A very healing tune.  Best of luck with your therapy process.  I wish you the best!

A very healing tune. Best of luck with your therapy process. I wish you the best!

Really great sounds, drums are really great, great fills, gives it that tumbling freefalling feel. Great track!

Really great sounds, drums are really great, great fills, gives it that tumbling freefalling feel. Great track!

This track is phenomenal.
Your story adds a powerful punctuation to the sadness and beauty of the song.

This track is phenomenal. Your story adds a powerful punctuation to the sadness and beauty of the song.

So great. I always feel like I am wandering the cyber desert with your jams man. Love it.

So great. I always feel like I am wandering the cyber desert with your jams man. Love it.

Thanks, pal! I appreciate it

Thanks Bobby! Glad to be doing this year with you

Thank you! I really appreciate that - it's really nice to feel seen

Thanks! Let's definitely start that new wave band! I've got a drummer friend and a possible bassist and we're working on something - we could definitely use a guitarist!

[quote=Disposable Planet]A very healing tune. Best of luck with your therapy process. I wish you the best![/quote] Thanks, pal! I appreciate it <3 [quote=bobbyd]Really great sounds, drums are really great, great fills, gives it that tumbling freefalling feel. Great track![/quote] Thanks Bobby! Glad to be doing this year with you :) [quote=BarristerPlong]This track is phenomenal. Your story adds a powerful punctuation to the sadness and beauty of the song. [/quote] Thank you! I really appreciate that - it's really nice to feel seen <3 [quote=FardyCakes]So great. I always feel like I am wandering the cyber desert with your jams man. Love it.[/quote] Thanks! Let's definitely start that new wave band! I've got a drummer friend and a possible bassist and we're working on something - we could definitely use a guitarist!

This track absolutely soars. Those arps and pads - with the gritty distorted drums under it all to keep it a little grounded. And that bending lead line! Favorited.

This track absolutely soars. Those arps and pads - with the gritty distorted drums under it all to keep it a little grounded. And that bending lead line! Favorited.

you're never oversharing here on WB.  love how the drums sound and sorta waltz with the synths. excellent!

you're never oversharing here on WB. <3 love how the drums sound and sorta waltz with the synths. excellent!

Mesmerising... I could listen to those arps all day long.

Sorry to hear you've not been in a great place M8, but great to see you're taking the right steps to move onwards & upwards!! Keep on keeping on 🩵

Mesmerising... I could listen to those arps all day long. Sorry to hear you've not been in a great place M8, but great to see you're taking the right steps to move onwards & upwards!! Keep on keeping on 🩵

best of luck with everything! really love your music each week, these arps are so nice

best of luck with everything! really love your music each week, these arps are so nice

love the intro, it is subtle and not overstated but still warm and powerful
beautiful airy pads and slight breakup on the snare working hard
very very relaxed right now

love the intro, it is subtle and not overstated but still warm and powerful beautiful airy pads and slight breakup on the snare working hard very very relaxed right now <3 <3 <3

really love tune, the arps throughout are divine a warm and lovely track.

wish u the very best too

really love tune, the arps throughout are divine <3 a warm and lovely track. wish u the very best too <3

Thank you! I loved yours, too. We're bringing that 80s vibe!

Thank you! I appreciate that

Thank you! I suppose in a funny way it's all ultimately a good thing. This has been my default state for so long, that even though addressing it is hard emotional work, it's good to finally be taking positive steps.

Thank you! I really appreciate that

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the well wishes

[quote=Paisleyfrog]This track absolutely soars. Those arps and pads - with the gritty distorted drums under it all to keep it a little grounded. And that bending lead line! Favorited. [/quote] Thank you! I loved yours, too. We're bringing that 80s vibe! [quote=Tone Matrix]you're never oversharing here on WB. <3 love how the drums sound and sorta waltz with the synths. excellent![/quote] Thank you! I appreciate that <3 [quote=Bearcage]Mesmerising... I could listen to those arps all day long. Sorry to hear you've not been in a great place M8, but great to see you're taking the right steps to move onwards & upwards!! Keep on keeping on 🩵[/quote] Thank you! I suppose in a funny way it's all ultimately a good thing. This has been my default state for so long, that even though addressing it is hard emotional work, it's good to finally be taking positive steps. [quote=dreeks]best of luck with everything! really love your music each week, these arps are so nice[/quote] Thank you! I really appreciate that <3 [quote=Vivi]love the intro, it is subtle and not overstated but still warm and powerful beautiful airy pads and slight breakup on the snare working hard very very relaxed right now <3 <3 <3[/quote] Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it [quote=MaisieMarra]really love tune, the arps throughout are divine <3 a warm and lovely track. wish u the very best too <3[/quote] Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the well wishes <3

