This is Becky

I got tired of keeping this blog...

2010-02-17T18:40:00.000-08:00

Watch me when it happens, as it happens.

Follow me on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/starsfade

New Look, new Outlook.

2010-02-10T11:38:00.000-08:00

The Good News: I dyed my hair last week to try something new.

The Bad News: I got hit by a bus on Sunday.

The Good Verdict: If it weren't for my orange hair, the bus driver would not have seen me, and would have hit me head on. I would have been dead.

The Bad Verdict: Swelling and bruised, in mild pain and discomfort. Plus a concussion.

The End Result: Lucky to be alive, lucky to have all limbs where they should be and for my face to be left where it was before. Time to get straight on with living my life.

FAYZE'S IN TOWN!

2010-01-30T14:37:00.000-08:00

So we're working on songs and starting to pick up playing live! Woo!

Bring it on like a storm.

2010-01-26T15:29:00.000-08:00

As always, I've been working hard, getting up to no good, and writing songs.

Fayze's coming into town this week and we're going to lay down 3 new tracks.

After that, it's time to get ready, 'cause we'll be playing live near you!

Facebook page!

2010-01-16T21:30:00.000-08:00

Our facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/What-She-Said/259579236820?v=info

About time too!

Become our fan!

WINTER SESSIONS AT CONTROL

2010-01-13T15:29:00.001-08:00

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Be there!

XMAS AND NEW YEAR!

2010-01-02T08:52:00.001-08:00

Well, the holiday season has officially come and gone.

I spent new year with good friends, enjoying good food and good times.

Although I missed my family, 12 of my good friends didn't have family around them either, so we all came together and it made the holidays alot easier.

New Years was definitely a little different. I was working.

I welcomed the new decade with staff members around me at the stroke of midnight.

It was an interesting night.

Happy Holidays everyone! Hope everyone enjoyed theirs as much as I did.

HO HO HO!

2009-12-23T09:59:00.000-08:00

ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS TORONTO GAVE TO ME....

12 toilet rolls,

11 packets of noodles,

10 cans of beer,

9 chicken wings,

8 packets of cigarettes,

7 condom wrappers,

6 hours of sleeping,

-5 DEGREES OUTSIDE!

4 endless parties,

3 lazy housemates,

2 headless horses,

AND A BOTTLE OF JAMESON! ZING

CELEBRATING AT GLOBAL VILLAGE!

2009-12-23T09:55:00.000-08:00

We were feeling our Christmas Spirit on Monday.

We went down to Kensington for the Winter Solstice parade, and then went barhopping for the better part of the night. Now it's time to get in the mood for Chriiiistmasss!

Make it Hot.

2009-12-17T11:56:00.001-08:00

Take me over and over and over.

NEW APARTMENT!

2009-12-09T07:30:00.000-08:00

So Mark, Steph and I have decided to move into a new apartment.

We found a great place on Bloor and Dufferin, and we're moving in tonight!

Stephs room:

Our porch:
My room!
Marks room
Mark in Steph room!
And our enormous living room over looking Dufferin
Kitchen
Hallway

Bathroom

Snow has started! It's time to wrap up warm and get those snowboots on!

Le Corpse Mince de Francoise have a new song out!

2009-12-03T05:55:00.001-08:00

And it's AHHHSUMMMM

My weekends start on Monday!

2009-12-01T20:27:00.000-08:00

I've been working real hard.

We got 2 songs done in the studio, "Electric" and "Let's go out".

It's getting colder. Last night we had the first light snowfall. Time to seriously think about a winter jacket!

I've been playing open mics alot more, and enjoying my days off Monday to Wednesday.

I'm also in the process of looking for a new place to move into January 1st. I've also applied for uni come September. Big things are in the making!

Little Bit

2009-11-24T18:27:00.000-08:00

I thought I'd post something musically relevant.

Here's a cover of Lykke Li.

WINDSOR, CONCERTS AND MORE!

2009-11-19T12:17:00.000-08:00

Tuesday I went down to Windsor to meet Fayze and the gang, and to work on more songs.

In a total of 1 and a half days, we managed to write, track and finalise two new ones!

I also had the time to check out You Say Party! We Say Die! at the Phog Lounge.

I love this band, and they did a good job playing live.

Now I'm back in Toronto, getting ready for another week of hard work.

A photoshoot for What She Said is coming very soon!

MONDAY NIGHTS AT SNEAKY DEES

2009-11-16T11:48:00.000-08:00

are awesome!

