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(4-6-25) Spiritual Gifts -- 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11

An original composition written about someone who means a lot to me.

A Gracious Thank You

This is an image of a weathered concrete sculpture, likely set outdoors in a grassy area with trees visible in the background. The sculpture has a rough, textured surface, indicating its concrete composition, and its color is a uniform, aged gray, suggesting it has been exposed to the elements for some time.

The sculpture is abstract and appears to be composed of several interconnected forms that evoke both natural and possibly mythical elements. On the left side, there's a prominent winged figure, perhaps a bird or an angel, with detailed feathers on its outstretched wing. The central part features a long, curved, snake-like or tentacle-like form that wraps around other elements. At the bottom, there are more geometric or stylized shapes, some resembling honeycomb patterns or abstract botanical designs. To the right, another distinct figure can be seen, possibly an amphibian or reptilian creature with a somewhat grotesque or fantastical appearance, nestled amidst swirling or organic forms. The overall impression is one of a complex and symbolic composition.

An easy respite

thank God 🙏🏾
(originally posted on 03/28/2023)

kingeo - woke up dis mornin💎

O Gracious Light (Phos Hilaron)
Cor Unum Artists
Paul Jernberg, composer and conductor
Recorded at St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish
Clinton, Massachusetts
January 4, 2022

O Gracious Light (Phos Hilaron)

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LVIAH

In the heart of the void, a fiery mansion, Born from the stars in stellar expansion. Light bursts forth in radiant fashion, Fueling the skies with timeless passion.
Galaxies drift in graceful dance, Spiraling wide in cosmic trance. From dust to flame, in bold ascension— All life begins with stellar expansion.


Stellar expansion

A lighthouse stands on rocks so steep, 
Its golden beam cuts through the deep. 
The twilight sky in hues so grand, 
Paints dreams across this coastal land.
Waves crash below with rhythmic grace, 
While stars peek out to take their place.

Un phare en Bretagne

Scars bloom quietly,  
memories sewn into skin—  
pain stitched into grace.


Needlework

Waiting figures,
Dark outfits in the dim light,
Silence holds their plea.


Waiting figures in dark outfits

In the shadow of the mountain, so tall and profound,
Whispers of the wild wind softly swirl around.
The sun hides its face as the daylight is fading,
Dreams come alive where the cool mist is wading.
In the hush of the valley, secrets remain,
In the shadow of the mountain, I’ll wander again.

In the shadow of the mountain

Time for a Change-up to a recent New Classical Piano Improvisation that captures the light and refraction of the tones that come in and out of focus as the music flows.

May you enJOY.

© Gary Courtland-Miles  2025
℗  Gary Courtland-Miles  2025

Living Jewels *

I was out on the moor, on a path dimly lit,
The fog rolling in, I was starting to quit.
I strained to keep walking, but fear took its hold,
A paralyzing dread, making my story unfold.
My body was shaking, no warmth could I get,
My clothes instantly clinging, cold with sweat.
I knew in that moment my race was all run,
Lost in the night before the rising of the sun.

Cold with sweat

Daily Devotions with Pastor John David Mull of Shepherd of The Valley on the three-year Lectionary Readings. Lectionary C, 19th Sunday After Pentecost.

Genesis 32:22-30

GATECORPS - KIMONO

The King had decreed it, a dowry was paid,
A cold, heartless promise the old treaty made.
She looked at the gown, bound for a loveless bride,
And chose freedom instead, where the darkness could hide.
Her loyal old guard whispered low in the hall,
"The main roads are watched; they will capture your fall.
Take nothing but courage, and leave your rich crown;
To lose the pursuers outside of the town,
You may go north through the mountains," he did say,
And vanish forever before the next day.

You may go north through the mountains

We don't share a secret, a home, or a bed, The thought of all that has just left us unfed. Our bond is about Fluff, the tabby we keep, Who wakes both of us when he cries in his sleep.
The food bowl is empty, the vet bill is due, And nobody else understands him but you. We're friends of the Cat, by a common thread, And wonder what's strange in your head (Fluff)!

What's strange in your head

Daily Devotions and Weekly Messages from God's Word with John David Mull - Christ-follower, husband, and father.  Pastor of Shepherd of the Valley Church in West Des Moines, IA.

