Comments on: Listen to Another One of My Tunes http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/ Be Creative. Be Conscious. Be Courageous. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:45:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Christine Kane - Invitation to a mid-June Prayer List http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-36917 Christine Kane - Invitation to a mid-June Prayer List Mon, 11 Jun 2007 04:05:43 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-36917 [...] She wrote what she would pray for, and what she was affirming for me (as well as for my dad, who had been in the hospital). I was in the lobby of a hotel when I read her email. Instantly, I was filled with a deep peace [...] [...] She wrote what she would pray for, and what she was affirming for me (as well as for my dad, who had been in the hospital). I was in the lobby of a hotel when I read her email. Instantly, I was filled with a deep peace [...]

]]> By: Christine Kane - Blog- Invitation to a Prayer List http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-25658 Christine Kane - Blog- Invitation to a Prayer List Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:19:08 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-25658 [...] A few weeks ago, I was emailing with a well-known author and speaker. At the end of our exchange, she wrote that she had “added me to her prayer list.” She wrote what she would pray for, and what she was affirming for me (as well as for my dad, who has been in the hospital). I was on the road in the lobby of a hotel when I read her email. Instantly I was filled with a deep peace and gratitude to know that I was being included in this amazing woman’s prayers. [...] [...] A few weeks ago, I was emailing with a well-known author and speaker. At the end of our exchange, she wrote that she had “added me to her prayer list.” She wrote what she would pray for, and what she was affirming for me (as well as for my dad, who has been in the hospital). I was on the road in the lobby of a hotel when I read her email. Instantly I was filled with a deep peace and gratitude to know that I was being included in this amazing woman’s prayers. [...]

]]> By: AuthorMomDogNut http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-25059 AuthorMomDogNut Sun, 04 Mar 2007 00:01:41 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-25059 Came first through Carnival of Courage, and now just to spend some time. I'll more familiar with ICUs than I'd like to be, so it's all very easy to picture. Great song. Love your voice. Hope your dad is kicking up his heals and this has all become a distant memory. Came first through Carnival of Courage, and now just to spend some time. I’ll more familiar with ICUs than I’d like to be, so it’s all very easy to picture. Great song. Love your voice. Hope your dad is kicking up his heals and this has all become a distant memory.

]]> By: christine http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-14696 christine Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:54:31 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-14696 Hi Sheri, Wow. What a great thing to read this morning. Now my eyes are all watery! I'm so glad to hear that Lucy is thriving. (and her parents too!) Maybe when I get to Omaha again, I'll be able to meet her at a show or something! Many blessings to the three of you (and any dogs or cats you might have!) and thanks for taking the time to write... Hi Sheri, Wow. What a great thing to read this morning. Now my eyes are all watery! I’m so glad to hear that Lucy is thriving. (and her parents too!) Maybe when I get to Omaha again, I’ll be able to meet her at a show or something! Many blessings to the three of you (and any dogs or cats you might have!) and thanks for taking the time to write…

