Alisa Apps' Blog

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2011-04-03T11:15:00.001-07:00

A STAR IS BORN (trailer) - ALISA APPS

2011-02-25T09:07:00.000-08:00

A New Frontier

2010-12-16T11:45:00.000-08:00

It can be a struggle to let go.But once you start to undress, it gets easier to shed the layers.Soon you're naked...vulnerable yet free.The inner restraints have loosened,Your physical perception has changed ,And the narrow roads become an open freeway....I run with the wild horses and dance with the young of heart.-Alisa Apps

Happy Retro Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T09:07:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving Day brings to mind the blessings in our lives that usually go unnoticed:a home that surrounds us with comfort and protection;delicious food, for pleasure in both eating and sharing;clothes to snuggle up in,books and good entertainment to expand our minds;and freedom to worship our God. We are thankful for our family and friends, those treasured people who make our lives extra

A Magical Arabian Night !!

2010-11-17T20:27:00.000-08:00

ALISA APPS in the Recording Studio

2010-10-12T21:22:00.000-07:00

I Speak To You With Song (poem) by Alisa Apps

2010-10-06T19:52:00.000-07:00

I Speak To You With Song Some people love to chat by text; others on the phone. Some talk all day long cause they cant stand to be alone. I’m not too much of a conversationalist - face-to-face or any of the above for long. I’d rather sit and write in melody and speak to you with a song. -Alisa Apps

The White Rose (poem) by Alisa Apps

2010-10-04T10:38:00.000-07:00

The White Rose by Alisa AppsThe white rose with dew drops smiles upon the morning moonAwaiting a new day to send innocence in bloomHer petals of pearly white are as soft as inexperienced loveAnd encourage a safe passage to a truce or peace, a flying doveThe message of the white rose speaks in tender tone“You are loved by me; and even after I fade away, you shall never be alone”

the VMA Lip Syncing Turn Off

2010-09-30T21:38:00.000-07:00

I was that the MTV music video awards (VMA’s) the other week and I noticed all he singers were lip syncing and that got me thinking- here is Kanye West who calls himself a genius and yet he was using auto tune and a vocoder – which makes any voice sound good.Am I dreaming or is this all fake?I think back to the great voices– Billie Holiday, Elvis, Freddie Mercury and try to imagine them using a

Rap, Body Builders and the Meaning of Life

2010-07-13T22:34:00.000-07:00

Yesterday at the gym I was listening in on a casual conversation that two of the body builders were having. Now these were full-out "tough guys" - mid 20's, extremely ripped African Americans and super serious about power and strength.One was asking the other about a song they were listening to on the way there. (The other must have had his music player in the car.) The inquisitive one was

the Native Blood Within

2010-07-12T08:49:00.000-07:00

Ever since I was a little girl, I felt as though I had a spiritual connection with Native Americans. It was if I had their blood coursing through my veins - that I was misbirthed into my family and that an untold secret had been wrapped around my life.When seeing photographs, I'm transfixed and my soul cries out to join their spirit - I have visions of pow wows and ceremonial chanting, fire

FREEDOM

2010-07-04T10:14:00.000-07:00

Sometimes Freedom can be boughtSometimes soldFreedom is often taken for granted And held more dear to the oldI stop to think about my Freedom todayIt's the Fourth of July - I hear the children playWhen I was a little girl I was freeNow this means so much more to meIn some countries I wouldn't be able to sing my music In others I'd have to cover my face Sometimes I curse our leaders and dream of

ALISA APPS in the Recording Studio

2010-05-09T17:45:00.000-07:00

REAP WHAT YOU SOW – Power of Lyrics

2010-05-02T15:05:00.000-07:00

Have you ever thought about what you say on a daily basis and how it effects your whole life?? What about your favorite songs or singers who you listen to over and over again? Well I’m going to warn you, this blog will shock you!! Your going to hear what happened to famous singers because of what they were singing and the emotion they put into it. Some of the artists will

Im a Sockaholic

2010-05-01T17:02:00.000-07:00

Confession: I wear socks to bed ...yep even in the summertime. who am i kidding ...I never take my socks off :/- im a sockaholic

Letters of Seduction and Enlightenment

2010-04-18T14:29:00.000-07:00

Today is a writing day! Will be starting on a new song later tonight but before that, my words will be in letter form not musical notation. Within six different letters my vision and talent will pour out. For now is the time to bring music to the world. Yesterday I was told by one of music's all-time greats that "its your time now- your stories help people- your music must be heard!!"So my next

The World Is Lost!

