't it? But i am just as great poor as rich and it is an adventure, hey, the cats have food, the Bunnies have Hay, and we have lots of love in turn. The universe is startlingly regular with its complex genius ability to, in most cases, keep the whole of creation fed. I donated to kiva last week, i love that site. D**** it makes me feel good to look at somebody else, needing a helping hand,who is brave enough to ask for it, and be able to Do something about it. That and Warbook (numbers, no actual blood), things to say thank you for. Thanks. PS i am thankful for WholeWheat radio too. and pandora..... xox

my dream

2008-01-08T19:32:00.000-08:00

for real. i wanna be in a band. Was in a band years ago, grin(yeah that was the name of the band). was fantastic, and i just have been missing it ever since. Stand me up in a coffee house or bar, me and my guitar. i will sing, and i will play, but it's just not- well, it's just not. So what am I doing about it? Writing about it in my blog.:)

showing off

2007-12-21T19:41:00.000-08:00

.......this came out pretty cOOl

of the day

2007-12-18T17:53:00.000-08:00

you live your life as if it's real

redfish

2007-12-10T18:29:00.000-08:00

I rescued a beta fish. Well three actually. Two more on the mantelpiece with the other 4, and one special red to sit right here by my computer monitor ....

the force luke

2007-12-10T08:25:00.000-08:00

...
evil and darkness are submission. Easy. Goodness is a constant battle: i choose to fight.
To face each moment centered in a place of compassion, love, and joy. Relate to each moment in Peace.

I started my Bikram's Yoga again today. For the 50zillionth time.
I need to work on my follow through:)

2007-11-27T19:06:00.001-08:00

finally-ta-dah

holy wow

2007-11-20T12:38:00.000-08:00

another music of the day, this is beyond words: http://pandora.com/

of the day:music

2007-11-20T11:18:00.000-08:00

http://brianssongs.blogspot.com/

rosetone

2007-11-15T13:26:00.000-08:00

yes i am still stuck on that color chart...

blue geisha

2007-11-09T10:22:00.001-08:00

blue geisha is the note of A

perfect pitch

2007-11-09T08:47:00.000-08:00

I am taking the perfect pitch ear training course/ David Lucas Burge, he is a hoot. sooooooo my first assignment is to create a color chart for each note on the scale from c to g, any colors with whatever notes, getting out the colored pencils- tempted to run to wally world and pick up the full she-bang million color crayola box, and some poster paper, ooooh or perhaps I will make a Glass color chart? All of the bazillions of little stubby pieces of glass that are littering the top of my workstation would probably super glue up VERRRY nicely, hmmmmmmmmm he did say be original, and he Did say to be a kid again, hey-when did I grow up?

of the day

2007-11-07T14:16:00.000-08:00

link http://dailycoyote.blogspot.com/

truelly

2007-11-06T13:41:00.000-08:00

Coldplay.

The Killers.

odds

2007-11-06T10:20:00.000-08:00

I like to make each one different, flow with change, it tickles :)

of the day

2007-11-05T14:18:00.000-08:00

thought: life consumes life

sun

2007-11-04T13:59:00.000-08:00

not telling

2007-11-03T21:59:00.000-07:00

i am secretly starting a new blog, dunno how exactly secret posting a blog in the first place can be- but i am not telling, linking bragging,coercing fellow humans to play along, just in this instance:)

I voyeur at a local haunt online for glass lampwork artists, and sometimes is just warms my heart to read them ranting about things I want to rant about, or praising things i wanna sing about.But I normally don't chime in.

here i will say that midlife has brought the shift from mysticism and outward seeking, inward ,to being , and to slightly uncomfortable contemplations. About being human, about the whole mechanics of this life. And me being in it and it being in me. what fun;) that was cheeky, but with optimism:)

So music is my dream, aspect of music? umm that would be songwriting. my sweet sweet turmoil twining itself around musical notes and melodies springing out of me before I have had a chance to explore the moment consciously.

My craft- art, staying within the same family of aesthetics at least:) I set my own hours. I melt glass and shape it, twist and twine it, not as adeptly as music, but well enough to produce something palpably artistic, and interesting. If it weren't bread and butter- oh the things I would like to do with glass. I would like to put my hands in a big melted bowl of it (these are the fire-proof, melt-proof hands) and mash it around like play-doh, meatloaf (or veggie loaf respectively), squeeze it through my fist and fingers, mold it into tweaks and turrets.... but for now I am still daily worshiping more benign subjects at the torch. Rounds. Organics. Press Beads. First to train my hands to put a straight line, a clear un mushed dot, a perfect encasing, before i let them tweak;)

so I love glass. and I love music. about Love, is it the chemical reaction that attracts good "things" to hurtle towards us from the cosmos? Is it forgetting to love or be loving that leaves me in the dark, the opposite of love, that irritation and frustration, the very thoughts of which attract and multiply themselves... do you ever go back and edit out text from your blog posts cause what you wrote sounds ridiculous a couple of days later?

Alright. Good starters. Love and adoration, Jenelle