Free Falling

Posted on October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 by Miss Conceptionaly

As I get ready to embark on this huge, mind-altering trip (wander-lust, not psychedelic) in the next week, I stand at the edge of 30-years old, looking back at what I’ve accomplished, and then forward at what I’ve yet to do. I can’t help but wonder… what is ENOUGH?

Four albums. A feature-length film. A documentary. Countless performances. Music videos. 3 Fringe Festival shows. A book (almost- #poppoetry12poetsin12months – January 2rd). Road trips. Festivals. Events. Rehearsals. Collaborations. People. Places. Forgetting names, but remember energies. I have and continue to do SO much, yet I still grapple with doing more.

In looking at this next big “mid-life crisis” around the corner, I admit to being pulled in multiple directions (as we all are). Literally, on the road, but also physically and emotionally, let alone mentally/rationaly/psychologically.

Do I go to law school, like my family would love? Or Rabbinical school, as my Jewish community would appreciate? Yoga teacher training? Naropa institute to study some sort of metaphysical psychology as my good friend has inspired. Or maybe to Hawaii, to work on a pineapple farm? And then there is Europe, calling my name…

Honestly I couldn’t be more lost, and I thought by now I would have more mindful ‘direction’. There is one thing that is obvious, and that is trust; trust in letting go of making the “right” decision and letting the right path unfold in front of me. Some might call my so-called-faith naive, but I find it endearing, and exciting. It quenches my thirst and alleviates anxiety. There are no WRONG answers. Just trial and error, and failure is a sure way to know it’s time to change paths. (Still an optimist at heart, guilty).

While I know I have not failed as an artist (there’s no such thing really…) I am looking at a glaring reality where sustainability is becoming increasingly more important.

So I’m turning left. First, as an artist, and then maybe even further. I am leaving Kansas City for a few months, to accomplish various tasks and jobs and performances. I will be back in December to help my grandfather write his memoir, amongst other projects lined up. Applying to law school is in there somewhere, assuming I do well enough on the LSAT. I am really not sold on ANYTHING at this point; anything other than love of course. Most of us would do just about anything for love.

So until love stops me in my tracks, I will keep moving forward, with ultimate perseverance, knowing that within every step I take lies a lesson. A missed conception, found. Every breath I take brings fresh air. And every chance I get, I’m going to jump as high and hard as I can into a free fall, only to be caught by my own wind. I am not scared. I am not committed. I am FREE. Maybe for the first time in my life, and that should not be taken for granted. Freedom is a precious gift, and I will cherish it, while I can.

<3,
MissConception

www.themissconception.com

(Photo Credit: Hampton Stevens)

Art

I am an artist

Posted on April 10, 2015May 7, 2015 by Miss Conceptionaly

I am an artist – an entertainer in every sense of the word. I live for art. Art is why I get out of bed most days. And I don’t have a whole lot of say about it…. The impulse oozes out my pores and into my essence. I get EXCITED about organizing my jewelry box. Every thought becomes a plausible song lyric. Every open mic an opportunity to be understood. I live for craft day, okay, picking out my clothes every morning is an exciting opportunistic projection of expression. Cooking dinner turns in to Instagram masterpieces, with a slight inkwell filter. I have a tendency to turn my bedroom is a temple, with candles and sentimental shades of beauty. My bumper stickers have to say something. I live to dance and I love to sing. Sing. SING! Every moment is a chance to throw my hand up with a classy twist and a punch line (KISS) to wish you away on the ultimate ride. Tonight, I want to throw a party and invite everybody I know. Get ‘em all in one room until they are best friends and forget to even call me when they throw their own parties. When I do get invited, I’m on the guest list. Because I am an artist. In every sense of the title. In every sense of the curse. In ever sense of a blessing. I am an artist, and it’s the artist’s job, nay, DUTY, to preserve the past while creating the future, in a sense, providing comfort to those who do witness its glory. Art is like God… not understandable. not comprehendible. not really tangible. but still very powerful, if you chose to accept it and see it for what it is. I often underestimate the artistic tendencies pulsing through my DNA, I just know that I have to express this…. this… this thing. It’s art. It’s, me. And maybe you it’s you, too…. all of us, at different times in different ways get lucky and have something worthwhile to say. And this really isn’t about luck. This isn’t about entitlement. This is not my ego screaming at your ego for telling me to sit down and shut up and listen (or don’t listen) to THIS or THAT Art, no… This is an infinite-way conversation ever-evolving composite of passion ready to erupt at any time. This is not easy. This is not profitable. This isn’t an option. The question is, do you have the time to share/care? Because if not… my art will go fleetingly smooth into the night with all of the contributors who’ve come before and will ride again. Should you chose to care, about this one artist, in one moment, creating this one memory, choose to remember this:

Art, is possibly the only thing that will be left when we are gone. Let it legacize yourself, and to each his own, with honor. And don’t forget to do it with a smile… because the show will go on. Question is, would you rather be in the audience or on stage?

Love,
MissConception

www.themissconception.com

Hip Hop

What’s UP Kansas City ?

Posted on February 17, 2015May 7, 2015 by Miss Conceptionaly

How ya’ll doing? Really, I’m curious… TELL ME please in the comments below. What do YOU have going on that’s worth noting?

I thought I would check in and say HI! Real talk. I’ve had my pulse on you for a while now, KC, and we’re just getting started! As I’m gearing up for another Spring and Summer of enlightenment, I’ve been hibernating and feeling out the calm before the storm.

There are some wonderful things coming up in KC, and I wanted to fill all you loyal bloggers in; so take out your calendar and write down anything that seems interesting! I’d love to see you out and about, painting the town whatever color you like, naturally.

First I’m working on recording a new album! It should be out by late Spring; Title and release date coming soon! Special thanks to Little Class Records!

2/25 Will be another fantastic feature poetry reading, brought to you by Nightlife Jones and MissConception, also featuring the illustrious Cheri Lou Woods. Be at the Arts Bar (3611 Broadway) pre-open mic on Wednesday, February 25th for a special feature that will BLOW YOU AWAY. Feature 8-9, open mic 9-11, always free, donations always welcome!

Dr Seuss’s birthday bash is happening on Monday evening, March 2nd at the Uptown Arts Bar 6:30 p.m. Come and celebrate the life and poetry of Dr Seuss with myself and some other local poets! AND this one the donations go towards a good cause, Community LINC.

Save the Date for the screening of the documentary I produced titled “The Hellraiser”. When a man (who happens to be my Grandfather!) decided he needed to call the Pope one day years ago, the impossible happened. Suddenly, an ordinary lawyer found himself in not so ordinary positions. Meet Sid Willens, civic activist and lawyer representing the underdog in many cases and platforms. Sid has developed strategic tactics and systematic flow charts to accomplish what maybe would call the impossible, and he’s not afraid to share with the public the methods he uses to succeed. Essentially, the film is about activism and how to make systematic change as an individual in this discriminatory system.

Please join your community on Thursday, April 2nd, 7:00 p.m. at the Uptown Arts Bar for a screening and discussion over the movie “The Hellraiser”. Doors are at 7:00 p.m., followed by the film screening and a discussion panel from 8-8:30 consisting of Sid Willens, Al Brooks and Rabbi Mark Levin. Other organizations will be there representing social justice actions happening today, including Ida B Wellls, The American Friends Services Committee and more. Details coming soon!

Worth Noting: I’ve recently taken a job with The Kelly Gallery working on weddings and graphic design (two of my loves), so if you need all things wedding, SEND ME A MESSAGE at sara.serendip@gmail.com! I want to help you!

Performance wise, I’ll be featuring at a TED TALK event in Lawrence March 23rd, performing at a MyArts KC Open Mic for youth in KC on March 27th, and doing a Burlesque show for adults on March 28th (hello busking burlesque poetry schtick)!