2010-03-10T09:20:00.000-08:00

I look around me and it’s painful to see so many lost souls, people overdosing, dying so young and hating themselves. Just this morning ex-child star (is how they acknowledged him) Corey Haim died at age 38 of a drug overdose here in LA. It’s become an epidemic!The fact is the world is lost. Our culture has become desensitized and cruel – we treat people as substandard if they are no longer what’

Love Love to Sing - Recording

2010-02-22T11:58:00.000-08:00

So I have been away from the blogging due to my all day all night recording and songwriting. Having so much fun that the blogs took a hit! But not to fret you can visit my facebook for the one liners. http://www.facebook.com/AlisaAppsMusicHere's a sneak peak video of me recording "Billy"!!

100% The Real Deal

2010-01-17T17:56:00.000-08:00

It is the one that stands out from the rest that gets the reward.It is easy to say no but to say yes is what brings you to a new place.Living in Los Angeles has been a weird ride... As the award ceremonies play out year after year I see a sea of delusion If only people were real; or at least drew from a real place I guess to put on a mask is easier....But what people really want is someone

2009 - PAIN, DISCOVERY & MAGIC

2009-12-28T12:38:00.000-08:00

2009 - A Year of Pain, Discovery And Magic.The Pain. I've endured heavy losses; both in life and in livelihood. The most dramatic of the lot has been the death of my father and the loss of my first business. Both extremely hard to deal with as I feel they were both stolen from me. Robbed of making things right with my father and plain evil thievery on the business front. But through this

STRANGERS IN TIME -The Passing of My Father

2009-12-13T19:12:00.000-08:00

The past couple of weeks have been mixed with so many strong emotions... more than I've ever experienced. I guess you could say I have gone through a transformation.I always thought my dad was going to be there to make-up with. I had visualized "making it big" and then being accepted by my family. He would be proud of me and wrap his arms around me and tell me how much he loved me. But what I had

Splitting of Souls

2009-11-19T09:06:00.000-08:00

Splitting of Souls As I slip away to write, I realize my heart has been abandoned. From this morning till now something has been lost and I'm afraid it wont be found. Oh poor heart of mine I cry for you and I apologize for what I have done to have caused this.-Alisa Apps

Photoshoot with Piotr Okrasa

2009-11-15T18:21:00.000-08:00

Some new photos taken by Piotr Okrasa. - Alisa Apps

The Piano Speaks To Me

2009-11-13T07:39:00.000-08:00

The piano speaks to me.He tells me words of beauty and delight...words that I've never heard before.We dance together in melodic rhythm while my heart beats to his magical persuasion.I'm in love and I sing.I sing for him.

PERFORMANCE & FUN @ MOHAMED'S BIRTHDAY

2009-11-08T19:23:00.000-08:00

Saturday I was invited to my friend Mohamed Hadid's house for his birthday. What a beautiful and special night. He asked me to sing for him. Here are some photos of the celebration.

You Want Me To What?

2009-10-27T11:55:00.000-07:00

Hey, to all my cool cats. I had a very busy weekend.As you may have seen, my “Pop Star Challenge videos” have reached almost a million viewers. The comments, suggestions and the tons of emails have kept me busy.There has been a big outflow asking for me to actually go on live Television and do it for REAL!! I’m super excited!! Of course I would love to hear from my fans, to see who would YOU like

Magical Liquid Droplets

2009-10-14T20:31:00.000-07:00

Today the sky unfurled magical liquid droplets that danced upon my face. I became transfixed by its glory.- I love the smell of a wet day-The way it makes you want to cuddle close to your lover-To me, rainfall is enchanting. I can watch it all day and succumb to its magnificent powers.

