See You Around 2010
I had an epiphany recently, one which left me with the unshakable desire to all but retreat from this online world. That means — hibernate this blog, remove all my personal contact info from all those social networks, stop ‘adding friends’ to anything, and - less gladly but quite necessarily - say a fond farewell to the many many cool people out there that I wouldn’t have had the privilege of knowing by any other means, but who are just too distant and too great in numbers to keep corresponding with.
Since finding out I was pregnant, I’ve felt my priorities drastically shifting and myself moving towards decisions like this, but this weekend it became strangely, suddenly urgent to my sense of well-being that I do this. My sweetheart Larry and our little one, my family and close friends - in real life - these are the people I need around me and really care about, and they’re all I have room in my life for. When the baby arrives, that will only become more true.
Am I going to keep making music? Der, of course! And when I have something worth putting out there, I will, but I don’t need to be an internet attention whore in the meantime to do that (more the contrary, in fact). There was a time when I thrived on being out there, talking to a whole bunch of people, sharing my experiences and learning about all the possibilities out there, but that phase has run its course and left me unfulfilled. Now I thrive on the private, personal, important things, like just being with my honey, going to the lake, strumming guitars in bed, singing to my belly, writing songs, spending weekends with close friends, talking to my mom on the phone, cooking nice meals, playing with our dog, making plans for our future, and just taking better care of myself and those I love.
As far as creative endeavors like music, same thing. I just want to make music. Not blog about music, not email people I’ve never met and probably never will meet about music. Make music. Play music. I’m returning to the simpler ways of the olden days, when music was really about the simple joy of making music, and it was done well, and for all the right reasons.
So this blog will soon disappear. Probably not forever. I may resurrect it (in some simpler form) around 2010 - or whenever I have something finished that I’m really proud of and want to share with the world. Meanwhile, thanks, everyone, for everything! We had good times! But things change (as they should).
I leave you with a favorite Irish blessing…
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A grand plan… All the best. You’re a wave of the future.
Shagging hell! Have a great life, Brooke, and fingers crossed for that collaboration with Daniel Earwicker…. Ta-ra!
To Brooke: You are so eloquent in your expressions, not only in music but also in words. How I’ve admired your performances on U2be and often find that in my solace, I come back to listen, again and again. I also admire your position to pursue the next chapter in your life and I wish you, your husband and child, all the beautiful love and experiences that will ensue. Patiently, I await until the more you may choose to share with us, your faithful. Respectfully yours, Luciano (primexchange)
Brooke I had an epiphany recently, one which left me with the unshakable desire to all but retreat from …
Girl Of The North Country
Well, if you’re travelin’ in the north country fair,
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline,
Remember me to one who lives there.
She once was a true love of mine.
Well, if you go when the snowflakes storm,
When the rivers freeze and summer ends,
Please see if she’s wearing a coat so warm,
To keep her from the howlin’ winds.
Please see for me if her hair hangs long,
If it rolls and flows all down her breast.
Please see for me if her hair hangs long,
That’s the way I remember her best.
I’m a-wonderin’ if she remembers me at all.
Many times I’ve often prayed
In the darkness of my night,
In the brightness of my day.
So if you’re travelin’ in the north country fair,
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline,
Remember me to one who lives there.
She once was a true love of mine.
Bob Dylan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qhwemir1Ag
Take Care My Angel - Yep -
(sigh) you’ll be missed, big time! but I think it’s a great decision that just-is-right. You’ll be a great mum, and I really look forward to 2010. Take great care of yourself and your loved ones - lucky them :).
Thanks everyone, really. I’m glad you understand.
Hey Brooke,
i just want to tell you, that you are one of my favourite Internet personalities….. ;)
I just love the Emotions you gave to People with your musical talent… and what else is Music and also Life about then emotions ?.
I just love what you’re doing and always checked out your “blog” for more new stuff or Covers. Im from Germany and my english skills are not that perfect, but i just want to let you know that i love your warmth and kind of happy sadness in your own songs and that feeling you gave everyone who listened to your covers of so many beautiful songs.
I think im still in love….
Best Wishes from “good old” Germany ;)
in love, CivilianInRange
(*sniff*) bye-bye…we won’t forget you…watch those DVDs sometime…now I know how the girl in the song “Indio” felt…
I’m looking forward to lullabies, please. When things calm down and you’re yearning to sing. I’d like to hear you do “Come All Ye Fair and Tender Maidens.” This has been covered by such disparate folk as the Dead, Peter Paul & Mary and Baez. I think you could handle the poignant tune.
Hi. I just wanted to thank you for being my surrogate guitar teacher over the past few days. I discovered first the Fade into You video on Chordie (which is stunning by the way) and learned to play that. Now I’m going to try Fake Plastic Trees, which I could not have played if you didn’t transpose the chords to G, because the chords are too hard otherwise. Thanks again, you are awesome!
the past is done and the futrue is yours to change, tears of joy for you i cry and love life as you have created it. here and now
go make somethng special for that someone who is something more than words can say make it with love make it with your dreams give it your touch a stroke of the brooke
I just wanna let you know, that I thinkt you seem to be a great personality, and you have a good taste in music ;)
I love to read all of your stuff and listen to your music.
