#the lyrics truly speak volumes to so many people

[hobie-enthusiast]

THINGS SO DEAR !

— hobie brown x gn!reader

— fluff, character analysis, angst if u squint, head-canons, non-traditional love languages, specifically music, typical and non-typical couple behaviour, mentions of corrupt government, use of shit once

— The most important things in Hobie Brown's life, and how he connects them to his relationship

— i recently took a sort of unannounced break to center some attention around myself and the important things in my life. it has been about two months since i wrote and published my last piece, and for that i am sorry. as much as i didn't want to take a break, i needed to prioritize my mental health and manage my stress, depression, and anxiety before i could even think of writing. life was hard. i needed to make it not hard. i never intended to leave anyone in the dark, and for that i am, again, so sorry. though my interactions and maybe even posts will be less than before, i hope you can forgive me and continue to enjoy the content i produce. thank you, and i love you :)

— music

The significance music holds to Hobie is something that he doesn't really expect people to understand. In fact, he thinks music is something a lot of people tend to under appreciate. To Hobie, music can be life changing. The mix of beautiful tunes and heartfelt lyrics can convey and provoke emotions that many people couldn't even describe. And that, to Hobie, holds a special place in his heart.

Music is a part of Hobie's everyday life. It's embedded in the way he fights. It's constantly ringing a tune in his head. Hell, even the lyrics to songs sometimes show up on the cutouts behind him. So naturally, it's important to him in his relationship. It's a love language. If words fail him, he can rely on a sweet sound from his guitar to convey his feelings to you. It's important that you know the importance of music from him, and understand why he thinks so deeply of it. Hobie loves the way a song can speak volumes, and when he writes something of his own, his fondest memories and relationships go into it. Every song about you is so deeply thought out, even if it's accompanied with a more punk-rock sound. It's the way he shows his love and adoration for you, unconventionally.

— creative outlets

Hobie believes that everyone should be able to express themselves. The ability to put one's imagination into their hobby is something Hobie values highly. For him, his outlets are advocacy and music. Hobie has a lot to say, and he wants people to hear what he has to say. Being able to put out his music for people who enjoy it is the perfect way for him to say everything he needs to where people will listen. And advocacy? He makes the important people listen.

In his relationship, he's one of the most supportive people anyone could possibly meet. He encourages you to continue pursuing your passion, supporting you every step of the way. Haven't found that passion? He'll help you find it. Hobie wants you to be able to express yourself in a way that isn't unhealthy, and a hobby is the way to go for that. Creative freedom isn't something anyone should lack, and Hobie will make sure that neither of you ever do lack it.

— advocacy

One thing Hobie will never understand is how a group of people could ever think that others different from them shouldn't deserve to live. Advocating not only for himself, but for the lost voices in society, is so incredibly important to him. It inspires the way he lives day to day, how he interacts with the world. Everyone deserves to live freely, not hated and dragged down just because of the way they look or think or love. He organizes protests, speaks out against corrupt government nature, and uses his Spider-man status to fight for what is truly right, even if it puts a target on his back.

When it comes down to his relationship, advocacy plays a big part in it. You and him work together to fight for what's right, and that means the world to him. Even if you can't do most of what he can (because he is, in fact, Spider-man), it still makes the world of a difference when you do what you can. Hobie knows that this sort of fight, this fight against a government that doesn't want him around, is one of the most difficult he will ever face. So having someone there by his side? Fighting with him? Cheering him on? Means a lot more than words can describe.

— communication

Communication is something Hobie has always sought out in his life. The idea that a relationship he worked so hard to build on could crumble from a simple misunderstanding is scary to him. He'll never let people misunderstand him. Not his messages in his music. Not his message when protesting. Not his message when crime fighting. None of it. It's what makes Hobie such an honest and open guy to his friends, family, and even the strangers he fights so often for.

Communication is the main concern Hobie has in a relationship. Like mentioned, he can't have it thrown away over something so trivial. The two of you are always open and honest with each other, even if it may come off as rude or hurtful. But that's what makes your relationship so strong and trusting. What may seem too open to others works perfectly for the two of you. And if there ever was a time where a miscommunication does happen, Hobie will always, always, be the first to set things right.