History's Greatest Art Patron

2009-10-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

THE Renaissance was the golden age of European history where artistic achievements, humanistic studies, engineering development and scientific inventions all happened almost at once. Contributing more than anyone to the flowering of Florentine genius in the late 15th century was Lorenzo the Magnificent, head of the Medici banking family and unofficial head of the government of Florence;

Writing Surge

2009-08-24T08:54:00.000-07:00

I have been completely engrossed in writing for the past two months straight. Just this morning I’ve had a moment to reflect… so pleased. Near the beginning of this writing surge I had written nine songs, one after the other. It was kind of like blast writing. Not being completely satisfied, I continued on; and wrote four more…these four I noticed a special sparkle that I had not experienced

My Childhood Fascination with Unicorns

2009-08-16T12:19:00.000-07:00

As a young child growing up in Cleveland, Ohio I felt a bit closed in. Fantasy and enchantment was no where to be found in my house. So once I learned about the magical unicorn I was in heaven. For me the unicorn stood for freedom, beauty and power…three things I yearned for so deeply.When my dad got an apartment, I chose a picture of a unicorn to adorn my bedroom wall. Recently I found that same

Music Makes Me Real

2009-06-04T11:13:00.000-07:00

Music makes me realI write because I mustI sing to unlock the gates from withinto feel the hand of trustIf music was not a part of meI would cease to be freeFor everything that I love has song around it and within itFrom my lover's echoing voice, to a child making his first grown-up choiceOh music be my light and shine for me every day that I writeYou are my hero, the savior of my soulI bask in

Beauty on the surface

2009-06-02T09:09:00.000-07:00

Beauty on the surface it passes and fades While the beauty of life within,grows with magnificent complexity; beyond a counted amount.AA

Upper Crust

2009-06-01T15:24:00.000-07:00

Recently I have been introduced to the upper crust of America and this is what I have to say....Don't be Fortune's Fool.Fill Your Heart with Love not Vanity.xx AA

Slavery within

2009-05-21T12:33:00.000-07:00

Abolish slavery from within. For only then can happiness live. AA

emptiness and loneliness

2009-04-16T07:41:00.000-07:00

a poem I wrote...Emptiness and loneliness are friendsThey hold each others hand in the rainSometimes they’re even called the sameWhy do they make me feel so distant and boundAll while busy without a sound- Alisa Apps

Who are you?

2009-04-13T19:49:00.000-07:00

Who are you? ….I am raw authenticity with a sexy glanceNo fake glossy bullshit – the world is obese with it.

CHURCH - Easter day

2009-04-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

Church is not a place or a building.You dont have to go there to be there.Church is a part of you; its who you are.

Start of my new song I started today

2009-04-11T17:28:00.001-07:00

While you wait in the darknessI fly in the lightTrying to find what broke your soul and make you become wholeWhere are you when we sleep?You drift away and weep.....

My Mission Statement

2009-02-20T12:57:00.000-08:00

Like Jesus is the Infinite Son...I am the Infinite Sun.Bringing everlasting light to the world through my music, television productions. movies and foundations.With your help, I will not only become you ambassador of hope and justice but I will also be the revolution that is desperately needed in this world. Imagine. Me being your voice and your angel of light throughout the Globe...similar to

CONFUSION - segmented mind

2009-02-09T12:42:00.000-08:00

Cloudy and caged inI'm numb to the genius world around meIt moves and screams foul wordsBut I can no longer hearThe path of riotousness awaits meBut its lonely above the pale clouds I'd much rather stay With strangers that stare Than basking in continuous frivolous delights

An email fom SakuraJurai - YouTube

2009-02-06T14:20:00.000-08:00

I want to share a vey special email that was sent to me today via my YouTube regarding my song/video "How Do I Make Right". Click here to watch itwhat a lovely song! Thank you for sending it to me, it made me cry.I can relate,I haven't spoken to my dad in a year because he said some really bad things about my sister and I. He's apologized numerous times, but I wasn't ready to forgive him. Now

WHY SHOULD I CARE?

