Cornelis Gerard

For some reason I felt a bit down yesterday. Don't know why. But in the evening I put in some good work towards finishing a new song and that made me feel better. The only way forward is to keep at it despite your day to day mood. - "Don't be bitter, just get better So pull yourself together You can count on yourself" - One Minus One - #cornelisgerardlyrics #cornelislyrics #lyrics #lyricswithmeaning #songwriting #songwriter #singersongwriter #lyricsexplained #lyricsquote #motivationalquote #motivation #grit #perseverance (at Prague, Czech Republic) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0DRRnDyRw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Best way to avoid that sinking Sunday evening feeling is to do a gig. Although luckily my Mondays are pretty good these days. - First solo show of the year at the @moustachebardalston with @undergroundsoundlondon - #london #londonmusician #londonmusicscene #dalston #indieartist #independentmusicscene #indierock #indepemdentmusic #leatherjacket #leatherjacketformen (at Moustache Bar Dalston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpKLv_UDY9a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When you're starting at the bottom the only way is up. Who's up for the challenge? I mean what else are we gonna do? Sit around watching other people have adventures. At the very least it will make for a good story. Tell me, what are you working towards at the moment? - #archway #london #streetphotography #streetstyle #mensfashion #mensstyle #blackhoodie #converse #indieartist #independentartist #londonmusic #silvercross #londonmusicscene #northlondon #archway #islington (at Archway, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDLfsEN0jd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Remember that time you asked me to let you know about my next gig? Well I'm doing a 30 minute acoustic performance at the Moustache Bar in Dalston on Sunday the 26th of February. Link in bio for tickets. - #london #dalston #londonmusic #londonmusicscene #independentartist #indieartist #streetphotography #squierguitars #independentmusic #independentmusicscene #londonmusician (at Moustache Bar Dalston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cohxra6NdxM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you seen this man? He's been reported for crimes against music. Do not approach him, he has arms and knows the words to Danger Zone. (at Vilnius, Lithuania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSQFZqN2ec/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I'm feeling it, how about you? Tickets for our gig on Saturday the 18th of December are available now. Follow the link in my bio. - #londonmusicians #gigsinlondon #londonbands #londonmusicscene #indierockmusic #indierock #indieartists #punk #londongigs #livemusiclondon #independentartist #stratocaster #fender #fenderstratocaster #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW6OI_NM8lO/?utm_medium=tumblr

#cornelisgerardlyrics "I might be broken but it won't be forever. I've kept all the pieces and I'll put them back together." - Broken - #lyricslounge #lyricsbreakdown #lyricsquote #lyricsquotes #songwriting #songquote #cornelislyrics #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthquotes #songwriter #lyricswithmeaning #lyricwriting #london #independentartist #indieartist #ukmusichub #ukindiemusic #ukmusicscene #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusician #motivationalquotes #motivationmonday #motivation (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWk9ukxMpA9/?utm_medium=tumblr

New T-Shirts featuring the artwork from my last single 'Broken'. Unisex and Women's fits in Black and White. Artwork by @humble_drawarrior (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWgCUoOstsr/?utm_medium=tumblr

Oi, what are you looking at! - #blackandwhitephoto #blackandwhitephotography #peacoat #streetstyle #blackpeacoat #mensstyle #mensstreetstyle #autumn #mensfashion #autumnlookbook #streetphotography #streetstyleinspiration (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWdOvVYM6AC/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sunday night session. - Photo by @erankarniel - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk (at Camden Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVfdla8sVrU/?utm_medium=tumblr

Two steps forward, one step back. These stairs are a metaphor for my life. And I'm reflecting on how I should get off my backside and back to work. But remember it's ok to take some time out for self-care once in a while. And to pose. New music coming soon! - Photo by @letsbefrankz - #archway #london #converse #parklife #londonmusicscene #menstyle #leatherjacket #indierock #punk #punkrock #diymusicscene #diymusic #independentmusicscene #streetstyle #independentmusic #indierockmusic #indieartist #punkrockmusic #mensfashion #mensstyle #streetphotography #singersongwriter #songwriter #independentartist #independentmusic #unsignedartist #londonmusic #ukmusicscene #ukmusichub #ukmusic (at Archway, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVNf0fpjGk8/?utm_medium=tumblr

What do you think... would I make for a good Bond villain? I am trying to take over the world... in my own way. - #notimetodie #bondvillain #bond #jamesbond #burgundyjacket #suitup #suitedup #styleinspo #style #burgundy #007 #mensfashion #mensstyle #mensfashion #spectre #ramimalek #menssuits #mensfashionpost #mensoutfit #menstyle #mensfashion #menswear #mensoutfit #mensclothing #mensfashionblog #menstyleguide (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUZxxIxjx0x/?utm_medium=tumblr

