If there was ever a year to remember...

It would be 2009. And now that it's on the way out;

My heart is aware and filled with gratitude for all the provision and support I have received throughout the past year. Many thanks go out to you, my family, friends, and fans for listening, caring and sharing yourself with me so graciously. We have achieved so very much with very little.

The economy has been trying us all and the news is often saddening. Our brothers and sisters, friends and family have had their struggles before our eyes every day, and we love on, and hope on. I am uplifted. Let's keep the faith in strength for this is gonna get good! Just think 2010 is near; What a ring it has!

I am extremely grateful because I met my goals this year.
I set out at the beginning of 2009 to complete three collections.
My three accomplishments this year are:

MARCH ON Released May 2009
A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK October, 2009
(Thank you Emmanuel Sellassie for your collaboration.)
And FREE now being manufactured and set for release February 2010.

I desire to mention honorably Mr. Tom Landry.
Tom is a big blessing to me. Yes... he works for hire... and I'm on the line, but he always comes through and gives me his extra special something every time. He is one of my best friends and I love him to death! So thanks to God for bringing Tom Landry into my life and causing us to be joined in creativity! Make sure you check him out and consider him for your next project. He's a real gem! The real thing baby!!!

Also, I would like to thank Robert Berry for his regular two cents of great advice and of course his musicianship! I am one lucky girl to have such great talent surrounding me. Everyone who has participated in my creative en devours...I bow to you. It really means a lot to me your helping make my dreams come true!

Please shop iTunes for my whole collection.

Stay tuned more to come in 2010!
Happy Holidays!!

Miss Kristin

A Miss Kristin Mac Attack from Tunecore, Listen In!

Amazing Happens When We Least Expect It!

You never know what’s ahead, when you go by spirit anything and everything wonderful is possible!

Last summer I had a hankering to schedule a So Cal getaway, because it had been awhile since journeying south for an adventure. (Last time was 5 years ago I had a mini music tour with stops along the coast.) I wanted to go visit the place where my previous band mate/bass player and dear friend Dennis “Sox” Donovan, had drove his car off the cliff in Dana Point and took his life last March. I desired to go to the spot and send up some prayers in remembrance of him.

While I was meditating an old friend came to mind that I had known when I resided in Minneapolis Minnesota when I was 18 years young. I remembered he was originally from San Clemente and had moved to Minnesota to enjoy the lakes and people. I did an internet search and found him online.

I was lucky to surprise him and we had the most wonderful and blessed meeting. Now he had just suffered the loss of his father and his son within a month of each other and was really thrown a loop. So my timing was impeccable. This was no coincidence but a spirit thing.
I do believe the Lord’s hand at work here.

We visited at various times throughout the week and toward the end of the week, we got together for a lovely dinner at Adele’s in the San Clemente Inn. I was invited up to sing with the Frank Sinatra style band performing that Friday night. I had the Christmas spirit and so chose to sing my original songs, “The Time Of Our Lives” and “Santa On His Way” from A MISS KRISTIN CHRISTMAS. A great time was had by all.

We reminisced and more deeply rekindled an old friendship as well as making new friends with the locals. This was the hi-light of my journey although there were other blessings.

Monday night I sat in at THE GYPSY DEN and sang “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU”.
It was a fun pleasure to meet the regulars and network a bit. The place was groovy too!
Great food and coffee with lots of talent! If you ever get to the Santa Ana area, I recommend this place for a musical stop off!

One goal when arriving here was to do some writing about being FREE for the new upcoming album FREE. I’ve been posting the new tracks at My Other MySpace Site

For some reason this task is a challenging one. What does it mean to be FREE? How does my new music affect people FREEly and set them FREE? These were all questions I was asking myself.

What I have come to understand after this wonderful journey is when we stay open, and embrace the unknown, blessings abound. You never know what good things God has in store for you when you trust Him and walk in the light. What does it mean to walk in the light? I like to think of it as walking in integrity. Listening to the still small voice inside, checking motives and finding true heart desires. And not being afraid.

