Banner by Marley; I love her. Everything else by MOI ((so credit if you take anything!!))
"It's me, it's me!"
But I suppose if you're looking for alias', I have a lot of those; some of which I'm afraid I cannot tell you, for if I did it would completely destroy the art of MMF. I can tell you some of the names I go by on other websites though, so if you happen to be browsing through them and you see one of these names, you can be sure to avoid it.
Queen of the Night: Rockycast ((yes I have two accounts, but it was necessary)).
If there's any more, then I obviously can't remember them.
LITTLE KNOWN FACT: I am one of the few "artists" on MySpace who doesn't bombard people with friends requests if they're not a friend to me online or off, or if it's not the page of one of my idols. I don't know for certain which people are ever interested in hearing me and I don't like to impose. I'll befriend anyone who genuinely wants to get to know me ((why anyone would like my music I have no idea)), but I've pretty much decided my Top 24 friends as they're all friends. Making a "Top 24" list is really hard and oft misleading. If you're one of my friends but you're lower down on the list, that doesn't mean I value you any less; I think you're all tops.
^ A banner I made for the hell of it. Yeah, that's my guitar.
^ My page viewer count thingy. Not that I expect to get many hits; I want to re-record my songs with better equipment and make my profile ... better. It'll be a shame to let go of the Queen of the Night painting though; but I need a background that can repeat.
Influences
There's no use denying it; I'm irresponsibly mad for Anthony Warlow
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In case you're wondering, these banners were made by moi in promotion of the Phantom of the Opera Australian Cast Recording and / or Filmed Stage Performance Petition (Starring Anthony Warlow), hosted by Unexpected Song: Celebrating the Life of Anthony Warlow.
I have seen Anthony Warlow live and seen Phantom five times!
1:Phantom of the Opera, Melbourne, 21st November 2007 on a Wednesday at the 1pm Matinee.
2:Phantom of the Opera, Melbourne, 8th of January 2008 on a Tuesday night. Met Rebecca, Lauren and her sister, as well as ANTHONY WARLOW! Pictures are up, including blogs!
3:Phantom of the Opera, Melbourne, 9th of January on a Wednesday at the 1pm Matinee with Simon Pryce as the Phantom. Met ANTHONY WARLOW AGAIN after the 8pm show!
4:Phantom of the Opera, Sydney, 13th of September on a Saturday night. Met a lot of members from Unexpected Song for the LSS Weekend; Unexpected Song's first unofficial nin-convention. Also met Jackie "Mme. Giry" Rees and got her autograph.
5:Phantom of the Opera, Sydney, 14th of September on a Sunday Night. Met up with Unexpected Song members again for the LSS Weekend. Also met Ana "Christine" Marina, Alexander "Raoul / Dimples" Lewis, Julie "Christine" Goodwin, Simon "Phantom / Lionman" Pryce, John "Firmin" O'May, David "Piangi" Rogers-Smith, Nadia "Meg Giry" Komazec, Sarah Bakker, David English, Kathleen Moore and - surprise surprise - Anthony Warlow. AGAIN! Photos from the weekend are up.
And ... I was kissed by him! Twice! ^)_^
Here's a wonderful promotional video made by jayko for the Phantom of the Opera Australian Cast Recording and / or Filmed Stage Performance Petition (Starring Anthony Warlow).
I suppose the biggest influence would be my family and friends ((don't roll your eyes at me, it's true)), particularly Alexa. Alexa is - or kind of was - my Vocal Teacher since I was 13 ((now that I'm in Uni I've got a different vocal teacher)), she's just a wonderful woman, brilliant performer ... You know I have never once seen her angry. I've seen her upset and disappointed, but never angry. Now that's something to live by.
Now, I do have a little list of my idols and influences on my Live Journal Profile, but let's try and get it all here too ((NOTE: The "R.A.T.E.D. M15 +" thing is just a kickstart list to my idols and influences; the ones I really like make this list so they don't get lost in the alphabetical order, although sometimes my preferences change)).