Stranger things style ! I like a lot of! Well done m8

Stranger things style ! I like a lot of! Well done m8

Thank you!

[quote=Celio_Morya]Stranger things style ! I like a lot of! Well done m8[/quote] Thank you!

Congrats on getting therapy. That first step is by far the hardest.
Also appreciate you sharing. It's easy to forget that everyone you interact with has their own struggles, that often go unseen. Especially when you're only seeing text, name, profile pic and a song. (Although the song communicates a lot about the person). So it's nice to hear a little more about the man behind the music!

The first arp reminded me of Charli XCX from her "Charli" album, and then as the song went on I got more Stranger Things vibes as someone already mentioned.
Great stuff, man!

Congrats on getting therapy. That first step is by far the hardest. Also appreciate you sharing. It's easy to forget that everyone you interact with has their own struggles, that often go unseen. Especially when you're only seeing text, name, profile pic and a song. (Although the song communicates a lot about the person). So it's nice to hear a little more about the man behind the music! The first arp reminded me of Charli XCX from her "Charli" album, and then as the song went on I got more Stranger Things vibes as someone already mentioned. Great stuff, man!

Thanks, man, I appreciate the encouragement. It was hard to start, but I'm really glad I did, and hopeful for the future.

I haven't listened to Charli XCX too much, but I'll have to check her stuff out!

[quote=GregVK]Congrats on getting therapy. That first step is by far the hardest. Also appreciate you sharing. It's easy to forget that everyone you interact with has their own struggles, that often go unseen. Especially when you're only seeing text, name, profile pic and a song. (Although the song communicates a lot about the person). So it's nice to hear a little more about the man behind the music! The first arp reminded me of Charli XCX from her "Charli" album, and then as the song went on I got more Stranger Things vibes as someone already mentioned. Great stuff, man![/quote] Thanks, man, I appreciate the encouragement. It was hard to start, but I'm really glad I did, and hopeful for the future. I haven't listened to Charli XCX too much, but I'll have to check her stuff out!

So good to hear you're taking steps to heal and take care of yourself. It's awesome you've found a way to make creativity a part of that path. And as a bonus, we as spectator get some beautiful melancholic synthwave out of it. Thanks for sharing and be sure keep up the good work! Firstly for yourself and secondly for the people enjoying your music.

So good to hear you're taking steps to heal and take care of yourself. It's awesome you've found a way to make creativity a part of that path. And as a bonus, we as spectator get some beautiful melancholic synthwave out of it. Thanks for sharing and be sure keep up the good work! Firstly for yourself and secondly for the people enjoying your music. <3

Ah, nice! You're in for a treat!
Her lockdown album "How I'm Feeling Now", is raw and beautiful. "Charli" is hyperpop at its best, and BRAT is probably her most polished work. A brilliant album.
Loads of inspiring synth work in all of them!

[quote=dadboy][quote=GregVK]Congrats on getting therapy. That first step is by far the hardest. Also appreciate you sharing. It's easy to forget that everyone you interact with has their own struggles, that often go unseen. Especially when you're only seeing text, name, profile pic and a song. (Although the song communicates a lot about the person). So it's nice to hear a little more about the man behind the music! The first arp reminded me of Charli XCX from her "Charli" album, and then as the song went on I got more Stranger Things vibes as someone already mentioned. Great stuff, man![/quote] Thanks, man, I appreciate the encouragement. It was hard to start, but I'm really glad I did, and hopeful for the future. I haven't listened to Charli XCX too much, but I'll have to check her stuff out! [/quote] Ah, nice! You're in for a treat! Her lockdown album "How I'm Feeling Now", is raw and beautiful. "Charli" is hyperpop at its best, and BRAT is probably her most polished work. A brilliant album. Loads of inspiring synth work in all of them!

