A ramble on inspiration
Let’s do an experiment. Let’s hold an idea – a simple idea, nothing extravagant or lofty – and then just let it come. Not creating anything. Simply opening the crown of the head, feeling the words tumble in, like stars from the cosmos above and around. Tapping into the collective mindstuff –...
Fall Residency Interview
Listen to Ayla’s Artist Residency interview with Chalk Hill’s director Alice Warnecke. Ayla shares her methods for channeling inspiration, her conception of the singly vs. the multitude in human experience and offers insight into how she distinguishes songwriting and poetry.
Album update & “Imagine” video performance for you…
Happy new beginnings! As we welcome a new year, I am so excited and humbled by all the ways you’ve supported me thus far. It makes me believe in this music all the more. On the fundraising front… we’re almost halfway to the goal, and 50 days left! I’ve got a good feelin about this....
New Album! and Artist Residency
The new album is happening! And getting towards completion. It is SO exciting. I am so grateful to All who’ve helped me make it a reality. Please consider helping me to make this album happen. Click this box below: A little update… after touring through New Mexico, Colorado, SLC, and California, I moved to the...
Tales from a Northwest Tour… part 1
Hello to all the dear hearts listenin! Well. It’s hard to put into words all the beauty and growth this journey is taking me into. I began writing this note on a tiny island off Anacortes, WA, called Guemes. I woke to the soft rain and a gorgeous garden, my head resting on a...
i’m headin’ north!
i will be touring throughout the northwest in July! coming through northern Ca, Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver, B.C. these performances will be a whole slew of new songs put to video projections that set the scene, told in progression as a story from start to finish. we will be going on a journey together each...
a little Dylan cover…
In honor of the legend’s birthday, I have covered my favorite Dylan song for you all to enjoy. thank you Bobby, for inspiring me to write words and songs…
MUSIC VIDEO crafting in the works…
Music videos are unfolding and almost finished… coming in this order: Fool’s Gift No Opposition Lily Moon I am excited to share these creations, and so grateful to all who collaborated in making them! Check back soon…
Thorny Rose live – NEW SONG
A new tune tumbled out my throat a short while back, and was debuted in Davis at the Farm House, seen here:
here and now
the music video for “Fool’s Gift” is underway! the masquerade dancing story will unfold sometime next month… if you are a dancer of filmmaker, and are interested in being involved, go here to read more, and contact Ayla with your interest/talents/inspirations. here and now! we collaborate.
Dapper Bay recording studio performance
Thank you to everyone who came to the Dapper bay Bootlegger recording performance of Ayla and Clar Mooncalf! We had a truly wonderful time. Anyone who missed the show, but wants a copy of the live album (featuring Ayla’s unreleased new song, “Traveling Song”) can write to us here. Thank you!
Floating Felt available now!
Floating Felt is completed! And you can order your handmade 1st edition copy right now! Just click below and your copy of the album will be one of the first ones sent. *This special first run of CDs will be handmade by Ayla, including album and insert of lyrics and images. Floating Felt 2009...
