Lyon Brave Unplugged
There has been a steady flow of talent migrating to beBee over the last couple of years, but in the last week or so, I was just blown away by the posts on one certain individual who is not only a talented writer taking on extremely relevant issues, but is also an exceptional skilled artist and musician. Please allow me to introduce newly appointed beBee Ambassador, Lyon Brave.
Dean: So tell us, who is Lyon Brave?
Lyon: You start with the world’s hardest question. I'm a lot of things. If you don't define me by my work, you will define me by my hair. It's really big and often people tell me to duck down when I'm in the car with them because it's like driving with a tree and nobody can see anything. I started an orphan, surrounded by a lot of kids who got a bad hand, so I care about street kids and stuff like that. People accuse me of being self-righteous because I can be a bit of a do-gooder, but it's just, I know what it's like to have nothing and have people just walk past you like you are nothing…
Dean: Well you certainly have amazing hair, unless I'm the guy sitting behind you at the cinema.
So tell me, was there a pivotal moment in your life when you broke free?
Lyon: BROKE FREE? I would say I have broken through walls a number of times, just to be met with another wall. Because I was in foster-care I didn't even know my racial identity for a long time. Then I had to figure out my sexuality. Men weren't really doing it for me, and it took me a minute just to admit I have the hots for women because a black, lesbian orphan couldn't sound anymore like a horrible movie. When I was like 18, I finally met my real mother. That was emotional. I am not the Juggernaut. I get tired of breaking through walls, accepting parts of myself and other people… I guess one of the best things that happened to me was I got a passport. Americans don't travel as much as Europeans and Australians… When I got a passport the world seriously opened up for me, and I realized I was lucky to be so very single and autonomous.
Dean: Could have been worse, you could have been a black lesbian orphan raised in Saudi, and hey, I get you. Men don't really do it for me too. Now do you think it is easier for a lesbian to, and I hate this phrase, "come out of the closet" than for a gay?
(Credit - Lyon Brave)
Dean: So tell me about Lyon Brave the artist.
Lyon: I owe that to the boys. Some how I ended up going to an all boys’ school for a little bit because I kept getting into fights. At the time, I guess they didn't have “bad girl” programs, so they just tossed me in with the boys. The boys were always talking about comic books and Daredevil. They wanted to make comic books and they were always trying to outdo each other. I got into drawing because I was a competitive little booger and I wanted to be like “my Batman kicks your Batman's ass”. The best part about it is if I'm really strapped for cash, I can usually just sell a couple of self-portraits on the streets.
Dean: I would say your art is more deserving of an exhibition. You've got one hell of a backstory, and your exquisite physical appearance, hair and all, makes you highly marketable as an artist. I'd love to try and market you to someone like The RedSea Gallery in Singapore.
Dean: How did you get into music?
Lyon: Again I have the boy’s school to thank. I won a jump rope contest at school and the prize was to go over to our teacher’s house for dinner. This was a treat because in my house, dinner was like trying to watch too many puppies fight for nipples. She told me to go play while she getting dinner ready. There was a piano in her house. It was the first time I ever saw anything like it and I started playing. My teacher thought it was her daughter playing at first. She said I was a natural, but I never had money for music or instruments. I used to date musicians to get a few free lessons in. When you're poor you’ve got to get pretty inventive. I really relate to Aladdin honestly. I used to sneak into churches to play the piano… When I finally got a real piano lesson, the teacher was mad because I could play by ear, but not sight read. I mean she was really mad about it. She was like, there is no way you should be able to play Beethoven, I haven't taught you how to read that symbol yet. I have performed a few shows and the crowds always liked me, but it's usually not long before I pawn my guitar because there is an eviction notice on my door from being a "starving artist. Clearly, I would love to be able to make good money from art and music, but the time hasn't been right because I have been (cough) homeless a lot. The time will be right one day and I will be able to work on Maslow's Hierarchy. I hear to make great art, you have to suffer, so the universe is just getting me ready for my kick ass rags to riches story…
Dean: You are one hell of a class act. I see so many people who have been through similar stories constantly bitter at the World, but it's so good to see you have moved past bitterness and now focus much of your life helping and inspiring less fortunate souls. I'm sure everyone appreciates your authenticity; you are a truly genuine soul.
So let's move to the quick fire round.
Dean: North Korea, the Hermit Kingdom. If you had 5 minutes alone in a room with Kim Jong-un, what would you say to him?
Lyon: Would you like a cup of tea?
Dean: The British Empire was grew and ultimately fizzled over tea. If you could change one thing in history, what would it be?
Lyon: That's easy, I would have invented the Internet.
Dean: Which of your five senses do you enjoy most and why?
Lyon: Hearing. I love music. When I'm in a really bad, mood it's usually because I'm in music withdrawal. Actually, I once realized I was falling into a severe depression because I wasn't listening to music. I easily listen to two hours a day, so if I go weeks with no tunes, I seriously might need an intervention. Music is really high energy, a good beat can really get you up and dancing and I need that in my life, those feel good drugs that aren't drugs. Beethoven composed music deaf though, so I would get over it if I did go deaf.. I'd just press my ear to the floor and saw off my piano legs.
Dean: What would you do if you were invisible for a day?
Lyon: I would rob a lot of money and company secrets, and then I would draw a dick on Donald Trump's face.
Dean: What’s your favourite cheesy pick-up line?
Lyon: Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?
or
Hey girl, I will give you a big bag of money to fuck me (that one works pretty well)
Dean: What makes you cringe?