MY OFFICIAL 22ND BIRTHDAY PARTY!

2009-11-14T04:30:00.000-08:00

So incase you're wondering if I dyed my hair pink or not, the answer is no, I didn't.

My birthday was a wig party, we started at my friend Dunias, and then hitched a ride to the Underground.

It was fun. There were wigs, afros, blondes, brunettes, violets, blues, hair extensions, sprays, glowsticks, hats, tiaras... who could want more?

Thanks to everyone who came down.

Purple Taryn and 'Fro Shannon

Princess Violet

Cap'n Ronan

Le Gang

Sparklers and glowsticks

MORE BIRTHDAY PICS!

2009-11-04T10:33:00.000-08:00

HELLOOOO THERE!

2009-11-04T08:18:00.000-08:00

It's been a while!

I guess it's time for a catchup.

All is well in Canada, it's getting a bit colder and snow is predicted to be on the way by next week. TIME TO BUY SNOW BOOTS!

I've been working... alot. I've got two jobs now, so when I haven't been working I've been doing the everyday chore stuff or sleeping.

I'm also going to open mic nights alot more and doing the solo/folk/acoustic thing. It's been great.

Next week I'm going back to Windsor to record a new song

Life never gets dull here, and it's a blast!

It was my first thanksgiving dinner in Canada a couple of weeks back.

I hung out with my friends and had the best dinner ever!

Marks turkey!
The best meal ever!

We also celebrated halloween on Saturday. It was a night of total chaos, and the funniest and most original costumes I have ever seen!

I ended up getting lost with a perverted priest and a transgender David Bowie, only to bump into the Virgin Mary, the Devil and Lady Gaga. But all was well, because then I found Where's Waldo, a crazy bride, a zombie schoolgirl and a mime and I knew I was safe.

Look it's Madonna! No wait... Becky???

The Gang <3

Facebook guy!

And last but not least, I spent my birthday at Sneaky Dees with my girls (and Mark).

I'd also like to say a very lovely happy birthday to my brothers!!

I'd also like to do a small ode to summer... ahh the good times!

Saturday I'm going to have the most outrageous party on the planet. Stay tuned for more!

THE TEMPER TRAP

2009-10-25T06:31:00.000-07:00

Last Wednesday we saw a free gig with the Temper Trap at the Horseshoe Tavern.

This band has quickly taken the world by storm. There song "Sweet Disposition" is constantly playing on the radio. We could hear the echos of screaming fans as they were going into Much Music last Wednesday.

Lose Your Band Members

2009-10-21T07:58:00.001-07:00

Dekadens have officially announced that Mihai, Boddy and Roxana have left the band.

The very controversial statement, written by Jan, is on their blog, right here: http://westartfires.blogspot.com/2009/10/comunication-breakdown-sau-visul-unor.html

All I can say is I wish all three of them the very best and that they continue to focus on music.

The sky's the limit guys!

REUNION IN TORONTO!

2009-10-18T12:20:00.000-07:00

One of my oldest schoolfriends, Beth, came to visit me in Toronto last week. And boy did we have a good time!

This week I'll be working non-stop, not really up to much. BUT, next week I plan to head down to Windsor for some more recording!

Intense nights at the Underground & Nuit Blanche!

2009-10-10T21:09:00.001-07:00

Today is a good day to celebrate because I am officially employed!

It's Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada and it's time to get our turkey on!

Back to the studio next week, just in time before Fayze leaves. We've got 8 songs down now. We'll also be having some gigs fairly soon, so I'll keep you posted.

NUITBLANCHE, MARKS, BDAY, STREET MEAT AND KALS LAST SHIFT

2009-10-05T19:12:00.000-07:00

Nuitblanche wasn't such a big success in my case. There was too much to do, but also too many people on the streets to try and determine WHAT to do! Oh well, there's always next year.

Marks birthday on the other hand, was loads of fun.

Outrageous pictures are coming soon!

Next week I plan on heading back to Windsor for some more recording! Woohoo!

NUIT BLANCHE!

2009-10-02T15:54:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, wooyeah!

Tonight its GVB and then the Underground for me :)

Saturdays at Dance Cave = Okay by me!

2009-09-29T21:03:00.000-07:00

Yes, Yes, I know it's Tuesday and I KNOW I'm only putting party pictures up!
But a blonde/blue haired girl's got to do what she's got to do!
I've been jobhunting and sorting out my life. This week will be crazy fun. We got Sneaky Dees on Wednesday, Thursday at the Underground, and Saturday is Nuitblanche! So much fun all in one week is hard to handle!

