Song: “Undeserved Ending” set to photography by Nick O’Kelly. A few years ago I came across the pedal steel music of Bruce Kaphan whilst searching out some pedal steel instrumental music (one of my favorite instruments ever). He’s played alongside numerous artists, but has his own album called “Slider”. Anytime I feel like I need to slow my mind down, I put it on repeat. And I just realized he has a newer album out called “Hybrid” which I’m checking out as I type.
I accidently stumbled across this charming video, animated by Ove Pictures, the other day while browsing for something else, and I couldn’t pass up the preview of the animation work.. They use some stop-motion and cut paper elements within. And the Haroula Rose song is so dreamy and pleasant, I can’t stop listening to it…
“For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her”.
I’m watching the rain out my window in front of my desk that I finally uncovered and pried open. I remember the day I bought my first Simon & Garfunkel album — it was a rainy day just like today. And ever since then, they’ve been one of my first listening choices for rainy days.. and sunny days.. and overcast days.. etc.
Crumbling Land (my favorite Pink Floyd song).
Got some Pet Sounds stuck in my head. Hey, hey.
Simon & Garfunkel. America.
“Goin’ Down to the River” — such an amazing voice.
From the music’s description: “…Traditionally, the East wind represents a time of birth and new life emerging in nature. As you hear the birds gently greet you, imagine the childlike innocence and joy of observing the beauty around you. Indigenous people have used music to communicate their deepest hopes and beliefs to each other, and to the forces in the universe. The most ancient and natural forms of musical expression were the voice, the drum and the flute. These timeless channels of healing and meditation can also summon us to reflect on our own personal season of life in the “Journey to the Four Winds”. For Native Americans, traditional music usually recounted their experiences with all relationships in the world around them. Ideally, there existed no separation between our daily life, and the supernatural world, so our music was sacred. In the Circle of Life, the Four winds can be guides for us to forgive our yesterdays, hope for a healthy today, see more clearly with our hearts, and to humbly share with others what we’ve learned. In my music, I utilize unique indigenous instruments from around the world with their own colors and rhythms, to create harmonious offerings to the Four Winds of the Universe. Each of our lives is a valuable and beautiful part of the Universal Circle of which we are connected to. Our diverse cultures, age, gender, and experiences bring balance to the Circle, so that it continues to revolve smoothly…”