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Recording with Jesse Barrera for my NEXT RELEASE!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:31:48 -0700

Recording with Jesse Barrera for my NEXT RELEASE!:

For some of y’all, this doesn’t come as a surprise. When I went to San Diego end of July, the plan was to record 2 songs and that was it - or just take it from there. We didn’t really have any concrete plans to record more.

So after I did all my trips for August and came back home, I’ve been planning, scheduling, and looking for ways to do some more recording with the guy. Not only did I enjoy working with Jesse but it has been a while since I felt as though a producer “gets” my sound, direction, and open to my personal perspective musically. I’ve worked with a number of producers before and I’m sure I’ll be enjoying working with other producers I have yet to meet and work with. But whenever this type of thing happens - I’m taking advantage. :)

Planning this kind of thing took a lot of work because logistics can get in the way. There were some glitches for sure but we were so determined to make this thing work. So as of today, I got my flight booked to San Diego for this weekend and will be an official “San Diego’an but still a fan of the Cowboys” for a while. We have around 2 or so weeks to make magic happen.

Get ready for a NEW MELISSA POLINAR - EP release VERY VERY VERY VERY SOON! I’m long overdue and I’m thankful that y’all, my fans and supporters, have stuck around. Thank you for your patience and hopefully this is all going to pay off in the near future!

All but love, mp

p.s. Special thanks to Christina Luna. :)

p.s. #2 We’re planning on putting up “behind the scenes” or “in the studio” updates. I will be posting them at: youtube.com/MPbackstage - so subscribe over there! OR follow my twitter/facebook/tumblr accounts (etc.) closely.

Beyond excited for this. You should be too!

Don’t ask me why. But this song is stuck in my head.PS:...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:23:00 -0700

Don’t ask me why. But this song is stuck in my head.

PS: Why were 90’s R&B songs filled with that blatantly fake acoustic picking sound. Whatever reason - It EFFING RULED.

Would you ever consider putting your album Love in Technicolor on vinyl?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:26:26 -0700

Thought about that before the release. Would absolutely LOVE to. But it’s ridiculously expensive. And I’m not sure anyone would buy it ;/

I hate the feeling of loneliness

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:51:00 -0700

After finishing something creative that I’ve worked on for days, weeks or even months. It’s a common thing that re-occurs more often than I’d like. But for me, it’s inevitable. It’s basically a feeling that comes for every artist or songwriter.. Painter, director, choreographer - and so on.

If you put your whole heart into your work, you’d know exactly what I’m talking about. Hours of mistakes. Hours of learning. Trial and error. And sometimes stuff you’re totally familiar with - but are tired of doing.

The minute you’re finished with that one piece of art. You feel alone. Atleast I do.

I feel like I’m the only person in the world that knows what went into making it. The one person that knows every bit and piece of it. There’s an on-going trauma in your head not knowing if anyone will appreciate it, let alone give any attention to it.

Anyone can proudly say “I don’t care if anyone likes it or not - I’m happy with what I did” - but deep down inside you want just one person to care. Or even just understand what you went through - creating it.

And here I am. Writing this.

GPOYW - Afternoon editing

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:49:00 -0700

GPOYW - Afternoon editing

larrysoliman: Don’t let anyone hurt you, but be kind. Do not turn cold. There is so much love to...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:15:10 -0700

larrysoliman:

Don’t let anyone hurt you, but be kind. Do not turn cold. There is so much love to give to someone who respects you. Physically and mentally. Patience is key. People do have the power to change. Believe that.

Truth.

Sometimes you just need a girly drink. Pinkies out.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:33:06 -0700

Sometimes you just need a girly drink. Pinkies out.

it's not a dream anymore: 5.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:58:22 -0700

it's not a dream anymore: 5.:

A time where I thought about ending my life. There have been a few of those. I will just say the more recent one because I remember it more better since it’s fresher.

The last time I thought about ending my life was in July. My life was one big mess of heartache and stress. My parents were fighting all the time and it was growing old. My mom was packing and angry all the time. My dad not understanding anything. My boyfriend at the time pretty much wasn’t in the picture, then we broke up. And that’s just something else all on it’s own let me tell you. I really loved that guy though. Then my friends were stressing me out. Not all of them, just a few. Then there was all this pressure from not knowing what I wanted to do with my life and feeling like I had to grow up fast and seeing everyone go in their own directions and like I couldn’t keep up.