And Good Luck with everyting!
Love from Sweden
I should of posted this here and not that other earlier blog…
Hi brook,
So your pregnant and getting ready to bail from cyber space. Figures, just as I’m trying to reconnect with you after 3 or 4 years of absence, your bailing.
Congratulations on the nearly new arrival. As someone once told me just before I became a father “they will change your life forever…in a good way..”
best of luck and sorry we didn’t get the opportunity to reconnect and talk about God/OOBE/Dreams/Seth/Life…
Be well!
Chris
Brooke, you are going to be greatly missed! Congratulations on all of the wonderful things happening in your life, and I anxiously await your next release :).
Oh no….say it isn’t so…It would be a bit of a tragedy to lose your talented musical contributions, though you must move forward with what is most important in your life. It’s been a wonderful journey with you and your music.
Love, peace, and musical influence…
-David
well, that was uplifting.
i’m glad you have reached this epiphany and i wish you nothing but the best of luck in all of your future endeavors.
i do hope to see the day where i will listen to Bedroom Concert The Second.
good luck, brooke.
:)
I will miss you. Very much!
Love and good luck from Germany!
hey man, I’ve been sort of a fan of yours for quite a while. I try to learn the songs you post on youtube and stuff and i think they are great guitar lessons, and the tabs you post are really helpful. I’m glad that you are moving on to more important things and hope you succeed in your future endeavors. I know you are retreating from the blogging world but could you possibly keep the youtube videos and guitar tabs online? cuz they are GOOD.
thanks for all the songs, and good luck
Hi! I found your videos on youtube and i think i almost fell in love with you when i listened to your cover of pay no mind! Your voice is the coolest i’ve ever heard!
And you are goddamn pretty too! I’m sorry if my english is bad…im swedish. So thats the language i normally speak. If you could understand swedish I could describe so much better how fantastic you are! I hope to hear more music from you in 2010 then…
And I would also like to wish you good luck with the baby!
The Brook hello good lei your text and I think you have rason
I’m Mexican and I speak Spanish alo which I do not translate very well
but I hope it will not block your closures
and follow hasiendo your music that I sing very nice to play the guitar but I do not think being as good as your good
that’s all I hope my reply is msm marioboss-64@hotmail.com
i’ll miss you
-France
Hi! Im just want to say thanks.
Im a graphic designer (vuduh.com) if I can do anything for you write me
thanks again
about 1 year ago i saw you in youtube
your voice and characteristic feeling fascinated me
although you’re gone, your songs are around me forever
see you later ^-^
good luck, brooke !! from korea
You’re an inspiration for every human being alive. Thank you for inspiring me and making my life a better life. Good luck with everything Brooke, and have a good life.
Kisses from Portugal
hi brooke
I just want to say thanks
by the way im graphic designer if you ever need something
my mail is alonso@vuduh.com my site http://www.vuduh.com
Thanks again
PD I cant wait to 2010
hi brooke
I just want to say thanks
by the way im graphic designer if you ever need something
my mail is alonso@vuduh.com my site http://www.vuduh.com
Thanks again
Hi Brooke,
sorry if i’m late. I listened to your songs some months ago, i just wanted to let you know that they’re great. Your voice is very very sweet. i’ll miss you.
Good luck
from Italy
Hope to see you on 2010, i’m going to wait to hear you again !
Tout mes vœux de bonheur, en espérant que tu te porte bien… je suis certain que tu sera une très bonne mère :) gros bisou.
you’ve been a massive inspiration.
have a wonderful, shining life.
thank you for everything.
Dear Brooke:
I Finish of reading your last message and you have left me with a long reflection. Definitely, I think you have arrived at a point in your life where priorities change, and I was surprised by the maturity and conviction with the words you express your
thoughts on this new phase of your life. I got to thank you because your comments about the music made me reflect and think that now that I still have the opportunity to return to the issue of the music that has long left unfinished. Well, I´ couldn´t say much but I think you understand what these short words tray to say. Although I do not know you personally, I appreciate the excellent covers and the good times did I pass hearing it. The best thing for you in the future, along with your baby and your partner. A hug, a kiss and prosperity for the future. Good luck.
Dios te bendiga Brooke. Desde México D.F. Contra Killer
Hey Brooke!!!
Your voice enchants to me, in truth that you are good! We waited for breadfruit outside to you… really that I admire to you like musician and like woman… since having baby is not easy. Of all ways… congratulations!
Sorry for the traduction… Am Mexican!!! ;)
May this message find you all in good spirits and health. Although you may be taking a break you voice is forever drifting though this endless electrical universe making each us all smile…
Thanks for the music . We know where you’r coming from ,children are our future , our one is growing up now.- take your time . It will all make sence later . love and best wishes Kev Fiona and Rory