]]> By: Sheri http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-14665 Sheri Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:20:27 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-14665 I have been meaning to write you about this song and what it means to my family. My husband and I have seen you in concert 3-4 times and we have this CD. I've always enjoyed this song, but I don't think it really stood out for me until this past June. Before going to the hospital to have our first baby, I made a couple of mixed CDs to use during labor. The one that was labeled "inspiring" had "I'm with you" on it. We hoped for a natural birth full of serenity and music, but things didn't quite end up as planned. Everything was fine in the end, but they were worried about our daughter's heartrate and ended up pulling her out with foreceps and rushing her off to another room to check her out before we could hold her or really even see her. We didn't get to have that "baby on mother's chest" bonding moment with just the 3 of us that we had imagined, and really didn't have a time with the 3 of us alone together to bond until several hours later and a little sleep. I had asked my husband to turn some music on. We were all there together loving each other and gazing into our daughter Lucy's perfect tiny face and it just so happened that "I'm with you" came on and all of a sudden we my husband and I both HEARD the words of your song with different ears. It is our fervent hope that, no matter what the world brings, Lucy will always know that we're with her. We sat there and held her and just cried. And for awhile, every time I heard the song or even THOUGHT of the song I cried (the birth related hormones have settled enough that I now just get a little teary instead of full out sobbing). Now that Lucy is a healthy and happy 6 1/2 month old and we're sleep deprived but loving life, we think so fondly of you and your music and its place in our hearts. I am just really grateful that you jumped off the corporate PR track and are making art instead (and I say that as a college professor who deals with so many status quo students all the time that it makes me crazy). Thanks for writing such a beautiful song. I wanted you to know what it meant to me and the rest of my little family of 3. Big love from Omaha, NE. I have been meaning to write you about this song and what it means to my family. My husband and I have seen you in concert 3-4 times and we have this CD. I’ve always enjoyed this song, but I don’t think it really stood out for me until this past June. Before going to the hospital to have our first baby, I made a couple of mixed CDs to use during labor. The one that was labeled “inspiring” had “I’m with you” on it. We hoped for a natural birth full of serenity and music, but things didn’t quite end up as planned. Everything was fine in the end, but they were worried about our daughter’s heartrate and ended up pulling her out with foreceps and rushing her off to another room to check her out before we could hold her or really even see her. We didn’t get to have that “baby on mother’s chest” bonding moment with just the 3 of us that we had imagined, and really didn’t have a time with the 3 of us alone together to bond until several hours later and a little sleep. I had asked my husband to turn some music on. We were all there together loving each other and gazing into our daughter Lucy’s perfect tiny face and it just so happened that “I’m with you” came on and all of a sudden we my husband and I both HEARD the words of your song with different ears. It is our fervent hope that, no matter what the world brings, Lucy will always know that we’re with her. We sat there and held her and just cried. And for awhile, every time I heard the song or even THOUGHT of the song I cried (the birth related hormones have settled enough that I now just get a little teary instead of full out sobbing). Now that Lucy is a healthy and happy 6 1/2 month old and we’re sleep deprived but loving life, we think so fondly of you and your music and its place in our hearts. I am just really grateful that you jumped off the corporate PR track and are making art instead (and I say that as a college professor who deals with so many status quo students all the time that it makes me crazy). Thanks for writing such a beautiful song. I wanted you to know what it meant to me and the rest of my little family of 3. Big love from Omaha, NE.

]]> By: mary katherine http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 mary katherine Thu, 24 Aug 2006 17:17:57 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-1584 Christine, I'm so glad to hear that your dad is out of ICU. I love the image of you singing to your dad while people are yelling out in the hall. It truly shows that we can choose how we deal with the major events in our lives. :) mka PS I mentioned you on my blog today. Christine, I’m so glad to hear that your dad is out of ICU. I love the image of you singing to your dad while people are yelling out in the hall. It truly shows that we can choose how we deal with the major events in our lives. :) mka

PS I mentioned you on my blog today.

]]> By: Susie http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-1527 Susie Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:50:16 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-1527 Hey Christine, tell "Web Guy" that this song is working on my computer. I'm actually home this week so I'm using my parents' computer which uses Windows XP. What a great song to sing to your dad and I'm so glad he's out of the ICU! Your music touches a special chord in many and I'm sure it was very soothing for your father and others listening in the hospital. While I've been home, I made a lot of my friends and family check out your blog and I've enjoyed watching the eyebrows rise up as they open your blog to your last post titled, "How to know if you're a Hooker, and 11 ways to Quit." At first they were wondering what I was getting them into (it gave me a little chuckle), but they quickly realized that you have a good sense of humor and that this was the last post in a great series. Hey Christine, tell “Web Guy” that this song is working on my computer. I’m actually home this week so I’m using my parents’ computer which uses Windows XP. What a great song to sing to your dad and I’m so glad he’s out of the ICU! Your music touches a special chord in many and I’m sure it was very soothing for your father and others listening in the hospital.