Lyon: Small penises
Dean: And finally, your favourite word?
Lyon: I have two favorite words:
1. Pussy but only in context of Prince singing Pussy Control
2. Hallelujah. (probably my actual favorite word)
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评论
Dean Owen
7年前 #40
From the sounds of it she is heading out to sea as we speak! I do hope she docks at Sasebo or Yokosuka. I feel somehow she is destined to find a path to Japan, a country where they celebrate individuality and crave talent.
Lyon Brave
7年前 #39
\ud83d\udc1d Fatima Williams next in line for a BeBee shine
Lyon Brave
7年前 #38
don kerr
7年前 #37
Lyon Brave
7年前 #36
Lyon Brave
7年前 #35
Lyon Brave
7年前 #34
Sara Jacobovici
7年前 #33
John White, MBA
7年前 #32
John White, MBA
7年前 #31
Mamen 🐝 Delgado
7年前 #30
Mamen 🐝 Delgado
7年前 #29
Dean Owen
7年前 #28
Lyon Brave
7年前 #27
Dean Owen How do you know about marketing art. The thing with art is i don't think getting an exhibition is hard. You could literally paint a blank red canvas and call it art. I think selling your art is hard.The area i was in had like one art gallery. Being in a gallery didn't seem like a good route for making money. A lot of people say i would do really wall in the Japan scene. I definitely want to visit there, so if you are serious about marketing my work i will reach-out when i get back.
Lisa Gallagher
7年前 #26
That would be wonderful Dean! I agree, her art is a gift!
Dean Owen
7年前 #25
Thanks Lisa, she is pretty amazing. I personally think it is her art that has a major chance of getting noticed. I hope she can dedicate some time to doing a series of 20 or so paintings on a single theme, all the same size. I'd love to be able to try and get her an exhibition.
Lisa Gallagher
7年前 #24
Thank You for tagging me Dean Owen, you are one incredible woman! You artwork and music- wow... what a gift you have. It's really nice to get to know you more thanks to this interview, excellent job, both of you! I love your raw candor Lyon. I'm so glad that you didn't let the very hard times growing up stop you from finding out who you really are and by that I mean, the entire package... your race, your sexuality, your gifts, art & music and helping those who are in need. I literally spit my wine out when I read Trump's name in one sentence then small penises in another, I couldn't stop laughing! Yes, I drink wine on the weekends ;-) I was going to say, 'spit my water out' but you were so honest, how could I lie? Your music rocks, I don't doubt for a moment you won't be picked up by a good producer and/or label. You said, "I hear to make great art, you have to suffer, so the universe is just getting me ready for my kick ass rags to riches story…" Your damn right the universe is!
Lyon Brave
7年前 #23
Deb \ud83d\udc1d Helfrich that Bee Cool T-shirt totally sounds right up my ally. I would rock it.
Dean Owen
7年前 #22
There is a reason why Japanese like paper walls!
Ken Boddie
7年前 #21
Lyon Brave
7年前 #20
Dean Owen next sounds like a great idea. Someone once gave me a necklace with a wooden cross that had the word Fatima engraved on it. Fatima meant favorite child of god.
Dean Owen
7年前 #19
That's a great idea! Dangerous for me as I've been strangely attracted to \ud83d\udc1d Fatima Williams for a while now.... 😮
Dean Owen
7年前 #18
Totally agree. The art is seriously amazing. Whether art, writing, or music, Lyon's voice is raw and unique. Art could well make her famous for all the other stuff.
Dean Owen
7年前 #17
Gert Scholtz
7年前 #16
Javier Cámara-Rica 🐝🇪🇸
7年前 #15
Javier Cámara-Rica 🐝🇪🇸
7年前 #14
🐝 Fatima G. Williams
7年前 #13
Wow Dean Owen Lyon love your voice and the art work is simply crazy. And your last name defines you. I wish you all the very best on your journey in coming phase of your life . I feel super proud to know you and will support you all the way I'm fan now. You have given me yet another reason why we should stay strong. Thank you. Deb I love your quote " Just keep BEING and the DOING will sort itself " It seems to have worked for alot of us.
🐝 Fatima G. Williams
7年前 #12
Wow Dean Owen. Lyon love your voice and the art work is simply crazy. And your last name defines you. Deb I love your quote " Just keep BEING and the DOING will sort itself " It seems to have worked for alot of us. I wish you all the very best on your journey in coming phase of your life . I feel super proud to know you and will support you all the way I'm fan now. You have given me yet another reason why we should stay strong. Thank you.
Lyon Brave
7年前 #11
Haha I was trying not to comment on this very nice interview Dean Owen I agree art is an easier sell than music and i definitely think out of writing, music and art i'm strongest in art, so yeah i'm a jack and some people say jacks accomplish nothing because they don't focus and are too spread-out. The sky is the limits or it's the bottom of the pits for me.
Jim Murray
7年前 #10
CityVP Manjit
7年前 #9
Paul Walters
7年前 #8
Paul Walters
7年前 #7
Pascal Derrien
7年前 #6
Dean Owen
7年前 #5
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
7年前 #4
Dean Owen
7年前 #3
Thanks . I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to conduct this raw interview. Lyon offered us a stripped down image of one incredibly talented individual. I can't but be thankful for her openness and honesty.
Dean Owen
7年前 #2
Liesbeth Leysen, MSc.
7年前 #1