My time here is about over, as I am to head back up the coast Sunday. I hope to do a Hollywood drive by to capture some fresh video and blow a kiss toward long lived memories of mine. Lord willing I will be returning here again before too long.
I would have liked to stay longer and the time went by way too fast.
The holiday’s are about here and there is much to do around my home so I feel compelled to return.

A quick suggestion and reminder to check out and pick up a copy of my ever so wonderful, A MISS KRISTIN CHRISTMAS

And until we meet again…on the road somewhere,
much LOVE to you always and VERY HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and yours!

..

xxxoo

Miss Kristin

Positive Music Month Encourages 30 Days of Positive Music For A Change

November 13, 2009 Campbell, California/USA — During these tough economic times, something positive to hear is rare but welcomed and Positive Music Month is encouraging people to listen to 30 days of positive music for a change.

"Have you ever heard a song that has actually changed your life for the better?" asks Campbell, CA musician Miss Kristin. "Imagine listening to songs like that for a whole month."

"Positive music ("Posi" for short) is popular music that can improve your life," continues Kristin.
"We invite people to try listening to it for a month and see for themselves."

Posi radio stations, record stores and resources are available at websites like www.PositiveMusicAssociation.com, www.emPowerMA.com, www.HarmonizingWithHumanity.com, and www.AcousticFuel.com. The genre even has its own awards program in the annual Posi Awards put on by Empower Music & Arts.

"Think of Posi music as therapy for your mind, or medicine for the soul," says Positive Music Association's Scott Johnson. "It's more than entertainment. It can change your perspective, offer insight and provide hope."

Miss Kristin is no stranger to this genre, in fact since Kristin first arrived on the musical landscape she has been committed to creating and distributing positive music. With two new releases recently including “March On” and “A Miss Kristin Mac Attack” Miss Kristin’s original music plays out like a ray of light that stretches across the nations with a new message of hope. You can listen to the new music in its entirety at: March On at MySpace and A Miss Kristin Mac Attack at MySpace

Kristin is nearing completion on her next release due January 2010 titled “Free”, which Kristin states has the power to set people free from much of the daily negativity as well as breaking the chains people hold, keeping them from really enjoying life!
You can visit Miss Kristin on the web here.
Supporters of Positive music are lobbying for a Grammy category that would appeal to the more than 50 million people in the U.S. alone who make up the Lifestyles Of Health And Sustainability (LOHAS) Market, along with the multi-billion dollar Personal Development industry.

"We want Positive music to be known as a distinct category of music so that it's easy for people to find music that's empowering, enlightening and life changing," says Miss Kristin. "This is a perfect time for people to see what a difference listening to Posi music can make in their lives."

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Resources: Positive Music Month: http://www.positivemusicassociation.com/pmm.php
Positive Music Research Findings: http://www.emedexpert.com/tips/music.shtml

Emerald Eyes from A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK Featured!

Great news! My song "Emerald Eyes" (written by Bob Welch), from A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK will be featured on Mothpod 160 - Inconceivable. The episode will be available Monday, November 2nd at Noon Eastern over at http://mothpod.com.

Also "Emerald Eyes" will be featured on The Highway 59 Show for Nov 5.

So tune in... A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK is spreading love like wildfire.
Have you heard it yet?

Listen Here

And if that were not enough....
I am giving away the full album/collection of AMAZING POWER just for signing up for the Miss Kristin Newsletter. Click Here and sign up today...Get your AMAZING POWER on today!

October It Is, and It's All About The Music!

Greetings loved ones!

It has been a busy few months in the life of this
DIY RoCK STAR !

Placing finishing touches on my favorite new release

A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK
while also promoting my recent MARCH ON release.



You may have noticed me making impromptu appearances at local clubs and churches to sing and perform solo as well as collecting footage and producing video to go along with some of my favorite songs. Whew!!
It's a full time labor of love and I have been enjoying every minute!
I am so grateful every day that I have been blessed with so much health, wealth, and vitality! All to do what I love!

