Showing posts with label Trying To Leave Now. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trying To Leave Now. Show all posts

Monday, November 18, 2013

What "Nobody Said" To Aiden Leslie


Aiden Leslie is not a stranger to this blog from his singles "Trying To Leave Now" and "Diamond Dreams" to well just popping up because he is a fun friend of mine.

So it is no surprise since Mr. Leslie has a new single out, "Nobody Said" that I am making all of you aware of it and asked Aiden to tell me something that nobody ever said to him that he wishes they had, and here is what "Nobody Said" to him:

"No matter what, it's you and only you...and I will do whatever it takes to make sure that it stays that way"....

Very interesting Aiden, I must say, so simple, yet quite powerful, much like your songs. Maybe you should be a songwriter, oh yeah, you are...lol!


Aiden Does Atlanta
Check out Aiden's latest below, he has one of the best falsetto's I have ever heard and the song is quite reminiscent of one of his favorite bands, 80's sensation Erasure. Yes, thats right, Erasure's fingerprints are all over the latest from Leslie, the band is someone who influences him greatly and he has paid homage to more than once.

OK, enough with the hyperbole, hit it Aiden!

Listen to "Nobody Said":

http://youtu.be/QrKEUBoirSA

Buy it on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/aiden-leslie/id253301266

Get Busy With Aiden at: 

http://aidenleslie.com/

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Aiden Leslie's "Diamond Dreams"




Aiden Leslie is an "Entertain Me" Staple...I first met Aiden when I interviewed him for his hit single "Worlds Away" for Chorus and Verse.
http://www.chorusandverse.com/content.php?id=20110308A

His first appearance here was for his follow up single "Trying To Leave Now" and then Mr. Leslie was game enough to subject himself to "getting stupid" for me with his "10 Stupid Questions" chat.

Well he is back and he is pursuing his "Diamond Dreams" take it away Aiden...!

MS: Define what “Diamond Dreams” are. 

AL: "Diamond Dreams" are anything that you have a deep passion for that you can manifest into reality for yourself. In many ways it's metaphorically speaking to get what you want out of your life and be it. 


MS: What were your “Diamond Dreams” growing up in Ohio? 

AL: I dreamed of something bigger for myself, someplace far away from Ohio. I dreamed of becoming a performer and singing on stage. Little did I realize that it would manifest into expressing myself through my own words and music. That has been the journey. 

MS: You are a big Erasure fan and it really shows on this single, I'm sure that was the plan.

AL:  Yes, a huge fan of Erasure! Always have been really inspired by their music. I'm often compared to Andy Bell (a huge compliment that I do not take lightly), so I can understand what you may be hearing. 

MS: Any advice for those out there who want to follow their “Diamond Dreams” ? 

AL: We have one go-around--why not go for what you NEED out of your life. Persistence is 95% part of the equation. Remember this when people tell you will not succeed...because they will. You will also have your supporters--nurture those relationships, as they will carry you, when others will not. 

MS: I've noticed you have been performing live a lot, how much do you love doing a live show?

AL: Performing LIVE is why I do this...connecting the music and my message to the people. Hopefully it will move them and help them see something different in lives...that is what music is all about. 

MS: So, what are Aiden's current “Diamond Dreams”? 

AL: I'm living them. 


Live Your Dreams! Log Onto: www.aidenleslie.com

Monday, April 30, 2012

10 Stupid Questions: Aiden Leslie




  • It's time for another "Entertain Me" favorite, singer/songwriter Aiden Leslie to let loose and answer this writer's "stupid questions" - OK Aiden, here we are now, "Entertain" us.

    MS: Anything you are “Trying To Leave Now”?

    AL: Not at the moment. That was last year...

    MS: Do you aspire to perform with an Elvis hologram?

    AL: I didn’t know what a hologram was until recently…they kind of scare me☺

    MS: What's it like being a Devo, spill?

    AL:  There is nothing to spill…LOL. I feel like a nerd most of the time.

    MS: Isn’t Erasure that thing on the end of a pencil?

    AL: YES☺ AND also, a great band that inspired me in a huge way!

    MS: Glee or Smash?

    AL: This is probably the wrong answer…but neither.

    MS: What’s a Farrah Burns and should we all have one?

    AL: Hard to define, but (she’s) got it goin’ on!

    MS: So, where would you like to visit that’s “Worlds Away”?

    AL: Anywhere where I haven’t been before…and that list is long!

    MS: Falsetto or Auto Tone?

    AL: No question. Falsetto!

    MS: Bitter or Sweet?

    AL: It’s always bittersweet.

    MS: If your life was a pop song, what pop song would it be?

    AL:“My Way.” Frank Sinatra.

    Do it Aiden's way at www.aidenleslie.com