How failure can also be success (A Beginner's Guide to Bellefleur)

If you set out to fail from the beginning, and then succeed at failing, is that considered failure or success?

Some deep thoughts for 9:46AM on a Saturday.

Mel and I (Ian) have been "underground" for over a year now. The disbanding of our previous project, Melator, did seem like failure in many ways. How could it not? However, we did it with the hope in view of a new, reborn, version of our music. Better, faster, stronger and all the other "er" words that you can think of. Bellefleur has been in the shadows for the last 12 months, but we have not been hiding. More like hibernating...although, I suppose I would have gotten more sleep had we actually been hibernating.

The truth is that, other than not playing live, we've been more active musically than ever before. Mel and myself have found an equilibrium in our writing style, and the confidence that brings to our very presence and performance will be felt by everyone. A new recording project (I hesitate to call it an "album" for reasons that will be revealed later) is in the works, and we're doing it right. And we are approaching our re-entrance into the public music realm with a carefully executed strategy.

Bellefleur is going to be something that all of our Melator fans will love, I'm sure. But I am also sure that those of you who like electronic music and have been waiting for something new and different will also be pleasantly surprised, amazed, and satisfied, while craving more.

You can get a taste already by visiting our brand new homepage if you haven't already. We also have a presence on most of the major social network and music discovery sites (MySpace, Facebook, Twitter (@Bellefleurian or @Melbellefleur), iLike, ReverbNation, and BandCamp), so you will easily be able to connect to us from wherever you prefer to browse.

I have posted 2 demo mixes of songs that are approaching the final stages of the recording process. I will post a third in the near future. I have also added a "bio" to all of our websites. Very soon, Mel and I will be adding video blogs to various sites with important updates and insights into our little world.

I am also extremely excited to announce our first live performance in over a year! Bellefleur will be joining several other bands performing at the after party for a charity event that Mel's salon is hosting, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

On August 6, Fierce Salon & Spa will host a music, art, and fashion extravaganza that will bring together the hottest local designers and boutiques in Midtown Nashville. The event is called Fierce 09 and it is a runway show which showcases collections from hot young fashion designers such as La La Lovely and Edward Elm, as well as fashions from SMACK and hot fall looks from wardrobe stylist Kimberly Novosel. Music will be provided at the event by Quiet Entertainer. Doors open for this event at 7pm. Admission is $10, and all proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Fierce is located at 1917 Church St, Nashville, TN 37203.

On the same evening, attenders can take their stamped hand over to Exit/In for free admission to the after-party (or pay $7 at the door), starting at 9pm.

A flyer for this event is below. You can click on it to view Bellefleur's events page on ReverbNation.