Let me begin first by telling you a bit about
A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK:
Bob Welch had a listen and stated:

"A Miss Kristin Mac Attack is Great; Very Imaginative, Interesting and New!" Now he gave me permission to share, and I must say he is an awesome fellow!
And I am so honored to have his thoughts and this awesome compliment.
It honestly was a major lift up for me in my journey of sharing music on this path of love for all the world to hear.

With songs written by Bob Welch, Christine McVie, Danny Kirwin, and Dave Walker, there's a new spin on old favorites from where they began for this great band in the seventies.

Young and old will enjoy the pop reggae style beats and the mesmerizing vocals and chants of Emmanuel Selassie as guest collaborator on this universal project. With old favorites like Emerald Eyes and Did You Ever Love Me, I'm croonin my way delightfully through
A Miss Kristin Mac Attack with my own reggae style approach.

Produced and arranged by me, I'm singing lead and backing vocals, I do the drum programming and percussion, rhythm guitar for all songs (including 12 string guitar),
and keyboards for the entire collection.

Emmanuel Sellassie is guest featured vocalist (including chants) on Emerald Eyes, Did You Ever Love Me, Child Of Mine, and Bare Trees. Also The Derelict and Child Of Mine features Erick Thornton on Harp and once again I'm featuring the great Tom Landry on bass guitar for all songs.

It just went live on iTunes and I'm thrilled to be able to share it with you so please check it out and buy a copy today. You may listen to the whole collection on MySpace .
I believe this is a must have classic Miss Kristin collection.
So do not wait, get it today!

Now I was blessed to meet some wonderful folks in Jerome Arizona (which is about twenty minutes outside of Sedona) September ninth this 2009... (wooo) 9/9/2009
at The Spirit Room Open Mic/Jam night.

I set up the trustworthy camcorder and captured some unique footage, I hope all will enjoy.
I was meloncholly at the time and chose to do some down low songs...
Music can be a great release, huh? Watch the video here.

Then make sure you check out the new EASY STREET video I created via my journeys.
This is a real special vid I am really proud of. Watch it here .

And if you are really brave, wild and free, (like me) you will enjoy my video
JUNGLE LOVE. Watch it here .

It pleases me to tell you I am about halfway through the next release titled "FREE" slated for a Spring 2010 release. This is a powerful collection that I believe sets the captive free!
Primarily ME! Of course I so live my music. My writing encompasses truth in my soul and spirit that promotes my healing as well as others. I give thanks to the Great Spirit Of the Creator for the blessing and honor, called to glory for His purpose.

Last thing I would like to mention is
A MISS KRISTIN CHRISTMAS.

With the holidays around the corner, I recommend you order your copy today of
A MISS KRISTIN CHRISTMAS

This collection is the gift that keeps on giving.

“A Miss Kristin Christmas” is seven original timeless tracks written, performed and produced by Kristin, that celebrate life with great hope and an imaginative hand. These songs easily spin round your head before parting, pending their phantasmagorical return. You may listen to the whole collection at MySpace .

My prayer is for your patience and loyalty in watching me grow.
I am not a monthly newsletter writer. It seems alot to ask with my full plate,
so I do what I can quarterly.
I do know that I will step it up as I go,
and so I would like to thank you for hanging in there with me.

And to say thank you, please download this lovely track from the
March On cd INSTANT DECISION free!

Instant Decision.mp3

Right click and save it then put it in your iPod!

Thank you for reading and sharing your music and dreams with me! Have a very happy fall season with Halloween and Thanksgiving to warm you.

Love always,

Miss Kristin

Hands Full~ Radically Blessed !

I'm glad to meet new friends everywhere I go and online too....
It's always cool to hear where people are at with their musical tastes and desires.
Everyone is an artist in their way and I have great respect for individual creativity.

With such a plethora of new music coming out, it's challenging to keep up, but I will begin by saying one of my favorite collections is my new age album DESERT SEAS. I released this collection October 2008 and being a DIY artist, it has taken some time to get to promoting, and getting it out there, other than the usual myspace and radio station distribution. I am beginning to promote this bunch of songs more now all over the world via various outlets and it feels good. We are recieveing radio play and lots of great feedback.

