Aspiring singer and song-writer, Victoria Long has begun a journey to cover songs from bands she loves. Though, she ultimately wishes for this quest to eventually get her into a world-reknowned band. The road will be long, as they always are.
Victoria spends most of her time on the computer, playing video games, playing keyboard, writing lyrics, and singing along to anything she feels at the moment. Singing in the shower is a must, as well.
Her greatest influence is Tarja Turunen for her persistence, determination, and for not stopping once to create wonderful music for the ears of many who love her.
Hey everyone! I'm trying to update this regularly with new or interesting information...but lately, my life has been so full of laziness and TRAUMA...I find myself forgetting about this site altogether...(;
Anyways, some new updates.
Last Tuesday our Chamber choir went to go sing at the Mariner's game. We performed the National Anthem! And though there weren't many people there, it was the best experience! It was freezing cold for a May night though...but it was definitely worth it. So many fun things happened that day. I suffered with a headache throughout most of it, and had fun with my amazing friends there. It was so wonderful. (:
Also, our choir performed Saturday at Todd Beamer High School for the Large group Choral Contest! We recieved a II overall, which is okay, I guess. But I know we were better than that, and I'm sure alot of others would agree with me on that... To see what I'm talking about, please visit my youtube page, hotgimmicklove564, and watch the latest videos!
Shortly after that, my dad and I left to go rock out at the Coheed and Cambria down in Seattle!!! It was an AMAZING concert, and though I could barely see, it was sooo worth it. There were pot heads everywhere, and it was wretched. Anyways, concert was fun, celebrated Mothers Day by having my mom mow the backyard, like she so desired. (; I also baked a cake for her, and weeded the lawn while singing Jericho. Haha.
I'm in the mood to have a Shrek-a-thon... It's really bad right now... :P
Next post is a good one! Information about new covers...(: Stay tuned.
I have been very busy with school, choir, drama, the simple pleasures in life. (: And soon you will begin to see alot of changes around the site, so be on the lookout!
I have a new video coming soon, and soon after that - a new cover!!
Stay tuned for my next post to discover what covers will soon be done.
I also really want to find people who play REALLY well, so that I can start a band my senior year. Wouldn't that be fun? You need be able to play the drums like Mike Portnoy, shred the keyboard like Henkka from Sonata Arctica, play the guitar like "Axe" from Opeth...and play bass like John Myung from Dream Theater. It sounds like a lot. But you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it. This band would most likely be a gothic symphonic metal band, like Epica, since I love headbanging, and a tight sound. Contact me on facebook, twitter, or my most commonly used email: geniusmage@gmail.com
Finally there is time to update this blog! I rarely visit this thing, but when I do remember to view it, I can't help but post something.
Well...homecoming night, Destiny and I got a bit crazy...that's as far as I will go with this picture.(;
The new Epica album is a thing of wonders. If I do say so myself, it might just be the album of the year. It surpasses that of Dream Theater's latest album, and definitely wins over Leaves' Eyes, or Within Temptation's new single, "Utopia". Though their video isn't that great, the music makes up for every part of it. The music of "Design Your Universe" manages to be complex in every aspect yet still maintain wonderful melodies and a simple theme to each song. It makes it extremely memorable and is definitely the album that tops all their past ones.
Anyways, the musical is coming along so well. Us "showgirls" get to improve our dancing tomorrow at Prime Fitness, 11 o'clock in the morning! We get to dance in front of mirrors...it will help alot. I hope you all can make it to our show next month on the 20th through the 22nd!(: It will be great!
Now...time to get rest for tomorrow. Candy grabbing(Er...trick or treating) with friends tomorrow. It should be lots of fun. I get to see Destiny! :D
On Tuesday Chamber Choir leaves for the whole day to visit CWU and we have to get back next day for school...crazy schedule. Fun experience though.
It's a foggy morning, but I'm spending it indoors today, cleaning and washing the dogs and just generally tidying up the house and dishes. Busy, busy.
I was just on Asia Jam(http://asiajam.com/), one of my favorite sites to look for clothes, though I've only gotten one thing from there before...but they have a lovely trenchcoat for sale and it just fits me so perfectly.(:
And it would be so much fun to wear on stage, wouldn't it? If it looks comfortable enough to wear onstage, I should also be able to wear it everyday! Wait, no. Kidding. Forget that.
The meaning behind today's title is simply because I got some awesome news that Protest the Hero has released a new DVD with that name!! The setlist includes: "Sequoia Throne" "No Stars Over Bethlehem" "Bloodmeat" "The Dissentience" "Palms Read" "Blindfolds Aside" "Goddess Bound" "Goddess Gagged" "Spoils" "Nautical" "Limb from Limb"
So as you can see, it is an AMAZING setlist. I only hope the DVD will be cheap so we can all get our hands on it, right?