[quote=Dustsucker]So good to hear you're taking steps to heal and take care of yourself. It's awesome you've found a way to make creativity a part of that path. And as a bonus, we as spectator get some beautiful melancholic synthwave out of it. Thanks for sharing and be sure keep up the good work! Firstly for yourself and secondly for the people enjoying your music. <3[/quote] <3

Awesome, I'll definitely check her stuff out. I've heard a bit of brat, but I'll take a deeper dive!

[quote=GregVK][quote=dadboy][quote=GregVK]Congrats on getting therapy. That first step is by far the hardest. Also appreciate you sharing. It's easy to forget that everyone you interact with has their own struggles, that often go unseen. Especially when you're only seeing text, name, profile pic and a song. (Although the song communicates a lot about the person). So it's nice to hear a little more about the man behind the music! The first arp reminded me of Charli XCX from her "Charli" album, and then as the song went on I got more Stranger Things vibes as someone already mentioned. Great stuff, man![/quote] Thanks, man, I appreciate the encouragement. It was hard to start, but I'm really glad I did, and hopeful for the future. I haven't listened to Charli XCX too much, but I'll have to check her stuff out! [/quote] Ah, nice! You're in for a treat! Her lockdown album "How I'm Feeling Now", is raw and beautiful. "Charli" is hyperpop at its best, and BRAT is probably her most polished work. A brilliant album. Loads of inspiring synth work in all of them![/quote] Awesome, I'll definitely check her stuff out. I've heard a bit of brat, but I'll take a deeper dive!

Love this! great 80s synths, rhythm, drums. all around a wonderful song

Love this! great 80s synths, rhythm, drums. all around a wonderful song

Thank you! The aesthetic of mid-80s to the early 90s completely represents my childhood, so I use a lot of that in my music. I often think of my stuff as "feeling like I remember that time feeling." I'm glad you enjoyed it

[quote=tweidner103]Love this! great 80s synths, rhythm, drums. all around a wonderful song[/quote] Thank you! The aesthetic of mid-80s to the early 90s completely represents my childhood, so I use a lot of that in my music. I often think of my stuff as "feeling like I remember that time feeling." I'm glad you enjoyed it <3

first off just want to say:

your feelings are valid.

full stop.

i struggle with some of those thoughts you shared (how can i, someone with so much privilege, feel bad/ sad/ emotional pain/ trauma, when ____________ has experienced so much more.... etc etc etc). it's a trap.
it is good to be mindful that others are suffering and that those of us with more privilege need to use that to make things better...

but comparing levels of suffering/ trauma/ pain and invalidating ourselves doesn't help ANYONE. it doesn't help us, and it doesn't help others.

OK! sorry, i hope that didn't sound preachy. i just relate to what you are saying, and also just say thank you for doing the work. when we work towards healing and peace in ourselves, it also helps make this world better for all of us. i appreciate you sharing and i will now shut up about it. 

and lastly - this track rules! fuggin flying over here.

first off just want to say: [b]your feelings are valid.[/b] full stop. i struggle with some of those thoughts you shared (how can i, someone with so much privilege, feel bad/ sad/ emotional pain/ trauma, when ____________ has experienced so much more.... etc etc etc). it's a trap. it is good to be mindful that others are suffering and that those of us with more privilege need to use that to make things better... but comparing levels of suffering/ trauma/ pain and invalidating ourselves doesn't help ANYONE. it doesn't help us, and it doesn't help others. OK! sorry, i hope that didn't sound preachy. i just relate to what you are saying, and also just say thank you for doing the work. when we work towards healing and peace in ourselves, it also helps make this world better for all of us. i appreciate you sharing and i will now shut up about it. :) and lastly - this track rules! fuggin flying over here. <3

Thank you - I'm finally starting to get there and realize that, but it's a truth I'm still somewhat uncomfortable with and am acclimating to. I'm definitely trying to take this seriously—both because I want to not hurt so much, but also because I want to be a more healthy, present person for the people around me. I appreciate that perspctive.

