Wow. To be lifted off the ground. Separated through time and space. To be transported back to your childhood and reconnect with a part of yourself that you thought was completely lost on you.

That’s how I felt about Born and Raised upon hearing it this week.

I did the right thing. I made a pact with myself that I would buy the record and be private in my solace and have my moment with John like so many of us would have.

In Australia, Born and Raised was released on Friday 25th May 2012 but I did get it a little earlier.

It was SO worth the wait.

You see like many of you, I have waited a long time for this album to come out. I have needed it in my life when things were not so great.

So I put the record on totally CD style here, headphones and shut everything else away. Closed it off and it was just John and I.

Man, when I first heard the intro to Queen of California, I knew it was going to be good!

However, something changed in me the moment I went through each song. It was like a weight was being carried, all these emotions and a climax reached. I just felt the weight in my shoulders and all of a sudden it was gone the moment I heard a song called Walt Grace Submarine Test, January 1967.

My heart swelled, tears had already formed when I heard Age of Worry but this was different. It took me to a place that I had never been before and with the help of the lyrics forced me to confront my greatest fear and deal with it head on.

One part in that song reached inside and forced me to be honest and confront some things about myself. It became more than just a song to me. It was my wake up call to alot of things.

So, naturally I cried.

Man, it made me feel SO good to let go and realise the incredible spirit, creativity, genius, insightful and mastery that is John Mayer.

I have never heard anything like this come from him before and I like his honesty, respect and beautiful melodies. His songwriting is always amazing and I love EVERY single song on this album. I listen to it every day, it is now my new companion where Battle Studies was for so long.

Whether it is the Bob Dylan-esque harmonica, the Cat Stevens moonshadow Beatles yellow submarine ride, the Lindsay Buckinghsm style guitar work on Speak For Me or just the blues influenced Something Like Olivia, it is worth a listen.

Enjoy love, enjoy music; appreciate the artists that have come before you and always love John.

My favourites include: Queen of California, The Age of Worry, Speak For Me, Love is a Verb and the incredible Walt Grace.

John, my love has deepened for you. This album is incredible. It means alot. Rest up. Recover. Enjoy Montana.

Love and Light

Skye xx

If you stream Born and Raised, I won’t judge you. Lol. I am just looking forward to the day when the album comes out. For those that have listened to it, you are awesome. Bet you it kicks ass! Thank you for your kind words. It is tricky not to want to listen to his songs. I just want to buy the CD old school and savour it. An online version for the Ipod later on. :-)

Skye xx

Born and Raised - A private session between John and I. This usually lasts around 45 minutes. We pick up where we left off after Battle Studies. A new chapter. Just the two of us. Listening and connecting with our heart and souls. No streaming on itunes for me. Just waiting till May 22. It’s a date. It will be SO worth it! Company, joy and peace. Thank you John. xx

Whoa. WHAT?!

He looks SO young in this picture!

John, you sweet, gentle man.

Skye xx

Just amazing! I really adore the black & white photos of John. He’s in another world at this moment :-)

My favourite musican continuously makes me extremely humble and proud to be a fan.

Skye xx

Too hot to handle!

Currently in my room kicking back, listening to John and packing for the weekend.

Heading to the country to see the family. Will try to post more photos. Limited reception at the parents’ place.

Open road and some tunes.

Hope traffic isn’t too bad.

For those that celebrate Mother’s Day, have a lovely one this Sunday.

Love and Light

Skye xx

Lol. I so dig the facial hair and the Bob Dylan essence.

My mysterious man.

Skye xx

You know I REALLY love Shadow Days.

Since its premiere over a week ago, I watch it every night before I go to sleep.

It’s a healing thing for me.

I think in many ways it is a healing for John as well.

You know, the only person who TRULY knows what Shadow Days is about is John himself.

I really hope the media backs off about this.

For me, this song means a lot to John and hey maybe in some minor way Jennifer Aniston inspired it a little.

John is out there doing his thing and playing good music. He doesn’t need to write how he feels in a song.

Otherwise he would have already and we know how that turns out.

Anyways, despite all this I know John would probably let it roll and keep tight lipped about its meaning.

If you’ve known John’s music long enough you kind of come to your own conclusions.

His music relates to ALL of us and this song is about many things.

Let’s just hope that John can remember that.

John you are beautiful and a fantastic songwriter. No wonder the media love it SO much.

Skye xx

One of my favourite pictures.

For you, my lovely followers.

I have been MIA recently, fighting my sinus, understaffed at work and just finding the time for me is small.

Okay, getting my comfort vices to get better.

Love & Light to the JM Family.

Skye xx

Beautiful. Hat off to you.

My main man Johnny.

Skye xx