another day *updated with shoutouts*
all newbies– welcome to the bla(h)g! i hope you’re all doing well and meeting the regulars, because they rock :) login to the shoutbox if you get the chance!
wow it’s been a crazy week.
to be expanded upon in the next few days:
- new album progress
wow it’s been crazy! we started at the beginning of november… and we’re still at it. as much as i just want to get this album out into the world, i know that all the work and all the wait is going to be worth it though. we (my producer, manager and myself) finished up all the production at the end of january and are FINALLY making some ground with mixing everything. we’re thinking of producing one more song this month that i think deserves to be on the album…
- family vacation
i’m in lake tahoe! this is the first time my parents and my sisters and i have all had a vacation together in 3 years so we are all very happy about it. we have already done a good about of singing and frolicking outside. but much much more will be done :) our internet access is limited so i probably wont be the twitter-fiend that i usually am this week, but i’ll try to check in from time to time. this also means i probably wont get a video up this week :( my brain probably wouldn’t mind a little break from technology… although i’ll probably go through some withdrawals. i hope to at least record something with my sisters and sometime after vacation i’ll get it up.
- boston
STILL waiting to hear back from venues, but it will be on either the 23rd or 26th of this month. as soon as i know i’ll send out a kina mail about it!
- youtube
umm… what was i going to say here? i don’t remember. shoot.
- photo shoot
i had a photo shoot with my friend, and very talented photographer tom schirmacher last week in malibu creek state park. it was so much fun!! i got a bruised knee, 6 splinters (which i finally got out last night) and accidentally squished two bugs (sadness), but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. anyway, i’m really excited about it because if all goes as planned, this means i finally can dive into album art and updating/redesigning the websites so they’re all ready to go when the album drops (still don’t know when that will be.) but yay!
now i gotta go get a bit of rest before i have to go awkwardly stand in front of a camera all day… eek. wish me luck! hopefully i don’t make too many weird faces.
check back in on friday-ish and hopefully i will have expanded on at least some of the above.
you all make every bit of craziness worth it.
kina
oovret: Week 59
Does your family have any Independence Day traditions? hanging out with my dad’s parents and other assorted grannis family members, usually in dana point. eat, hang out, watch fireworks from the balcony. i love it :)
Speaking of Independence Day, how has the independent music business been treating you?
haha. i love it but it REALLY is difficult! it’s so gratifying and exciting, but if I’m not the one pushing for things to move forward… things aren’t going to happen. not to mention the absence of a major label’s piggy bank. that part can hurt. but at the end of the day, i can be really proud of the music i’m making and putting out, and really happy that i can stay so connected with all the awesome people that support me.
Do you prefer lighting your own fireworks or watching professional shows?
i’ve only lit my own sparklers in japan. i don’t know if it’s that i wouldn’t enjoy it… it’s just illegal and i’ve never cared enough to go out of my way to find some.
Do you enjoy listening to John Philip Sousa?
i should probably explore more of his music… so patriotic :)
If aliens attacked earth, which movie character would you want to protect you?
interesting. probably that one whose name i don’t remember. i’ll get back to you on that. brain… not working.
signing out at 2:16 am.
58 Responses to “another day *updated with shoutouts*”
July 9, 2009
another day! yay!!!
i love love love this song…
if you didn’t point it out, we would not have notice the hair thing… =P
and at the photoshoot… make the funny faces. you’re lovely with whatever face you have on. now rest… it’s a good thing you’re going on vacation. it’s so well-deserved.
<3
July 9, 2009
I wished for favorite word, but another day is great too. Beautiful singing as always. You can make a video of favorite word another day :)
Author´s note:
did everyone notice the joke? favorite word, another day? Hahahahaha, I´m so funny!
July 9, 2009
AHHH lol being Marching band makes you familar with the works of John Philip Sousa.. Great Video KINA =] YAY about the new album coming along!
July 9, 2009
thats hilarious. haha
July 9, 2009
i didnt even notice you changed clothes…i think its my lack of sleep thanks to the late night crew on the sb haha
sooo pumped for boston and the new album!
and 4th of july sounds fun. dandoo kinda came on the sb the other day…she couldnt sign in but we talked to her through dr g if that counts =]
have fun at the photoshoot, and on your vacation.
oh if it were me and aliens were attacking, i would pick will smith from Men in Black to protect me
July 9, 2009
this was my first favorite kina song :) I loooove it!!! can’t wait for the new album. and you’re going to boston? when?? and yay family vacation, i love families :)
and yes I agree, I don’t think the hair was sticking out/curling until you pulled on it haha
well it is now time for me to go to bed, goodnight, kination.
July 9, 2009
I wish I could be in boston.
1) It’s my favorite city
2) My favorite singer..
what a combo.
=(
July 9, 2009
So pretty, especially the picking in the beginning. I like this version better than the album one. Can’t wait for the Boston update. :)
July 9, 2009
I love discombobulated Kina.
I would go with the tag team of Ellen Ripley and Dutch from Predator.
July 9, 2009
thanks for (finally) posting this song, absolutely a favorite! excited to hear your news :)
July 9, 2009
Love the song! One of my favs from your cd!!! Hopefully you can do favorite word next?!?! lol!