I am in the process of releasing an early Fleetwood Mac cover album that is so very special too.
A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK is this months release and I am preparing it to go up on iTunes, so you should be able to purchase by the holiday shopping rush. You may also purchase the music now directly from my website at http://misskristin.com and you may listen and buy A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK by going to http://myspace.com/misskristinmacattack .

In June 2009, I released my patriotic collection MARCH ON. I spent the whole summer promoting and shipping the music to radio, doing my best to get it out there. It is always a busy time around my place of business, because I love what I do and it does not feel so much like work, but a good and great way of life.

One thing I can say about the larger amount of music to distribute is that is gets expensive and I live very frugally in order to pull it off! I do things myself like pedicures and haircuts, (I am a licensed hairdresser) and sometimes I barter for things I need. I find this helps me attain things that are extra expenses like iPods, hard drives, musical instruments, etc., so as to save money for the promotion of the music.

What I believe about being a DIY artist, is that the music propagates more gradually over time and has a lasting ability. So with these three releases, I will be extend for exposure over the next few years and then I believe they will go far by word of mouth, lasting long after I cross over to the other side of life.

So, like a music making machine of true love my intentions are to continue releasing my large catalog for the years to come. My next release FREE is in production and Lord willing I shall release it in the spring of 2010.

Please stay tuned into my music and listen on...I love to create and I do it all for you and the pleasure it brings me to give.

I am glad to make your acquaintance.

Hugs,

Miss Kristin

End Of Summer In Sedona Arizona

Living the single life for some time, I have grown accustomed to adventure. It’s easy to get away and do my thing (music and socializing) with only myself to answer to.

Now it was not easy for me at first, in fact there was a time it was rather frightening.

Being a woman and going out to different locals and getting on stages and such, driving through unknown canyons and corridors without a co-pilot felt nerve racking in the beginning.... but through facing my fears and “just doing it” choosing to live in the moment, celebrating the now and today..I have found my freedom and joy in living this adventure filled life -

This week I am visiting Sedona Arizona. I have the great blessing of staying in a lovely timeshare which is not unlike an apartment with a full kitchen and bath...laundry room and just about everything I would need to be comfortable away from home.

First thing I do if I haven’t already landed a booking before arriving is to scope out the music scene. I search for talented artists to go see and places to perhaps play and perform. My latest thrill is to bring my video camera everywhere with me so I can record the talent (and myself) whenever there is an opportunity.

Last night I had the awesome experience of performing at THE SPIRIT ROOM in Jerome, AZ.
It was my first time visiting this venue and WOW it was such a cool place!

The folks were so free in their spirit and integrated in friendship and love with one another- Some of the audience were locals, and some were visiting from other places, just checking out the amazing town of Jerome. Jerome is an adorable old western town that sits up on a cliff with the buildings built on this wall of land (hill). This was an open mic night and the talent was tremendous!

I was blessed to meet all these awesome artists doing their thing in Jerome!
This is an outstanding venue for live music and the stage was really sweet.
The host D.L. Harrison was not only talented but kind, warm and professional.

I was able to capture some awesome video too, so stay tuned,
I look forward to posting the vids upon my return home to the Silicon Valley.

Today I shall visit Montezuma’s Castle.
The Native American culture here is amazing and I am learning much more about the Native people of the area.

Before I headed to Jerome last night I had the awesome opportunity to experience the Native Flute performer Wolfs Robe aka Flute Man of Sedona.

He gave a wonderful time travel educational experience of the Native Flute with it’s beginnings and evolution through the ages. He played the flute with such feeling and passion. Feeling every note. He is truly a “Song Carrier” with a new CD you might want to check out called “Ancient Dreams”. His website is http://www.akaflutemanent.com

There is so much truth to the expression, “Time flies when you are having fun!”

My time here is limited, so I must go now and explore-

Until we meet again...

Much love and adventure to all!

xxxxoooo

Miss Kristin

Calling all FLEETWOOD MAC fans!