Also, thanks for listening! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[quote=jwh]first off just want to say: [b]your feelings are valid.[/b] full stop. i struggle with some of those thoughts you shared (how can i, someone with so much privilege, feel bad/ sad/ emotional pain/ trauma, when ____________ has experienced so much more.... etc etc etc). it's a trap. it is good to be mindful that others are suffering and that those of us with more privilege need to use that to make things better... but comparing levels of suffering/ trauma/ pain and invalidating ourselves doesn't help ANYONE. it doesn't help us, and it doesn't help others. OK! sorry, i hope that didn't sound preachy. i just relate to what you are saying, and also just say thank you for doing the work. when we work towards healing and peace in ourselves, it also helps make this world better for all of us. i appreciate you sharing and i will now shut up about it. :) and lastly - this track rules! fuggin flying over here. <3 [/quote] Thank you - I'm finally starting to get there and realize that, but it's a truth I'm still somewhat uncomfortable with and am acclimating to. I'm definitely trying to take this seriously—both because I want to not hurt so much, but also because I want to be a more healthy, present person for the people around me. I appreciate that perspctive. Also, thanks for listening! I'm glad you enjoyed it <3

Love the sounds and the rhythms! The lead sound reminds me of another track that I think I've heard from you before. And such a beautiful atmosphere, especially when those strings briefly come in. There is a kind of nostalgic warmth to your tracks (for lack of better words).

Also, I think you shouldn't worry about 'oversharing'. Your feelings are valid and I think that sharing them is a powerful way to process them. I am glad that your music also helps with this and it clearly enables you to turn those feelings into something beautiful.

I wish you the very best on this journey you're on.

Love the sounds and the rhythms! The lead sound reminds me of another track that I think I've heard from you before. And such a beautiful atmosphere, especially when those strings briefly come in. There is a kind of nostalgic warmth to your tracks (for lack of better words). Also, I think you shouldn't worry about 'oversharing'. Your feelings are valid and I think that sharing them is a powerful way to process them. I am glad that your music also helps with this and it clearly enables you to turn those feelings into something beautiful. I wish you the very best on this journey you're on.

I'm hoping to start therapy soon, albeit with some trepidation.
Good song though, very cool.
- Valx

I'm hoping to start therapy soon, albeit with some trepidation. Good song though, very cool. - Valx

[quote=WahSp]Love the sounds and the rhythms! The lead sound reminds me of another track that I think I've heard from you before. And such a beautiful atmosphere, especially when those strings briefly come in. There is a kind of nostalgic warmth to your tracks (for lack of better words). Also, I think you shouldn't worry about 'oversharing'. Your feelings are valid and I think that sharing them is a powerful way to process them. I am glad that your music also helps with this and it clearly enables you to turn those feelings into something beautiful. Thank you! Yeah that lead definitely is one I have used before - I have some saved patches that I've made that i come back to periodically. You might be thinking of this song [youtube]8vUtl7L7dds[/youtube]. As always, I super appreciate your kind words <3 Thanks! Yeah, it's something that took me a really long time to do, but I'm really glad that I did. Best of luck! I wish you the very best on this journey you're on.[/quote] [quote=DESLRV]I'm hoping to start therapy soon, albeit with some trepidation. Good song though, very cool. - Valx[/quote]

This is very well produced, all the sounds and textures fit so well, nothing feels forced, those arps never get tired and the synths just swell and sway over the beat.  Also really nice video, thanks and hope all goes well going forward.

This is very well produced, all the sounds and textures fit so well, nothing feels forced, those arps never get tired and the synths just swell and sway over the beat. Also really nice video, thanks and hope all goes well going forward.

