When the Sunshine Comes.

Frolic and Play
Set me Freeeee.
Keep on Keepin on.






Artist: Kero One
Album: Early Believers
Genre: Hip Hop

Immensity

Immensity: noun / enormous extent

The vastness of what I see beyond the grey skies enlightens me. Knowing that there are endless opportunities awaiting to be taken makes me strive for the impossible...it becomes possible.



Artist: The Grouch & Eligh feat Gift of Gab and Pigeon John
Album: All In Single
Genre: Effin All in :)

Mind yourself.

To sit in think....

A dangerous aspect to my imagination.

My mental state brings me to a point of indolence.

Reminiscent of avid times in my life... To the dark harmonious undertakings that have brought me to where I am today.

Deep thoughts ponder... Let it get to me? Sometimes.

Run my life? Never.

An inevitable figment of my life though.

"Thoughts in the process, always bring progress"

No matter what the circumstance.

Mind your mind.

The totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes gets me.

My intellect runs haywire as my sanity runs thin.

Running too fast for what I can handle. Not even the mind closest to mine can keep up. The meeting of minds is rare in my world. So abstract and manifested in perception, emotion, will, memory, imagination and thought.

To have that inclination of what flows through my brain is just one step to you understanding what really lies within me.  It becomes interrogative....

What's going on?

Why are you even thinking that?

Is this really possible?

How long has this been going on?

Wait, who is it?

Why?

It repeats.

Repeat.

The questions are endless.

Like the sound of nothingness.

Back into a state of incessant whispers inside the soul. Body. Mind.

My mind wanders. Far from the reality that everyone is so attuned to.

catch me?

Meet Me At the Blueberry Tree.

Languor\ noun;

1. Mental or physical weariness or fatigue 2. A heaviness or oppressive stillness of the air

It got into the depths.

The depths of my soul.

My mind pounds relentlessly to the beat of my heart.

A tarnished languor like the beautiful struggle god puts us through.

She's so heavy.

Weary of ardent ways.

Sleep deprivation and dreamless nights; if only they would swallow up the mental lethargy of daytime.

Help me to get away never ending quick fix.

Artist: Soul Position

Album: 8 Million Stories

Genre: Instrumental

Fck the Dumb.

Case of the fake people.
Is it acceptable for people to exert such fakery? Gossip and hatred; Jealousy and having nothing else better to do than be in the "know."
Frontin like they have a legitimate friendship with you. Expressing oneself is one thing, but to express honestly in a manner that is not lying to oneself is hard to do.

Reality check. They need one.
To send out uneasy vibes left and right from their pretentious dirty mouth....get a life. Does it truly amuse you to speak ill of others or to spread things that may or may not be true.

I ain't impressed with your ignorance. You ain't big time. To me it's like you're headed for self destruction. The words that spit from your mouth is nonsense where does all that "good" go.
Take please in your 5 minutes of fame.




Artist: AIM
Album: Hinderland
Genre: Downtempo

Speak Your Mind.

Eloquent / adj - skilled in fluent, forceful speaking

Strong minded. Undoubtedly prepared. It's not often one gets lost in translation while having the capability to forcefully speak their mind. Masters of their own imagery manipulating others to believe the discovery of an antagonists mind.
It is my intention to get others into my own dimension. Verbally acclimated, laying low until the winds blow over; striking forcefully with that verbal hit. Elevate my mental state. Enhancing others knowledge of what crosses my mind, simply, yet eloquently.
The epitome of an eloquent speaker flows in a way that his lyrics punctuate the tone of his voice drives one to strongly believe in something so off the wall. He exerts such passion through the connotations of his meanings. Deep thinking. Smoothly getting the point across. Intricately simple.
In plain lucidity, "Fuck you lucy". A statement often expressed as a compelling and vehement attitude. For some it can just be another phrase spoken too frequently. And for others, the meaning behind such a simplistic  verbiage can provide eloquence in its own ominous way. Having hidden implications drive deeper than what's on the inside. It gets deep into ones soul allowing them to openly express what emotions lie within, providing them with some what a peace of mind.

Side Note.

"Truth can only make you stronger. It steps to your conscience and your soul with a realness that defies fakery, frivolity, and euphemism. Truth is bold, daring, and unabashedly unapologetic. Truth stands tall against anything put in its path."

Lovefood.

Walking through time, contemplating thoughts, faceless figures of poetic shots pass me by, get me high. Stimulating my creative cavity, I often practice the art of think....

and sink into the depths of reason.

It takes me away, but to a territory I DO KNOW 

so I can never get lost in thought but just kept hidden in my secret spot.

Thoughts fill my brain, I try to maintain in the quiescence atmosphere,

no one there.

The syllables of the words poetic nothings call to me through the silence in which my soul indulges and casts that western score enchanting me.

