I've just finished shooting my new music video for the song Pocketful of Sunshine so look out for it coming soon! You'll see a bit of the adventurer in me as I parachute my way out of a frustrating situation. The vid is about freedom and how we all have our own pocketful of sunshine - the place that we go to that makes it easier to handle difficult, mundane or painful situations in life. There are moments when you need to find a safe place to escape to. The 'parachutes' we use to get us there are different: things like art, music, dance, entertainment, prayer, friendship, a phone call, food, substances (sometimes our means of escape are not always healthy, sometimes they are positive ones), books, internet, hobbies etc.
It ' s basically the concept that sticks and stones are never gonna break me because it ' s possible to have an inner peace that takes me away so I'm safe and means I don't have to just lie there and receive whatever crap life throws.
When I was trying to find a director for the video I found it interesting that the ideas some directors started sending me were scenes of flowers and fields and lots of pretty, sunny things. I think they thought that this song was only about happiness and things going well. I wanted a video that showed the contrast that happens in life, like finding beauty in the middle of ugliness or strength at times of weakness. That's why I worked with the director Alan Ferguson, to show stories that happen in urban settings. With concrete, fluorescent lights, arguing, boredom, ordinary life situations that can get you down. I wanted to show stories of people finding a safe haven within these places.
Anyway, enough explaining, its one of those songs you can interpret in your own way really. I'm excited to show the video.
By the way I keep going back and forth from UK to USA and I'm coming back to UK next week for a week. I have to say on my last visit to London I was so impressed by the fashion and the way the music scene is. I love how Londoners walk around with such a personal style. So functional, quirky and individual. I love the fact that the Streets and Dizzy Rascal, MIA, and Lilly Allen made it cool to rap and sing in your own accent. I think that's a big reason why the USA is so into our music at the moment, because we're being ourselves. There was a while in the pop scene when every country in Europe had their own versions of all the USA singers. But now we are more willing to take risks and I appreciate that it's more honest. I reckon that's why some of the biggest music influences - The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Radiohead and U2 - all did so well worldwide. They had and have something that the world didn't have and needed.
Ok peeps. I'm gonna go do something useful now... exactly what I'm not sure yet, but with a few hours off I'm gonna make the most of 'em. I'll probably just end up catching up on telly or going out. I'm in Toronto right now by the way; singing at Toronto Idol. There's lots to do in this city that's for sure. Sounds like a night on the town is in order!!
Something else I'm excited about is that I'm going on my first USA full band tour, which is being sponsored by Verizon.
You might have noticed that my vlogs (video blogs) have not been put up so regularly recently. Don't worry, there'll be some more of my crazy escapades coming online soon. I love bringing my camera around coz I want you lot to feel like you're on the road with me when you're watching. I want you to know how much I appreciate my fans and that I think of you wherever I go. Plus I just like vlogging... they're so much fun to make.
Watch out for me putting Perez Hilton in the hot seat as I interview him for a change (love his vh1 show by the way - really impressed that he ain't just a good blogger... but actually is a natural on TV). Also, my adventures on the upcoming tour, meeting Jordan backstage (who was actually Katie Price at the time), meeting the members of my band, plus continued behind the scenes stuff on everything that's going on!
T.T.F.N (Ta Ta For Now)
Ten points to you if you can tell me what cartoon that quote is from...
3 weeks agoDInsley wrote... I just wanted to say that your song Pocket Full of Sunshine has helped my 6 year old daughter deal with the stress of a divorce situation. She is experiencing a lot of stress right now because of changes in her father's household. Wiithout saying anything related to the divorce, I showed your video to her so that she could remember it when she is stressed. She gets it! She asks me to play it in the car and to watch the video on my computer. My daughter is so into music and is more insightful than you would think a six year old would be. She told a friend of mine the other day that "when I feel bad over there, I sing Pocket Full of Sunshine to myself and I feel better." Thank You!!!
1 month agomcthemusicmazed wrote... Wow, winnie the pooh... lol the vid for pocketful of sunshine was great keep going, your awesome TTFN! lol...
1 month agoBrit in the USA wrote... I saw Natasha on American Idol and she was fantastic, the best female voice that I have heard in a long time. Some of the notes that she hit, gave me chills! I think that live performance was so much better than the studio version. The crystal clear power and quality of her voice on the live version, has been disguised and smoothed away by the recording studio. Please release a live version!!
2 months agosweetsaint wrote... I really love this song!! It really makes me feel better, when I'm sad.
Thx natasha. lov ya
2 months agopenyo311 wrote... I love the video! I cry every time I hear it, it is tears of joy and gives me hope and to stop putting up with crap. Reminds me how much I need to move back to Washington and be happy. It is amazing how music can influence ones life. I thank you for singing this song and giving me hope. All of your music is wonderful ! Pocketful of Sunshine just touched me deeply.
2 months agolilprincess056 wrote... from winnie the pooh.. woop woop go me! xx
2 months agolilprincess056 wrote... from winnie the pooh.. woop woop go me! xx
2 months agoBalthazar wrote... Hey Nb-rox, wassup? It's a pity, but perhaps only I haven't seen Natasha's vid. Can you tell me what channel it was on?
2 months agoNB-rox wrote... i just saw ur vid for pocketful of sunshine and its unbelievable! its that good and u look awesome
2 months agoAshjak620 wrote... I love your music... and one thing that I notice that all y'all from the UK.. got soul.. Joss Stone, Lily Allen, and u .... y'all are great
2 months agoxLotte wrote... I've seen your video! It's great! You look really beautiful. Love it!
I'm going to London in 2 weeks, never been there :) (I'm from Holland)
x Lotet
2 months agoNB-rox wrote... omg i cant believe ur in toronto!!!!!! ughhhh oh well but plz do come to toronto for a concert we rlly do luv u here
2 months agosupergirl wrote... isn't TTFN from Tigger? i'm sure i can hear in my head Tigger saying TTFN. lol
2 months agoNBfan4ever wrote... It's form Winnie the Pooh!!!! Love you Nat! Can't wait to see the new Pocketful of Sunshine Vid! Hope your having fun in America! Love, Barb