RATED M15+: Roy Weissensteiner; Anthony Warlow; Tim Curry; Eric Idle; David Bowie; M[oops! Intrest shift; suggest someone starting with M?]; Alan Rickman; Eva Cassidy + Alain Boublil; Ana Marina; Anthony Hopkins; Areatha Franklin; Barry James; The Beatles; Billie Holiday; Cassandra Wilson; Christine Andreas; Christopher Lambert; Claude-Michel Schönberg; David and Leigh Eddings; Danny Elfman; Dave Cook; David Campbell; David English; David Hobson; David Thelander; David Rogers-Smith; Dennis Olsen; Derek Taylor; Dinah Washington; Don Mc'Lean; Douglas Sills; Dudley Moore; EAST WIND; Elaine Page; Ella Fitzgerald; Eric Bogle; Eric Clapton; Erik Satie; Eugene O'Neil; Frank Wildhorn; Gary Morris; Gay Soper; Gene Wilder; Geoffrey Rush; george; Ghillian Sullivan; Herbert Kretzmer; Hugh Laurie; The Idea of North; India Arie; Jim Carry; Joan Collins; Dame Joan Sutherland; John Bolton-Wood; John Cage; John Cleese; John Hurt; Johnny Cash; Johnny Depp ((shut up. It's actor's admiration, that's all)); Jon English; Julie Goodwin; Julie London; Lena Horne; Leslie Bricusse; Lee Hazlewood; Linda Eder; Michael Ball; Michael Crawford ((only a little)); Neil Diamond; Neil Kirkby; Nina Simone; Peter Cousens; Patricia Quinn; Peggy Lee; Peter, Paul and Mary; Philip Glass; Philip Quast; Richard Alexander; Sir Richard Attenborough; Richard O'Brien; Robert Lemke; Robert Lewis Stevenson; Rodney Rude; Rowin Atkinson; Sarah Vaughn; Simon and Garfunkel; Simon Pryce; Steven King; Suzanne Johnstone; Taryn Fiebig; Terrence Mann; Terry Pratchett; Traci Harding; Weird Al Yankovic; Willem Dafoe; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sir,
Thank "You!!!" for everything.
Sounds Like
I NEED YOUR HELP; I can do Shakira, Jewel, Norah Jones and Kasey Chambers impersonations, but honestly ... *shudder* I don't know. So I would like you to tell me what you think I sound like. I sing a lot of operetta and musical theatre that I don't really have a contemporary voice ((but I've explained that in a little speech somewhere and I'll put that up soon)). My best friend Marley just told me ((after listening to my poorly-recorded version of This Is My Home)) that I would be good doing folk music, and that I should cover some of Joan Beaz's songs. WOW ((oh hehe "WOW" is such a funny looking word in caps. WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW hehe)) A thought I will definetely entertain; be it the only thing I'll ever be able to entertain
"I am the entertainer ... "
Oh, and whilst I'm thinking of it ((while I'm thinking of it? I suck at grammar. And spelling)), to the people who have been asking what my accent is, my answer is: "GUESS".
^ Just thought I'd let you guys see the kinda stuff I listen to. You don't have to like it. The point is I do.
NOTES: I do not have professional recording equipment; I don't even have a mic. All songs are recorded on my mp3 player and are therefore draft recordings.
Not all of my songs have been recorded; almost all of them have, but not all of them.
Some songs have lyrics that were not written by me; please check the song's corresponding blog entry to see lyric authors.
Please, please, PLEASE forgive me for all my horribly wailing and mundane songs; but you drifted onto my page, so you can't say I didn't warn you.
USE MOZILLA FIREFOX TO VIEW THIS PAGE PROPERLY.