Another night at the Underground!

2009-09-25T18:46:00.000-07:00

BACK IN TORONTO!

2009-09-24T06:46:00.000-07:00

I've been back in Toronto since Saturday living it up...

I've been job hunting, Sneaky Deeing, Dance Caveing it!
I've been walking so much I can't stand no more!

Pictures are coming soon.

New interview up!

2009-09-18T15:51:00.000-07:00

About What She Said, Canada, Dekadens, Romania... and more!

http://www.no3.ro/2009/09/interviu-cu-becky-elian.html

1 New song down!

2009-09-17T18:34:00.000-07:00

Today has been absolutely crazy!
I've been job hunting, eating sushi, and hanging around the studio.
This afternoon we laid down the vocal tracks for our newest song, "Skip a Beat".
I'll be redoing the vocals for our Blancmange cover later tonight.

Back to Toronto tomorrow, just in time for a party and Canadas Wonderland!

In Windsor again recording!

2009-09-16T14:07:00.000-07:00

After such a long time on the road, I'm starting to feel the strain of it all.
I slept all through Tuesday.
This morning I took the early bus to Windsor to start recording the album once again.
7 hours later... and I arrive in Windsor!

The studio has been revamped and is looking amazing!
We'll be working all through the night, writing songs and re-recording old songs.

Tomorrow I might be off back to T.O. to see U2 in concert for free!

BUCHAREST HIGHLIGHTS

2009-09-15T12:54:00.000-07:00

I had alot of fun during my last week in Bucharest. Greenfest, Control, Suburbia, Fire, Expirat, the works...
I arrived in Toronto yesterday, with my roommate Kate holding up an official Toronto International Film Festival welcome sign.
Mark showed up 30 minutes later with a cardboard sign with 3 stick figures and "BECKY ELA ELA - A - A- A - A" in bold.
We went for All-you-can-eat Sushi (of course), and then after 18 hours of travelling, I just collapsed.

I'm off to Windsor tomorrow to start recording once again!

Photoshoot with Diana!

2009-09-11T03:10:00.000-07:00

It's my last weekend in Bucharest!
One I'll be sure never to forget.
This week I've been working with Diana on this shoot, as well as sorting myself out for Canada...

All work and no play...

2009-09-04T01:46:00.000-07:00

When you're in Bucharest!
I haven't been writing due to the fact that when I haven't been catching up on sleep, I've been out and about town.
Friday and Saturday was absolutely crazy with Milena and Diana. Chilling on terraces until 10 am, watching the sunrise and partying with ex-bandmates.

On Saturday, Dekadens played at art boulevard and they did a great job!

Wednesday I did an interview with MTV on the new band, What She Said, as well as catching up on old times with Dekadens. I'll be sure to post a preview when that comes up.

Today I'm off to Tuborgs Greenfest. As much as I feel like dancing and having a good time to live music, I'm mostly looking forward to Silent Disco afterwards.

More updates and photos soon!

Sounds on the radio is up!

2009-08-26T12:22:00.000-07:00

Sounds on the radio is mixed, finalised, and up on our site!

Enjoy!

Chilling in Bucharest

2009-08-24T03:09:00.000-07:00

But missing Canada a bit too much...

Shooting Stars

2009-08-21T04:59:00.000-07:00

Dedicated to that girl who always sees a shooting star wherever she goes...

The last pics of Toronto!

2009-08-19T00:34:00.000-07:00

Back in Bucharest after a long hectic weekend and 12 hours of travel!
Now it's my first day back at the office, and missing everyone in Canada already!

IT'S KATES BIRTHDAY PARTY!

2009-08-14T14:10:00.000-07:00

Time to get down with the roomies!

Last night at the Underground...

2009-08-13T16:10:00.001-07:00

Tonight will be a good night, but a sad night.
It is the last night at the Underground until I'm back in Toronto in October.
Unfortunately, all my friends are going back home before I return, so it may also be the last time I see them.

I'll make sure it's a night we never forget!

GORILLA MONSOON TONIGHT!

2009-08-11T16:36:00.000-07:00

Avec Mark Pummell la guitar!
Mais oui.

BEX HITS THE RED CARPET

2009-08-09T10:22:00.000-07:00

Random Torontoness!

2009-08-07T06:37:00.000-07:00

ENOUGH, ENOUGH ALREADY!