Have fun on your vacay!! You deserve one!!
Take care!
July 9, 2009
You are going to expand on BOSTON!!!! HOORAAAAAY!!! The moment for which I have been waiting for over a year and a half is ALMOST here!! So close I can taste it…. ahhhhhhhhhhhh!! I am going a little crazy now. When you have a date & more info, I will be passing it along to all my friends and family who have been hearing me talk of your music for over a year now. I am so excited… ok…. must…. calm… down. Yes.
Thanks Kina for being amazing. Your video was lovely, and Another Day is def one of my top 8 favorite Kina songs. Love it. Can’t wait for the Boston info, ahhhhhhhh!
Hope you & the fam have fun on your vaca, too.
July 9, 2009
me too!! hooray for Boston!!! :)
July 9, 2009
I hope I get to meet all of the lovely Kinerds from Boston very soon!!! yay!! : )
July 9, 2009
I agree with everything you just said, Sherina! : )
July 9, 2009
Boston! Yaaaaaah! I cant wait. Thanks for working so hard. I know you do it all for us and it is much appreciated! It is awesome to know you do what you do because you love it so much and at the end of the day you still have a smile on your face!
Can you heat me up a pizza pocket in that toaster oven over there? I’m hungry. :P
July 9, 2009
been waiting for this one.
thanks, kina
<3
July 9, 2009
Fireworks are illegal in the states for personal use!!! Aother great reason to come to scotland, we can blow stuff up. Loved the makeshift background, and the song was fantastic!!! Thanks for the hard work. <3
July 9, 2009
“noooo, you’re not suppose to see my toaster oven” LOL
i heart you kina, crazy hair and all :)
have an awesome relaxing time with your family and try not to think about anything else or else you’ll miss out on what’s right in front of you.
July 9, 2009
Where you going to vacation? Mission Viejo? :)
July 9, 2009
I loved this song! I am waiting for your new album so I can buy all four at once… So our fan base in Florida is growing and growing! Hopefully we can get more votes so you and mr choi can make a visit down here. Besides, Erin and I really REALLY want you to join us for dinner when youre here, lol… Again! I love all the videos you have done. I have to agree with Yohan! I love the discombobulated Kina. It makes me feel like I am catching up with an old friend on a weekly basis! Enjoy your vaca… its well deserved!
July 9, 2009
I second this. I also love discombobulated Kina. <3
July 9, 2009
I’m so, so glad you posted this song. It’s definitely a Kina favourite.
“noooo, you’re not suppose to see my toaster oven” Hehehe. It’s nice =]
I hope you enjoy your vacation because you deserve every moment of it. =]
Also, I bet Kination wouldn’t mind a few funny face photos. ;)
July 9, 2009
when i saw boston on the list my heart skipped a beat.
and making funny faces into the camera? is that for a music video? or for a photoshoot? –either way, you’re soo popular lol
bye!
ps i tried to called but my phone hates me. i’ll call again very soon :)
July 9, 2009
I didn’t even notice your hair. I was too busy staring at that toaster oven! Haha.
Seriously, it’s not like it’s the toaster oven of shame. As long as it toasts and ovens, and makes you happy Kina, that’s all a toaster oven should do.
July 9, 2009
love this song :)
Can’t wait for Boston news… I might be able to make the trek up there to finally meet you and see you perform live!
July 9, 2009
kina!! :)
love this video. this rendition is so amazing! the toaster oven moment has got to be one of the top 5 kinawkward/memorable moments. hmm….i feel a new forum topic brewing. lol don’t worry about making awkward faces in the camera today! believe it or not, those awkward faces are part of your appeal.
have a great week and don’t stress too much.
July 9, 2009
Family vacation…? MISAEMIMISAEMIMISAEMI!!!!! YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!
Also, every time Oovret asks you about any band/composer/artist/musician, your response, invariably, without fail, always is “Oh yeah. I should listen to them…”
Thanks for doing what you do :)
July 9, 2009
im actually from jersey but im hoping to bolt bus it up there :)
either way i really hope i can meet u and the other kinerds
July 9, 2009
very nice! High five!
July 9, 2009
i would pick will smith too… but the character from i am legend.. even tho those weren’t really aliens…
July 9, 2009
awesome kina! youre such an inspiring musician! :)
July 9, 2009
hmm… I think you should consider doing a blahg with your sisters. It’s been awhile :)
<3 have fun!!
July 9, 2009
Your toaster oven obviously needs attention. Tell him you love him every once in while.
Nice song!
July 10, 2009
Kina, just saying… if any Grannis ever wanted to woo me, learn this song.
http://sophiemadeleine.bandcamp.com/track/beardsong
Having been said, I thoroughly enjoyed this week’s song and I hope you make ze funny faces – if you can throw in a Blue Steel or Magnum, I’d be ecstatic.
kokoro,
briggs
July 10, 2009
I am currently learning the song…
July 10, 2009
Kinaaaa! Very worth the wait. Oh, and I love your toaster. ;)
July 10, 2009
how does the shout out thing work?