I was stressed out all the time, crying all the time, feeling nervous and sick to my stomach all the time, and heartbroken all the time. Questioning myself, and my life. Why graduation had happened and why my life was turning out this way so quickly and so fast. Why certain things were happening, and what for, and why to me.

I wanted to make all the hurt go away, ‘cause it never seemed to stop.

There were only TWO things that made me NOT to do.

The first thing that made me not do it is Skyler. Always. Like, I could never hurt anyone, but especially my brother. And I’d hate to be the one to make him depressed or upset, or to make him cry. I think of his life, the things I want to see him do and how I want to be there. I can always find a little strength when I think of my brother. Which is one of the reasons why he is so important to me.

The second thing that made me not do it was when I went to see Jesse Barrera on July 24th. After The Morning Of… I left from where the stage was with these two girls I met their named Kimmy and Alyssa. While I was with them I saw Jesse by the merch so I went over to talk to him. I told him how his music helped me through some hard times in my life and I told him how I was really happy when the cd came to my house because of the day I was having. He hugged me and told me to “keep my head up.” I really needed that.

After that I thought of everyone I knew who cared about me and everyone I loved, and I couldn’t.

Music saves lives.

vincelacsamana: i can’t wait for this Life is gonna be a bit...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:54:10 -0700

vincelacsamana:

i can’t wait for this

Life is gonna be a bit more AWESOME when he’s back.

genethis: jvue: Pretty Girl (cover) | Jesse...

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:24:47 -0700

genethis:

jvue:

Pretty Girl (cover) | Jesse Barrera

musicgod

A DRH cover I did when I just hit puberty.

DANE COOK - THE FRIEND THAT NOBODY LIKESHILARIOUS. TRUTH.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:25:10 -0700

DANE COOK - THE FRIEND THAT NOBODY LIKES

HILARIOUS. TRUTH.

alvinordonez: The Making Of… Part 1 Tracking bass for “I Used...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:49:22 -0700

alvinordonez:

The Making Of… Part 1

Tracking bass for “I Used to Know.” EP coming this winter. Produced by Jesse Barrera

This is what I’ve been up to + lots of coffee sippin’.

ciarafbaby: sharifresh: poeticheartache: leilockheart: I...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:11:57 -0700

ciarafbaby:

sharifresh:

poeticheartache:

leilockheart:

I wanted to tell you something face to face…I like your taste. (via)

cutecutecute

The last song on Love In Technicolor. The Distance. Goodnight...

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:45:00 -0700

The last song on Love In Technicolor. The Distance.
Goodnight <3

I know I’ve posted this before but wanted to put it on my...

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:58:00 -0700

I know I’ve posted this before but wanted to put it on my channel!

“Tangled Up” LIVE AT THE GLASSHOUSE

REBLOG and <3

BACK TO SCHOOL SALE at MY MERCH STORE!ALL ITEMS $5 DOLLARS...

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:22:29 -0700

BACK TO SCHOOL SALE at MY MERCH STORE!

ALL ITEMS $5 DOLLARS OFF
SHIRTS are only $15 LOVE IN TECHNICOLOR CD only $5
LOVE packages only $25

http://www.jessebarrera.bigcartel.com (FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY)

Some awesome fan art!

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:51:59 -0700

Some awesome fan art!

mindymaygan: uhhh starbucks wins, hands down I second that.

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:59:27 -0700

mindymaygan:

uhhh starbucks wins, hands down

I second that.

leejay: Square Marden invades FAP 2.0! (Featured Acoustic...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:28:21 -0700

leejay:

Square Marden invades FAP 2.0! (Featured Acoustic Playlist 2010)

We at Square Marden sometimes like to drop in uninvited and do our own coverage at events. No one is safe. “Hosted” by Leejay Abucayan, we walked around FAP 2.0 in sunny San Diego and had some fun bugging everyone.

Haha, I had a blast getting in everyone’s face and being annoying with a mic and a camera. You never know where we might pop up next… watch out at the next show! ;)

HAHA. My randomness and out of tune-ness ft. Leejay and Jeremy begins at 7:16.

markmejia: LMAO. HAHA. Those typing games were epic....

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:58:33 -0700

markmejia:

LMAO.

HAHA. Those typing games were epic. Ain’t gonna lie!