— crime fighting

From a young age, Hobie knew he couldn't rely on others to keep the city safe. It felt like no one was ever safe. Hence why he was quick to assume his Spider-man role when the opportunity came to him. It was hard at first, adjusting to constantly saving others from rotten criminals. But over time, it started becoming a piece of cake. At least until the bigger government problems presented itself. But fighting to keep the streets safe is something Hobie loves doing. It feels like he's doing his part for the people, even if that was something pushed onto him.

You, as his partner, are the one constantly pushing him to keep going and reminding him what he stands for. Said job as a city hero isn't easy, even for Hobie Brown. There was even a time when he tried to quit. Give it all up, because he was just so damn tired. But you didn't let him. It took a lot to remind Hobie that he's also doing this for himself. To remind him that he's doing so much and that you were so proud of everything he stands for. It was enough to get him back on his feet, keep him going when it comes to being the people's hero. Hobie never forgets your encouraging words, they always keep him going.

— his partner

Hobie values all the relationships he makes; platonic and romantic. He was lonely for a small time in his life, and it hurt him in ways he'll never forget. So his relationship with his partner will always be a priority. He'll never just jump into a relationship, he has to make sure this is someone he can see himself loving, committing to, forever holding close to him. But he'll never choose to love someone because of their looks, gender, sexuality, anything. The only preference he truly has is when it comes to personality and political beliefs (being an anarchist, he just can't see himself being with someone who isn't). Regardless, Hobie's partner will always have a feeling of love buzzing within them, solely because of how loving and loyal he truly is.

When it comes to you. Hobie is so incredibly in love. He takes no shit about it, and will defend you whenever he needs to. He's also somewhat over-protective, despite being very secure in the relationship. It's a comfort thing, is what he says when you ask. Hobie isn't afraid to show his love to you, though he does it more in private. He doesn't care what others think of him, but he also very much doesn't want you in such a harsh limelight (being how hated he is by the government). He only ever wants what is best for you, and will do a lot to make sure you have everything you deserve and more.

#NEW ARTICLE || OUT NOW !! #hobie brown x reader #hobie x reader #hobie brown #spider man: across the spider verse #across the spiderverse #atsv #atsv x reader #atsv hobie

[7grandmel]

Todays rip: 12/03/2024

Hella Pummel

Season 7 Featured on: Rips of Christmas Present

Ripped by venula

Requested by xinos! (Request Form)

God, man - trying to pick favorites from the Jay Eazy takeover of January 7th feels like pulling teeth. It's truly just as Mr. Eazy said - "Shawty's cute AND her circle too" - in that so many of the event's rips are all bangers in their own ways. There's of course You Are Book Smart, the rip I covered back as the event wrapped up, which still stands out as one of the event's most creative in execution - yet in terms of picking out pure BANGERS from the event, Hella Pummel had tons of competition (including one you might've seen floating about here on Tumblr if you're in Splatoon circles). And while I don't really have any attachment to Undertale Halloween Hack itself, getting the rip requested really opened my eyes to just how fun of a listen it is. In xinos' own words, "there's something so infectious about it that it gives me brainworms".

And yeah, I can't say I disagree - mashups like this that modify both songs used to make them really fit together, stuff like Guilty Eyes Creeper, have a sort of hum-along-ability to them that's hard to get out of your head. It's in large part thanks due to how Jay Eazy's songs, primarily Mega Man as used in this event but his other stuff as well, are sort of the perfect blend of being genuinely funny in terms of lyrics whilst having an infectiously catchy beat and flow. But Hella Pummel then also employs the fantastic little trick covered in Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and the days of high quality rips?, where the vocals are given just a slight amount of compression on top, giving them a sort of nostalgic texture and meshing more naturally with the source track used. In having Jay Eazy's part play along with the already catchy Puma Pummel, slowing down and speeding up, leaving reverb and such where it best fits the mashup, the rip feels incredibly harmonious on the whole as a result, with the vocal filter in particular reminding me of Jevil's voice samples in Deltarune in particular.

There's of course the unsung hero of the rip, the surprise appearance of classic YouTube video Epic Rap Battle: Nerd vs. Geek by Rhett & Link for the rip's chorus. What connection the song has to Jay Eazy isn't really something I can comment on (I suppose both have ties to making geek culture into listenable music?) but it serves as an incredibly fun 180 in the rip's high point. The continuing use of the rap beat iconic to Jay Eazy rips throughout the rip keeps it all feeling cohesive even through its different phases, and several small voice samples of the guy are interjected here and there to maintain that Eazy flavor - including putting his best ever bar, "I think my money is gay / There's too many men on top of one another", in the fade-out section at the rip's end.

