Kina Grannis
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New Video + Life Update! "California"
🕑 Added 2018-08-31 19:16:06 +0000 UTC Hey KG Records family!Oh my goodness, where to start. How about I just bullet point this thing?? Cool.
"California" - Not sure if I've mentioned this before, but one goal I had for this new album was to have a music video for every song on the album--something I've not come close to doing in the past. As of today, 9/10 songs on In The Waiting have videos! Most of you probably know the story behind "California" by now (and if you don't, read this)--it's a song I wrote during my 100 days trapped in Jakarta facing 5 years in jail. It's a song about longing and acceptance, missing the people and places I loved and not knowing when or if I would return home to them. When it came to making a video for this song, the idea of trying to do anything particularly complex or creative felt wrong, much in the same way adding any production to the song felt wrong when I recorded the album version. Instead all I could picture was this--sitting by the ocean at home in California, singing the song, and honoring all the memories and feelings from my time in Jakarta.
Crazy Rich Asians - Holy smokes, everyone. What a whirlwind these past couple weeks have been! For those who don't know--I had the GIGANTIC honor of getting to perform "Can't Help Falling In Love" in the wedding scene of the movie Crazy Rich Asians. The film came out a little over two weeks ago, and the response has been incredible! It was the #1 movie in America for 2 weeks in a row!! I cannot say enough great things about this film and all the people behind it. I've seen it in theaters three times, and every time I laughed and cried and had a freak out moment where I thought I might have to run out of the theater because I was about to appear on a giant screen in front of me. It is so fun, beautiful, funny, moving, and it represents such a big and important cultural moment. I really hope everyone gets the chance to see it!
So You Think You Can Dance - Ok. You guys are the first to know. I just found out that my version of "Can't Help Falling In Love" will be danced to on So You Think You Can Dance this Monday!!! I am freaking out! I'll be on a plane to Barcelona when it airs, so please tune in on my behalf!!
Wedding Officiants! Jesse and I co-officiated two of our best friends' wedding a couple weekends ago and it was such an incredible experience! As two people that spend most of their time thinking and writing about love and life and everything in between, getting the opportunity to craft a ceremony around these themes based on two people we love so incredibly much was one of the coolest things ever. Love is so great :)
Wedding Anniversary! Speaking of weddings, Jesse and I are celebrating our 5 year anniversary today (and 15 total years of being together)!! Mostly we'll be prepping for tour... but don't worry, we'll be squeezing in a celebratory sushi dinner tonight :) It's crazy to reflect on the many chapters of our relationship. We have changed and grown so much, but always ultimately together, pushing and pulling each other into new improved versions of ourselves, and I couldn't be more grateful to have found such an amazing partner to go through life with.
This has gotten too long. Ok I just scrolled up and saw the novel I've prepared for you, so I'm going to cut myself off. I have so much more to say but I'll save it for another time!
Btw, if the monthly Coffee Date Hangout is one of your perks--don't forget to tune in this Sunday! You can get the private link here. Very excited to catch up with you all :)
Last thing! The Europe tour starts in less than a week and I'm so excited to get out there and see you all! Get tickets at kinagrannis.com/tour if you haven't yet!
Thanks for the company and support and for making all this touring possible!
xo
Kina
p.s. Song download here for Geckos and up!
Comments
Great take on California as a person, love your songwriting!
Albert Dombrowski
I'm here due to Patron notifications. I can hear truly that you got talent. Thanks a million with sharing your skills that yes. Indeed, I hope many blessings upon you. May my humble offerings, on my spiritual side, aid you in life's pursuits.
Ari
I'm here because of Crazy Rich Asians. Your cover was stunning and absolutely blew me away!
I don't see too many films in movie theaters these days. However, I did see Crazy Rich Asians, partly because I wanted to see you on the big screen. It's such a beautiful film and I'm glad it has received the success and attention it has. I've encouraged many people to get out and see it. p.s. The "California" video is perfect in its simplicity.
Nick Ryan
I think this is one of my favorites from the new album. The song structure is simple but the chords you chose have just enough color to make them interesting and they reallg evoke the emotion of the song. And what could be more appropriate for a song called California than a video on the beach? 😉 Great job, Miss Kina! ☺️🎶 I did see Crazy Rich Asians with my gf (still the same girl you met at the first Teragram show over a year ago - yay!) and we both loved it so much ❤️ And of course we also loved your cover of Can’t Help Falling In Love! That’s so cool it’s going to be on So You Think You Can Dance! So many artists have reached a new level in their careers by being featured on that show - don’t forget all us little people once you become a mega star 🤩 And MEGA congrats on five years married with Jesse! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Time flies, doesn’t it? Stay safe in Europe!
happy anniversy!! It makes me so happy to read about your beautiful relationship :') especially because I will soon be 5 years together with my boyfriend and hope we will stay together forever, too hehe :') Love you and see you soon in Hamburg! <3
Eric Hofmann
life is astonishing. it's a privilege to hear your thoughts, whether in the darkest or most sunlit times. won't be able to catch SYTYCD but hopefully it makes its way to youtube! i remember being extremely delighted by your turns on Kimmel and America's Got Talent, it's high time prime time's had you back!
Love the new video and the end credits video of the ocean, it felt so special... happy anniv to u guys.. congratulations on the crazyrichasians, i watched it multiple times too :D it's number1 for the 3rd straight week now
Happy Anniversary! Also, congratulations on all of your successes! This has truly been a spectacular year for you. In the Waiting, is a wonderful album. I think some of your best work, yet. I loved Crazy Rich Asians and seeing you perform in it was cool. I think the importance of the popularity and success of this film is significant in the Asian American community. We have come a long way since the days of Mickey Rooney's "yellow-face" portrayal in Breakfast at Tiffany's. I can't wait to hear your version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" on So You Think You Can Dance, too. Keep up the great work! It's an honor to be one of your patrons.
eep! forgot to include the download for geckos and up! you can get the mp3 here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/14854933">https://www.patreon.com/posts/14854933</a>
ah hope you enjoy it ian!! and thank you!
Happy Anniversary! Congratulations also on making the big screen, you look and sound great from the few clips I've tried avoiding to see! xD Its tough waiting to go see it in theaters. But I'm hoping to make it this Tuesday, fingers crossed!
haha see there is NEVER such thing as a comment that's too long!! it's always a treat :) glad to know my ramblings are appreciated :)
I don’t think I’ll ever complain that an update is too long. Especially when so many great things all in one update. I love that so many people are getting exposed to your music in different ways and you’re getting to do so many things you love. And even better that you and Jesse have been able to share in the whole journey together! Now my comment is too long so I’ll just close this by saying Happy Anniversary!!
