like the melodic theme!! great collection of sounds!!!

this hits so nicely just the right point of the inside of my skull ... ,  ...tytytytyty

Makes me think of a swamp with cute dragonflies and faeries everywhere haha :D

Such a comforting Meander Justin:) I enjoyed your commentary on this subject too and of course, you are absolutely Right...

A gorgeous piece with such a wonderful genesis.  Loved reading your description and could not agree with you more.  Why certain men fear an equality that would benefit all of us is a mystery to me.  As a man in his 70's, have constantly had to rethink my own attitudes - they were certainly not what they now are and I feel a strong sense of shame about that.  But one cannot change the past, only the now and the future.  Equality is the only way forward and your message must be heeded.  Deep respect to you, Justin.

The music is very mysterious and reminiscent of some kind of ritual! And thanks for the great article!

(Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually as part of my next BandCamp solo album)

Just over 4 years ago, I created a song called ‘Siren Rising’. I was still pretty new to Soundcloud at the time… so I cautiously kept my liner notes short back then; and my blog was my primary repository for all the esoteric ideas in my head. Unfortunately, my blog never really took off. But I quickly discovered the lengthier liner notes were being well received here (a music/art/writing trifecta), so this was clearly the way to go. :)

Jump to today, and I’m amazed how much this song reminds me of that first piece (thus the title that sounds like a sequel). But now I’m faced with the challenge of taking the root word ‘Siren’, and turning it into a meaningful and positive message. 

Let’s be honest. A Siren, by mythological standards, is not necessarily a good thing. We all know the tales of Siren Song luring sailers to their deaths. And the dictionary defines a Siren in more modern terms as ‘a woman who is considered to be alluring or fascinating, but also dangerous in some way.’  So how does one twist that story into a positive message?

I think I have an answer, and it involves undoing some of the core thinking that created that myth. In fact it probably requires undoing a whole lot of myths surrounding women. The myths that women, left to their own devices, are a dangerous thing; a group that needs to be controlled. And it doesn’t take a scholar to realize who wants to do the controlling. 

I could speculate at length why men (not all) have had a need to control women since the earliest moments in human history. But it always seems to come down to one thing; viewing a woman as a possession, rather than an equal. And society has created many institutions that perpetuate that thinking. 

I honestly believe we are evolution-locked as a species… as long as we cling to this type of thinking. There is something to be said for the balance that happens when men and women work in harmony. We truly compliment each other… but only as equals. And we are way behind schedule on achieving that balance.

Hard fact. There is no nobility in controlling a member of the opposite sex, especially when our physical strength becomes a defining factor. I see men treat women questionably (and sometimes poorly), simply based on that one premise alone. And it’s poisonous to the male psyche as much as it is dangerous to the female in general.

But it takes tremendous strength of character (combined with a healthy amount of humbleness and gratitude) to sit down with the opposite sex and say “You know things I don’t know. You understand aspects of the human experience that I don’t fully grasp. Will you help me understand your perspective, so I can become a better person.” 

If we choose to treat each other as equals (in every sense of the word)… I have no doubt this will become an amazing world. I have learned so much (and grown so empathetic), listening to my partner and our daughter’s describe their experiences in this life; and I am a wiser, more balanced person as a result. I believe with all my heart… this really is the healthiest, most loving way to go.

I hope you enjoyed my write-up as well as my latest sonic adventure, ‘Siren’s Trials’.

Vox Populi

Siren's Trials

Super Magic

Returned

After a trip through the Mediterranean with the paramour of my life years ago... these lyrics emerged as an expression of gratitude and love. Yesterday those lyrics found home in this new original composition.

Forever thinking about you and the family we've made baby.

Thinkin' About You [Instrumental]

F R E E...D O W N L O A D
If you like you can buy the digital title at the following link:
https://crumius.bandcamp.com/track/cruisin

Cruisin'

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Jay-Z VS Miley Cyrus (Dramantic Remix)

A song created by percussion beats.

GarageBand Drums Used: Taiko Drums, Chinese Kit, Bluebird

Dragon Soul

Cindy and her Glasses

sweet dreams.......my precious one.
sweet dreams.......my precious one.

last track of the album...........outro.

Sweet dreams.  (dual vocal mix)

eddyoffline's Melodica Dub with Llanpsychery added
Perfect for those who enjoy a jazz cigarette :)
Additional drum track from Looperman - 25SK Drums Reverb Spring Roots by Sowk

Big fuck off speakers or decent headphones recommended - or you won’t get the bass👍

Melodica Dub With eddyoffline

Found some unique synths to use, expect to hear them more

Letter To God

Album 13 is a thing now (and free to download on Bandcamp). Go grab ya a copy. :)
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(GrevusAnjl = 'Grievous Angel'; and dates back to the late Bronze age... when AOL allowed only 10 characters in your email address.)

Welcome to my sonic playground. I don't consider myself a skilled musician. I just sculpt sounds to quiet my mind... and often end up with surprising (and typically humorous) results. I do my best to focus on kindness, positivity, respect, joy and silliness; and staying playful as I (refuse to) grow older. My songs help me remember that. I love that I can express my ideas through music and writing... and I love learning as I go. I thank you for taking the time to listen, and share in my journey. :)

- Justin

(PS: All art on my page is my wife's photography; and my photography, oil paintings and digital art. And lately, I've also been using an amazing AI app called WOMBO Dream to generate the art I then tweak in Photoshop.)

Siren's Trials

GrevusAnjl

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