otherism

As It Flies

Dropism

Teemu T - Open Circuit

Im Fluss der endokrinen Nervensäfte

Monarch

H-Friday Train

(Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually, as part of a future solo album)

Latin, literally ‘not having control of one's mind’.

If there was ever a time in my life when I questioned the sanity of the world, this would be it. So many things are not working; and so many people in power seem to want to keep it that way. How does one maintain hope (and provide others hopeful ideas), when the daily news tells such a different story? At what point do the hopeful messages just feel out of touch, rather than helpful?

Bo Burnham’s comedy special ‘Inside’ (on Netflix, but you can find several skits on YouTube as well) should be recommended viewing for all human beings right now. It’s a brilliantly insightful and snarky view of the world we live in, and a candid peek into his struggles facing that world. Half charming, half alarming… he is unapologetic and razor sharp in how he interprets the modern age. Here’s a line from one of the opening songs that really hit home for me:

"The more I look, the more I see nothing to joke about. Is comedy over? Should I leave you alone? Cause really who's gonna go for joking at a time like this? Should I be joking at a time like this? I wanna help to leave this world better than I found it. And I fear that comedy won't help, and the fear is not unfounded."

This so accurately summarizes how I feel right now. Is what I’m doing helping? Or does (you pick the hot topic driving you nuts at the moment) seem so out of control, that I seem out of touch with reality… trumpeting loving and hopeful messages in the face of the chaos? 

In the end, I feel there are only two paths available to us at any given time; activity and inactivity. I don’t know that the specific activity matters as much as the drive and purpose behind that activity. I suspect the point is simply to do anything positive that tells the universe where your heart and intent are focused. The alternative… inactivity probably looks a lot like freezing in your tracks, getting lost in fear (or anger, which I consider a sub-category of fear)… and refusing to (or feeling like you can’t) move forward. It’s pretty easy to imagine how that energy won’t be helping anyone… especially you.

So maybe it’s as simple as just doing something that seems meaningful to you. Maybe that means protesting. Or donating to causes that align with your values. It might be conserving water, limiting waste, and recycling. Perhaps it’s providing your services and skills to someone in need; or simply smiling at someone as you pass them on the street. And it can also take the form of artistic and creative expression; a valuable offering for people in need of evocative images, sounds and ideas. All of these things hold power. And all are important in my mind. So rather than questioning whether we’re doing the right things, or enough of the right things… maybe we just need to follow our hearts (not our minds), and see where that leads us. Our hearts already seem to know us better than we know ourselves anyway. Let’s try trusting that little fellow, and see where it takes us.

I hope you enjoy my latest sonic adventure, ‘Non Compos Mentis’. :)

WTF! The Musical

Non Compos Mentis

THE HYSTERIA OF SPUNK ROCK

Geld

Wintereinbruch

recorded at hanks,
suderwick, summer 2015

- 070

A.A. Vox 2

vocals and lyrics Bee
guitar Mike Brown
Production, mix, Drums, bass, keys  Doc Jon  https://soundcloud.com/docJon

as it flies

Had to write this track twice as my first attempt crashed but I’m glad I have a new version to share! Lots of piano, percussion and swishy sounds. Hope someone enjoys. 😊❤️🎶🎹🎵🎤⭐️💫

If you ask me nicely
I will show you the stars
If you ask me nicely 
We can meet in the sky

So let me wish upon the star
That you’ll hold me close
Keep me safe from harm
Oh let me dream upon this star
That you’ll hold me tight
Keep me safe from harm

If you ask me kindly
I will show you the night 
And we’ll soar until dawn
In the twinkling light
Be my light...

Chorus

Oh keep me safe
Oh keep me safe...

SAFE FROM HARM

Oh yes, It's been long  - Here is what i did over the last long weeks. Bought too many synths, worked from home for my day job, and made a lot of music, ranging from Beats on the MPC to Modular adventures! Enjoy! Stay happy, healthy and sane, wash your hands, wear a mask. Love, Reinhard
Music and everything by Reinhard

Tonal Solitude

Tempest Jam

Fugue

FUGUE

A harmless training with the Kitchi Gbo (Kess Kess, Télévi, Thelevi, Alasalato, Aslatua, Kashaka,  Kosika, Asalato)ends in a recording :)
Other instruments:
Hang Gede, Berimbao, Brumle, walnut wind toy, crystal singing bowl, cajon, finger cymbal

Kitchi Gbo

Synthesizers, Sequencers and Bass Guitars….the sonic me! Some pieces are available for download now ...for you to keep and listen to. Please respect my rights. 

You will find that since i have started to repost tunes the list of tracks gets longer and longer...
You still can access my work quickly by clicking on "tracks" right above.
But treat yourself to the tracks reposted as well!

You might want to check out MacroDX for his amazing synth sounds....a true space cadet. I just hope we get to jam again and .... don't touch those mushrooms! 
And speaking of drums.....go and check out Joerg Huenninghaus!
You will find links to both musicians below!
Peace, Reinhard!

Update 06.05.19 - Due to being out of Order, a broken shoulder that is, i won’t be online for some Time. Thank you for your awesome Love and Support! I’ll Be back, promised! 
Update 01.07.19 - Got a metal plate and a couple of screws in my shoulder and can move my arm somewhat now. Thank you for your patience and Support!

Tempest Jam

Electric R