After a lonely walk in the middle of the night you come up on your home. You notice a figure in front of your door, facing away from you. You take a few steps forward, ready to call out to ask who it is, but something feels wrong. It just stands there, still and strange. A chill runs down your spine. What do you do?

It Just Stood There

Conceived as a game's menu theme, this brought to mind an oddball mascot character so excited to start playing a game that he’s dancing and bopping along to the track.

Don't Keep Me Waiting!

Fenroe is a little lady Goblin Artificer with a penchant for functionally useless (but clever) inventions. She's cute, good-natured, and extremely fond of her creations.
 
--This piece was commissioned by a Dungeons and Dragons DM to be played during their game.—

The Goblin Inventor

Michel, a middle-aged gentleman swordfighter, tests his disciple’s conviction to continue his dangerous journey. On the surface he is a friendly, jovial mentor, but decades of experience make him a surprisingly dangerous, agile opponent.

A Reason to Fight

Sprite, my little cat, is incredibly sweet (and a little too rambunctious for her own good). Some of my favorite memories are cuddling with her on the couch, so I wrote this piece reflecting those warm, tender moments.

The cascading harp/synth bells in the first section are her running down the hallway to meet me when I come into the house before she settles in for a face rub. I love this goofy little girl.

Warmth

Memories of going to Crystal Beach in Texas as a kid, and the warm, loose images in my mind of times with people no longer in my life.

I've changed a lot in the last few years and I feel more distant from my past than ever - this was a good moment to really sit in that feeling.

Don't Forget Me

A gathering place forgotten by time, faintly lit by bio-luminescent fungi, where the fading echoes of loss and betrayal are momentarily overlooked by the need for rest.

--This piece was commissioned by a D&D Dungeon Master to be played during their game.--

Wending Waystation

Relaxed and a little distorted, just how my perception of beautiful people and things are warped by wanting to be around them.

I think this one is best with headphones on - I took a lot of ASMR inspiration.

Halo Effect

Music for my Youtube animation "cool birds walk away from explosions". Very serious stuff.

Written in Ableton Live.

Poultry Parade

Really laidback soundtrack for the "dreams are dumb" animation on Youtube. It segues into outer space for the last bit and I wanted to give it an ethereal, chill vibe for that section.

Written in Ableton Live.

Dreams Are Dumb

37-year old musician and animator from Texas.

Contact: ashelademusic@gmail.com

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