I used to really enjoy movies, but not a single trailer for a movie has appealed to me in years. This is not just a too-many superhero movies thing either, even the indie movies have lost appeal. I was excited to see the latest Miyazaki film, not because of the trailer, but because of his reputation. Wondering if anyone out there feels similar to me.
Making Music by Dennis DeSantis is absolutely a must-read if you make music with computers.
200-day streak on Readwise feels good. I love revisiting my highlights each day. It is such a great way to experience depth over breadth.
It took a long time, but I am actually writing and making the music that I have always dreamed of, and I feel delighted and proud of what I have learned. I will share more in the future.
“The same two old men as last time, only older and samer.” - Stephen Colbert
WEEWOOWEEWOO! This is an annual reminder to check the autopay settings you have on your PayPal and credit cards.
This cover of Abdullah Ibrahim’s “Maraba Blue” by Rich Hinman vs Adam Levy is to die for. If you don’t know Ibrahim’s work, he is a pioneer of South African jazz. Please do yourself a favor and check him out.
I-IV-I-V is where it’s at.
I really love “Just Another Rainbow,” the new collaboration from Liam Gallagher and John Squire.
“Animals do not seek meaning, as far as we can tell. The very concept of a meaningful life is incomprehensible to them. There is just life, and life consists of the things that need to be done and then things they just seem to like doing.” - Nathan J. Robinson, Animals Are Pointless, And We Should Be Too