Brittany Allyson’s submission for NPR’s 2020 Tiny Desk Contest “Figure 8 (Take Up The Space!)” Music & Lyrics by Brittany Allyson Copyright 2018 Lyrics: I am my mother’s daughter I am my sister’s friend I am the eye of the throat And the throat choked off by the hand But I use these hands to hold you And I’ve held you higher than The mountain you want me to move But now, you’re bruised cause I dropped you While I was busy climbing I am the first to give ‘Cause I am executive I lead with love in my heart And the light shines all the way But some still have fantasies Of being able to sleep with me Well, you can keep on swinging that Little, little, little, little, little Opportunity ‘Cause I own the wand And it’s pleasing me I have the right to take up space. I have the right to take up space. And no apologies, No sorrys are necessary, ladies. No sorrys are necessary. No. We have the right to be: Gorgeous and Sexy Sophisticated and Educated Be Loving Compassionate yet Aggressive Goofy and Colorful Intuitive and Intelligent You can be sloppy. You can be strong. Be crafty with your hands and your verse Because The Universe is your song We all need to take up the space we need Because We all need to take up the space we need We all need to take up the space we need Because We all can take up the space

HERe* [hidden in the mask] is Brittany Allyson's debut solo album which explores the power of self-love, so we can all get out of our own way and TAKE UP THE SPACE! This journey of empowerment is visually expressed through original choreography by Sophia Franzella. Running Time: 45 minutes with no intermission. ---EVENT DETAILS--- Sat, Sept. 1, 2018 @ 3:00PM - TPS, Center Theatre BUMBERSHOOT 2018 presents HERe* [hidden in the mask] Created/Directed by Brittany Allyson Choreographed by Sophia Franzella Produced by Filament: A Collab Lab Song Featured: "Lush Love" by Brittany Allyson Music and Lyrics by Brittany Allyson All rights reserved to Brittany Allyson (c) 2018.

"Lush Love" BRITTANY ALLYSON / Music, Lyrics, Desk Dancing & Vocals RICHARD LAQUEUR / Electric Guitar JACK BRADY / Drums LEAH FRANKS / Videography (c) Brittany Allyson 2018

"LUSH LOVE" - LIVE at Conor Byrne Pub, Seattle HERe* [hidden in the mask] Music & Lyrics by Brittany Allyson All Rights Reserved to Brittany Allyson (C) 2018 Footage captured by Leah Franks Fox Trot Film Productions foxtrotfilmproductions@gmail.com --- Up next! MARCH 25th + 29th, 2018 What happens when a local Seattle-musician partners with an experimental theatre company?! HERe* [hidden in the mask] - Created and Directed Brittany Allyson HERe* [hidden in the mask] is Brittany Allyson's debut solo album which explores the power of self-love, so we can all get out of our own way and TAKE UP THE SPACE! This journey of empowerment is visually expressed through original choreography by Sophia Franzella. Running Time: 45 minutes with no intermission For more info, please visit & RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/975703625927844/

"THE FOLLOW" - LIVE at Columbia City Theatre, Seattle HERe* [hidden in the mask] Music & Lyrics by Brittany Allyson All Rights Reserved to Brittany Allyson (C) 2018 --- Up next! MARCH 25th + 29th, 2018 What happens when a local Seattle-musician partners with an experimental theatre company?! HERe* [hidden in the mask] - Created and Directed Brittany Allyson HERe* [hidden in the mask] is Brittany Allyson's debut solo album which explores the power of self-love, so we can all get out of our own way and TAKE UP THE SPACE! This journey of empowerment is visually expressed through original choreography by Sophia Franzella. Running Time: 45 minutes with no intermission For more info, please visit & RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/975703625927844/

Sample taken at Goorin Bros in Seattle, WA. Brittany Allyson - vocals Richard Laqueur - guitar John Moxley - drums

Moody Awards 2015 (c) Brittany Allyson