Aural Autumn! Where music and memories intertwine, often to beautiful and creative effect. As Ironman Arizona draws near, I'm reminded of the ever enduring peace that I harbor within. Writing and doing triathlon are the two hobbies I enjoy the most, and each compliments the other in numerous ways. For every mile of pain, there … Continue reading Aural Autumn: The Night is Not Enough, by Join the Riot
Music that lingers with me is hard to come by. However, songs that strike a chord with my soul remind me of one simple truth: feeling pain, remorse, and defeat isn't a bad thing. There is closure to be found in the melancholic. Peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGqvg8XRwgk&start_radio=1&list=RDWGqvg8XRwgk Weep. We've all done our fair share of that. For … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Weep
Are you worn out? Frazzled? In need of a serious break from the hard work you've been putting into your writing? Then you're reading the right blog. Tonight, I hope this post will bring you some respite and clarity of mind. I'm happy to announce that I'm bringing back my Aural Autumn series for the … Continue reading Aural Autumn is Back! The Discovery
While away from my blog, I feel absent, detached from my writing. Yet I'm also closer to those I love. It's an otherworldly trade-off, isn't it? https://soundcloud.com/ohthatkazuki/hope Writing lifts me up closer to the stars. It affirms the peace in me. May you find a similar peace within yourself. Breathe. Come alive. We're all floating in … Continue reading Hope
Welcome to the epicenter of peace. Tonight, I'm hoping that you might dive straight in to "We Fade Like Dreams," a lush and warm track by Manners. I'm proud to add this one to my collection of Aural Autumn music. After a long week of writing in The Wrath and the Base, my project for NaNoWriMo … Continue reading Aural Autumn: We Fade Like Dreams
Gaaah!!! Is there anything more breathtaking than finding a song that makes you feel renewed? Like you're seeing the Grand Canyon, the Northern Lights, and the ocean stretching out before you, all at once? Hey there everyone. Welcome back to Aural Autumn, the series in which I explore the intersection between music, musings, and memories. … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Her Smile
Would you look at that alliteration in my title? It's the little things that bring a smile to my face, haha. Hello and good evening! If you're new here, I hope you'll stop by for a couple of minutes to learn more about my Aural Autumn series. Every Thursday night, I post and talk about … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Anywhere
Hey everyone! I'm so glad to announce that I am, in fact, going to keep sharing my favorite music with you all throughout the fall and winter. "Sounds of Summer" may be on hiatus, but "Aural Autumn" is here to fill that void. As you might expect, this is a series in which I'll talk … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Tunings
Well, this is a bit different from my usual music choice. If you've been following my "Sounds of Summer" series up to this point, you might be asking, "R-M, you dig modern pop songs?" Yeah, it kinda feels a little too "Top 40" for me. I have my friend Maegan to thank for discovering LANY. … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Good Girls
Hey there bloggers! It's almost the weekeeeend. I hope every single one of you are thriving and getting some serious writing, blogging, and/or vlogging done. I apologize for this entry being a day late; work was pretty busy last night, and I had a much-needed heart to heart with a couple of friends afterwards. *Big … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Please Be Naked