That's it for my update today...have a great day everyone.(:
(picture taken from asiajam.com, Protest the Hero "Gallop Meets the Earth" image taken from wikipedia.com, information from The Almighty One(aka; Tanner Rawson)
This picture is of Simone taken from Epica's gallery.(;
Today has been a good day, full of fun.(: It's been mostly laid back for the most part, and makes for a relaxing atmosphere.
As many of you know, the musical "Singin' In The Rain" is coming along quite nicely! We've gone through a few blocking sessies, but still haven't gotten through all of the first act. It's more learning the songs and dances before we get anything down, then we'll really move on. Afterschool us girls danced individually for our "All I Do Is Dream of You" song in front of fellow mates to get criticqued...for the most of us who were brave enough to do it, we did well and danced our best! I can't wait to really get on the PAC's stage and do this for real...but in time, I guess.
I really hope you all will come and watch a show! It will be a great one, and lots of fun to watch - that's guaranteed!
Choir concert is on October 27th, and each choir is learning some amazing songs. Almost immediately after we leave for CWU on the 4th of November....and then the musical a few weekends after. Exciting moments! I hope you all will be able to enjoy it with me!(:
My song of the day is...-drumroll.;;
"On The Other Side" by Delain. It's a song that has very powerful lyrics, and the subtle beginning with the violin and Charlotte's voice warms you up inside. Deep, meaningful song from a great band!
If there's one anime that can top my list off for favorites, it would undoubtedly be ARIA.(: This anime is very significant for me because it focuses on the everyday joys and trials of life that you can overcome, rather than the drama and suffering of it.
Sorry for the long absence! As you can see, I rarely use this thing...I really need to get back to recording songs. I might start using the camera and just recording from there, but that just depends on if I feel like it or not.
In other news, I am very much anticipating the release of Epica's new album, "Design Your Universe". It should be a good one!!
Now, my dad is cooking tri-tip tonight. It was marinated in teriyaki sauce all last night...it should be delicious. I'm excited.(:
I'm going to start posting "songs of the day" every chance I get. Today's song is "Euforia" by Yui Makino, who does almost all the music for the ARIA series. Her voice is so lovely and light, and her music is so calming...she's quite possibly one of my most favorite japanese singers. I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do!
"Let us share a wonderful moment together." -Akari; ARIA the Animation
This is for all my close friends on myspace roleplay whom may want to hear this simple explanation. Yes, it's quite simple. Nothing too extreme.
I started roleplaying a long time ago. Since about I was 11 years old? I took pleasure in becoming someone else - stepping into the shoes of another and doing what I wanted. It was like living under the sea, full of countless mysteries. Or flying above a pale, blue sky - limitless. There were no boundaries for me. I've always lived a careful life set with many boundaries and restrictions, and roleplay was a way for me to escape into a world without restrictions. I was able to do anything I desired. It's a precious feeling.
Roleplay was also a way to escape the harsh realities of this world. As a mere 12-year old I was already reflecting on religion, how corrupt this tainted world is. And it sickened me. We live in a society full of blood, sex, deciet, drugs, being brainwashed into believing there is a God somewhere, somehow. I was determined to find a way out of this revolting twist of the world. Instead, I fell into it, and went along with the blood, the sex, the deciet. I willingly let myself become a bad person, for I felt that was the only way I could escape these things.
But then I met people who changed me in highscool. And I realized - what am I doing? Lying, not being truthful to myself...it hurt. It truly hurt. Especially since I had wonderful people around me all the time - my friends. The only people I've only ever been truthful to. So...now that I look back, roleplay was wonderful. But it was also a terrible thing. It's become a reflection of our society so quickly...give it three years, and look what it's become. A place for people to show off, to judge and criticize. To never give a chance, as we are towards people in this horrid world.
I have to leave because it's been a great 6 years on roleplay. I've met so many wonderful people. The closest of them being Anju-chan, Isa, Ethan, Byron, Lelouch, Jin-kun, Navi, Shi-kun, Allen, Youji, Chiodos, Vira, and sooo many others. You all have been such wonderful friends. And I will never take our friendship for granted.
With that being said, it's just been too long, and I don't have the time or nerve anymore. Too much drama to keep up with, I'm just not going to bother anymore. But I still want to keep track of everyone I listed above, for you are the ones who truly matter to me through all of the people I've met over the years.(:
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