Breath of life - 17th anniversary

 

Today, December 6th, is the 17th anniversary of my debut classical album, 'Breath of life'. I can't believe it was released 17 years ago in 2004. I'm really proud of this album, but I have a love/hate relationship with it. The hate comes not from the music, but from the MD of the company behind it, he caused so much trouble he almost ruined my career, but he was a paranoid schizophrenic who would later go on to kill himself, which is very sad. Even though he caused problems, I hope he's at peace. 

Not many people know this but there was a follow-up from this album and a second album was released, but it got pulled early on because I got ill and had to take a break. The 'Breath of Life' album was all about my classical voice and the different styles and sounds I can mimic and copy, and it mixed old and new styles together. It went down really well because it didn't have one bad review 😀 

This album is still available to buy as a CD, but I don't get a penny of the money as its officially discontinued! There is a chance that the second album could get re-released too 😀 Happy 17th birthday 'Breath of life' 😀❤

Frankenstein -90th anniversary

 

 

Happy 90th anniversary 'Frankenstein'. Yes the original horror movie 'Frankenstein' was released in November (21) 1931, so this month its 90 years old! This was the movie that made 44 year old Boris Karloff a star. This was not his first film he had starred in many silent movies but none of them had been very successful. This was Karloff's 81st movie!!! And he wasn't the first choice to play this role, another actor turned it down, so Boris got the part by chance! Due to Boris not being very tall, he was 5'11", he was put in platform boots, each weighing 11 lbs, to make him appear taller. 

Boris Karloff would revisit the role of Frankenstein 2 more times, firstly in the 1935 movie, 'Bride of Frankenstein', then again in 1939 with, 'Son of Frankenstein'. I love horror films and Frankenstein is one of the true classics, but I don't see it as just a horror movie, I see it as a sad film. I feel sorry for the monster because he didn't choose or decide to become a monster, society did! Happy 90th anniversary

Requiem aeternam - Verdi

 This is the official artwork for my new digital single. It's released today. Monday 15th November (2021), it's available on over 200 different sites around the world.There are 2 different covers for this song, I'll explain why another time.

2020 was supposed to be 'My year' 😁😃 My 'Comeback' year (that's a joke), sadly the pandemic came and ruined everything. I thought I was going to die and everything was over! I never thought this day would come back, especially as all the rules around this pandemic has made everything so damned difficult. 

I didn't let anyone know about this planned release just in case something went wrong, and I no longer publicly share my plans or goals online or openly, because people try to ruin and destroy you and your work because of jealousy. I will only share accomplishments from now on. 

This sacred aria is called, 'Requiem aeternam' it is written by Verdi and is part of his truly beautiful Requiem. We have only released a small section of this aria, this is the most haunting piece. The full aria is the last aria of the Requiem and it lasts for around 15 minutes, and its a hugely dramatic piece. I truly love it and its so difficult because near the end of the aria, you have to sing a note that has to be heard above 200 other voices and instruments 😨😲 The name of the aria is 'Libera me', but we've only released a small section of the aria.

This digital single had to be recorded in an unusual way. The orchestra and choir had to sing/perform on their own, then their pieces were played and I had to sing along; all on my own 😯 So this 'Live' recording is layered together. We did completely stop and start during the recording, that's why, if you listen carefully, you can hear me singing before the music comes back. What you're hearing is my headset giving me the note in advance, so I don't lose my pitch 😀

This is the official return of my music career 😎 I'm including the link to my single from Amazon (UK), as Amazon is the biggest online shop in the world ❤❤❤

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Requiem-Aeternam-Leesa-Lee-Dark/dp/B09KRGXBBK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Leesa+Lee+Dark&qid=1636936838&s=dmusic&sr=1-2

Believe

 

Is it bad that I do believe I can do anything! That I can achieve my goals? So many people are afraid to go after their dreams because they're afraid of failing and people laughing at them! I don't have this problem, I honestly couldn't give a shit if people laugh at me! My only problem is worrying how people will attack me because that is what always happens! I have to try and second guess what people will do to hurt me and sabotage my work, not because of some type of low self-esteem thing I'm suffering from, but from experience, because this is what happens. 

I have had people try to blackmail mail me, entrap me, threaten to sell sex stories about me. I've even had threats of rape and people coming to my home, when they think I'm alone to try and break in so they can sexually assault me! 

Am I a bad person because I don't wait to get my peers permission to go after my dreams and goals? Am I a bad person because I don't care what other people think of me or because I don't care what lies they say about me? Several people have told me that I have a bad attitude because I don't care what others think of me! Am I a bad person because I believe in myself and my abilities? Am I a bad person because when I have a dream I put an action plan together to make that dream a reality? Most people are held back by their own fears and insecurities, but I am not. I do not wait for other people's approval, but I am held back by the actions of other people's hate! It's hard knowing you're going to get attacked, but knowing how to protect yourself is key! I'm searching for that key, to know how to protect myself 

Christa Ludwig

So sad to hear of the death of the great German Mezzo-Soprano Christa Ludwig, she was 93 years old and to me she was one of the greatest Mezzo's. Her performance in Verdi's Requiem is one of the great performances of the 20th century., Verdi himself would have been thrilled to hear her perform his Requiem! Christa was/is one of my inspirations, she is the singer I will listen to to try to improve my own Mezzo range! Thank you Christa for your art, work, voice, dedication and music. Your voice will never die and you will live on forever in my heart and in millions of others too, and many still haven't discovered you yet. The future generations will hold you in high regard as we do today. May you rest in peace ❤

2021 birthday

 

Happy birthday to Lisa-Lee Dark.

Happy New Year - 2021

 Happy New Year everyone. 2020 was a bad year for most of us, but for me I saw it as a learning experience. 2020 has shown me that I need to be prepared in life, and it taught me that my original goals and ambitions were right. For many years I've tried to change, tried to be kinder, always believing I was this horrible person but I no longer care what others think of me. It's not my job to try to make you like or care about me, its my job to like and care about myself. And I do like myself 😀 And if you don't like me, I don't care. If you can't accept me, I don't care! If you don't love me, I don't care, because I know my worth and I know you don't belong in my life! 

If any of you feel that I hurt you or upset you in life, good! I'm glad I had that affect on you because you more than likely deserved it! And know this, I'll do it again and I still won't care. 2020 has shown me who my friends and family are. My eyes and ears were open all year. If anyone doesn't want to be in my life, that's fine, you're free to leave. I won't miss you, I won't even think of you! 2020 is gone and its never coming back, and the same thing is going to happen with quite a few people. My message to you is simple, Goodbye! 

Now to all the people who like me or care about me, I know who you are and you have my love and friendship for as long as I draw breath! I want to wish you all a happy new year, let's see where 2021 takes us! Let the adventure begin........