Sounds like a rough week, but I'm glad the puppers is doing fine. Coping with the reality of aging pets is pretty rough, it's something I have on my mind a lot lately too as my cats are almost 10 years old. I'm totally going to break down when they go, but at least they'll have had full lives, right?

Anyways, grim stuff aside, really enjoyed your song and I think the lyrics are well written at conveying the story of what you've felt this past week. Really liked the vocal harmonization too.

Sounds like a rough week, but I'm glad the puppers is doing fine. Coping with the reality of aging pets is pretty rough, it's something I have on my mind a lot lately too as my cats are almost 10 years old. I'm totally going to break down when they go, but at least they'll have had full lives, right? Anyways, grim stuff aside, really enjoyed your song and I think the lyrics are well written at conveying the story of what you've felt this past week. Really liked the vocal harmonization too.

My best wishes for the Cairns family. You really had an overdose of sad events last week. The song is beautiful.

My best wishes for the Cairns family. You really had an overdose of sad events last week. The song is beautiful.

Hey man, great song.  Real smooth.  I'm sorry to hear about your rough week.  Hang in there.  If not for the explanation and lyrics, the music itself seems really chill and uplifting.  To me, at least.  So it's interesting that you made this.  But I could see it during a seen of a Wes Anderson movie where things are both happy and sad at the same time, as life often is.  Good song though, downloading now.

Hey man, great song. Real smooth. I'm sorry to hear about your rough week. Hang in there. If not for the explanation and lyrics, the music itself seems really chill and uplifting. To me, at least. So it's interesting that you made this. But I could see it during a seen of a Wes Anderson movie where things are both happy and sad at the same time, as life often is. Good song though, downloading now.

lovely song. very sorry you've been in it. much love to you and the family

lovely song. very sorry you've been in it. much love to you and the family <3

I can relate with what you say. I’m sending you both psychic cosmic hugs. I love this song

I can relate with what you say. I’m sending you both psychic cosmic hugs. I love this song

Congrats on the album release!

Loss sucks, especially animal friends. Lost my 16 year old dog last summer and 11 year old dog the year before. Hit me harder than I imagined. I miss them.

Take care and cherish them while they're still around!!

I like how the intro section evolves, especially around :40 then gets a bit psychedelic. Then the break before the vocals, money. Vocals sound great and the lyrics are heartfelt. Favoriting!

Congrats on the album release! Loss sucks, especially animal friends. Lost my 16 year old dog last summer and 11 year old dog the year before. Hit me harder than I imagined. I miss them. Take care and cherish them while they're still around!! I like how the intro section evolves, especially around :40 then gets a bit psychedelic. Then the break before the vocals, money. Vocals sound great and the lyrics are heartfelt. Favoriting!

The rollercoaster of life coming on strong it sounds like, sorry, that sounds like a tough ride for you all! Cool sounds here, I like that intro part, then cool how it breaks into more straightforward piece. Great lyrics, I can relate. Thanks for sharing an awesome song, and hope things smooth out for you

The rollercoaster of life coming on strong it sounds like, sorry, that sounds like a tough ride for you all! Cool sounds here, I like that intro part, then cool how it breaks into more straightforward piece. Great lyrics, I can relate. Thanks for sharing an awesome song, and hope things smooth out for you <3

Congrats on the album too, will check it out!

Congrats on the album too, will check it out!

So sorry to hear about everything your family is going through right now.  This project has always helped me get through the rough times in life.  It's crazy how so much can happen at once.  My family had a similar thing going when the pandemic first started.  Our pets and my parents are right in that same range you mentioned too.  Big hugs and high fives!  This track sounds like it was a therapeutic release.  Definitely relaxed and got me feeling calm.  Thank you.

So sorry to hear about everything your family is going through right now. This project has always helped me get through the rough times in life. It's crazy how so much can happen at once. My family had a similar thing going when the pandemic first started. Our pets and my parents are right in that same range you mentioned too. Big hugs and high fives! This track sounds like it was a therapeutic release. Definitely relaxed and got me feeling calm. Thank you.

what a beautiful place to hide - i hope you both find some comfort & a bit of hideout time in your metiphorical geode!

[img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themanningcompany.com%2Fmirrrroring_DUMP%2Fgeode.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=a55b0038713a9339915acf89b902310f6c631e2e9678d436f38ea85d0e834522&ipo=images[/img] what a beautiful place to hide - i hope you both find some comfort & a bit of hideout time in your metiphorical geode!