Finished my new album A MISS KRISTIN MAC ATTACK-
listen now http://lnk.ms/0DJVD

Here is the press release:

Putting a new spin on old favorites like Emerald Eyes and Did You Ever Love Me, Miss Kristin croons her favorite early Fleetwood Mac songs in a reggae style production that brings new life and love to old favorites many may have never been introduced to otherwise. The songs may be a mystery to some, but to countless others, Miss Kristin is assisting in remembering an earlier time, with her demonstrative and emotive vocals.

Due to be released in September 2009 on the Big Fuss Records label, Miss Kristin enchants with these ten carefully selected tracks, from one of the greatest bands of our time (Fleetwood Mac) prior to their Stevie Nicks days. This is a top-notch collection of eclectic and classic songs that pays homage to this great band and their music created in the seventies.

Positioned beautifully in accordance with Christine McVie’s sensual vocal style Miss Kristin re-creates favorites like Spare Me A Little and Why with new sincerity and strength. Touched by the greatness of classics like Crazy Love, Dissatisfied and The Way I Feel, Miss Kristin handles much of her own instrumentation, creating drum programming, playing the acoustic guitar and keyboards for all songs. Kristin features the expressive and talented reggae artist Emmanuel Sellasie on backing vocals and electric guitar for Emerald Eyes, The Derelict and Did You Ever Love Me as well as some acoustic lead style guitar on Bare Trees. And as with other more recent Miss Kristin releases, Kristin again features the exceptional Tom Landry on bass guitar for the entire collection. Erick Thorton makes two guest appearances with his exceptional harmonica for Child Of Mine as well as The Derelict. While A Miss Kristin Mac Attack will potentially manifest nostalgia, it triumphs in creating a fresh new beginning for these ten top drawer selections. These songs feature tender heartfelt melodies and riffs that remain and exist; weaving through your head long after the song has ended. A Miss Kristin Mac Attack is a classic collection that will prevail as one of the masterpieces of the Miss Kristin catalog presenting itself in light of greatness for years to come.

Produced at 2High2Die Studios in Campbell, CA A Miss Kristin Mac Attack is a Big Fuss Records release and will be a digital only release initially. Look for it on iTunes and Amazon.com as well as EMusic, Rhapsody and wherever fine digital downloads are sold.

In The Heat Of Summer

It's been an active and hot summer here in Northern California so far!
And now that we are at the midpoint when the nights are so fine...I'm soaking up the feeling and really taking it all in.

My gardens been coming up with harvest and I am eating off the land almost entirely.
I've had my hands full with sending CDs to radio stations around the world as well as my personal travels. Moneys tight but the music is mighty!

Las Vegas was a blast and great adventure for collecting video and rock and roll exploration.
My 1978 VW Camper bus keeps me busy on weekends for overnights at the beach as well as other awesome places. I play music everywhere I go, and creating is never better than in the great outdoors, so I am in my element as the summertime girl that I am.
It's a great place to get my thoughts straight and to be inspired as to what to do next... so I love every minute of the journey.

Last weekend I had the extreme blessing of attending a Cowboy Junkies concert.
They are my favorite band, I love their music, and I've seen em a bunch of times.
I do my best to attend their delightful show every year as they tour around.
They usually play outdoors where I see them and so it feels great to sit under the stars and open and close my eyes and just listen, taking it all in.

Every year Margo greets fans after the show and it's great to meet up and say hi.
I make it a point to gift them my latest and greatest cd just for the sake of sharing.
I do dream they one day might open for me - (smile) I think it would be an excellent bill!

Anyway...that was the 17th of July. Now it's the 21st.

I'm in motion moving and growing in my natural state,
I'm a wild one baby till Judgment day!
(That's from "Jungle Love" off my new CD "March On".)

But the recent picture above is of course, MARGO AND I.
Look, we're wearing close to the same color shirts!!!
Beauty girls if you'd ask me! Great show...loads of fun!

Next thing I'd like to show ya'll is this great painting my close friend Alison Daniel created of the great guitarist/musician, Mr. Tom Landry.

Tom has been a major contributor to my music and sound.
He is one of my best friends and I just love him dearly!

