What most people didn’t realize is that manufacturers always appealed to the lowest common denominator. This was often in part due to the harmonized regulations they would have to adhere to, and/or to reduce production costs, and/or to accommodate TTP Continue reading →

There was a time after my retirement from the military that I haven’t spoken of. Looking back at my ramblings I wonder if it’s because perhaps my younger self didn’t think it was an important stage of my growth as individual, or not a critical piece of my story. Continue reading →

Sucking at something is the first step to being sorta good at something.

Your day at the beach is because of their day at the beach. #neverforget

Beyond the rich lore of the Star Wars universe. Beyond the stunning visuals that take us all to a galaxy far, far away. Beyond your vision. The music lives.

Close your eyes. Listen. Feel. Have shivers yet? It doesn’t matter if you are a fan of science fiction or Star Wars. Really hear the emotion being conveyed. This is the beauty of music.

This is what inspires. This is what can make the ordinary extraordinary. Music. Well scored, appropriate, awe inspiring music.

In all my years of producing soundtracks, this is what I can only hope to achieve one day. To have someone sit back, write a post, with shivers up and down their spine, transported to an emotional place only they can experience. To feel the beauty.

Music is emotion.

Change only occurs in harsh conditions. 

Happy New Eden Ex Day. I’d wish you the best but you already had it.

Like many of us, I’ve faced hardship. This last year has presented me with some of the greater challenges of my life. Some I have failed to rise to the occasion. Others I have conquered. A few remained unresolved. Continue reading →