Thank you! I definitely second guess a lot of my compositional skills and choices as I write stuff, but one thing I do feel like I do relatively well is manage dynamics over time, which I think can help somewhat with keeping things interesting. I definitely want to grow in how I utilize theory and progression, though. Sticking with a steady progression can be nice for things that are more ambient, and it can be nice for things that stay on a specific thought or a mood, but I definitely want to challenge myself to flex my theory and songwriting muscles this year. Thanks for listening and the well-wishes, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[quote=Jason Nijjer]This is very well produced, all the sounds and textures fit so well, nothing feels forced, those arps never get tired and the synths just swell and sway over the beat. Also really nice video, thanks and hope all goes well going forward.[/quote] Thank you! I definitely second guess a lot of my compositional skills and choices as I write stuff, but one thing I do feel like I do relatively well is manage dynamics over time, which I think can help somewhat with keeping things interesting. I definitely want to grow in how I utilize theory and progression, though. Sticking with a steady progression can be nice for things that are more ambient, and it can be nice for things that stay on a specific thought or a mood, but I definitely want to challenge myself to flex my theory and songwriting muscles this year. Thanks for listening and the well-wishes, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

The progression on the main arp-ing synth is right in my Goldilocks zone. Then the second level of crescendo elements that come in around 2:45 double down on that. This one is a huge win to me. It's something I'll come back to for road trips and such. Thanks for sharing the details on your process too. 

The progression on the main arp-ing synth is right in my Goldilocks zone. Then the second level of crescendo elements that come in around 2:45 double down on that. This one is a huge win to me. It's something I'll come back to for road trips and such. Thanks for sharing the details on your process too.

Thank you! I'm glad you like it, and I appreciate the note

[quote=Cakes]The progression on the main arp-ing synth is right in my Goldilocks zone. Then the second level of crescendo elements that come in around 2:45 double down on that. This one is a huge win to me. It's something I'll come back to for road trips and such. Thanks for sharing the details on your process too. [/quote] Thank you! I'm glad you like it, and I appreciate the note :)

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Thank you!

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Thank you for being open and sharing, dadboy! It makes us all more human, and this is where healing starts.

Track's 4 minutes, but it was over before I knew it. It draws you in and invites you to ponder and overthink life, kinda like your story did.

Hoping for the best for you!

Thank you for being open and sharing, dadboy! It makes us all more human, and this is where healing starts. Track's 4 minutes, but it was over before I knew it. It draws you in and invites you to ponder and overthink life, kinda like your story did. Hoping for the best for you!

This is sick! Synth-wavey for sure.

This is sick! Synth-wavey for sure.

Really nice, it’s never good to compare levels of trauma and suffering as a means to ignore your own. The I don’t have it as bad internal dialogue, is often an attempt to hide the fact that your own personal suffering is of no lessor value as it is your reality, and nothing can be further from the truth. Sending positive vibes your way. Music has and continues to be an outlet for me personally and I hope this process and forum continues to be a tool in your bag to help process all that you are going through.

Really nice, it’s never good to compare levels of trauma and suffering as a means to ignore your own. The I don’t have it as bad internal dialogue, is often an attempt to hide the fact that your own personal suffering is of no lessor value as it is your reality, and nothing can be further from the truth. Sending positive vibes your way. Music has and continues to be an outlet for me personally and I hope this process and forum continues to be a tool in your bag to help process all that you are going through.

Thank you! It is hard being vulnerable, but I'm glad I did. I'm glad you enjoyed

Thank you - the responses I've received here have been really encouraging, supportive, and helpful.

[quote=antler]Thank you for being open and sharing, dadboy! It makes us all more human, and this is where healing starts. Track's 4 minutes, but it was over before I knew it. It draws you in and invites you to ponder and overthink life, kinda like your story did. Hoping for the best for you! [/quote] Thank you! It is hard being vulnerable, but I'm glad I did. I'm glad you enjoyed <3 [quote=source1st]This is sick! Synth-wavey for sure.[/quote] <3 [quote=mzunguko]Really nice, it’s never good to compare levels of trauma and suffering as a means to ignore your own. The I don’t have it as bad internal dialogue, is often an attempt to hide the fact that your own personal suffering is of no lessor value as it is your reality, and nothing can be further from the truth. Sending positive vibes your way. Music has and continues to be an outlet for me personally and I hope this process and forum continues to be a tool in your bag to help process all that you are going through.[/quote] Thank you - the responses I've received here have been really encouraging, supportive, and helpful. <3

What a trip, your lead writing is super emotional

What a trip, your lead writing is super emotional <3