Thoughts bring me peace.

Some of the time.

Right now... I'm fine. 

Artist: Nujabes

Album: Second Collection

Genre: Hip Hop

I Wish it Would Rain.

The things you do has got me fallin head over heels for you// as your lyrical mind finds mine// the time, I want to rewind// emotions spoken// words not broken// a relic to my satisfaction// not living in prognostication//your presence fulfills my heart that I haven't felt for so long// like a euphonious song// I cant get enough of your tender embrace//trace// my body with your soft kisses// the bliss// as you take me on a heavenly ride//i smile// and you are the reason// no teasin...

so into mayer hawthorne. haha.

This video is great. haha. 

Mayer Hawthorne's barbershop quartet from Stones Throw on Vimeo.

ok ok. This is my favorite from his album.

Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love /Stones Throw from self aviary on Vimeo.

ok. I like this video too. haha

Mayer Hawthorne - Just Ain't Gonna Work Out from Stones Throw on Vimeo.

I cant get enough of him.

Artist: Mayer Hawthorne

Album: Strange Arrangement

Genre: Soul

southern california part ii

The waves crash against the rock
as it crumbles back onto shore.
Surfer boys ride the emotions
taking that chance of having one more.
The ocean has feelings...
it possess all that we feel.
My tears have filled the ocean to its
greatest capacity...
it overflows...
you can see my heart amongst
the green and blue
you can hear my screams of
hurt, pain, independence and joy
but nobody knows.
Nobody see the pain that  I keep.

Im having those southern california withdrawals....
This was a typical day for me...crusin around, people watchin, good vibin...

Simple Citizens. A day in the life of....


"Journey to Lemona" from Simple Citizens on Vimeo.

southern california.

Beyond Horizons.

What goes on beyond the horizon

Nothing you can see but an open body of water

... it seems endless.

Like nothing exists beyond that point.

But I know what lies there...

what lies there is an opportunity waiting

for someone to take that chance,

a life that anyone can stray to...

A journey that an adventurer can

take, new possibilities that await to be discovered

a love that everyone is afraid to have...

that horizon can be deceiving.

Blissfully Simple.

Effulgence\ noun;


The state of being bright and radiant; splendor; brilliance.


It's been awhile since I've truly appreciated the setting of the sun. I have yet to find a place that eases my mind.


I miss it.


Residing in the south of California has given me the opportunity to enjoy and embrace the warm sunset as it's illuminous light touched my skin.
Gently.
It has given me a different light --
a high constant effulgence with tones of red, amber, orange, yellow, pink...dark blue hues...
reflecting softly yet radiantly in it's manner.
It produced colors so vivid and luminous I had to blink several times to make sure it was real.
It was the end.
Of the day.
As usual the setting sun shed a melancholy splendor that flowed through my body enhancing my natural high.
It was the introduction of the tenebrous night that was approaching.
The start of a new feeling engulfed my sould releasing my perception of the days past.
Leaving me intoxicated witht he sounds of nothingness.


A peace of mind.

Desired Constellationz.

Today is one of those Mellow Sundays. Gotta love it.

Artist: Amp Live (Bjork Remix)

Album: DJ Amp Live Mashups

Genre: Trip Hop

All Things Sexy.

Seduction. Puts you in that mood..... to relax.

let your mind wander...

my antidote. my remedy. 

the sound is harmonious.

I dedicate this to everyone who appreciates the love...

the love of another...

the love of their something...

for the love of music...

for the love of life.

it's f'ckin sexy...

j'ai envie de toi.

I want you.

Artist: Orsten

Album: Hotel Costes X

Genre: Sexy...

 Je veux passer la reste de ma vie avec vous.

I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

a la meme heure demain?

so same time tomorrow?

Glitches.

Soo sick.




Artist: Prefuse 73
Album: Estrocaro
Genre: Trip hop

tears.

(transcribed from the past...)

It doesn't fall as incessantly anymore.
Good or Bad?
I used to cry everynight.
It doesn't flow anymore.
As a matter of fact, it doesn't flow at all
no matter what sensation endured.
Dry. Empty. Worn out.
Ironic. I miss the teardrops kissing my
Lips.
Teardrops touching my heart
No more blue moons calling upon my soul
having finally let go...
letting go...
of the grief as deep and penetrating as the ocean
of the sadness enveloped around my aura
of the happiness overtaking my mental state
of the sun warming up my soul...
leaving me in denial of my emotions
buried deep within
Blue tears used to invade my essence
leaving shadows in my heart.
It doesn't flow anymore
I cant taste the salt water streaming down my face...
pain ceases to exist...anything ceases to exist
But why is it, that it hurts so good?
Hurts so good to feel pain like an addiction.
Nonetheless tears stop falling regardless the situation
Leaving me Dry. Empty. Worn out.
Even so...
Complacent.