I am THRILLED to be collaborating with Matt Diamond for our multi-venue production of the Rhythm Rhyme and Blues Series… we’ll be heading to Lawrence, Liberty, St Joe (and of course KC) in April! As one of his newest additions to the IMagery brand, great collaborations are to come!

I’ve got a weekly hula hoop class starting at City in Motion on April 1st!

Luckily enough, i’ll be working with KC Young Audiences and the American Friends Services Committee for the “How to Change the World through Spoken Word” workshops, working with youth in Kansas City teaching them about spoken word and performance! What an honor.

And lastly, dare I remind you of my one true love, Wakarusa? If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, please get them NOW while they are affordable, and come share this incredible experience with me! There is no place like Wakarusa…. no place like OM.

We all have a lot going on. Pick what you love and STICK WITH IT. Keep lists. Keep calendars. Throw away that which doesn’t serve you any longer. Think ahead. Be proactive. And do it with LOVE. You can always check my website www.themissconception.com for upcoming events and music, and please help contribute to my vision by spreading the word, when it matters to you!

As always, thanks for reading!

MissConvention
IMagery & Matt Diamond Photography

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Poetics: Life Sentences

Posted on January 21, 2015May 7, 2015 by Miss Conceptionaly

Life Sentences

Oh the bridges we burn when we speak out of turn….

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There’s something to be said for the right timing of looking people in the eye. Turn too fast or slow and you’ll miss the hello goodbye.

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I was never one to be gun shy, and yes I’ve…

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Done onto one what’s been done unto me.

walked away from love and made it look easy.

But no matter which side of the crawl you are on

both hearts still hurt even after they are done.

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Nothing like knowing what you want, but not being able to have it

doing all the extra credit just so someone else can snag it

Allowing another to take all the wood you just collected

Putting all the pieces in the puzzle just to find out it’s defective

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I wish…. that I could catch my tears, freeze them and make them into something beautiful. An ice sculpture, to be proud of…. yes, that was my pain, and yes, it can become beautiful again. It just takes time and focus and maybe a sharp knife to slice away the splinters that don’t belong. I would give it to you. So that you could hold my cold-hearted tears in your hands and feel them disappear between your fingers. You don’t deserve to keep them anyways.

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I just want to could crawl into my hole on the dancefloor and dig it deep

Man made. Giving total permission to dance the night away freak out uninhibited.
Make it our mission to listen to the beat, as children we tap tap our feet.

sound times heat measuring history.

I wish I could tell you where it all began, and how it’s come to be, this mystery but there are no words to set us free so I guess it best to sweat heavy and let the dance floor be.

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I want to represent my flag…

wear it on my arm like swag

proudly rep pressed with finesse

wear my share, on my vest … I digress hold it in,

instead of letting honor spin itself out into thin air,

with an oblivious grin like anyone really cares,

what i think of our governments affairs,

you got a better idea under there?

who’s ass needs covering up most?

Scared sometimes I get lost when I think of all the ghosts that haunt our past for a cause. keeping it on the down low just because. it’s a fascism statement. and you can bet your spiderwebbed basement hasn’t seen the last of these revelations because the end is not a option. life is written into the soft spot on our chest.. you can bet someone so on lock can’t be taken away to peacefully rest, so instead of wearing my flag on my sweater vest, i’ll put it away and let time test.
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I wish you could see how big my heart is… I’ve worn it on my sleeve for years and now I’m seeing that may not be the safest place to keep it

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Songwriter Swap at The Tank Room

Posted on May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 by Miss Conceptionaly

http://new.livestream.com/thetankroom/events/2983675

Featuring Prim-1, MissConception & Professor Nightlife Jones. We took this opportunity in downtown KC on a Thursday night to show off our wordplay skills. This is the entire 1 hour and 45 minute set of passing the mic back and forth and just seeing what unfolds. So much magic can happen if you don’t try and control it. ENJOY the show from home folks!

