Friday, March 13, 2009

Lets PlaY

Where to begin?

This month has been a rollercoaster! On top of wild, new promise to you to have one song a month and three video blogs a week -- I had to move (still in LA ;), shot a music video for “Shame’s a Bitter Game”, learned Reiki, and I’ve had acting and finance classes 5-6 nights a week.

At least life is never boring!

In 2009 I wanted to do something really special, so I created Polyamorous: A collection of works by yours truly, Tiff. It’s a collection of songs, videos, and artwork that I will be releasing monthly online for all of 2009 that explores the world of love, sex and romance.

My Goals:

To give you new creations that will inspire you every month
To explore love, sex, and romance. ;)
To get over my need for “perfect” art and just let go and trust in my growth as an artist and trust in your love. After all, who are we to judge what gets created through us? Seems arrogant doesn’t it?
To let down my guard and allow myself to open up to you. To be vulnerable, intimate and fully, unabashedly self-expressed. (My greatest fear is to make myself completely vulnerable and have my heart ripped apart. But I am giving that up this year and giving it all to you in baby steps every month;).
To play with you. I have been hoarding all my music and you all have been very patient. You have emailed and called and chastised. Thank you for kicking my ass. I’m ready to play ;)
SO, I have a request of you…

PLAY WITH ME!

Give me feedback on songs, videoblogs, music videos, artwork, blogs and newsletters! I want to know what is working and what’s not. What do you love? What do you want more of? What don’t you like? Please Tell Me! And Let’s PLAY TOGETHER!!! It would make a huge difference if you gave your feedback by posting it on my blog or on Facebook or Myspace, instead of emailing me directly. This is more fun b/c we can all share our thoughts together! Will you take this on? Please let me know. I love you madly.

The first piece of feedback you can give is on “Shame’s a Bitter Game” and the first batch of videoblogs.

Comment Below and bare your soul ;)



On the videoblogs: Truth is, I have no idea where they are leading yet ;) I am proud however that I am least busting my ass to do them. The hardest step is always getting out the door. Once you’re out its all about exploring and finding the right direction.

STAY TUNED: Next week I release the MARCH “SONG OF THE MONTH” for your listening pleasure.

FreedomLovePlaY.

Tiff

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"Keep your mind ever on the Star, but let your eyes watch over your footsteps, lest you fall into the mire by reason of your upward gaze." - The Kybalion

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Joshua Bell at Washington DC Metro Station

Washington DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approx 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 mins a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.

4 mins later the violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the till and, without stopping, continued to walk.

6 minutes, a young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

10 mins: a 3 year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly, as the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced them to move on.

45 minutes; the musician played. Only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace.
He collected $32.

1 hour; he finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.

This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people's priorities. The questions raised: in a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments .... how many other things are we missing?

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Todd Rundgren says, “music is a service, not a product”

Highlighting the flaws of the music industry, musician and computer programmer Todd Rundgren says, “music is a service, not a product” and should be marketed accordingly.

watch this video. very interesting
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Monday, December 29, 2008

bra's on fire

last night i lit my bras on fire. no - not a throwback to the 60's, but a brilliant placement next to some candles. lol. ;)

thankfully we stopped the fire, unfortunately my brand new calvin's were burnt thru. somehow i used my magic persuasion to get me 50% off to get new ones though! the ladies at bonton were very sympathetic to my situation ;)

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Holiday Love - Pay it Forward

Happy Hanukkha Happy Quanza Merry Christmas! ;) I wanted to do something special for everyone this year, so I wrote a xmas song and recorded it live a couple nights ago. It's my gift to you. You can pass this link around to all your friends and family and ANYONE can download this song for free! 2008 has been a very special year - a lot of major changes have happened this year. Thank you for all your love and support - looking forward to all that 2009 will bring!

Thinking of You On Christmas Day (Live)
Song and Music by Tiff Randol


GIVE THE GIFT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
As you pass this around to your loved ones, I invite you to play a special game with me. Acknowledge 5 people for who they have been for you and the brilliant future that you see them stepping into. Our words are very powerful and we have the ability to inspire people to become bigger than they know themselves to be. There is no greater gift than acknowledgment.

If you love this song and would like to make a gift contribution you can do so by clicking below. $2, $5, $25, etc - any amount you contribute will go towards recording a collection of new songs to be released in 2009. The first song will be released for Valentine's Day and each month you'll get a new song for all of 2009, creating a collection of songs that you are very much a part of. I'll share more about this after the holidays. Thank you for playing with me and being a part of this!





With Love,
Tiff Randol

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

mr.berg

one of my dearest friends, brett below.. i had to post this photo. he makes me laugh. this picture is priceless.

One Man Band