Sending my best wishes, I have an older dog that is failing a little more every day and can totally relate with what I am sure is a tough experience.

Sending my best wishes, I have an older dog that is failing a little more every day and can totally relate with what I am sure is a tough experience.

It's rough seeing our loved ones (furry or otherwise) get older.  I try to remember the full lives thing and it does help a little bit, but it's always hard.  Thanks for listening!

Thanks!  I suppose life is never entirely easy, but some weeks or months or years seem tougher than others.  I guess all we can do is hang on the best we can and sometimes music helps a little tiny bit.

Thanks!  Although I included some lyrics I was sort of trying to do one of those capturing feelings without words things for a lot of it.  I felt kind of a mix of things.  A little sad, a little fearful of what the future holds, and a little just trying to put on a brave face and have a little hope.  Thanks for listening!

Thanks!  Life has its share of storms and I know more are coming, but all we can do is ride them out and hopefully see a few rainbows along the way. 

Thanks!  I guess everyone has to go through stuff like that if you stick around long enough. I don't like it, but loss is something we all have in common.

Thanks!  Pets become such a big part of our lives.  I see them everyday and feel a strong closeness to them.  It will definitely leave a big empty spot when they go.  But I agree, we just have to savor the moments that they are here.  Thanks for listening and sharing your thoughts!

Yeah the rollercoaster of life has some fun highs, but some of those drops are quite scary.  Doing okay, just got a strong dose of realizing we're going to have to go through a lot soon-ish.  Thanks for listening!

Thanks!  It does seem like things like to pile on a lot at the same time.  It can certainly feel overwhelming sometimes and it's rough seeing both pets and parents slowing down.  Music really is some of the best therapy I know of.  It doesn't cure everything, but it helps take a little of the edge off I think.

If I had to hide somewhere, a geode seems like a pretty good place.  Thanks!

Thanks!  Much love to older dogs.  It's sad to see them slowing down, but I'm glad to have spent the time with them that I have.

[quote=ViridianLoom]Sounds like a rough week, but I'm glad the puppers is doing fine. Coping with the reality of aging pets is pretty rough, it's something I have on my mind a lot lately too as my cats are almost 10 years old. I'm totally going to break down when they go, but at least they'll have had full lives, right? Anyways, grim stuff aside, really enjoyed your song and I think the lyrics are well written at conveying the story of what you've felt this past week. Really liked the vocal harmonization too. [/quote]It's rough seeing our loved ones (furry or otherwise) get older. I try to remember the full lives thing and it does help a little bit, but it's always hard. Thanks for listening! [quote=Q-Rosh]My best wishes for the Cairns family. You really had an overdose of sad events last week. The song is beautiful. [/quote]Thanks! I suppose life is never entirely easy, but some weeks or months or years seem tougher than others. I guess all we can do is hang on the best we can and sometimes music helps a little tiny bit. [quote=Cow Tools]Hey man, great song. Real smooth. I'm sorry to hear about your rough week. Hang in there. If not for the explanation and lyrics, the music itself seems really chill and uplifting. To me, at least. So it's interesting that you made this. But I could see it during a seen of a Wes Anderson movie where things are both happy and sad at the same time, as life often is. Good song though, downloading now.[/quote]Thanks! Although I included some lyrics I was sort of trying to do one of those capturing feelings without words things for a lot of it. I felt kind of a mix of things. A little sad, a little fearful of what the future holds, and a little just trying to put on a brave face and have a little hope. Thanks for listening! [quote=jwh]lovely song. very sorry you've been in it. much love to you and the family <3[/quote]Thanks! Life has its share of storms and I know more are coming, but all we can do is ride them out and hopefully see a few rainbows along the way. :) [quote=cfurrow]I can relate with what you say. I’m sending you both psychic cosmic hugs. I love this song[/quote]Thanks! I guess everyone has to go through stuff like that if you stick around long enough. I don't like it, but loss is something we all have in common. [quote=SQF]Congrats on the album release! Loss sucks, especially animal friends. Lost my 16 year old dog last summer and 11 year old dog the year before. Hit me harder than I imagined. I miss them. Take care and cherish them while they're still around!! I like how the intro section evolves, especially around :40 then gets a bit psychedelic. Then the break before the vocals, money. Vocals sound great and the lyrics are heartfelt. Favoriting! [/quote]Thanks! Pets become such a big part of our lives. I see them everyday and feel a strong closeness to them. It will definitely leave a big empty spot when they go. But I agree, we just have to savor the moments that they are here. Thanks for listening and sharing your thoughts! [quote=miraclemiles]The rollercoaster of life coming on strong it sounds like, sorry, that sounds like a tough ride for you all! Cool sounds here, I like that intro part, then cool how it breaks into more straightforward piece. Great lyrics, I can relate. Thanks for sharing an awesome song, and hope things smooth out for you <3[/quote]Yeah the rollercoaster of life has some fun highs, but some of those drops are quite scary. Doing okay, just got a strong dose of realizing we're going to have to go through a lot soon-ish. Thanks for listening! [quote=Tone Matrix]So sorry to hear about everything your family is going through right now. This project has always helped me get through the rough times in life. It's crazy how so much can happen at once. My family had a similar thing going when the pandemic first started. Our pets and my parents are right in that same range you mentioned too. Big hugs and high fives! This track sounds like it was a therapeutic release. Definitely relaxed and got me feeling calm. Thank you.[/quote]Thanks! It does seem like things like to pile on a lot at the same time. It can certainly feel overwhelming sometimes and it's rough seeing both pets and parents slowing down. Music really is some of the best therapy I know of. It doesn't cure everything, but it helps take a little of the edge off I think. [quote=emily][img]https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themanningcompany.com%2Fmirrrroring_DUMP%2Fgeode.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=a55b0038713a9339915acf89b902310f6c631e2e9678d436f38ea85d0e834522&ipo=images[/img] what a beautiful place to hide - i hope you both find some comfort & a bit of hideout time in your metiphorical geode! [/quote]If I had to hide somewhere, a geode seems like a pretty good place. Thanks! [quote=mzunguko]Sending my best wishes, I have an older dog that is failing a little more every day and can totally relate with what I am sure is a tough experience.[/quote]Thanks! Much love to older dogs. It's sad to see them slowing down, but I'm glad to have spent the time with them that I have.

