Like I’m On a Merry-Go-Round

Did you know that one of my consulting clients is independent singer/songwriter Mindy Gledhill? It’s true. We met in 2004 … she, a recording artist and I, the PR Director at the record label she was signed to. Her debut CD was my very first project at my very first grown up job after college. We became friends–dear friends–in addition to being colleagues. Eventually she left the label to do her own thing, her own way. And then a couple more years after that … well, that was when the label told me to leave (remember that?), and I too have since been able to do my own thing, my own way.

Mindy is releasing a new CD in 7 days. We’re launching it at a release concert in Provo, Utah on Monday, August 2 and will then be touring throughout the Fall (schedule to come). To say I love this CD is an understatement. I’ve been listening to it non-stop since she emailed me the finished mixes. For the last two weeks I’ve been up to my ears in press releases, marketing plans, PR pitches, and concert details. But at the center of all of it is this CD. This CD that I can’t get enough of. This CD that I described for the catalogs as follows:

Award-winning artist, Mindy Gledhill has truly come into her own with her latest release, Anchor, a bubbly CD with undeniably catchy tunes. Laced with color, charm, and vintage flair, this playful collection of songs also includes the much-requested “All About Your Heart.”  Produced by Stuart Brawley (acclaimed producer/engineer for artists like Michael Jackson, Lenka, and Celine Dion), Anchor reminds listeners that life is sweet and full of wonder.

But it’s more than that. For me at least. A few nights ago, I was working late and emailed Mindy to say this:

Mindy,

Am working on the album description and the new bio…

Am listening to the album *again* to get the juice flowing …

And am realizing why I love this CD so much.

It is this …

It’s because it makes me feel like I’m on the edge of a merry-go-round with my head tilted back toward the sky, my hair flying as I spin round and round and round with nary a care and nothing to do but smile and laugh and let go. It’s because it’s everything I want to feel towards “him.” Whomever “he” is. Wherever “he” is. And someday, when I find him, or he finds me, I’m going to walk up to him and give him this CD, tied up with a bright, happy balloon, a cloud of cotton-candy and a big fat kiss, and tell him: “This is what I feel. About you. It’s what I’ve always felt. Even when I didn’t know you.”

(And of course I’ll be wearing a dress you picked out for me.)

Just thought you should know.

OK. Back to work.

Love,

Krista

You need this CD. You do. And you can get it at the release concert next Monday or online (MindyGledhill.com or iTunes) beginning next Wednesday.

And if you’d like to see a couple impromptu music videos for two of the songs, go here (I love this little girl and want to have 7 little girls just like her when I grow up.) and here.

Hope your week has started of splendidly!

xo

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