2009-02-03T08:04:00.000-08:00

Betrayed...You Tell me your in danger and afraid for your life.I dedicate my means, my emotions, hours and days of agonizing strife.We make a plan of rescue to rebuild and renew.and then you kick dirt in my face and sever the lines of truth....Betray me twice in one night.When I come to see you there is no remorse or no care for me or my efforts.You got what you want and that's all that matters.A

A DAY of CONTRAST - Rafael Nadal and youth of today

2009-02-01T18:27:00.000-08:00

After Flying into Miami from Vegas today, I was able to catch the end of the Australian Open. I absolutely loved watching two champions giving everything they have; to dedicate their entire life to a goal and embody unyielding perseverance. In fact, I've been thinking about it all day. Nadal made a huge impression on me. He's a challenger and fighter who is hungry and has something to prove!

Michael Brito's portrait of me

2009-01-26T07:16:00.000-08:00

This painting of me was created by Michael Brito. When I first started my YouTube videos he was one of my first Angels who inspired and lifted me. Thank you Michael for sharing your beauty.He also included a card which I have next to my computer. It reads:Dear Alisa Thank you for sharing, with courage and hope; your life's story.Thank you for standing up against those who say "you cant" and

WRITING STARTS AGAIN

2009-01-25T08:20:00.000-08:00

Today I start writing again…I took a long hiatus from writing to immerse myself in the mechanical aspects of my music career and life itself. I also had an extremely traumatic life change that drove me so far to the edge I didn’t feel myself really. It was like I was in one of those snow globes; underwater ignored and no way out. The blizzard of pain surrounded me and everywhere I turned

show in Vegas

2009-01-11T17:55:00.000-08:00

Few fun photos at my show in vegas this Friday. will have video up soon.

Grab it

2009-01-11T17:41:00.000-08:00

Power tools for the day:Grab what you want because its you who has to do it. Be decisive of exactly what you want. Just be yourself and show who you are; not trying to fit/blend in with other's ways but be understanding of them - no condemnation.Everything you want is just outside your comfort zone. (Feel free to add yours)

PIANO and GOD

2008-11-30T14:17:00.000-08:00

When I'm on the Piano I'm a Child Playing with God

Thoughts of Alisa - poem DAYS

2008-11-25T13:00:00.000-08:00

Days have become lingering shadowsI feel them shrouding meI know what I want to becomeBut I can't find my destinyI sense that it is near - my dream to beYet I just wish it would appear -right in front of me

Video - No Whimps Allowed

2008-11-05T09:40:00.000-08:00

Ok so here is the video i was talking about! Who's on for the title fight? lol Let me know if you are in training too!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwGr7egfaWM

EAST END BOXING - No Whimps Allowed

2008-10-19T14:16:00.000-07:00

I've been dreaming up being properly trained at a boxing gym for a really long time. There's absolutely no one tougher and more disciplined than a fighter and if I'm going to rule the music industry, I have to be able to endure extreme pressure and have killer focus.Extraordinarily, while on my current trip to London, my fantasy came true...plus I was also trained by an east end boxing champion

SAVE THE DATE - 10/4/08 - Breakout Performance

2008-09-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

IT'S OFFICIAL...I'M FAMOUS

2008-08-12T21:05:00.000-07:00

Check this out..you are going to crack your butt off.

My New Song - top of YouTube charts today

2008-07-09T07:50:00.000-07:00

HOW DO I MAKE RIGHT -How many times we not tell the ones who are close to us how we really feel until its too late?

night at Doral golf course

2008-06-19T20:41:00.000-07:00

the other night I was at Doral & when the sun went down I took a little walk to the putting green and found Froggie. Ok I know that's not very creative but it was a perfect name for him. As soon as he saw me he stopped hopping and stood still. I got down on my knees and started petting him and he either liked it or was scared shitless but either way we had a moment. I kinda miss him.