It doesn't hurt anymore.
It doesn't hurt at all.

Transmute.

transmute\verb: to change from one nature, from substance or state into another; to transform

It now seems as if she no longer had the strength or will to transmute life into art.

Transmute. Funny thing. Me and someone I know had a conversation about one changing. It's kind of crazy how things change no matter what it is. For instance, like how someone can go from abstaining from alcohol to all of a sudden be all about it. Or how someone can be sweet in the beginning of a relationship to all of a sudden act like whatever. Or say I love you......

Everyone and EVERYTHING is a chameleon; blending in with new trends of today to decomposing into the earth. I don't really know of one person that doesn't transmute. As India Arie stated, " The only constant in the world is change." I believe this to be sooo true. Change is constant. Nothing seems to be grounded. The world around us is constantly changing and we all have to learn to adapt and walk forward with what life throws at us.

Our emotional, physical, psychological state...
never the same twice.

A good example of a transmute song...



Hear it.
You tell me...

Artist: Flying Lotus
Album: Reset EP
Genre: Hip Hop/ Trip-Hop

Efficacious

The capability of having the desired effect is coined to the term efficacious. Remedying.

Music is efficacious in calming the soul.
Ease the mind and relax.
This joint has catchy piano-riffs and hard hitting drumlines.

Start Shootin - Little People


Artist: Little People
Album: Mickey Mouse Operation
Genre: Hip Hop Instrumental

RJD2 - 1976

My other half introduced me to this video. It's kinda old but still sick as ever. Its like the epitome of what music and art make out to be when placed together. The paintings are photographs that blend so well with each other, while the mellifluous beat brings it all together perfectly. Bringing it back to the 70's funk in a new way.

Artist: RJD2
Album: Since We Last Spoke
Genre: Hip Hop

Back On It.

I'm at that point in my life where I feel like everything should be where it is. Of course there are a few things that I can do with and without... but for the most part I'm not just complacent with where I stand. I've found my peace of mind.

Finally.

I'm back on it... Letting go of the past has finally brought me to the present. letting new people into my life... experiencing that epiphany that just rocked my world... taking risks I should have done a long time ago... opening my heart slowly but surely... understanding that no one can do this but me. I'm back on it.




Live it. Live.

Artist: Slakah the Beatchild
Album: Soul Movement Vol. 1
Genre: Real Good.

PAIN.

This was something I wrote while I was going through a struggle and I'm bringing it back up because someone very close to me is enduring it right now. While expressing this, it led me to truly believe and accept the faith. God will not put us through something he knows we can't handle... Just Believe and Trust have Faith.

Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

"Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self, Therefore trust the physician and drink his remedy in silence and tranquility."

It's truly hard to overcome pain but in the end once all the bullshit has passed you come out stronger, more alive, more at peace. You begin to understand and learn from it. You take it in as much as it hurts,you engulf the algetic presence and rise. You suffer until you are numb and no longer can feel it. Distress is a part of life. It helps you shape who you are. Do not shy away from it.
Embrace it and Live.

Art. Element. Rhythm. Melody.

It's that art, the elements of rhythm and melody.
One inspiration. Stimulating my mind. My mind so divine.
Guidance that drives me. Influencing me to exert such
emotion.
from my heart to my fingertips.
tips.
tips.
a work of art.
an invention of what my creation becomes to be.
directly hitting my soul. bringing me to a state of
elated-ness...
let the music drive the soul
on and on. and on and on,

Mornng Sunrise

Good Morning. Here's to starting your morning right. This one takes you on another level. Feel good vibes throughout the day. Song is genius. You'll know what I mean when you hear it. :)




Artist: Weldon Irvine
Album: The Sisters
Genre: Rhythm & Blues

The Beach Boys Definition of California Sunshine

For days when you want to cool out...
It's the California sunshine (when it's out)

Gotta love those warm days warm nights.
Cruisin top down, windows down, sunroof opened, whatever you may have...vibin.



Artist: The Beach Boys
Album: Pet Sounds
Genre: Rock

1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die

I had recently purchased the book "1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die," by Tom Moon which is the perfect book for music lovers out there. It's a listener's life list with songs ranging from classical/opera, electronica, hip hop/r&b, rock, jazz, etc. Everything. It truly opens up ones eyes to all genres. It gives you an understanding of what else is out there. A musical journey of a lifetime. Appreciate it.

The More You Love Music, The More Music You Love

Simply stated, I heart music. Everything about it. From the riffs, to the chords, to the vocalism, the unsyncopated rhythms of harmonious beats... rhymes, orchestral sounds...everything. It has truly developed me into the person I am today, tomorrow, and forever. Timeless Classics.

Song of the Day.

Artist: Lovage
Album: Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By
Genre: Trip Hop
Released: 2001, Tommy Boy