It sounds cold and wet and like running water. Refreshing.
I just found you and I love the format of your newsletter. I've been thinking a lot about how there needs to be a platform between bandcamp and substack. Basically a substack for music where every song comes with multimedia and songwriting proceess. This type of post is exactly what I imagine.
It really is — there's so much to discover, I just keep going back. Glad you had the chance to visit — what part of the world are you in? Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
Immediately played a second time. There's a certain vibe from this one I can't quite put my finger on, but I love it. It's almost as though it reminds me of something from a game soundtrack, but I'm not sure what. Maybe a Stardew Valley vibe, as the season changes. The shift into the moment when the drums come in is so so good.
Advanced congrats on the Oblivion soundtrack release!
Also, what a line: "But mostly we’re forgetting we’re dead stars too, my mouth is full
Beautiful song and a beautiful poem. I read your post after I listened to the track and you nailed it musically. What you described is what I saw and felt as I listened.
Come on out, Brian! I think you'll find some poetic inspiration out here. Let me know if/when you make it out. Thanks for your support. I love reading your work.
Thank you so much, Jill — I really appreciate you listening. I probably missed this somewhere along the way — I know you're in the UK now, but where in the states are you from?
Born in upstate New York but haven’t lived there since I was 12. As an adult, my States-living resume is all West Coast: eastern Sierras in California and one very strange summer in Seattle… your neck of the woods, I believe?
Yes, definitely my neck of the woods — I lived in Seattle for about 5 years back around 2007ish, now in Portland. From AZ originally. Now I'm very curious what made your Seattle experience a 'very strange summer' for you — maybe a topic for a future Life Litter post?!
Ha my strange summer was 2007! Don’t suppose you were in Roosevelt?? We might’ve passed on the street. It was mostly strange bc I was sleeping on the floor of an arts and crafts bungalow that I was renovating for the parents of my boyfriend at the time… a lot of scraping paint and caulking walls and petty arguments. Fun times!
No wayyyyy - I am not kidding, I was at 66th/Roosevelt at the time. There's no way we didn't pass on the street! And yeah, that situation does sound pretty strange, and not all that great tbh haha
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much, David!
Peaceful and lively at the same time... very glad to have found your work today.
Thanks so much, Diana — I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment.
It sounds cold and wet and like running water. Refreshing.
I just found you and I love the format of your newsletter. I've been thinking a lot about how there needs to be a platform between bandcamp and substack. Basically a substack for music where every song comes with multimedia and songwriting proceess. This type of post is exactly what I imagine.
Thanks so much, Will — it's really nice of you to say so. I was just going through your posts as well and really like how you're approaching it, too!
Mt. Hood, what a magical place. I feel lucky to have visited once.
It really is — there's so much to discover, I just keep going back. Glad you had the chance to visit — what part of the world are you in? Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
I'm happy to support! :) And, I'm in Nyc at the moment. In parts, a different sort of magic!
Oh, yes — New York really is magical. Such a special place!
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beautiful 🤍
Thank you, Cynthia — did I see that you have a new release coming out soon?
i do, just up around the bend! 💫
Immediately played a second time. There's a certain vibe from this one I can't quite put my finger on, but I love it. It's almost as though it reminds me of something from a game soundtrack, but I'm not sure what. Maybe a Stardew Valley vibe, as the season changes. The shift into the moment when the drums come in is so so good.
Advanced congrats on the Oblivion soundtrack release!
Also, what a line: "But mostly we’re forgetting we’re dead stars too, my mouth is full
of dust and I wish to reclaim the rising"
Thanks so much, Nathan — I wouldn't mind writing some video game music!
You have the chops to make it happen!
Beautiful song and a beautiful poem. I read your post after I listened to the track and you nailed it musically. What you described is what I saw and felt as I listened.
That's wonderful to hear, Emily — thank you so much.
Inspiring and hopeful of warm days ahead. I’m looking forward to Oblivion!
Thanks, Ann! I definitely wanted to capture a sense of hope with this one — I'm glad that came through a bit!
This brought to mind all the life and exploration of roots and mycelium and a universe of bugs in the soil. Thank you ❤️
Oh, lovely. Thank you Chloe.
Having lived in Oregon, I can attest the melt and blooms are a sight to behold. This piece is the perfect accompaniment—anticipative, celebratory.
Thank you, Al — that was exactly the balance I was hoping for. Thank you for taking the time to listen.
Ahh, so good! And that poem! "my mouth is full of dust and I wish to reclaim the rising"
Thank you! Yeah, that line is wild.
As always, stunning. The Pacific Northwest is the area of the US that I’ve explored the least. A trip will be planned in the near future.
I’m excited to listen to Oblivion!
Come on out, Brian! I think you'll find some poetic inspiration out here. Let me know if/when you make it out. Thanks for your support. I love reading your work.
Stunning. I can see this as I listen to it. Magic.
Thank you so much, Jill — I really appreciate you listening. I probably missed this somewhere along the way — I know you're in the UK now, but where in the states are you from?
Born in upstate New York but haven’t lived there since I was 12. As an adult, my States-living resume is all West Coast: eastern Sierras in California and one very strange summer in Seattle… your neck of the woods, I believe?
Yes, definitely my neck of the woods — I lived in Seattle for about 5 years back around 2007ish, now in Portland. From AZ originally. Now I'm very curious what made your Seattle experience a 'very strange summer' for you — maybe a topic for a future Life Litter post?!
Ha my strange summer was 2007! Don’t suppose you were in Roosevelt?? We might’ve passed on the street. It was mostly strange bc I was sleeping on the floor of an arts and crafts bungalow that I was renovating for the parents of my boyfriend at the time… a lot of scraping paint and caulking walls and petty arguments. Fun times!
No wayyyyy - I am not kidding, I was at 66th/Roosevelt at the time. There's no way we didn't pass on the street! And yeah, that situation does sound pretty strange, and not all that great tbh haha
Pre-saved on Spotify, looking forward to it. Plus your playlist is 🔥
Oh, thank you! Appreciate that!
I love this ❤️
Thank you so much, Cynthia