Ambient Worlds

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COLD FLOWER

My eyes lift to see
A sky that is entirely
magnolia blooms

This is a haiku taken from Kusamakura (or The Three-Cornered World), a novel by Natsume Soseki I'm currently reading.

A book that transcends the plot development of "standard" Western literature, this is a book about the nature of art and beauty, filled with lyrical beauty and internal monologues on what it means to be an artist.

To give you an idea, here's how the book starts:

“If you work by reason, you grow rough-edged; if you choose to dip your oar into sentiment’s stream, it will sweep you away. Demanding your own way only serves to constrain you. However you look at it, the human world is not an easy place to live. And when its difficulties intensify, you find yourself longing to leave that world and dwell in some easier one—and then, when you understand at last that difficulties will dog you wherever you may live, this is when poetry and art are born.”

One of the most influential modern Japanese writers, Natsume Soseki’s literary career started in 1903, with a series of haiku and renga published on various literary magazines.

Between 1900 and 1903 he studied at the UCL in London, but this proved to be quite a dramatic experience for the young Soseki. Despite this, when Soseki returned to Japan, he exploded into prolific writing activity.

Submission deadline: 17th January 2024
Haiku by Natsume Soseki

Picture by Henry & Co.

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A Sky That Is Entirely (naviarhaiku523)

Dreamscapes Vol​.​2: Solitude

Long live the new flesh

Long Live The New Flesh

in circles pt. 3 | rooftop

Amazing music by my friend, @aqwan
Vocal arrangement, lyrics and mix by me.

"i needed you to be 
just wanted you to see
my dreams like 
thoughts i've been trying to 
don't want to hear
you don't want to know
so i won't pretend that i'm not
disappearing 
but you don't even know
you don't even notice my soul"

Lyrics by Wildsilences

aqwan - strap line (Wildsilences Vocal Rework)

Suerre - Dream To Me

while making this track I screen recorded to show someone how I create tracks here is the link to the unlisted video of me making this track if you want to see the video it is only about 25 minutes long

https://youtu.be/9KYSw_im2h8?si=BEa83r6q4IZt-RvO

Storm

Seven Veils - Disorder

Check us out on: https://linktr.ee/legacyofthought
The album: Time Away - Xochitl
Release date: 02-02-2024 on Legacy of Thought label:

Story: 
In the hush of the night, when the celestial tapestry adorned the skies, a couple, weathered by the weight of six decades, made their way to the heart of Nexal, the capital city steeped in the ancient traditions of Maztica. Their journey began in the distant coastal town of Azcat, but an unexpected storm, fierce and untamed, had swept in from the west, delaying their progress.

Their purpose: to lay offerings at the grand pyramid of Zaltec, nestled on the holy island of the Roses. However, their footsteps fell into the rhythm of fate, and as the sun dipped beneath the horizon, casting long shadows over Nexal, the couple found themselves wandering the deserted grounds of the sacred site.

In the quietude, far removed from the fervor of daylight worshippers, they discovered a sight that would etch itself into the annals of mystery. Within a basket meticulously woven from the supple branches of the Tzalam tree, cradled a babe, a mere whisper in the symphony of the night.

Xochitl, a name whispered by destiny, lay nestled within the woven cocoon. The child, no older than two moons, held secrets only the stars above could fathom. The couple, drawn to her innocence and touched by the celestial magic lingering in the air, brought her down from the temple atop the pyramid.

For over two weeks, the elderly couple immersed themselves in the labyrinthine city of Nexal. They sought tidings of the parents of the babe, making inquiries in every corner, and each evening returning to the summit of the pyramid, hoping for a reunion that seemed destined to elude them.

On the fifteenth evening, as the sun cast its final golden hues over the grandeur of Nexal, the couple stood once more at the apex of the pyramid. A profound stillness draped over them, and in that sacred moment, a voice, soft as a zephyr yet mighty as a tempest, resonated behind them. It was a woman's voice, the embodiment of celestial love, which both froze and warmed their bodies simultaneously.

The voice spoke of destiny woven into the fabric of the cosmos. It commanded them to be the parents that fate had chosen them to be, to take Xochitl under their wings and cherish her as their own. As the celestial command unfolded, they found themselves unable to turn, their gaze fixated on the city below. The voice whispered the name "Xochitl" like a gentle breeze through the leaves, leaving an indelible mark on their souls.

When they could finally turn, the city sprawled before them in quiet reverence. Yet, on the altar behind them, a rose bush had bloomed, its petals unfolding in celestial harmony. From its branches dangled two feathered daggers, as if they were the fruits of this mystical plant. A silent understanding passed between the couple as they approached, taking the daggers as both a birthright and a legacy.

With Xochitl cradled in their arms, they embarked on a journey back to Azcat, guided by the echo of the celestial voice and the celestial daggers, carrying the weight of an ancient destiny.

Read the entire story here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ9f7qyh144Ri3oW64PTwWdirm4zrHC8pNLjiMO3cwBuUEXYZagIp8K6bUrZgu1Kc7MXq2hBOqOBrtk/pub#h.psouja3n3nbr

Xochitl

Time Away - Xochitl

Gonzo

these are old reworks that i love and want to share. 

thanks to everyone who gave me permission to add my vocals and fractured songwriting to your awesome music.

Please Note: Volumes of tracks may differ.

aqwan - strap line (Wildsilences Vocal Rework)

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