So for you those of you that DON’T know, on the 8th and 9th of Feb I am doing two shows, one in Manchester and one in London to preview my BRAND NEW album. This excites me a lot and if you don’t already have tickets (http://bit.ly/xlKCSH) I’d get purchasing, or just rock up and have a good night.
Now then, band rehearsals have started and it is all sounding as slick as Rick, but I was missing one particular person, Tommy.
Tommy is my old trumpet I used to toot for a few songs on tour, but unfortunately the tour life style took its toll on poor old Tommy and sadly he is not with us anymore.
SO this week I went on the prowl to see if I could find a new trumpet to take Tommy’s place, and I sure DID!
Boys and girls the beautiful, sexy, red trumpet is my new musical partner and you shall be seeing me and her on stage rocking our boots off in Feb. I don’t have a name for her yet so wanted to ask you guys for your thoughts? I thought it should begin with a “T” for “TRUMPET” of course.
Get back with your thoughts and please, please admire her beauty.
‘Boy in Paris’ is a track I worked on with the very talented David Gamson (who, in case you didn’t know, was in an awesome band from the 80s, Scritti Politti!) . What I love about it is that it reminds me of a kind of early Eurythmics sound with all the dark synyths but as a package is also a big pop song. I’ve worked with David Gamson on a lot of the album and I think this song gives a real flavour of where I’ve gone sonically with my new music.
The song has a big connection with me, as I wrote it on true events. Paris has been a big part of my year this year on a lot of levels and I can say that I have truly fallen head over heels for the place. In fact, I just came back from Paris last week shooting the album and single shots, and I can honestly say it was the best shoot I ever done on every level.
Really hope you all like what you hear! ;)
Love Diana xx
Kiss Of A Bullet
Music To Make Boys Cry
How are we all on this splendid Monday morning? I had a nice relaxing weekend after my busy bee week! I had such a great week though.
Monday, Tuesday I was in the studio rehearsing with my wonderful band making my new songs sound awesome. On Tuesday Blue Peter came down to the studio to do a spot of filming before I co presented the show on Thursday! It was lots of fun and they brought the Blue Peter doggy with them which excited us all A LOT.
Thursday was so much fun, I was so chuffed to be asked to be a part of the show and even though I was very nervous, as I have no real experience of presenting, I think I kept a cool head and did the best I could! We were rehearsing the show all day as there was lots to get through before we went LIVE at 5 45. People say there is nothing like the buzz of live television, I do agree but it did feel a bit overwhelming as I’d never done the job before! Aaah!
It went down a treat and a malteser though, all of the Blue Peter production team were so wonderful and helpful with me and the whole day was such a pleasure. I felt like I learnt a lot! The pressure of presenting a live show is a hard job, especially when they chop and change things when you’re LIVE! You just have to role with it and think on the spot! Hats off to Dermot every Saturday night and all the amazing presenters out there, it’s a real talent!
Anyway I hope some of you caught the show if not you can catch it this week on bbc iplayer all week! I’d Love to do a bit more presenting in the future along side my music and acting, a lot more to learn yet though! So yeah great week and the VERY shoot went spiffing yesterday, the clothes look fab and can’t wait for you to see them.
This week I have PARIS! Where I go to shoot my album and single covers, I really can not wait. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a very long time. I’ll be updating you through out the days letting you know how it’s going. Brrrrr am gonna be cold!
Hope you all have a fab week my loves big kisssss Diana xxx
Oh to be a ballerina/ ridiculously flexible and light so you could get thrown around and it look so beautiful. I really want to be a ballerina. Its all too late really isn’t it?
Well i shall just admire the beauty of it all then and only dream !x
And the ‘Music To Make Boys Cry’ video competition winner is…
Happy 13th of December everyone.
Seeing as you were so good at guessing the missing words from the ‘Music To Make Boys Cry’ lyrics we posted last week, we have decided to play the game again. This time we are using a brand new Diana track and to make it a bit more challenging for you all we are not giving away the title.
So, if you would like to win a signed Diana t-shirt like the one posted above, all you have to do is fill in the blanks to this new Diana lyric. The first person to tweet both missing words correctly using #DianaNewMusic will win.
‘This little________ of mine, you keep ________ the lines, and tonight I need some attention’
I have provided you all with a link with some BRILLIANT families getting into the christmas holiday spirit! haha its quite hilarious , like an exhibit of christmas keenos coming together through the love of art and christmas! its actually inspired me to create my own holiday christmas cards. Now im not entirely sure which direction to go in.Maybe the adam and eve inspired one ? or the half naked in the snow look? ha!
It has made me think though and i think im going to give it a go if i can persuade a few people to get on board with me!
what family/friend christmas card would you like to see me do ?and if im going to be creative this christmas i wanna see YOU guys being creative too and make your very own christmas cards and see who can make me lol the most. Jut for fun and our own amusement!And if u dont fancy it just have a browse and a chuckle to yourself at these guys and applaude them for their efforts! XXX
We hope everyone is enjoying the free track ‘Music To Make Boys Cry’ as much as we are. Today we have a very special competition for you. Watch the video to find out how you could win handwritten lyrics plus lots of DV goodies. (PS only 15 days till Christmas) DV HQ xx