Oh, one more thing; please please PLEASE forgive me for the use of a pink font ... and for stretching the page ((again)) >)_< It used to be white but I had to remake my profile when my background broke, and although I would've loved to have it still as white it just wasn't working. Nor was red. So now it's this horrid yucky icky-poo pink. It's not even feather boa pink. Nor TIGHTS pink. It's just ... yuck.
And if you read every bit of the ramble in the David Bowie table below, you're either persistant or insane. Either way, I'll salute you.
... that was two things. Three if you think about it ...
Meh.
Dear World ...
My name, quite obviously, is Marie-Cris ((Not to be confused with mariecris or MARiE_CRiS! - for one, I'm not gangsta. Plus we look different. And she's an American citizen. So there)). Phonetically, it's "MAR ((rhymes with "car")) - rie - Kris"; mispronunciation is a pet-peeve of mine, particularly in coffee shops ((another pet-peeve of mine is when commercials take classic songs and turn them into crappy jingles!!)). I'm not about to put an age down, as people might read this a year' or so from now, and the facts would then be wrong, wouldn't they? Where I live might also change in the next year' or so, though I can tell you that I was born in Woodville, in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, on some day (or night?) in December, 1986 ((myes, all right; calculate my age to whatever year' it is that you're reading this)). I'm Australian born and raised, though I'm Welsh/Australian on my father's side and Philippino on my mother's ((that's right, I'm a filly!! You wouldn't believe some of the nationalities people have accused me of being)).
I am a singer. Honestly, I believe everyone is a singer ((the trick is finding the right key)); but I started "training" at around age 12 or 13, when a choir started in my primary school ((my fault; oops)), and since then I've been a member of the [town] Community Choir. I've performed in numerous events to my town and region, including the Children's Festival of Music, the Rose Festival, Carols by Candlelight, Australia Day and many others, including, my favourite, Music on the Murray ((gnah stalkerdom)). I love to sing, I self-teach guitar and keyboard ((hoping someday to play violin)), for a year' I taught basic guitar at my local high school, and cannot go a day without listening to music or humming a tune. I also like to write ((and ramble)), and though my stories are of the fantasy genre for teenagers ((I started concentrating on writing long stories at 12; so sue me)), I'm hoping to get at least one of my series and one solo book published someday ((*raises glass* here's to the impossible dream)). I am also hoping to get back on stage on a more regular basis. I played Tuptim in the RMS production of The King and I ((where I released a blood-curdling scream that scared the stage hands on the final night [apparently Tuptim got beheaded backstage in our version; the scream on the first night was pitiful, so I went out with more gusto])) and have done numerous school plays, but school plays always suck ((at least they sucked where I went to school)). I would like to do more musicals and even a few operas - even film. In fact, I'm currently in rehearsals as part of the ensemble for Orpheus in the Underworld ((an opera by Jaques Offenbach)) with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of S.A. ((see Upcoming Shows for more details)) We're doing a new Australian version that was written for Opera Australia, performed by them twice and performed once in Perth, and we have permission from Stuart Maunder to do it. After Orpheus I'll be watching Phantom again, and then I don't know what I'll aim for next. Of course, getting back on stage will be the obvious aim. Here's just some of my dream shows and roles:
~ Beauty and the Beast: Belle ((if I had the look))
~ Cats: Griddlebone or Rumpleteazer
~ Cosi Fan Tutte: Fiordigili
~ Die Fledermaus: Rosalinde, Adele, Prince Orlovsky
~ Don Giorvani: Zerlina
~ The Gondaliers: Tessa
~ HMS Pinafore: Buttercup
~ Jekyll and Hyde [Concept]: Lucy, Lisa ((yes, it MUST be the concept, not that disgraceful version they put on Broadway))
~ Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat: Narrator
~ Les Misérables: Eponine, Mrs. Thenardier, Cosette
~ Madame Butterfly
~ The Marriage of Figaro: Suzanna, Barbarina, Cheribino
~ The Mikado: Yum Yum
~ My Fair Lady: Eliza
~ Phantom of the Opera: Christine ((I would like to oppose a really, really good Phantom, like Anthony Warlow ...)), Meg Giry ((though I can't dance and aren't skinny enough - for any role - I'd like to try))