Hella Pummel is the kind of rip that speaks volumes for itself, yet likely got overlooked by far too many people due to the sheer quality of the event as a whole. I again can't say I have any knowledge of Undertale Halloween Hack itself, but I'm incredibly happy that venula included its distinct music amidst her many sources for Jay Eazy rips during the event. Much of Hella Pummel's competition was rips also made by her, and I am incredibly happy to see that Jay Eazy has such a strong soldier aboard the SiIvaGunner team.

#todays siivagunner #season 7 #siivagunner #siiva #venula #Youtube #Bandcamp #jay eazy #undertale #utdr #undertale halloween hack #uthh #deltarune #mashup #mashups #rhett and link #good mythical morning

[patrickztump]

Hey 👋

Favourite fall out boy songs are..?

hi there! 👋🏻

there are so many! a few have a very special place in my heart:

the kids aren’t alright - this song is very meaningful to me and is one of my two favorite songs of all time (train’s “drops of jupiter” is the other ❤︎)

just one yesterday - the first song that made me love the band! i hold it near and dear, and no matter how many times i listen to it, it will never gets old.

headfirst slide into cooperstown on a bad bet - first time i heard this i felt like the ending would be phenomenal live, it’s a song that needs to be played loud. so immensely grateful they brought it back and i was able to hear it live.

bishops knife trick - fob is good at picking the right closing track, but this one (and srar) just makes so much sense and i can’t imagine it anywhere else in the track list. truly saved the best for last.

save rock and roll - cried when i heard this live. like i said about bkt, it closes the album so well and sets the tone for everything that was, has, and will come to and from the band.

tiffany blews - again, another song that must be played at full volume (but that truly the nature of folie, it’s a loud album).

miss missing you - another srar track that pairs with joy in terms of peaking my interest in them.

jet pack blues - just so so so good. never forget the tag on one of my posts where someone said they routinely skip it. they are absolutely missing out on such a good track.

pavlove - what do you say about such a banger of a song!! it speaks for itself.

alone together and young volcanoes - they go together because they are the same song. they are a bonded pair of kittens and they bring me so much joy.

heaven’s gate - thee prettiest of fall out boy songs and i stand by that.

i’ve got all this ring in my ears and none on my fingers - infinity on high’s lyrics don’t resonate with me like later albums, but patrick’s vocal work is truly phenomenal on this album - and so much so this song. (the song titles also make me forget which are my favorites oop)

you’re crashing, but you’re no wave - i love this song, and specifically the chorus, but i also love the title because i refuse to believe it’s about anything other than technology. (macos specifically. it’s a running joke i have with myself and my computer who receives daily death threats)

sophomore slump or comeback of the year - i know they won’t do it, but i would love to if they did an updated version since they have grown so much in talent and as people.

is it fair to just say all of save rock and roll and folie à deux? both of those are no skip albums, and i’ve been mad obsessed with srar so much here lately. it just keeps taking me back in time to 2013/14 when life was simpler.

#one day i will be able to make a list without rambling. but today is not that day lol #ask #fangirl226 #fall out boy #music mutters

[jesusagrees]

Bangtan!

So...someone who has been with them from the start...the beginning as you call it...I am very happy and glad for BTS’ hiatus.

NOW let me elaborate...if you have actually been here from the very start, followed, supported, etc. You will notice they were very difference back then.

Their lyrics speak volumes. They tell their stories in their music and lately they have not been consistent in that when it is what made them famous. Their music in the end is what drew people in...and when they started reaching the Western Market and going more global, you had a lot of the OG ARMY stepping aside, supporting them from the back and letting them...because at the end of the day we knew their dreams and wishes, and we supported it even if we disagreed with it. 

But we knew they were unhappy and it wasn’t truly them.

We knew when “Black Swan” was released it was personal. When “Blue & Grey”, “Dis-ease” anything of the matter came out...it was personal. And it made me worry to my core. We knew they knew they were unhappy. They needed a break.

They’ve been needing this break for so long now. As someone who has been through many groups with massive hiatuses...it’s needed....trust me.

Now I want to touch on how Bangtan has impacted ME. Me as myself, me as a personal.

TW: Mental health, suicide

Once upon a time I really wanted to kill myself, I was miserable. I felt like a disappointed. I got in trouble at college, got suspended, stopped going to classes...became a disappointment. I continued going to the University to put on face for my parents that nothing was wrong. But it was all wrong. I pretended and would go home wanting to kill myself. 