You can catch different artists at the Song Writers Swap, hosted by Damon Bailey, every Thursday night, 9 to midnight at The Tank Room on 18th and Grand.

You can catch MissConception and the crew back at The Tank Room on Friday, July 25th.

NamastE

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Matt Diamond Photography Interview

Posted on March 4, 2014March 4, 2014 by Miss Conceptionaly

Matt Diamond Photography Interview

Blogging is all about shameless cross promotion…. so I want to extend a sincere thank you to my friend Matt Diamond, photographer, writer and all around artist. Check out the wonderfully kind article he compiled on MissConception’s work and vision. With humble gratitude, I thank you for seeing the vision and carrying out spirit’s will, with your words and your photography work!

You can find more of his work, or contact him for booking a photoshoot at: http://www.mattdiamondflix.com/feature-artist.html

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Saraswati Album Release 3/15

Posted on February 7, 2014February 7, 2014 by Miss Conceptionaly

Guess what BLOGGERS? Since YOU are interested in me, I am interested in releasing my album to you FIRST! It is now available on Bandcamp (though not announced publicly) for you to download, FOR FREE, to soak in, and even give me some feedback if you’d like! ENJOY!

http://missconception.bandcamp.com/album/saraswati

Listen to it, and if you love it and think it’s worth something, SEND IT TO SOMEONE ELSE. Maybe you even think it’s worth something, and donate a few dollars. Every share and every dollar count. This is a movement. Creating understanding and asking questions. And it starts with music.

When was the last time you listened to an album all the way through from start to finish? Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon? (three times in a row with the wizard of oz?) Was it the Grey Album by Dr Dre? Or maybe…..

I’ve always been so fascinated by conceptual works of art, pun intended. Concepts and missed concepts and misconceptions abound, and sometimes things so serendipitously come together, you’re not even sure it really happened at first. It’s happening to you. And turning you on in a way you never felt possible.

And that’s what I want this new album release to do for the listener. To start them on a journey of thinking, and spin them out into infinity and back again feeling stronger and more beautiful every second. Planting, seeding, sewing, dreaming up new schemes.

So imagine that, you know nothing. You sit down, and you have no idea where it’s about to take you. All you know, is that it starts with this Goddess, Saraswati. Who is the Hundi entity of knowledge, sound, creativity and song. And you push play.

The first track, Saraswati, explains this divine image’s work within the Hindu construct, and is a continuous channel for this divine energy to come through and shine. It is, whatever you make it to be. We should all embrace our inner diva goddess and celebrate our divinity. Saraswati gives us permission to be wildly creative, and enjoyably odd in our own skin. Embrace it. Ole!

The 2nd Track, along with the 3 other Charlie/Chuckey/Charles Bradley interludes mixed by Purusa, represent the reverse-commercial interludes of the album. Creating space for one to not be overridden by messages, but to process that which has been put forth. Today’s Bradley mix is being brought to you by the letter Q, as in Quinly. Pay attention. They fly by pretty quickly these days, those moments of clarity.

Bringing us to Track 3, All on Black – A dustup cover of Alkaline Trio’s song done to an Evil Bastards glitch hop track. We’ve been in a dark dark place. Not everything is pretty. Moderation is key. And sometimes, the Pheonix must die to be risen again brand new from the ashes…. like the shedding of our skin …. we are all brand new every day, and we have all killed off parts of ourselves that no longer served our highest good.

Track 4 – Fast Forward Rewind – an sharp Ode to generation overdose. Matters not to be taken lightly…. but sung about with great conviction, and destitute. This song began as a tribute to a young man who didn’t know how much he had to offer, like so many of us troubleshoot daily. You are special. What you do matters. This song in the album is where we admit to what has not been working in the past, and commit to not ignoring it in the future. Dealing with your shit, from way back in the day if you need to, so you can move forward with a clean consciousness and resolute attitude.

