A Hundred Billion Castaways http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com Most recent posts at A Hundred Billion Castaways posterous.com Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:53:00 -0800 "Keep On going" featured on the Hix Mix. http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/95102577 http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/95102577

"Keep On Going" was the first song featured on the Hix Mix gospel house music show on 1/8/12. Thanks to DJ Kevin Hicks, who does the show on www.insoulwetrust.com at 5 PM EST every Sunday.  Listen here:

http://soundcloud.com/thehixmix-dj-kevin-hicks/i-s-w-t-2-2012-dj-kevin-hicks

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:03:00 -0800 Beautiful and brilliant interpretation. http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/beautiful-and-brilliant http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/beautiful-and-brilliant

I love his focus and commitment. And I've always loved the cello. I try to bring into my tracks whenever I can.

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:52:00 -0800 Discovering Tune-Yards http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/discovering-tune-yards http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/discovering-tune-yards

I am momentarily obsessed with Tune-Yards and Merrill Garbus. Last album, whokill, came out mid-2011 but I'm only getting into it now.   I like the concept of musicians who present projects rather than themselves as individual artists (see Trent Reznor/NIN).  Perhpas a viable path for musicians who don't want to be a product that competes with, overshadows, or undermines their music. Anyway, Garbus has the kind of fearlessness I see and admire in Bjork. They take chances and I like the raw vibe of their vocals.  Here is a great live Tune-Yards performance where she is looping her own voice.

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:00:00 -0800 Doing my NYC bucket list, listening to @questlove dj at Brooklyn Bowl. http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/doing-my-nyc-bucket-list-listening-to-questlo http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/doing-my-nyc-bucket-list-listening-to-questlo

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:00:25 -0800 I'm actually out after dark at Tekserve on 23rd st at a presentation about making music with iPhone, iPad http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/im-actually-out-after-dark-at-tekserve-on-23r http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/im-actually-out-after-dark-at-tekserve-on-23r
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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:59:43 -0800 Last night in the apartment I've owned and lived in for 8 years...barely begun to process...starting to miss NYC already http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/last-night-in-the-apartment-ive-owned-and-liv http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/last-night-in-the-apartment-ive-owned-and-liv

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:29:48 -0800 "Begin anywhere." - John Cage http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/begin-anywhere-john-cage http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/begin-anywhere-john-cage

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:59:30 -0800 My new home-to-be is making me nervous... http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/my-new-home-to-be-is-making-me-nervous http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/my-new-home-to-be-is-making-me-nervous

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/23/michigan.shooting/index.html?hpt=T1

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:34:16 -0800 "Keep the faith, baby; spread it gently and walk together, children." Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/keep-the-faith-baby-spread-it-gently-and-walk http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/keep-the-faith-baby-spread-it-gently-and-walk

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Sun, 02 Jan 2011 13:03:29 -0800 I returned to Sacred Center of New York today. Home! http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/i-returned-to-sacred-center-of-new-york-today http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/i-returned-to-sacred-center-of-new-york-today
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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Sun, 02 Jan 2011 06:10:00 -0800 For when I feel old, like I’ve wasted too much time, like why bother: a sentiment for blazing by @DanielleLaPorte http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/for-when-i-feel-old-like-ive-wasted-too-much http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/for-when-i-feel-old-like-ive-wasted-too-much

close your calendars of regret

smash clocks and barriers
with your better knowing

throw soft light on
the doom clingers

let
your
pure
faith
burn
the
way 

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:37:01 -0800 The keyboard is out after a year and the studio is back in action for 2011! http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/the-keyboard-is-out-after-a-year-and-the-stud http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/the-keyboard-is-out-after-a-year-and-the-stud
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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:22:09 -0800 Keep the creative spark burning. http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/keep-the-creative-spark-burning http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/keep-the-creative-spark-burning

I’ve been quietly crafting this mini-blog as a way of motivating myself and other mothers to keep the creative spark alive.  I was profoundly blessed in 2010 with the birth of my children and a new job that came to me, serendipitously, allowing my family to relocate.  2010 was also rough on me.  I had two surgeries (still recovering from the second one which was a couple of weeks ago) and the addition of twins has introduced all sorts of new stressors.  I’m embarrassed by how long it’s been since I’ve visited my home studio but over the past month or so, melodies and lyrics keep invading my brain and the music has to come out.  It often feels like I have no room in my life to do another thing but as I inch my way back to the music, I’m realizing that I don’t have much of a life without it.  It makes me a happier person, a better mother, and more cheerful partner.  I’m certain that I’m not the only mom who feels that way. You may “make music” in a different way:  painting, crocheting, writing poetry, or just enjoying and pondering a novel or article you read in the newspaper.   The point is that it has to happen and there is no right or wrong way for it to happen.   If I can’t sit down at my keyboard for a couple of hours, then maybe I just have to record a melody into my phone as a voice memo.  Maybe I just take 10 minutes and write a list of the songs I want to download, the people I want to contact, the blog posts I want to read that will keep me moving in the right direction.  I have faith that if I hold and express my intention, then do whatever I can manage, no matter how small the step, the universe will do the rest and I’ll get there.


So excited about the New Year!  Happy 2011!

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:11:40 -0800 Obsessively watching TED talks http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/obsessively-watching-ted-talks http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/obsessively-watching-ted-talks Obsessively watching TED talks. I start out feeling inspired but usually end up feeling like I’m not doing enough with my life. #doslackershaveideasworthspreading

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/1kQGHvmxQ50t Hayley Thompson Hayley Hayley Thompson Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:35:00 -0800 Brooklyn Girl Music Reboot http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/37603594 http://brooklyngirlmusic.posterous.com/37603594

I'm glad you made it here.  I'm in the process of updating and relaunching my main website, BrooklynGirlMusic.com ( http://www.brooklyngirlmusic.com ).  You can still go there to listen to and download music but I'll be using the MakingMusicAfterMaternity.com blog as a shadow site.  As always, you can contact me at brooklyngirlmusic@gmail.com . 

Hayley

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