Mmmm... Growth, perspective, better questions and Dark Horse
Things to make you go Mmmm…
by Darien J
"To inspire and encourage creativity by sharing more wisdom every week than any electronic artist in the world.”
Three thoughts for your creativity and one on mine.
3 for you:
The loneliness of growth.
“The loneliness is temporary—a social pause as the external landscape of connections and opportunities reshapes to mirror the internal expansion you’re experiencing.
The echo of your steps will eventually attract fellow travelers who, like you, have decided to keep climbing.
The view doesn’t just get better—it becomes shared.
And in that shared space, growth multiplies, transforming the echo of solitude into a chorus of connection.” - Ozan Varol
The creative journey can often feel overwhelming but sometimes you just need perspective.
“When in doubt, zoom out.” - Reggie Watts
Ask better questions.
"The questions you ask yourself will largely determine the answers you get.
"Why am I not successful?" You'll get answers that berate you.
"How can I succeed here?" You'll get answers that push you.
Be deliberate in the questions you ask yourself." - Julie Gurner
1 from me
I was looking for another track to add to my live set and remembered this one from last year.
I originally recorded a jam of it with the Arturia Microfreak in the setup but thought it could do with some proper organ sounds (like the track that inspired the idea, Jaydee’s Plastic Dreams), courtesy of the Elektron Digitone.
Last summer I took the original jam recording into the studio with Tim Nolan (aka Timo Garcia) to mix it down. If you fancy a listen to that version check it out here.
I’ve made it a free download for newsletter subscribers only so grab a copy if you fancy playing it in a set (or listening on repeat like a crazy person).
Until next week
Darien J
Electronic Artist (deep/dance/music)
Please don’t assume my genre.
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pps The Snowball Effect EP now available here -> buy and stream.
I won’t tell if you don’t.