From my last show at @themoustachebar My acoustic guitar had an issue with the pickup so I had to use my electric guitar for this solo performance. #repost Photo by @musictalentshowcaseuk - #diymusicscene #diymusic #independentmusician #independentmusicscene #independentmusic #bandmerch #bandmerchandise #tshirtdesign     #tshirtart #tshirtgraphics #graphictshirt #localbands #localmusicians #londonmusicians #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #newmusic #newmusicuk #newmusicscene #newbandsuk #newindiemusic #newrockmusic #newpunkmusic #ukmusic #ukmusicscene.#stratocaster #fenderstratocaster (at The moustache bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUFNTfiMIB4/?utm_medium=tumblr

Have you ever been hesitant to share your real thoughts and opinions with people? I sometimes feel that way, not because of I’m afraid of the reaction I might get but rather that it seems like a waste of my time and energy. - If someone asks for my opinion about something concrete I’m happy to share my thoughts. Just don’t expect a simple sound bite. We’re either going to talk about it properly or not at all. I want to put my energy into the most productive people and activities. - I do believe it’s important to express myself honestly. The more I do that the better things seem to go for me. They say that’s the best way to attract the people and circumstances that are good for you into your life. - It applies to my musical life as well. I thought about releasing new songs under a different name/persona/project because stylistically they are different to what I’ve done before. But that would be dishonest. The truth is that all the different types of music; punk, indie, folk, jazz, synth etc. come from the same person. Why should I try to hide that? What makes me think that I need to squeeze myself into a box? Wouldn’t that just attract the wrong people to my music? - The same goes for other areas in life I suppose. If you remove all your rough edges, who do you attract into your life? Better to display yourself as you really are and filter for the right kinds of people and opportunities. - And the sooner we do that, the sooner we can can connect with the right people and avoid people that aren’t living truthful to themselves. Do you agree? - Remember I’m performing a free gig tomorrow (Friday) at the @moustachebardalston in Dalston. Music starts from 19:30 and runs until 23:00. See you there! - Photo by @letsbefrankz - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #leatherjacket #streetstyle #manleatherjacket #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #london #gigsinlondon #londongigs #livemusic #diymusician my https://www.instagram.com/p/CTm5-8FD-AV/?utm_medium=tumblr

Have you ever been hesitant to share your real thoughts and opinions with people? I sometimes feel that way, not because of I’m afraid of the reaction I might get but rather that it seems like a waste of my time and energy. - If someone asks for my opinion about something concrete I’m happy to share my thoughts. Just don’t expect a simple sound bite. We’re either going to talk about it properly or not at all. I want to put my energy into the most productive people and activities. - I do believe it’s important to express myself honestly. The more I do that the better things seem to go for me. They say that’s the best way to attract the people and circumstances that are good for you into your life. - It applies to my musical life as well. I thought about releasing new songs under a different name/persona/project because stylistically they are different to what I’ve done before. But that would be dishonest. The truth is that all the different types of music; punk, indie, folk, jazz, synth etc. come from the same person. Why should I try to hide that? What makes me think that I need to squeeze myself into a box? Wouldn’t that just attract the wrong people to my music? - The same goes for other areas in life I suppose. If you remove all your rough edges, who do you attract into your life? Better to display yourself as you really are and filter for the right kinds of people and opportunities. - And the sooner we do that, the sooner we can can connect with the right people and avoid people that aren’t living truthful to themselves. Do you agree? - Remember I’m performing a free gig tomorrow (Friday) at the @moustachebardalston in Dalston. Music starts from 19:30 and runs until 23:00. See you there! - #independentmusic #diymusician #diymusic #independentmusician #londonmusicscene #londonmusic #ukmusic #diymusic #diymusicscene #independentmusicscene #leatherjacket #streetstyle #manleatherjacket #independentmusicians #punk #punkrock #indie #indierock #indieband #indiebanduk #london #gigsinlondon #londongigs #livemusic #diymusician (at Archway, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTm5hVkDrqj/?utm_medium=tumblr

I just rolled snake eyes. - #snakeeyes #snake #snakes #petsnake #mypetsnake #london (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTGLZvXjTuu/?utm_medium=tumblr

I just rolled snake eyes. My friend's pet snake. - #snakeeyes #snake #snakes #petsnake #mypetsnake #london (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTGKZs1D7fm/?utm_medium=tumblr