Beside Still Waters

I think it may be a good idea for me to detach for a while. To cast all depths of emotions into faceless waters. Lying still between a place of dreaming and awakening. It may be even better for me to stop dreaming up various scenarios and instead become a dream out of reach. Where violet hues mesh from reds and blues.

How To Win The Heart Of A Princess

This can be the most difficult thing anyone can do. But it can be done. Persistence is key. And you’ll have to cross several worlds in order to gain fair maiden’s heart. First, journey toward the Outerlands. There you’ll find an old sage who will guide you to a magic door. Enter it and you’ll find yourself deep in the mists of the Cloud Forest. Heave your way forward until you reach the Water Labyrinth. There you will find a weapon of great power known as the “sky sword.” Take it and fight the beasts and fiends that circle the maze. Next jump through the portal of truth. It will take you beyond the Underwater Palace toward the outskirts of Sunset City. But when you get there, don’t go west! Head east of the rising suns. You’ll soon reach the Winter Wonderland. Climb the snowy mountains until you find a Moon Flower. Grab one and go down the mountains, past the Forbidden Zone and into the Nightmare Kingdom. Use the sky sword and eliminate all the phantoms in the area. Afterwards, enter the dragon dungeon and defeat the Nightmare King. Once you’ve defeated him, you’ll find the heart key. Take it and open the chamber door. The princess will be inside. Place the moon flower you got from the snowy mountains in her hand. Then walk right up to her and give her a kiss. That’s how you win the heart of a princess!

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brandon* | “Heroes are made in the moment”
Artwork by: Sir Comet
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brandon* | “Heroes are made in the moment

Artwork by: Sir Comet

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“Record Collection.” A new instrumental I made for hip hop lovers.

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A photo of me back in 87’.

A photo of me back in 87’.

Radio Play

I can’t help but wonder about the influx of negative music we listen to on a daily basis.  What is put on the radio is now both degrading and disgusting. It saddens me that I know young children who can quote lines from a Nicki Minaj song, yet don’t know how to read or write.  There is such ignorance and self indulgence in the mainstream music industry.  It’s as if we’re poisoning our youth by the mindlessness of daily radio play. Songs are increasingly sexual, and lyrics are becoming more adult-themed. Sometimes I even ask myself what reasons I have to want to join such a dark and disturbing industry. But then my heart answers what my mind questions. It’s to be the “light in the darkness.” To give listeners another viewpoint. To show people that success isn’t necessarily defined by how many followers, sponsors and endorsements you’re given. We can’t change how the entertainment business is run, but maybe by example, we can change peoples perspectives. By doing so, we alter thought processing, thus resulting in changes of heart. Changing the heart transmits positive emotions from person to person; And on a grand scale, has the power to affect the world. The beautiful thing about good music is that it is known to have positive effects on both the mind and the body; some of which are therapeutic for pain, blood pressure reducers, and even immunity boosters. Playing music can either set the atmosphere for destruction or peace. Where would our world be if we allowed ourselves more often to chose the latter? 

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Capturing Dreams: The Beauty of Music

I love to make music. It is the utmost way for me to exercise my imagination. Making different songs and instrumentals allows me to travel to different worlds, expanding upon my own creative universe; building this universe to suit my own tastes, and to exceed the boundaries of the world around me. I believe the genius of music is derived from the mind. It is much more than tone, pitch and scale. Music is the art of capturing dreams; distilling time through mere minutes in a song.

A hand drawing of me. Courtesy of Peanut Butter Cookiez.
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A hand drawing of me. Courtesy of Peanut Butter Cookiez.

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