Introduction to ambiguity. In the mind of scrutiny.

3rd account for deleted beats and beat comps.

main here @kingeo777

There's no doubt about it, Music animates my Soul, and as an enthusiastic student of Life as well as a passionate Improvisational Pianist &  Composer, as far as I'm concerned, our lives would be impoverished without it ! :)  Composing is all about 'Sharing the Joy, Passion and Angst' we experience in Life, as well as connecting with Musicians and 'Creatives' worldwide. This makes it even more wonderful!  That willingness to engage in whatever way makes SC an ever-expanding Movable Feast that nourishes and inspires on so many levels. 

Music Communicates the Emotional and Informational Content and Context of Heart, Mind, Spirit, and Soul. And 'Letting it Flow' is 'Where Its At' as I hear it!  

Over the past few years since becoming part of the SoundCloud Family, my 'Joy in and Passion for' Creative Musical Expression has increased exponentially as has my appreciation of all the wonderfully passionate Musicians and Creatives worldwide who have devoted themselves to Letting It Take Form! 

Here's a bit of a bio, if anyone is interested.  

Somehow, my MUSE got my attention at a tender age. About the time I was completing my Royal Conservatory training. 

My memory being poorer than most, I began improvising in the passages I had forgotten. And while the audience seemed unaware, my teacher chastised me indulgently, saying, "it appears I have a budding composer on my hands"!  And thus began my Odyssey into the wonderful Vibrational world of Sound!:-) In-deed, I have been an ardent, attentive and appreciative acolyte of my Muse ever since. 

During the early 1970s I had the pleasure and honour of a three year friendship and Master Class with the then Octogenarian Composer Manoah Leide-Tedesco , one of Tone Poem giant Richard Strauss` favorite pupils and friend of Maurice Ravel and other 20th century composers such as Stravinsky (whose music he helped popularize). Since then, whether Improvising, listening, studying composition or devoting myself wholly to the visual arts for years at a time, I have been deeply aware that sharing my musical insights , teaching, and or mentoring young aficionados came with the territory!   I love it, although I am afraid that as my consciousness expands...that I know less and less each year! :-)  

The Tonal Oasis called SoundCloud is a fine and wondrous place in oh so many ways.  And with your support and appreciation, I de-Light to share my music with an ever widening audience. I call what i upload ' Sound-Seeds'.  Most of these 'bed tracks' call out to be fleshed out by passionate soloists who somehow Resonate with my Soundz and Ideas.  So please drop me a line, as i am most interested in letting them bear more fruit through collaboration, interpretation, re-mixing or use in other media.    

And on a personal Note, a Huge Thank-You to each and all who listen, inJoy, and Re-Post onwards what finds it's way thru me! :) Bless y'all.  It's my Joy to simply 'Let' the Creative Spirit find expression through this instrument of Body, Mind, and Heart!  I hope you will find some peace, joy, and rest, in at least some of my improvisations, compositions, or soundz. 

Insofar as playing, and composing  ... as you continue on in Your journey into  the infinite 'Cave of Wonders' we call Music, I wish you all the very best in all Your creative endeavours. 

So Be Kind to yourSelves and one another. Be Audacious, Ready to Play, and above all, share the Joy of being able to express whatever you're feeling. 

In-deed, may The Muse continue to 'Sing on and Play on' through each of us !   For this is one way this 'ol world is lifted up, and Changed for the better - note by note, and smile by smile .  

 Yes, may we simply Let our Creativity flow forth without concern for results.
                                   Peace

                                    Gary *+*

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                       Pluto's atmosphere as seen recently by Horizon Spacecraft

I'm a French individual, born in 1970, and I vividly remember the advent of personal computer-based music production, ushered in by the first affordable digital keyboards and samplers. Music, and especially creating it with machines, is my enduring passion, though it remains a cherished hobby. My aspiration is to compose for modern dance companies, an endeavor I find incredibly fulfilling.

I'm fascinated by how technology enables us to craft intricate musical pieces and master music theory with greater ease. Throughout my life, music has been a steadfast companion during challenging times. My ultimate goal is to paint "emotional landscapes" using sounds and rhythms, evoking feelings and imagery through my compositions.

New tracks tagged #gracious