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I've been running on empty...

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Monday, 04 February 2008

It's not like I don't have enough plates spinning to keep me sweating, but somehow it doesn't matter; I feel empty...

When ever I feel like this, the best thing is always to immerse myself in films, books, good conversation, gigs and exhibitions... which is what I'm in the midst of doing.

I just finished a book called 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel.  It's a wonderful read, he made me wish I'd paid more attention in English class.  It's a fascinating spiritual journey.

I watched Pan's Labyrinth for the first time the other night.  I get so excited about good films, more so than a good album in fact.  I'm not sure why I didn't pick up on this when it came out.  It's often the case with me, I feel like I'm constantly playing catch up with these things...

I'm in the studio this week, but tomorrow I'm heading East [it's apparently where the wise live].  First off to meet with Leo Abrahams and talk about a project, then go and explore the galleries of London for further inspiration.  I say further inspiration, because I've no doubt that being with Leo will bring it's fair share.  Leo's a really inspiration to anyone feeling like they just want to create.  Every time I talk to him he's releasing an album, or working with some legendary artist..

I began by saying I felt empty, but that's not quite true actually.  I feel more like a car that's filled up with fuel but lacks an engine.  I can't stop thinking of ideas in blueprint format, but lack the means (desire) to see them through. I guess I've been questioning the merit of things lately...

Note to you: if you feel like this, don't read Charles Bukowski... no wait... always read Charles Bukowski, just be prepared to feel deconstructed.


... I was on this "what's the point of anything" vibe for a while, which reading CB pandered to, but now I'm thinking "what's the alternative?".  It's becoming a much simpler equation now - if you can... do.

So I'm beginning to pursue the projects that I've been thinking about. I feel like I need to get them out of me before I can do anything else.

So...you can expect some  material, new and old, on the website very soon...

thanks for listening 


p.s. have you ever heard the singers warm up scale?

doe ray me me me me me me!

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      Nick replied 37 minutes after.
      Just wanted to say thank you for the great music. I am not trying to be cheesy, but your music inspires me. "I was Made" in particular has been a blessing. Thanks for putting out music that inspires hope and make people (at least me) want to live better lives. Thanks.
      jamesyt replied about 1 hour after.
      seen that pams lambar, lamber. labbert......maze film myself,liked it, different but in a good way. Talking bout blueprints i still got the "blueprints" ep y,all did back in the day (gonna flog it on ebay when your a rock god) keep her lit, thats if your not empty of course....
      Kim replied about 1 hour after.
      God i love Pan's Labyrinth. Only watched it recently as well and i was in love. Had tears streaming down my face at the end! Now one of my favourite movies. Also saw Sweeney Todd! Love it. But i'm partial to Burton and Depp! Still i loved all the siniging and everything. And also only watched Donnie Darko last week. Was thoroughly confused after the first time but having watched it twice more, it has also become one of my favourites!
      Gaz replied about 5 hours after.
      As another (fairly) well known Irish man once said..... "there'll be days like this". Nothing wrong with a little bit of self-analysis and contemplation every now and again, Mr Vance. I look forward to enjoying the new material when it arrives.... Good luck.
      Gary Stockton replied about 7 hours after.
      I can definitely relate to this post Foy. I feel that way usually when I've finished a recording but have no new songs written. Your ideas to rejuvenate sound great. Can't wait to hear your new material. SXSW next month and your amazing journey to look forward too.
      Trev replied about 19 hours after.
      Hi, come on over to Phuket for a few weeks and get that engine serviced. There is madness and inspiration around every corner and also a whole bunch of p and q should it be needed. Don't stay in a hotel though, thats just like touring.
      hilary replied 1 day after.
      Hey Foy. The life of Pi rocks, i read it on holiday last year. Were you confused about which tale was the reality by the end? As for putting more tunes up please please please will you include Oklahoma Sundays? I remember the first night you played it at the Rotterdam, the atmosphere was so intense and noone moved throughout. Brilliant! Oh and while you're at it what about your rendition of Chocolate Jesus?? You know it makes sense!! All the Best. x
      Lee replied 2 days after.
      I hope you feel more inspired soon Foy! All I can say is that I'm turning more people onto your music every day, so in a tiny way progress is slowly but surely being made in that respect... Will be really great to see you live again at the Luminaire, I've heard it's one of the best venues in London!
      Andrew Walters replied 2 days after.
      'For This Reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you according to the Riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might through his spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height - to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.' Ephesians 3:14-19 I hope that this can be as much of an encouragement to you, as your music is to others.
      donal o'driscoll replied 3 days after.
      From Donal O'Driscoll 8 February 2008 Dear Friend of Amnesty, Amnesty concert Saturday 8 December I understand you kindly performed at the above concert at Christchurch Cathedral. Unfortunately, I was not able to be present. I had been a member of Amnesty up to 20 October 2007, the date of its AGM at the Kingsley Hotel in Cork. Having listened there to the statutory reports of the activities of Amnesty over the previous year, I observed to the Chairperson of the meeting that there was an elephant in the room, but that no-one had adverted to it. I said that the “elephant” I was referring to, was the radical new policy on abortion which had been adopted by AI. This new policy made the organisation itself a party to the abuse of human rights. This is no small matter. For a start, how did the organisation now propose to take the life of the unborn child without involving racism, torture and the death penalty? Furthermore, it will be “using” the millions of people suffering in Darfur, the eastern Congo, Zimbabwe, and Abbeylara, who depend on them, as well as its own volunteers and supporters. Are these people happy with this cashing-in of credibility? You may not be aware that this radical proposal was not put to the Irish members. I have also asked Amnesty how the Irish representatives actually voted (at Mexico), and with what authority. So far, I have not received any reply. I would be grateful for any comments you may have. Yours sincerely, Donal O’Driscoll _________________________________________________ Tel/fax: (+353) 1 2896 430 33, Dargle Rd. Blackrock, Co Dublin.
      Joe replied 5 days after.
      Foy. Your voice is timeless. I am listening to Inner City Blues by Marvin Gaye, this song is written for you, you have to cover this shit man. Peace and love from Belfast. xo. Joe.

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