~ Pirates of Penzance: Ruth, Mabel
~ The Rocky Horror Show: Magenta
~ The Scarlet Pimpernel: Marguerite
~ The Secret Garden: Lily
~ Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: Mrs. Lovett ((no, NOT after movie))
I thought I would interject with a somewhat touchy matter here; some of you have probably wondered about my religious beliefs. Well ... I can tell you for certain that when I was a babe I was baptised a Roman Catholic, as my mother is Roman Catholic and my father ... I'm not actually sure about that. The thing is, we never lived within a religious household; I grew up being taught about God and Jesus and how my soul will burn in Hell, but quite frankly it was all in the name of acknowledgment. Don't accuse me of never having tried a religious lifestyle; during my troubled teens I sought very hard to find a path through Catholicism and Christianity but never felt right. I do have friends who come from strict religious families and I respect their decisions so long as they don't try to convert me; religious fanatics who try to convert me quickly find that they're wasting their breath. I took to studying Wicca and quite honestly I respect Wicca moreso than the 5 mainstream religions - but I still wouldn't call myself a true Wiccan. In the end, every religion boils down to the same ideas; love and peace ((well, at least I'm hoping that's what it all boils down to, otherwise why bother?)). I do believe that there is a singular life force that flows through us all, connecting us with everyone and everything; just because we cannot feel the nexus doesn't mean it's not there. I know some of you are now saying the same applies to your God or your gods; true. Although, the way I see it, "God", "gods" and "goddesses" are just the façades of existence; I'm not saying they're bad, I'm just saying if that's what it takes for people to believe in existence then so be it. We are created, we live, we die. And no matter what we call the element that gives way to our creation, in the end it all comes down to life. We should live life in peace, in love, and do the very best we can. You don't have to agree with anything I've said here; that's your decision. I'm merely expressing my opinions. People express their opinions to me that simply because I choose to cart the pentacle rather than the cross, and practice the odd "spell" now and again ((which to me is merely a form of affirmation [I don't do heavy spells, keep in mind])), and therefore they accuse me of being The Devil's Bride; a misconception, but that's their opinion. However, just to make it clear, I would never be the bride of anyone who owes me $20.
Believe it or not, there are people in this world who would take a joke like that far too seriously.
I have very few friends. I'm sorry to say, but it's true. I tend to get truly attached to one person at a time, and though I may have sat in a group in high school ((loner in primary school, loner in Uni [well ... in C3 I was. Not so much one in C4])), I really only bare my all to the person I get the closest too. The same goes for online friends too. I do express myself more freely once I have gotten to know people better and am finally comfortable around them; the only problem is finding people who are willing to wait that long. It takes me a while to trust people. At present I am finding that I communicate with more online people well as compared to offline; for that I blame Anthony Warlow. I'm certain that were the people I went to school with a bit more open-minded towards opera, operetta and musical theatre, I would be able to communicate with more offline people than online. As it is, being associated with these genres in Australian country towns feels rather like being in a cult; you're either a sports fanatic ((mainstream, likable, "normal")) or someone to be avoided ((Ant-isocial [XD], unlikeable, "insane")).
If you've read this and believe me to be too depressing to befriend, very well; but I'm not entirely like that. I just tend to look at the serious side of things on its occasion due to past circumstances; but I like to play too. Those who know me from The Stardust know how ... "playful" I can be ... and as of recently, so do the members at Unexpected Song ((there's a "war" going on to see who can out-shock others the most. Currently Sandy is winning, but at least I've got a few points!!)). I'm perverted. My mind is evil - and if you don't believe me ... Well, then, you don't believe me XD Some fans of Rocky Horror know that I can be lively on its occasions. People who encounter me often cannot fathom my unusual humour, thus leading them to stare at me as if I'm ...