I believe you are going to be hearing and seeing a lot of Tom in the years to come, with all his exceptional talent and positive energy. We love this painting and feel Alison did a great job of capturing his look and character. I hope you like it too.

Well that's it for now.

Stay tuned for more news and blogs in the months ahead.
Stay in touch and keep that feedback coming!!
Lord knows we run the gamut!

Have a great summer and take it slow and light...
Enjoy yourself and love your neighbor... that's my advice!

Kisses always, kristin

Here is the New Single from March On- INSTANT DECISION

MONEY’S TIGHT, BUT THE MUSIC IS MIGHTY

So what shall we do??? MARCH ON!!

This is my theme at this stage of the game.
March On! While there is a need for pleasure and comfort music brings,
I, Miss Kristin, shall rise to the call, and March On!

“March On” is finally complete and presently in design stages for album artwork and manufacturing. We hope to have the CD up on iTunes, Digstation, Amazon.Com and CDBaby this Mid May.


March On was composed entirely by me, Miss Kristin and I produced it as well.
March On is a real “dream come true” for me.
The songs mean a whole lot to me.
I poured my heart into them and honestly, they are one of the greatest gifts of my life. I have high hopes of touching and reaching people with their cool feel and encouraging words. So today I am so thankful.

As far as instrumentation goes, you will find me on all vocals, much acoustic guitar, a few songs worth of bass guitar,12 string guitar, all keyboards, and most drum programming with percussion production.
I also did the mixes myself and the mastering. I feel pleased with the outcome and think the tracks sound sick! (You know I mean great!)

The guitar work with the mad electrics and sick bass playing is the wonderfully talented and great Tom Landry . Tom also did a lot of the 12 sting work and all the J200 stuff. I would say he is low key on this collection, (for Tom) compared to how he usually rocks. (We do have another album already under way where he busts it up hard and makes quite the grand stand!) Tom is like an Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page. One of the greatest guitarists of all time…and he’s mine!!!!
(I am such a lucky girl) So if you desire to hear more of Tom now, be sure to check out his guitar playing on “The Runner” at MySpace and also he did a great job on “Amazing Power” which you can find on Digstation.

On again to other players; We had Craig Martin on Drums for “Potters Clay”, and Robert Holme on drums for “March On” and “Love Never Fails”. I was blessed to have the creative Suzanne Weller on harp and flute for “Love Takes Time” and Michelle Pollace Mills for bass guitar on the same song.

I love all the songs, but I think my favorite is “Instant Decision”.
I just love the whole feel of that song.
It’s kind of sad and happy. And I think it brings out the actress in me as well.
I also love “All For One People”, and “Love Takes Time”.
Oh my gosh....I love them all!!! (hopefully you will too!) Let me know ok?
And thanks for listening and supporting NEW Miss Kristin music!

kisses,
kristin

My Favorite Things And Songs Blog Part II

This is a continuation; Lets begin with “Ribbons And Pearls”

"Ribbons And Pearls" is a collection of hopeful tracks I wrote when I was relatively sad. I found myself alone and asking myself real life questions. I was a bit angry at God for my past troubles and heartaches, which I believed stemmed from abandonment issues. I believe I was being reconciled through the writing. With songs like “To Come” which expressed the truth that God knew all and was behind even my fear and pain and would make good come from it and yes I would “come” to Him. I believed God was writing me the love songs telling me He had “Nothing But Love” for me (a favorite track on the disc) and “Ribbons And Pearls”, where he gave me something to hold. (HIM and the music) I was lonely and asking questions about my choices. He answered them through the songs. I like this disc a lot. This was the beginning of my journey with Tom Landry and his talents on guitars and other instruments. I was learning to do more myself at this point with producing in Pro Tools and using my natural instrumental talents. I mixed and mastered the disc myself and I think it sounds great for my first time. I was determined to learn and I knew the best way was to study and do it hands on.