July 12, 2009
Email her and she’ll shoutout whoever you’d like. :)
July 12, 2009
Hi!
How was your music life?
I have changed my profile picture. How is this?
I participated in the Twitter and follow you kina-san.
my twitter name is “ehubble1701″
bye now.
July 12, 2009
J’ai toujours regretter de ne pas savoir parler anglais et aujourd’hui en t’entendant chanter/parler, je le regrette d’autant plus. J’aime beaucoup ce que tu fais, tu as une voix magnifique et très chaleureuse. Tu as un visage très expressif ce qui me permet de comprendre plus ou moins quand même ce que tu dis… mais ça reste des petits mots associer a tes mimiques. Je voulais juste te dire que tu as une fan même en traversant l’atlantique, en France.
Pleins de courage et merci de nous faire profiter de ton talent. Tu as su me faire sourire dans une journée particulièrement fade.
Merci.
Pleins de bisous (oui je me permet!)
Ps: Voici une traduction approximative faite par un traducteur automatique sur internet. Pardon pour l’incohérence que cela peut donné.
I always have regret I do not know how speak English and today by intending you to sing / speak, I regret it all the more. I like very much what you make, you have a splendid and very warm-hearted voice. You have a very expressive face what allows me to understand more or less really what you say but this remains small words to link has your funny faces. I have just wanted to say to you that you have one fan by crossing the Atlantic, in France. Full of courage and thank you for making us of your talent be of benefit. You knew how to make laugh me in day particularly flavorless.
Thank you.
Full of kisses (yes I allow me!)
PS: Here is a rough translation made by an automatic translator on Internet. Forgiveness for disconnectedness that it can given.
July 12, 2009
oh mathilde il y a désormais une personne (moi meme)qui traduit en français le contenu du blog toutes les semaines sur myspace à http://www.myspace.com/kinagrannisfrance
July 12, 2009
kina this song is nice i love to listen the songs from the precedent album but i love this video version more because there is nothing better than a nice girl,a nice song,and a toaster oven hahahaha. awesome the oh noooooo :)
kina awkwardness is gift haha .
have a good week lovely kina grannis. and her brilliant family <3
July 12, 2009
i really, really love your music !
honestly !
i know you hear it like 10000000 times a day, but I REALLY LOVE YOUR MUSIC !
(:
July 12, 2009
whoooo frenchies on the blogggg!<3
also…BOSTONNNNNN omgoodness i better be able to go. might be driving to north carolina to go visit my brother on the boat…ship? whatever seamen(hahahaha) are on. newayssss…poopie! i dont remember what else i was gonna say. i think i got too excited for boston
July 12, 2009
hahahah I really hope I can go to!!!! party bus up to boston with all of the nj/ny kinerds =P
July 12, 2009
poor little bugs :(
family time is always fun time! it’s been 11 years since the last time my family was together. 1 sister in WA, 2 (a sister & me) & parents in Vegas, 1 sister in MO, 1 sister here on Guam, & my brother in DC. we’re so scattered and i think we need to have a reunion. i hope you and your family are enjoying your vacation :)
& thank you for the shout-outs for Bim & Isaiah <3
July 12, 2009
Boston is over-rated,
You will see when you get there…. it used to be a great little city but the music scene is totally dead and the people there are only interested in beer.
For music, i’d suggest another city…. you’ll see what i’m talking about after your trip to Boston…
July 12, 2009
haha party bolt bus it there. we can tag the bus with the kg logo, write out the website, and blast some kina music! whooo :)
July 12, 2009
So nice of you to take us with you to Lake Tahoe :)
And don´t worry about the blog, we want you to enjoy your holiday and being with your family 100%. You need your vacation, things are not getting less crazy in the near future. <3 to you all.
July 12, 2009
Recharge your batteries all you need.
July 13, 2009
joey, you MUST bus your way down to Boston!!! It will be so fun! seriously, if at all possible, do it! I am so excited for this day, you have no idea!!! Well…. maybe you have some idea. haha.
July 13, 2009
noooooo way! I go to so many concerts in Boston, and they are always packed. The people here love music. I am guessing you are not from Boston….
Boston rocks!
July 13, 2009
Lovely song, liked every bit of it.
Enjoy your vacation!
Lots of love from Japan
bisi
July 14, 2009
oovret: Week 60
Where did you go on your previous all family vacation?
Do you enjoy fishing? If so, what is the biggest fish you have caught?
What is your favorite lake activity?
Do you enjoy listening to Natalie Cole?
Do you feel lost after being away from the internet for an extended period of time?
Did you remember that movie character’s name?
July 14, 2009
My family usually just eats a big steak dinner together for independence day!
I love lighting sparklers and writing things in the air. :)
Hope you’re having fun on your vacation!
love from colorado!
Stephanie
July 14, 2009
a newby from tokio japan! i really really love your voice and all of your songs!!
any plans to play in japan at all?!
July 20, 2009
DESDE COLOMBIA
MUCHOS FELICITACIONES, ESE ES EL TIPO DE CANCIONES QUE NECESITA NUESTRO PLANETA,Y TU GENERO COMO SIEMPRE ORIGINAL.BESOS Y ABRAZOS
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