While I’ve been home, I made a lot of my friends and family check out your blog and I’ve enjoyed watching the eyebrows rise up as they open your blog to your last post titled, “How to know if you’re a Hooker, and 11 ways to Quit.” At first they were wondering what I was getting them into (it gave me a little chuckle), but they quickly realized that you have a good sense of humor and that this was the last post in a great series.

]]> By: christine http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-1486 christine Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:51:05 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-1486 Thanks Caren! And thanks for all the kind words to warm my heart! I remember seeing Mary Chapin Carpenter when I was in college, and I just wanted so much for HER to be my roommate. I know exactly what you're talking about. I think it's about someone showing you to yourself. And what it opens up is the parts of you that you love so much, but that you never let yourself recognize. does that make sense? Dar and I did a co-bill in Asheville last October. And I performed before she did at Folks Festival. But I don't think I've ever opened for her. Maybe a long time ago??? She's amazing, too. She breaks my heart wide open every time. Thanks Caren! And thanks for all the kind words to warm my heart! I remember seeing Mary Chapin Carpenter when I was in college, and I just wanted so much for HER to be my roommate. I know exactly what you’re talking about. I think it’s about someone showing you to yourself. And what it opens up is the parts of you that you love so much, but that you never let yourself recognize. does that make sense? Dar and I did a co-bill in Asheville last October. And I performed before she did at Folks Festival. But I don’t think I’ve ever opened for her. Maybe a long time ago??? She’s amazing, too. She breaks my heart wide open every time.

]]> By: Caren http://christinekane.com/blog/listen-to-another-one-of-my-tunes/comment-page-1/#comment-1478 Caren Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:16:46 +0000 http://christinekane.com/?p=81#comment-1478 Thank you, thank you, thank you. It worked! It's a lovely song, and a lovely story, too. I have often thought that... sometimes, when you see a performer, you just *connect*, and you're in the audience thinking, "We could be friends. I could have her over, and I know we'd be best friends. I *love* her!" I felt that the first time I saw you (can't remember when that was -- did you open for Dar Williams?), and with Dar, and Laurie Lewis, and when I saw Douglas Adams at a reading... Thank goodness, I live enough in reality to then not believe that you ARE my best friend, and start stalking you... but I did think about that feeling. What is that? I believe what it is, is that connection we *do* share. That you are doing exactly what you're here on Earth to do, living from your spirit, and it is on that spiritual level that I experience the connection. Which I then translate into what I know, which is - "I should have her over for brownies!" Or, in the case of Ellis Paul - "We should get married!" lolol Anyhow - your writing process seems to allow the music to come from that communal reality, from that deep connection... you let the music come, then let the music tell you what it has to tell you. It's like you're picking up on the energetic vibration of a person, or situation, and transposing it into music. And we all share that energy... I have a feeling your father was finally relaxed enough, listening to your music, to allow himself to sleep deeply. I just bet it soothed his soul. It does mine. Gassho - Thank you, thank you, thank you. It worked!

It’s a lovely song, and a lovely story, too. I have often thought that… sometimes, when you see a performer, you just *connect*, and you’re in the audience thinking, “We could be friends. I could have her over, and I know we’d be best friends. I *love* her!” I felt that the first time I saw you (can’t remember when that was — did you open for Dar Williams?), and with Dar, and Laurie Lewis, and when I saw Douglas Adams at a reading… Thank goodness, I live enough in reality to then not believe that you ARE my best friend, and start stalking you… but I did think about that feeling. What is that? I believe what it is, is that connection we *do* share. That you are doing exactly what you’re here on Earth to do, living from your spirit, and it is on that spiritual level that I experience the connection. Which I then translate into what I know, which is – “I should have her over for brownies!” Or, in the case of Ellis Paul – “We should get married!” lolol

Anyhow – your writing process seems to allow the music to come from that communal reality, from that deep connection… you let the music come, then let the music tell you what it has to tell you. It’s like you’re picking up on the energetic vibration of a person, or situation, and transposing it into music. And we all share that energy…

I have a feeling your father was finally relaxed enough, listening to your music, to allow himself to sleep deeply. I just bet it soothed his soul. It does mine.

Gassho -

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