2009-08-07T06:29:00.000-07:00

Too much poutine, sex cinemas and pretty, pretty sites.
We'll be taking the train and it's...
Time to go back to Toronto!

Thanks MIHAI for mentioning my blog.

We're off to watch a Casey Baker and the Buffalo Sinners gig tonight!

LIVIN' IT UP IN MTL!

2009-08-06T06:31:00.000-07:00

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We're here.
We've been up to no good.
We've been catching up with old friends and good times.
We're back to T.O. tomorrow mornin'.
Time is just too short!

ROAD TRIP TO MONTREAL!

2009-08-02T15:40:00.000-07:00

Done boat cruises, lost credit cards and sushi feists this weekend in Toronto.
Time to move on and do something different. Something fresh.
So it's off to Montreal tomorrow morning, for birthday parties, lost sunglasses and a good ol' french speaking time!

Thankyou Kitten!

2009-07-30T22:05:00.000-07:00

Once again for this lovely article: http://kittenwear.blogspot.com/2009/07/music.html

GVB + The Underground

2009-07-28T20:09:00.000-07:00

Last night was another open mic night at Global Village, so Mark and I joined in and strutted our stuff, but not for too long, as we shortly went to The Underground afterwards.

Tomorrow it's waterslides and Canadas Wonderland once again, this time for Dunias bday, and then Sneaky Dees!

OFFICIAL WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING!

2009-07-26T22:42:00.000-07:00

Click here to preview it!

No.3!

2009-07-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

Article by No3

http://www.no3.ro/2009/07/noua-trupa-a-lui-becky-elian.html

INTRODUCING...

2009-07-25T15:59:00.000-07:00

The official myspace of my new project: WHAT SHE SAID

Time for a photoshoot!

2009-07-24T15:12:00.000-07:00

6 songs down.
Coffee buzz wearing out.
Sugar high fading fast.
Camera ready to go.
Time for a photoshoot and mixing.
Myspace nearly up.
Bus at 1AM.
Back to T.O. at 6 am.
Sleep. Party. Party. Party.

Oh what a hard life we lead...

So are you ready to hear something?

2009-07-22T21:53:00.000-07:00

...Well you'll just have to wait a little longer.

Sneak preview coming up very, very soon... sooner than you think!
Keep your eyes peeled on this page.

CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE!

2009-07-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

Prague, here you come!
Well done bro, you've made me proud!

Back to work...

2009-07-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

We be livin'it large.

Time to head to Windsor!

Too much fun at Canadas Wonderland!

2009-07-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

Back to Windsor tomorrow. The tracks are incredible!

Still acing it up in Toronto...

2009-07-19T17:15:00.000-07:00

... might play open mic night once again at GVB. Then it's back to hard work, recording with Fayze and friends.

Last night at Maro...

2009-07-18T12:35:00.000-07:00

Was indeed a blast, thanks Ryan for inviting us!

2 MORE TRACKS DOWN!

2009-07-16T21:15:00.000-07:00

Making it a total of 4! We're now fast pacing it up, shaking it up. We wrote this last song in the space of an hour, lyrics and all.
I'm off back to Toronto tomorrow afternoon to make it just in time to see Ryan DJ for a clubs 10 year anniversary.

Back in the studio!

2009-07-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

Last night a song got almost finished in the space of 4 hours, and what a song it is!

Going back into the studio tonight to touch things up, and hopefully write another song.

But until then, I'm just chilling out...

Back to Windsor again to record!

2009-07-14T07:55:00.000-07:00

Yesterday morning, at 5 am, like little kiddies waking up for Christmas, I headed down to Canada's Wonderland with my friends.
Canada's Wonderland was so much fun, despite the fact that I was terrified out of my mind with all the scary, scary rollercoasters. I was pushed to go on 4 of them though.
I'll be posting pictures later on this week as soon as I get them.

Last night, although tired and burnt to a crisp due to the lovely hot day we had at the theme park, Mark and I played at GVB.
It was the first time I had gone out and played an acoustic set with my guitar for a long time.
But it was alot of fun, and I will be going back very soon (as in, next Monday).

Today it's on the greyhound once again, and back to that quiet town people call Windsor.
Going to work on some tracks with Fayze until Friday morning.

Canada Wonderland + Playing at Global Village

2009-07-12T18:37:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is such a hectic day! I'm off to Canada's Wonderland with the group.

Tomorrow evening starting from 9 pm at GVB, King and Spadina, Mark Pummel and I are playing an acoustic set!

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE.