Grattini

2008-06-18T20:52:00.000-07:00

The most beautiful horse Grattini.As I child I was never raised around horses but always had a mystical love for them. Even decorating my room with unicorns. You could even call it a fascination. Just recently I have become close to a horse named Grattini. He has such a personality. He was brought up in a place that didn't treat him well and now has beautiful owners but the past he hasn't

In a Cocoon

2008-06-16T19:47:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the big delay in writing. I have been consumed with some executive type business (not fun stuff I assure you). My artistic self is back in the flesh and I appreciate your letters asking where I have been. lol Thanks for the stupendous support on Confusion; we are almost at the 1/2 million mark!! wowzers btw In my time away from writing I came up with a truly unique and captivating

Sex and Talent

2008-05-10T23:50:00.000-07:00

Can one be sexual and still be talented?In our current society it seems as though we separate talent from sexuality; that they are two separate entities, which have nothing to do with each other.Why do we do this? Is it because we are affixed to one stroke of the spectrum rather than all of it? Are there not many sides to our sexuality? A playful side. How about us holding back our sexuality –

Compromising Times and Places

2008-05-09T23:46:00.000-07:00

When I was 18 I compromised for a car and got a lemon.As a child I always wanted to be loved so I took abuse as friendship.I still shut my mouth when I know I should talk.Once I went to a brothel in Austria...don't ask.In 3rd grade I stole my classmate’s art project because it was better than mine.Everyday I still think I could have done more.Life experience has brought me down many roads...Yet I

Magical Child

2008-05-05T23:30:00.000-07:00

If I had the time, it would be really fun to go to my grandma's old farm and find a big apple tree to climb up into and watch the corn fields move in the breeze, to hear the fish jump from the pond and run around chasing the cats in my bare feet; singing and laughing. I would always go to my grandma's farm in Pennsylvania to visit the family on the big holidays. My grandma's gone now and I'm

A Bizarre Surprise

2008-04-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

The other day I decided to take a break from the studio to get some fresh air. After walking a few blocks, while humming my new song, I noticed a film crew; and being the ham that I am, I decided to check it out. As I got closer I noticed a bizarre surprise. There I found myself, strangely, looking at – myself. In fact, a huge life-size cardboard cutout of me along with posters and CD’s that

Official Launch 'CONFUSION' Music Video!!!!

2008-03-25T17:52:00.000-07:00

Today is a monumental day for me. Today is the day I come out of the closet as a singer!We are launching the music video to my song "Confusion"!You can't believe how long I've waited for this day. It's been fun creating all the lovely videos I've done but it has also been a long runway. My heart's desire is to sing my heart out in front of millions of people. "Confusion" depicts the confusion

What are you confused about?

2008-03-21T10:33:00.000-07:00

Ok so I filmed a new video yesterday…its plays on the concept of Confusion which ties into my song and album title Confusion. I had so much fun filming it. It allowed me to express different facets and emotions I have on what I’m confused about. I really let my self go and didn’t hold back at all so I’m excited to see and hear your responses and ask you in return to tell me what you’re

What is beauty?

2008-03-14T08:49:00.000-07:00

In a world that's Prozaced and sedated, to truly feel is beauty in itself.

Don't LET anyone STOP you

2008-03-13T23:28:00.000-07:00

Tell me...what's your dream?