I am proud of this collection and it was a great growing experience. Again, industry was having a difficult time classifying me with this disc. They were wondering, was I a Christian artist, a secular,
or new age gal…I was a woman who found my Creator through music and was searching to understand more in depth. That’s about it! Another favorite track on the CD is “Psalm 124”. I did not want to sing this song when I composed it…because I did not feel delivered. I did in faith though, believing we must speak those things that be not as though they are …so they will come to pass. Wheewww!
What a mouthful! To this day, it always lifts me up when I listen and sing to this track. Tom and I really enjoyed playing and singing this one too.


"Amazing Power"
Is a favorite collection of mine because I was doing my best to feature songs that would be uplifting and appealing to a wide range of listeners. I have many favorites on this album but my all time fav is “All I Ever Want”. I really enjoyed the recording process because we were adding new instruments like Violin and Pedal Steel Guitar. Tom Landry was giving me some really great guitar tracks and we were finding ourselves really excited creating together. We knew we had something really special the two of us working together. I especially like the rockers on this album like “Fall Away”, and “Immigration Song”,
not to mention the title track “Amazing Power”. This collection was “loaded” with great music. I love “Agony and Ecstasy” as it was written when I was really feeling excited and frightened at the same time with my muse (love). But honestly, every song on this album is great and I would definitely recommend purchasing “Amazing Power”.
I also did the mixing myself and the mastering. I actually find this album to be one of my best products. The music has a great organic feel and stands powerful as a whole. I was learning the business of creating (producing) and marketing my own collections. It was an exciting time, but I had so much more music to get to. I was doing the best I could to fund the process and to put it out there manufacturing and marketing to radio but money was running out. We made it through though and did get some radio airplay.


"A Miss Kristin Christmas"

I will only say that this whole collection, (seven songs) are favorites and this disc should not be missed if you are someone who tends to feel the downers of the holiday season and needs uplifting.
I can tell you firsthand that most of these songs came through my own great sadness and I think that is what makes them so beautiful. I was alone a lot with my family across the country. I was coming to terms with being on my own and making my own happiness. This would come as these songs were developed. Production on these tracks is raw and real. Not perfect or puffed up…just pure.
I do hope you will listen to the whole collection some season or seasons of your choosing.
I believe you will find the songs heart touching timeless and classic.

"The Runner"
I was most excited about “The Runner” yet it was the collection I hated to sing the most.
The songs were sad and I was even sadder….As far as the tracking was concerned; Tom and I were thrilled to be rocking hard and creating a free form style. Money had pretty much run out, and so we were doing most all the work ourselves. I was in a bit of a depression when I was to sing the tracks, and the whole collection pretty much was a discussion on what was going on with me running from myself and love throughout my early life. My spirit was leading me to expose my dark side so that I would put it to rest once and for all. I believed others could relate and would be healed when they were to latch on to what we were doing. I must say that after this album showed up and was sent out around the world, I was relieved and felt I had made peace with the past and was free from depression. I believe this collection has the power to heal depression, if one just “goes there” so to speak, head on right into the dark. My two top favorite tracks are “Torch Song” and “Many Ways To Die”.
These were both so emotional to put out there yet so cool and moving, that they will always be on the top of my list. When I wrote “Torch Song”, I set out to write a great 1940’s style siren’s torch song.
I was having a vision that felt like I lived in another life and time like the 1500’s or something and this man whom I loved was living through this with me. It’s odd because I feel like I know this man in my lifetime today too… Weird huh? What a mystery! And “Many Ways To Die” was such a play on words and Toms guitar playing so off the hook HOT, this track always makes me move. “Falling At Your Feet” and “Faithless Heart” are two more favs on this collection too because they are really hopeful tracks and there is always a place for those in my heart. I like the dreamy stuff and the deep stuff. These both stand out to me. One more mention and that is to not miss “Always Been Poor” and “The Lost Years”
Two outstanding expressive tracks that will ignite your fire one way or another! Both songs extremely difficult to sing and put out there because they had sad content, but what I tend to do is to sing the sad stuff and then have the uplifting truth come along too in the same song. It really works for me making it really groovy and really heavy all at the same time! HA!

That’s it for now…
My favorite songs on my favorite albums…these are a few of my favorite things!
Ho~