From Wiki page: McCloskey describes Cascadia as "a land of falling waters”. <-- And that is what it sounds like to me! Rain, dew soaked rainforest, hazy mist... you’ve transported me from the frozen North!
Thank you so much, Stygi — I really enjoyed your piece yesterday, and I was definitely feeling that sluggishness you talked about. This time of the year in PNW is also dark and dreary, and there are some days when we just know that "today just isn't going to be my day." I hope you're feeling a bit better, and I'm so glad this piece connected with you. Thank you, as always, for your support.
Love the contrasting sections. It's delightful that a piece in G minor is as bright as this is. The oracle tells me you will be scoring something episodic in the future. 🔮
Thank you, Kyle! I honestly wasn't sure if A and B were going to work together, but I was enjoying it so just went with it. I hope that oracle is right!
Another great example of how you're able to toe the line between feelings of brooding and hopefulness. Definitely a nice start to the year. Keep it going!
Thanks, Jen. Yes, I feel that as well. Which also feels like the PNW to me — the balance of muted greens and darkened days punctuated with explosions of beauty and color. Kyle replied below with a comment about the two contrasting sections, and they really do feel different to me. I wasn't even sure if they should be in the same song.
A lovely piece to slowly wake up to with my mug of tea. I’m not a morning person so every little bit helps when I’m stuck getting up before the sun to get my kids to school.
Wow, that was really nice! I just love the muted greens in the hills at this time of year. We were just out in the woods yesterday and were treated to a pair of Pacific Wrens (which I usually hear but don’t see) bouncing along the top of a log. When I saw your piece in my app today I was excited to see what you had done ... clearly a benefit of not publishing on a tight schedule, it creates anticipation.
Thank you so much, Tom — and thank you for your email yesterday. Sounds like you had a lovely hike the other day. I really need to get out into the woods this weekend. So grateful for your support!
Thank you, Kevin! (Maybe I need to sample some air traffic control chatter into the next piece? Although that might be a little triggering for you). Let me know the next time you make it out this way!
Reminds me of the Legend of Zelda. This is a compliment.
Yes it is. Thank you sir.
From Wiki page: McCloskey describes Cascadia as "a land of falling waters”. <-- And that is what it sounds like to me! Rain, dew soaked rainforest, hazy mist... you’ve transported me from the frozen North!
Thank you, Erin — that's such a beautiful phrase!
great stuff as always!
Thank you!
Love how you capture the muted joy of constant rain that I think only Pacific Northwesterners can appreciate.
Thank you, Jen!
Listening on a really grey and bland day in PL. Somehow yet again you managed to lift up my mood and make me loosen up a little bit 🫶
* by the number of times I've relistened to this piece, it looks like it's gonna be my new fave from you
Thank you so much, Stygi — I really enjoyed your piece yesterday, and I was definitely feeling that sluggishness you talked about. This time of the year in PNW is also dark and dreary, and there are some days when we just know that "today just isn't going to be my day." I hope you're feeling a bit better, and I'm so glad this piece connected with you. Thank you, as always, for your support.
Beautiful and almost haunting. I can feel it in my bone marrow.
Thank you, Dorothy — I really appreciate you listening!
Love the contrasting sections. It's delightful that a piece in G minor is as bright as this is. The oracle tells me you will be scoring something episodic in the future. 🔮
Thank you, Kyle! I honestly wasn't sure if A and B were going to work together, but I was enjoying it so just went with it. I hope that oracle is right!
Beautiful textures in this piece. I want to get this in my headphones later. Thanks, Matt.
Thanks so much, David. I've been meaning to tell you how much I enjoyed that Sufjan cover you posted the other day — just gorgeous.
Thanks so much, Matt. That's nice to hear.
Another great example of how you're able to toe the line between feelings of brooding and hopefulness. Definitely a nice start to the year. Keep it going!
This. Came here to say something similar re brooding/hopeful tone.
Thanks, Jen. Yes, I feel that as well. Which also feels like the PNW to me — the balance of muted greens and darkened days punctuated with explosions of beauty and color. Kyle replied below with a comment about the two contrasting sections, and they really do feel different to me. I wasn't even sure if they should be in the same song.
Brooding / hopeful = story of my life. Thanks JT. And thank you so much for lending your stunning art to this project. The 5x7 prints look great!
Stunning!
Thank you!
A lovely piece to slowly wake up to with my mug of tea. I’m not a morning person so every little bit helps when I’m stuck getting up before the sun to get my kids to school.
Thank you, Elly!
You’re welcome! I also found your music on Tidal so expect your stream count there to jump lol.
Enjoyed this. Love the subtle wind. Also, Black Dog by Arlo Parks is my jam as well! Cheers
Thank you KP / bffffff — great to hear from you! Arlo Parks is so great.
Wow, that was really nice! I just love the muted greens in the hills at this time of year. We were just out in the woods yesterday and were treated to a pair of Pacific Wrens (which I usually hear but don’t see) bouncing along the top of a log. When I saw your piece in my app today I was excited to see what you had done ... clearly a benefit of not publishing on a tight schedule, it creates anticipation.
Thank you so much, Tom — and thank you for your email yesterday. Sounds like you had a lovely hike the other day. I really need to get out into the woods this weekend. So grateful for your support!
The air just tastes sweeter out in the woods, doesn’t it?
1000%
Exactly what I needed to start off the day, thank you Matt!
Thank you, Leo!
Beautiful music, as always. Currently listening at work, where it's offering a nice counterbalance to the rapid fire air traffic control chatter.
And thank you for the pictures of home! I miss the hill something fierce.
Thank you, Kevin! (Maybe I need to sample some air traffic control chatter into the next piece? Although that might be a little triggering for you). Let me know the next time you make it out this way!
Lol. That might make for an interesting mix! Hoping to come home soon; will definitely let you know if/when it happens!