The Heart of A Prostitute

2008-03-12T01:34:00.000-07:00

For all that are writing in asking to see my video that was pulled from YouTube...Here it is. (It was pulled after 6 hours with 60K views / #1 viewed around the world)The Heart of a ProstituteAdd to My Profile | More Videos

Censorship vs Freedom

2008-03-07T10:50:00.000-08:00

I've been noticing a great deal of censorship going on with other YouTube channels and I'm not talking about the stuff that really should be censored, but rather censorship that is unjustified. I have strong feelings on this matter as to me, freedom of artistic creativity is everything. Without that I am dead. For that reason, I want to get down to the real cause of why this is occurring. If

Alisa Apps' Supporter comments on her YouTube Censorship

2008-02-29T22:10:00.000-08:00

Saw the latest crap youtube pulled. I tried to watch your latest last night and it kept kicking me back to some other video. I kind of had a feeling you were getting hosed right then. So unfair. I watched the reworked one just now and it's pretty cool (was the camera hidden to get a true reaction of the people while you walked around?), albeit I doubt it really expressed what you were feeling

Who are you?

2008-02-11T11:58:00.000-08:00

I speak for the downtrodden, the abused, the molested; the ones who are lost in the tumultuous sea of their own mind. I’m here to be a refuge for all those who want to open the doors of perception and unlock their mind; to have freedom of thought and freedom within.

Alisa vs Rambo -The Protector Down -censored by Youtube

2008-01-20T18:17:00.000-08:00

My video was flagged on Youtube! Within a matter of 8 hrs I received 50k views. #1 viewed today in England and #3 viewed in the world today (which is beyond outstanding and a very large amount in such a quick time).This is the email I sent to the director of my video.Did u see that youtube flagged the protector for 18 +.... Why did they take it down?? I'm really mad!! That's messed up! Therefore,

Foster Souls

2008-01-08T11:19:00.000-08:00

I wonder what it's like to be a foster child. Never really having a real home...no one claiming you. How alone that must feel.I wonder if there's a way to find out where all foster children are in each city I go to. When I start touring, I'd love to invite them to my shows. I feel a bond with them.

To Tell Your Deepest Secrets

2007-12-31T11:50:00.000-08:00

To Tell Your Deepest Secrets is liberating. You no longer have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, and the beauty is...you're never the only one.I posted a video on youtube yesterday entitled "I suck my thumb - what's your secret vice?" The response has floored me! I received so many personal emails from people telling me their hidden secrets. I thank you so much for sharing.

My Experience on the Plane

2007-12-29T18:15:00.000-08:00

I’m on the plane to LA from Ft. Lauderdale and was separated from sitting with #####…so to the left of me an Australian and to the right of me a Montrealian. For the first three hours I spent my time talking to them…which I normally don’t do. Normally I would keep myself to myself; reading, writing and working while flying.The Australian is in route back to Sydney from a business trip. He works

Writer's Guild Still On Strike

2007-12-27T21:15:00.000-08:00

The writer’s guild is still on strike. They are unhappy about the cut they get. I wonder how long they will stay on strike for and who the people are that have the power to resolve the problem. How many of us have the power to resolve problems? Do we have the power – but fail to do it? I wonder how many of us can, but don’t feel they do.I’d like to be one of those people who have major issues /

Will Someone Please Sing Jingle Bells With ME??

2007-12-24T10:47:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about how well my jingle bells video is doing on Youtube. I've been up all night writing replies to all the lovely people who took the time to comment and tell me their thoughts. I am so appreciative. And the video responses! The guy singing jingle bells in his car is so cute. It warms my heart to think of all these people watching my video. I feel so honored. Did you know that in

Christmas Cheer

2007-12-22T21:59:00.001-08:00

I was thinking it would be fun to see if I could get people to open up enough to sing Jingle Bells with me। I decided to go to 3rd street promenade in Santa Monica cause I love being outside where there’s lots of people to watch.Thursday afternoon was a grayish day with everyone rushing to get their holiday shopping done। I wanted to surprise people I didn't knowI imagined myself a playful elf

COMING OUT

2007-12-19T09:57:00.000-08:00

For the past few years I have isolated myself …I don’t have any friends, I don’t speak to my family and everything I do is music / business related.I kinda feel like Clubber Lang from Rocky who said… I live alone। I train alone. I’ll win the title alone.But now it’s time to expose myself…to become naked for all to see and experience. This “title” that I’m after is not something I can do alone. I