very sorry to hear about your and your loved one´s tribulations... so it goes as we all will see sooner or later. Stay strong! This track has some anthemic quality...power in the face of adversity. Sort of pensive, but uplifting in some ways too. Great track with a lot of feeling....thanks!

very sorry to hear about your and your loved one´s tribulations... so it goes as we all will see sooner or later. Stay strong! This track has some anthemic quality...power in the face of adversity. Sort of pensive, but uplifting in some ways too. Great track with a lot of feeling....thanks!

I really do think music is better at expressing some things than words are.  Thanks for listening!

[quote=Ashen Simian]very sorry to hear about your and your loved one´s tribulations... so it goes as we all will see sooner or later. Stay strong! This track has some anthemic quality...power in the face of adversity. Sort of pensive, but uplifting in some ways too. Great track with a lot of feeling....thanks![/quote]I really do think music is better at expressing some things than words are. Thanks for listening!

hang in there buddy, that's a tough whirlwind of stuff.

the drum beat is amazing on this

love the vocal mix/delivery
great lyrics that hit really hard once I read the story.

yeah, I mostly hangout with people much older than me and am not looking forward to the litany of obituaries in my future (future song title, right there)

hang in there buddy, that's a tough whirlwind of stuff. the drum beat is amazing on this love the vocal mix/delivery great lyrics that hit really hard once I read the story. yeah, I mostly hangout with people much older than me and am not looking forward to the litany of obituaries in my future (future song title, right there)

Yeah, I don't like that part of life.  It makes me kind of dread the future.  But I try my best not to dwell on it.  All we really have is right now anyway.  Thanks for the support (and the catchup listens and comments)!

[quote=orangedrink]hang in there buddy, that's a tough whirlwind of stuff. the drum beat is amazing on this love the vocal mix/delivery great lyrics that hit really hard once I read the story. yeah, I mostly hangout with people much older than me and am not looking forward to the litany of obituaries in my future (future song title, right there)[/quote]Yeah, I don't like that part of life. It makes me kind of dread the future. But I try my best not to dwell on it. All we really have is right now anyway. Thanks for the support (and the catchup listens and comments)!