Scary Tale is a transcendental reminder of the darker sides of even brighter lights…. beginning with our childhood and moving into our sexuality, this combined spoken word piece gives us permission to be empowered. To be open. To be FREE. No matter your age or shoe size. Or chest size. This song is a cultural examination of the path that led us so far down this rabbit hole in the first place…. from advertising cartoons to childhood ruins, as we grow up and out, we grow to understand that our environment plays such a huge part in how we are sharped today, individually and collectively.

Left Turn – the AH HA moment of the compilation. Our Day of Atonement has arrived. Every day can be a day of atonement, with its own attitude and charm. This particular track is a freestyle piece that is often sung differently every time. It’s general theme is about owning your power and freedom, and not being afraid to proclaim “this is what I’m here to do!” So mote it be.

ReVerb turns us onto the beauty of wordplay poetica, a sample remixed from a Charles Bradley tune. If I was a reverb, I’d spin in absurd days, and play disturbed games, mostly on thursdays…. This song serves as an attempt to reintroduce myself, as not only the misconception you thought you knew, . I am not limited to one specific thing. I am you. I am consciousness. You are Sara Glass. We can channel Saraswati, should we choose to. We can do WHATEVER we want to! (Always with love)

Holy Days – So what does it mean to have a holy day, and honor it? Full moon gatherings and solstices are coming on strong. Mercury Retrograde getting along. Taking us to the Insomniac Olympics, our focal point and climax of the album. Here, is where we stop, and really observe, just what is going on. God is a Verb, that’s just what I heard. And we all have a story to tell…

Devil’s Soul moves into just what embarking on such sacraments can lead to…. lust and love and all of the above. And somewhere down the rabbit hole, let it Beatles take you back over the rainbow to an ending of unique proportions. One of the first things I wrote as a young writer in college, was my Eulogy. I’d like to dedicate this album, to the man who will read it someday.

NamastE. And THANK YOU for listening. Now please, GO, share it with someone else! Keep the message alive…

“I believe in true love, in free love and equality for everyone inside that love. I believe. In the power. Of Love”

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Fast Forward Rewind – Song Lyrics

Posted on November 2, 2013November 2, 2013 by Miss Conceptionaly

Fast Forward Rewind

I ask you to listen to this song….and then contemplate. Where does it come from?

When I write music, it has got to be about substance. I don’t want to waste ANY time, meaning yours, let alone mine. There must be a message. Morality. And it must be POSITIVE. Why waste my time creating art that makes others feel bad?? An age old discussion…. Even though art, SHOULD be about addressing the hard subjects…. the tough calls and sticky situation. There is a fine line between art that raises the vibration and art that tears one down. This song, walks that like.

When a friend of mine passed away last year from an intentional research chemical overdose, I was asked to speak at the memorial service, which got me thinking “what IS the message I want to portray in my music, in my speech and practice…. to our young people, to each other”? Don’t get me wrong, we all clearly like to cut loose and have a good time on the dance floor. And I believe there is a reason that sacraments were put on this earth. A lot of it depends on HOW you define sacrament, and as always, moderation is key.

I always come back to the fact that being happy with yourself, LOVING yourself FIRST, is always key to finding true love, inside and out. If you aren’t happy emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually, then there is no way any drug or anybody else’s love is going to make it all go away.

We were put here on this earth TO DO THE WORK. To make our souls even better. To ‘deal with’ our ‘karma’. To turn up the volume and make the world a better place, by giving ourselves a better face. And by face, I mean heart.

Thank you for opening your heart up WIDE ENOUGH to hear me ❤

Forever yours,
MissConception

SONG LYRICS

First question you ask

“Was it intentional?”

Like everything else in my life… isn’t intention essential?

Diggin it up fresh like yup, smells original

going out with a bang – quintessential.

