"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." - Victor Hugo

Sometimes, the only thing that makes sense is something you cant explain at all.
Often times, those things are the most beautiful.

In our darkest times, we need clarity, a connection to the world, something that says everything is ok, something that says everything you want to say but cant, something that can lift the cloud over such a complex, contradicting, hearbreaking, and beautifully non-sensical world, even if only for a moment.

There is a special kind of truth that lies within music. Truth in the form of a sound, a lyric, a voice, a chord, a key change, a whisper. Truth that can heal you and break your heart in the span of four minutes.

Like love, air, and heartache, you cant see it, but you know when you feel it.

No matter what happens now, I wont be afraid

Dear Radiohead,

I read a quote today that said, "live for the things you cant put into words." 

Thanks for being one of those things.

Love,

Claire 

When I'm at the pearly gates
This'll be on my videotape
My videotape
My videotape

Mephistopheles is just beneath
And he's reaching up to grab me
This is one of the good days
And I have it all here in
Red, blue, green
Red, blue, green

You are my center when I spin away
Out of control on videotape
On videotape
On videotape
On videotape

This is my way of saying goodbye
Because I can't do it face to face
So I'm talking to you before
No matter what happens now
I won't be afraid
Because I know today has been the most perfect day I have ever seen

Some people die just a little. Some people die by the drop.

I'm venturing into the blogosphere with a slight hesitation, but those who know me, know that's pretty much how I roll. Im a conflicted sort of gal when it comes to blogging and talking too much about oneself, but I also like the idea of sharing my inspirations and love of all things music and art. And being that my own album is nearing its completion, I think it's important to talk about my struggles as an artist, as a human being, and the passion I have for what I do.

I'm inspired by so much, and this week I'm on a major Dead Weather kick. Their new album 'Sea of Cowards' is just the kind of gritty rock & roll I want to drown in. Jack White is a genius in a top hat with a Sweeney Todd swagger. Can't get enough.

Love. Live. Breathe. Rock.