2009-07-12T11:37:00.000-07:00

Last night was an amazing night to be in Toronto.
Due to the garbage strike, and the cancellation of the Island festival, Broken Social Scene put on a FREE concert at the harbourfront centre.
And what a special concert it was... they invited along the guitarist from Stars, Feist, Emily Haines, the guitarist from Metric, Lisa Marie and Amy Milan to play together on the same stage, playing all their old stuff and their duets! What a night!

FREEPETS

2009-07-11T09:26:00.000-07:00

Support my lovely friends and their good cause, get a pet today!
They have just moved to:

http://www.freepets.ro/

Toronto!

2009-07-10T17:06:00.000-07:00

This was taken yesterday at King Beach in Toronto. Behind is Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto, including the CN Tower.
It was a beautiful day, with lots of fun and sun.

The bag I've got slung around my arm is from KITTENWEAR

Aside from the lovely views, I've been hanging around.
Last night we went to the Underground.

Tomorrow night I'm off to see Broken Social Scene!

Brand new acoustic guitar!

2009-07-10T08:50:00.000-07:00

Niagara Falls!

2009-07-08T11:56:00.000-07:00

Just spent 3 days at Niagara Falls with family, and it was amazing!

Partying in Toronto!

2009-07-04T17:13:00.000-07:00

Last night was a friends farewell party on the rooftop.
Amaaazing view. Amazing people.

Celebrating Canada Day!

2009-07-02T14:36:00.000-07:00

Sneaky Dees. Fireworks. Crocodile Rock. Canadian Beer. Ace!

...Aaaand back again

2009-07-01T06:32:00.000-07:00

2 tracks down with Crazy Fayze... going back to TO for the week to visit friends and family once more!

In the studio... and 2 tracks down already!

2009-06-30T06:33:00.000-07:00

Well I got on the greyhound, and 5 hours later, I'm here in Windsor!

Been hanging out with the lovely two that go by the name Lizzy and Reggie, and put down 2 tracks with Fayze in the space of a few hours!

More recording to come...

Off to Windsor to record!

2009-06-28T21:54:00.000-07:00

I have been partying way too hard...

Tomorrow it's off to Windsor to meet the delightful Fayze, Lizzy and Reggie, write songs, record, and much more!

Until Thursday that is, and then its back to TO to me to meet family and friends.

In Toronto!

2009-06-26T16:34:00.000-07:00

Hanging out with friends, partying, drinking, meeting people, having a ball.
Having a bit of fun before getting down to work... and boy, will I be working!

Is leaving for Canada!

2009-06-24T23:39:00.000-07:00

Met with everybody, said my goodbyes for 8 weeks...

And now I'm off to record and travel for 8 weeks!

Heartsrevolution

2009-06-22T12:54:00.000-07:00

This is Heartsrevolution.
They're American.
They love unicorns.
Not enough people know about them.
This song is purely awesome.

Back at work!

2009-06-22T02:40:00.000-07:00

... for 2 days until it's time for me to pack up and leave again for EIGHT WEEKS!!

I'm really looking forward to getting creative and start writing on songs, but for now, it's time to catch up with friends, say goodbye to loved ones I won't be seeing for a very long while, and sorting out beloved travel complications.

Bumming round Bucharest...

2009-06-21T06:35:00.000-07:00

... until Thursday morning, when I'm off back to the not-so lovely London Heathrow airport, and then off to Toronto.

Right now I'm just catching up with friends, reading and lazing around.

SICK TUNE

2009-06-17T23:33:00.000-07:00

I've got much love for the Twelves.

Ah yes, and I'm back in Bucharest.
I'm currently unpacking, and then repacking for another 2 months on the road!

Thankyou Cristina for a little mention in your blog :)

DONE DONE DONE

2009-06-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

Finally! After nearly 3 weeks and 9 exams, studying and stress... I'm done!

Tomorrow I'm going back to Bucharest, packing, getting ready, and then it's Canada for me!

An introduction that ends all introductions.

2009-06-12T12:12:00.000-07:00

Exams are over. The weekend is here.

So I thought it would be the time to finally start a blog, as I have promised everyone on myspace and on the Dekadens blog.
Anyone who is interested to find out what I'm up to. Here is the place to do it.

I'm in London at the moment.
Huge crowds, tube strikes, having to walk 2 hours because all the buses are full.
Gotta love London!

Anyways, 8 down, 1 more to go.
Tomorrow it's Camden Town and Portobella Road.

Peace!