... crazy as a loon Sad as a gypsy serenading the moon, oh ...
Ha.
I'm possibly bi-sexual. I don't know yet. I haven't been in a relationship as of yet but I do feel affectionate towards some men and I'm not afraid of the idea of lesbianism ((if fate points me down that direction, so be it)). Still, I know for certain that I can fall for men, and have done so; despite never having been in a relationship ((although I've been kissed by men before - a bizarre notion, but true)) I have felt love/d once before. I hope that someday that I will feel it again with someone I can spend the rest of my life with.
((Umm ... just to make it clear, I'm not looking for love on the Internet. It may work for some people but it's just not my thing, so please, don't try unless we meet face to face.))
If there's anything more you want to know about me - I commend you, and you need a medal *gives medal* - take a little visit to my Friends Only ((so comment on my top post if you want to befriend me there)) Live Journal at "x-marie-cris-x" ((dammit, the other one took my name! Gah gnah FARASHAKATA!)). Anything else, just ask and I will answer ((provided it's a question within reason)).
Oh, by the way, I also have accounts under a pen name. ((YES I WRITE!)). I have FictionPress, LiveJournal and MySpace accounts under this pen name. If you can find them, you can friend me. You know how I'm like though; I friend my own accounts for silent promotional needs. So you just gotta find the one account I've befriended that looks like something I would use to post those extremely horrid stories I mentioned earlier. They're crap. Don't say I didn't warn you. But finding them would be a fun little MMF, eh?
Love, Harmony and Light,
~ Marie-Cris
- Main Administrator of Unexpected Song
- Proud Warlovian
- Rickmaniac
- Areaologist ((and distributor of water bottles))
- Coy
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PS: I'm single. Not that that should surprise anyone.
PPS: If you would like to download any of my songs ((why?)), let me know and I will send them to you. Remember though, these are all draft recordings; I don't have a studio and good equipment, so what you hear is what you get.
Hey dunno if you remember me, but I was waiting outside of the Entertainment Centre tonight :D Saw you, but thought you probably wouldn't remember me if I approached you :P Did Anthony come out in the end? I got a photo with the guy who plays Raoul.
Hey Marie! Thanks for the add, how GOOD was phantom!! mum wants to go again, i saw your photos with Anth how cool!! next time u see him tell him aimee his girl said Hiya! :P
oh life, how do i describe thee. work, while its great pay ($11/hour), sucks tremendously. ive been slacking on my music. im still not back in school. my boy is stationed in hawaii, which is gorgious, but 4,000 miles away. and my mom has breast cancer . . . . damn im a downer. LoL. however, despite all of that, im staying optimistic. sometimes you have to fight the hardest battles and get through the thick before you make it to the clear and sunny side. im glad to hear things are going well for you though. good luck on that teaching thing, and cheer EXTRA loud for me at phantom. phenomenal show. if i were anywhere near to being a soprano, id be auditioning everywhere for it. but alas, im an alto 2 and sing like a man. ::sigh::
it has been for EVER. really, when was the last time we talked? anywho, just stoppin by to tell you how much i adore you! one of these days ill be rich and fly to australia to meet you and bring my guitar and we'll become famous .. . . or something else miniscule, yet ever so delightful will happen. mich love, and i hope all in life is treating you well!
andrew backstabbed me to her he told her that i was trying to get him to sleep with me and she believed him we havent spoken with her since february she's a crazy psycho whore lol when will u be in adelaide next
hey babe i was just thinking of you the other day. i had all these quotes all built up and no one to share them with. for example "is that you? looking at me? lucky me." and one thing i never noticed is that when preminger has trapped annalise and julian in the mines and goes "they will believe me. especially after i show them this" and holds out the ring as he is leaving the mines he says "that's funny." I never even noticed that before! lol miss u so much
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