Video with sound of a live show
Here is Brianna singing and playing guitar on Barracuda:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3slC8bGP910&eurl=
Two things:
1) It took one heck of a l-o-n-g time to download. Probably not something you have control over but if I wasn’t determined to see the entire video, I would’a quit minutes into it. I don’t know if you can shrink the filesize to make it easier but if you can - that would be a good thing.
2) Once I got to see it all I was completely blown away - that performance would make the Wilson Sisters proud. I actually felt sorry that I wasn’t in the crowd because it felt like I missed out on something. ‘Terrific’ is too mild a word to describe that performance.
Now, on a completely different note.
How does that make you feel? I mean, as her dad?
I ask because I have a 19 year old daughter attending University in Montreal (science). She wants to be a doctor and is doing very well (in her second year).
But she also has aspirations as an actress and, like your girl, is exceptionally pretty. My daughter has appeared in several independent films and ‘live’ play productions as she explores the potential of that calling and I always make it a point to see whatever she appears in. Sometimes it makes me uncomfortable because she tends to be exploited for her beauty - which I can understand from the producer’s point of view - but still, she is my daughter and sometimes I can’t see beyond that.
How do you deal with your daughter’s expression of herself in sexual terms? I know it’s a issue for me and I assume it is an issue for you as well.
Mark,
Excellent. Great performance.
Can’t comment on the mix except that the vox are a bit low.
Great band (bass/drums).
“San Jose”. Sounds like a really cool place too when you’re in the UK.
Mark
Hi Bill,
Regarding your question #2, Brianna has been with the same boyfriend for the last 10 years or so, and she takes the relationship very seriously, so no problem there. As for being exploited in other ways, it hasn’t been a problem. But she’s in her mid 20’s, so not nearly as much worries as for a 19-year old.
| Quote (Mark @ April 12 2006,18:29) |
| Hi Bill, Regarding your question #2, Brianna has been with the same boyfriend for the last 10 years or so, and she takes the relationship very seriously, so no problem there. As for being exploited in other ways, it hasn't been a problem. But she's in her mid 20's, so not nearly as much worries as for a 19-year old. |
Mark,
Okay - fair enough. I just wondered how you felt, you know, as her dad and all.
I keep telling myself that I need to get a bigger gun.
So far my daughter's boyfriends have been respectful (at least, when I'm around) so I'm reasonably placated. Time will tell.
Anyway, the video is great. SHE is great. I see a great furure for her.
| Quote (BillClarke @ April 12 2006,18:38) | ||
Mark, Okay - fair enough. I just wondered how you felt, you know, as her dad and all. I keep telling myself that I need to get a bigger gun. So far my daughter’s boyfriends have been respectful (at least, when I’m around) so I’m reasonably placated. Time will tell. Anyway, the video is great. SHE is great. I see a great furure for her. |
I have two daughters, though they’re still very young. Say what you will about my lack of experience, but…
Everyone in this life is responsible for their own good time. Everyone has a ‘right’ to this… and really, from my own experience I’ll say that it’s a matter of perception and self-respect.Your daughter has attributes that make her desirable to her peers, on a level. Great! Be glad she’s not disabled, I guess. Now, what is her angle on a good time? If it includes a level of self-respect and dignity that you can deal with, then you’ve done a good job of teaching her those things.
Love, sex, an ability to honor relationships she sees as important, an eye for beauty, respect for her Dad… all these things are inherent and important to us social beings. She’ll probably give you beautiful grandchildren. Be supportive, and don’t tell her about the bigger gun you’re shopping for…
If she’s anything like you, (it sounds like) she won’t need your gun! Be at peace. If you’re there when she actually needs you, you’ve done what you can. Good job, Dad!