Atmosphere - The Best Day

 

This is a song that's very easy to recommend. It is just so practical. Marvelous storytelling (especially in the 3rd verse). Almost any adult from across the country can sympathize with these struggles from work, school and every day life, and yet learn that not every day can be amazing...we got to take our middle-of-the-rut days with stride.

Pinball

 

Pinball - 2010.
Anybody else want to revisit the glory of playing of pinball machine?

Personal Work - The Launchpad

 

One thing’s for certain,

Is you could never be too certain

Gotta weigh the risk, is it worth it?

Gonna spark a question it’s burning

Before you pull that Iron Curtain.

Gotta tear the wall like it’s Berlin

That’s a second world like it’s Kyrgyz

From your comfort zone in your courage.

Wanna leave a trail like it’s Bourbon,

Of all my art and recordings, 

If it goes south like New Orleans,

I still try, don’t forfeit.

I swing my sword like the Motherland

Statue in Volgograd.

I went to school, I go grad.

Switched a major like a nomad

I was so mad, but I made it.

With early-bird and night-owl moves.

With more walls than Kowloon

Don’t doubt you before Round 2.

This is the Launchpad.

 

My first rap and first personal work shared to this blog, I present: The Launchpad 

Gramatik - Muy Tranquilo

 

 

And now, time for something jazzy. Elegant. Though Gramatik is branded as an electronic artist, he uses organic instruments and soulful/hiphop vibes to bring a sound I think is better described as Lounge. Fitting as this is the perfect kind of late night music to unwind to.

Information HQ

 

 

Information HQ

I've painted this eleven years ago and still it is one of my favorites of all time. Who wouldn't want a sprawling skyscraper complex illuminated in a rich neon royal blue in their city? Who wouldn't want a one-stop-shop information center that could answer any and all questions that you have ever conceived?

Write it Like You'll Watch It

 What makes books entertaining? A scene from iCarly (yes, I watched iCarly growing up), phrases this eloquently. When dared to read a book, Sam Puckett obliges, then later says "They're great, they're like TV in your head!" (iFence, 2008)

 Essentially, that's true. Books are like a theatrical experience produced by our imaginations. Words come to life and can create memorable people, pets or creatures; they can tug on our heartstrings; and even take us places. Right now, I want to focus on that last point. 

A good book should take you somewhere. Make sure you set up the setting vividly very early on and carry it throughout your work. Although chances are the primary motive for going to the movies is for laughs, frights, heart-pumping/adrenaline-racing excitement, (or lovey-dovey scenes if you're into that sort of thing), movies that are beautifully filmed are often praised for their visuals or cinematography.

Think about the visuals in Star Trek, Avatar, The Batman, Sin City, Pacific Rim, A Cure for Wellness, 300, Tron Legacy & The Book of Eli. Each movie has a distinct visual style which sells the mood and genre of the movie.

You may not have the cameras, lights, or set pieces, but use your descriptions of color, your evocative word choice, and detail the places your characters go to just like you want an accurate adaptation of your novel to hit the big screen someday. Write it like you would want to watch it.

 

Auvic - Upgrades (Original Mix)

To debut my electronic musical tastes, I'm going to share Auvic. If you're looking for an energetic fusion stronger than the audio equivalent of Mountain Dew and Coffee, with breakbeat and glitch hop influences, look no further!