I Have A Date Tonight!

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I have a date tonight with a long, lost lover: music.

I'm playing music with the only two people who fully understand my heart and soul when it comes to music: Adam Duckworth and Cody Pulliam.

It'll be the first time we've plugged up and played loudly since Nausicaa came to an end in December 2011. I'm so ready to hold that mic in my hand again and see what kind of magic happens. 

​I sold my soul to rock n' roll, and I have so longed for what is soon to happen. There's a special kind of madness that comes with heavy rock n' roll. I can't explain it, but I know it owns my soul.

Vanity, Insanity, And All Things Vulgar

Did I get your attention? I hope so. New A.B. TV episode tonight at 7pm PST. It's about wild plastic bags and how they are trying to take over the world. I

In the mean time read my head thought I somehow miraculously typed out. I spent the last few days trying to write it all out. It's a bit lengthy, but I typed into small blocks because I know it's hard to focus on one big word block. 

The Gods Will Be Dead Before We Reach Them

The Gods Will Be Dead Before We Reach Them

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It is not until we forget the expectations of our generation; to work, to love, and to multiply that we will be free to fly with the eagles, run with the antelopes, and sing with the birds.

It is not until we connect with the former world, respect the fragility of the present, and the potential of the next that the magic of the ancients will be revealed to us.

We as a specie (manimals that walk on two feet and think with logic and reason) have attained the greatest technology in recorded history but have forgotten we too will eventually be history.

With all that knowledge we should be more fixed on preserving the world we have worked so hard to understand rather than extracting all it's resources like there is no more tomorrow. 

Religions come and go. Polytheism is largely a thing of the past. The age of monotheism is the "modern way". Christianity leads the way with the greatest numbers in monotheism right now. Islam is a close competitor. Maybe in the next hundred years or so Islam will be the new major religion of the world.

What I'm trying to say is that none of that matters. We should accept it for what things as they are and agree to disagree. I’m not saying any of the said religions are right necessarily. I honestly think they aren’t, but if they give people purpose and they aren’t hurting anyone let them do what they want.

We are intelligent beings. The Greatest? That’s debatable, but we make great buildings, gadgets, and road systems that have mapped much of the known world. But our specie’s time as "king" is so relatively minute in the grand age of our planet. 

We are absolute nothings, but that is where we should find humility and look to be all we can be. It's true we are but a blink in time so why not let petty arguments rest and worry about the bigger things? We should strive for greater goodness.

If one meteor crashed into Central China the entire world’s economy would be thrown into chaos. Think about in just the United States how many products are branded “Made In China”. Think of the minerals that are harvested there for your fancy technology or the numbers of people that labor away to make the clothes on your back that would no longer exist.

It could happen anywhere. In the blink of an eye and destruction and devastation; we think just because we are so evolved the universe will not throw us curveballs. We should know better. Nature is a fierce beast who does what she wants. The Earth is ever changing; even if ever so slowly it’s still evolving. We use to be a planet of fire and rock and now we are lush with vast, blue oceans.

There was a time when Dinosaurs ruled the world. They were a “great” species as well, but then they were wiped away by a meteor and never returned. That was a long time ago you may say.

I would have to agree. That is very true. But who’s to say that wouldn’t happen to us? We are just one minor specie on a minor planet in a universe amongst thousands of universes. Take solace and humility in that. Live life to the fullest, but also respect the great web of nature that we are a part of.

With great knowledge also comes responsibility. Let’s be more resourceful with what we have on this planet. Treat the other creatures that we share this planet with some respect. If you are still enough you can understand them. Those who came before did.

I think it’s very probable that our planet will go traumatic experiences that will change everything we know. So while protecting our home it is also only reasonable to search out the prospect of new ones. Obviously there is plenty here, but we are soaking it all up fast.

And even with all these thoughts I know that humans will still fight, and they will still wage war. That’s the animal in us all. That’s a whole other rambling of thoughts for a later time.

As for now the only true gods I know of that have any validity and dependability are the stars. They have lit the skies for millions of years. They have been a source of directions to sailors and nomads. They tell us about ourselves; even directly affect our personalities. 