So let me lesson your learning,

while your ears are still visible and yearning

Living ain’t all that simple

when your attitude is strictly viceral

and yes we are all a lil miserable

got our problems let em pop pop like pimples

hiding smiles without showing our dimples

as I slide my eyes just a little

yes

I’m blown whistles

little missiles

as it chisels away

at the real problem essential

Can’t hold my tongue

even if i wanted to come,

tightened up and twisted

so your ears are forced to listen

come with it

And maybe it’s comical

but to me it’s rather diabolical

How dare we be takin’ gods molecules

flipping em out flooded it’s hollow and cruel

Second question,

was it overdose or suicide?

Or both, who knows, can’t tell, it was denied

by the family and though we tried understanding

it was all fine and dandy ’till intoxicants became the candy

whether wine or brandy cocktails

blowing codeine straight up or research hand me downs

We be demanding a whole new kinda standing

ovation where understanding is the motivation

Landing on a nice floatation device

Migration to an au natural space station

Straight from the past on blast dotting lines

Are we so far in and at the same time outta line?

how have we come this far out alive?

I hung the lightbulbs yes did you see the sign?

Still we takin’ our time riding out these blood line

straight to the divine if you don’t mind

I’m blown whistles

little missiles

as it chisels away

at the real problem essential

Can’t hold my tongue

even if i wanted to come,

tightened up and twisted

so your ears are forced to listen

come with it

And to me it’s comical

but still a little bit diabolical

how dare you take gods molecule

and flipping em out folded it’s hollow and cruel

Not cool

So are there any more questions?

now that we’re wide open to the lessons

welcome digressions

of what to make of this oppression

it’s an obsession

to redefine our perception

of what i think you to believe

and what you think you make of me

So let’s get serious up on this deliriousness

I’m leading with a toast so get comfy, let’s sew some oats lovely

Turning over new leafs

running fast in our cleats

If you don’t like the way I speak

it’ because yes the truth reeks

Like tuna in a can

smells fishy I ain’t a fan

catch me if you can

time has come to reprimand

We’re blown whistles

little missiles

as it chisels away

at the real problem essential

Can’t hold my tongue

even if i wanted to become,

tightened up and twisted

so your ears are forced to listen

come with it

And maybe to it’s comical

but to me it’s all rather diabolical

How dare you take gods molecule

and flip it folded hollow it’s cruel

not cool…. not cool…

RIP AARON CORNEILUS FREID

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MissConceptualizing’s Art of Asking

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Miss Conceptionaly

We’ve learned to becoming accepting in a society that has made asking into an art. Busking performances, non-profit campaigns, “make your donation at the door”…. Lend me your ears, I ask of you, and perhaps we shall come to stand on sacred ground.

I’ve never been one to ask for much help from anyone unless they have volunteered their services. The VibeTribe of Kansas City has come together as a collaborative effort to make more magic as a synergistic whole than we could do separately. Our studio on 5504 Troost was a gift, because we ASKED for a space, and the universe provided. Now we have bills to pay, a space to clean and run, and it’s quite the learning experiences! Nothing comes easy, even when you ask for it! Be careful what you wish for, they say, is becoming more true by the day.

Well, my goals and future endeavors include producing fun, sacred events that incorporate music, movement and medicinal intentions, as well as making my own music for you to enjoy. And by asking for your support, not only are you contributing to my dreams, but to that of your own as well. What events would you LIKE to see produced? I’ve got a Halloween show in the bottoms coming forth, Thanksgiving in place of the Shwag in the works, Sonic Temple 2nd Sundays full of kirtan, wheat grass and dubDJdrumming, as well as hooparoke sessions and more.

So I ask YOU again, what sort of events or performances would YOU like to see in KC? We’re talking about pushing the envelope. Making moves to the next level. Innovation after innovation, we shall not settle for complacency.

Going 5 years strong making music and producing events, I need your help to take this episode to the next rung. I feel as though we’ve only just begun tapping into what magic we could be making, if I only knew we had the support and compassion necessary to produce a sacred community.

Please, dig deep into your pocket, your change bucket, your piggy bank, and donate what you can. Every $1 helps. $15 will get you an album. More will get you a private party 🙂 I ask you. For your help. And I thank you. For believing in the cause. Namaste ॐ

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