The Sun for instance is just a super star that gives us life. A star so great we can’t look at it with our bare eyes or we’d go blind. Without it we’d have no life at all. Even still with all its awe inspiring power our sun is not unique. There are many suns and many stars in the numerous galaxies beyond our comprehension.

We should be aiming to live amongst the stars. After all we are all star stuff anyway. Made up of the many chemicals and scientific stuff that I a commoner know nothing about except the same thing we are made of is what is in outer space and everywhere. We were just fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to take on this form. I’d be talking gibberish if I attempted to get into that.

Let us go strive to go back to which we came and put our petty wars aside. Let’s reach for the gods. The gods that will be dead before we reach them; that’s pure science, but that doesn’t mean we should stop the pursuit of a greater goodness.

New David Bowie Music Video

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I'm not going to say I fully understand the video, but I definitely have an idea. I might dive into that thought process at a later time. As for now enjoy the third and title track "The Next Day" by David Bowie. Also starring Gary Oldman and other famous people I don't recognize.​

Mostly ​I just hope that sick feeling in my stomach that says "this is Bowie's official goodbye" is wrong.

A Magical Evening

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After work today I went to meet up with a guy about solidify renting a spot to jam on Thursday nights. I can't wait to hold a microphone again. My soul is longing to get lost in the music again. ​I want to play all the styles, but ready to do some heavy rock n' roll and get rowdy on the West Coast. To see what kind of chaos we can inoke.

​Next, we went to the Eastbank Esplanade. Adam and Cody took pictures and naturally I posed. Perks to having photography friends is you get all kinds of pictures that look as interesting as you perceive your life to be.  Well that's how it feels to me.

​With that said while they took pictures I just sat/laid on the dock and let the Willamette waves sway me about. It was soothing end to a long work day. It was a comfortable 68 degrees outside and I watched the sun settle over Downtown Portland, Oregon. It doesn't get much better than that. 

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Shows In Portland, Oregon!

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Holy Shizzzzzzzaaaa there is too much music. My brain and wallet just can't keep up. I need an "in" to all this stuff! Father John Misty, The National, Jim James, and oh so many more!! I don't have time to type it all out right now; gotta make that coffee!

AAAHHH!!! SHIT!!! SOMEONE HELP ME!!! 

Morning Happenings and Thoughts

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  • I appear to have misplaced my headphones. Very unfortunate.
  • Man cannot live off instant potatoes alone. Veggies and Fruits are essential.​
  • Portland needs to cool off because I'm not ready for all this warmness yet. Lower 70 degrees please.​
  • I need a bookshelf and dresser.​
  • Our living room needs all the furniture. 
  • Today I hope to finally invest in a week long Trimet Pass. ​
  • I need to draw more lines. ​
  • I think we found a temporary practice spot to jam. Hours available: 12-4am.​
  • I can't wait to print this book of words.​
  • I'm even more stoked to get back to playing shows; to hold a microphone again! ​
  • Life is downright odd but every bit magical. Though I get down I'm overly thankful for all it's happenings. 

Ever Forget How Much You Enjoy A Band?

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Then listen to them again and wonder why you ever stopped listening to them?

Maybe it's just because you found other music that peaked your interest. It happens. You fall in love with a band, but no matter what you stop listening to certain bands for a while, but there's always a  handful of bands you fall in love with over and over again. ​

You scan through your Itunes for something to "new" to listen to, and never notice the band you really want to hear is there all along. 

​What I'm trying to say is I just remembered how awesome Modest Mouse is and I can't wait for them to put out their new album. It's been way too long and though their sound has evolved and transformed over the years I can honestly say I have enjoyed album immensely.

Shot another Episode of A.B. TV...

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It was a bit of a challenge, but I think with the end result will be satisfactory.

The Adam, Cody, and I went up to Rocky Butte; which is actually an extinct volcano. The skies were clear blue and Mt. St Helens and Mt. Hood were majestically towering in the distance. I would have taken pictures but, Iphone 4 wouldn't do it justice. 

​Either way the view was totally worth it all. Ooh and met a rad dude named Gino. He knew a lot of cool stuff and hope to get to know him better in the future.