When i eventually told my parents i didn’t leave the house for 2 years.

Every single day I just sat at home, i cleaned the kitchen, watched a drama, and repeated that...every...single...day.

“Tomorrow” by BTS became my anthem.

They saved me on multiple occasions and I am very sure I’m not the only one to say.

I am very thankful/grateful to them. Their lyrics truly touched me. I hope they touched you too. 

Please give them their space. Let them go out and find themselves as individuals, not as BTS. Support them individually as you have as a group. Right now, they need us as much as we needed them. Give them grace, give them patience...and most of of give them support.

BTS...I am truly grateful for all that you have done. Thank you for saving me in the times I needed it. I am very blessed to have been able to see you twice in this time and I am excited to see you even more when you come back.

Go rest. Enjoy your time. We will be here waiting patiently when you get back.

Thank you for creating  Magic Shop for us...you’ve shown me, so we’’ll show you. Enjoy your time. Rest well<3

We love you,

An ARMY. 

#bts #bangtan seonyandan #bangtan boys #kim seokjin #min yoongi #kim namjoon #jung hoseok #park jimjn #kim taehyung #jeon jungkook #bts army

[chorusfm]

Josh Radnor Announces New Album

Josh Radnor has announced his debut solo album Eulogy: Volume I + II. The first volume will be out on November 17th. Today, singer-songwriter, actor, writer and director Josh Radnor has announced his double-album solo debut Eulogy: Volume I + II, with the first volume due out November 17. On Eulogy: Volume I, Radnor embarks on a cathartic journey – letting go of the past and honoring the complexities of the human experience. Along with the announcement, he has shared his new single “Red,” a rebellious ode to adolescence. In an interview previewing the new album, Entertainment Weekly stated, "Josh Radnor has taken his heartache and turned it into a milestone in his music career." According to Radnor, "'Red’ is based on a Robert Bly talk called ‘The Masculine Road’ where he says the three stages of a man’s development correspond to three colors: Red, White, and Black. The ‘Red’ phase is adolescence: hot, youthful, angry, lusty, rebellious, violent, fuck-you-mom-and-dad, go-it-alone individualism, etc. In writing this song I was channeling the rebellious adolescent I never truly let myself be.” In addition to the new album and single, Radnor also announced today a series of intimate show dates in New York City, Boston, Columbus, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit joshradnor.com/tour. Produced and engineered by Radnor’s Nashville friends Jeremiah Dunlap, Cory Quintard, and Kyle Cox, Eulogy: Volume I exudes the unquestionable sturdiness of timeless, storytelling-driven Americana, boasting anthemic melodies laced with electronic elements and idiosyncratic twists. Many of the songs on the album serve as goodbyes of sorts: a letting go of people, places, emotions, and ideas. Spanning the spectrum of human emotion – from rage to joy, grief to hope – these tracks seem to speak to one another like bodies in a room, alternately concealing, revealing, or connecting various thematic threads. Throughout Eulogy: Volume I, Radnor’s grounded and intimate songwriting style blends the timeless art of existential questioning with relatable, down-to-earth narratives, in the vein of acts like Nick Drake, Alexi Murdoch, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. Backed by sometimes rowdy, sometimes sparse instrumentation, there’s an alluring sense of vulnerability woven throughout the album, each track well-attuned to the emotion that sparked its creation. Songwriting is nothing new to Radnor, who began making music in 2013 with friend and celebrated Aussie artist, Ben Lee. The pair released two albums as Radnor & Lee – a self-titled debut in 2017, followed by sophomore album Golden State in 2020 – and toured the U.S. together, playing small local venues as well as international gigs in Brazil, Argentina, and Australia. Bolstered by the crowd response to Radnor & Lee and enthusiastic support from musician friends, Radnor picked up a guitar along the way and began writing his own melodies and lyrics. Then, in 2021, he dropped his debut solo EP, titled One More Then I’ll Let You Go, via Flower Moon Records. The songs were produced by Ryan Dilmore and praised by American Songwriterfor their sincerity, “clever craftsmanship” and “certain purity.” --- Please consider becoming a member so we can keep bringing you stories like this one. ◎ https://chorus.fm/news/josh-radnor-announces-new-album/

[photototext]

Tell Your Story Using Song Lyrics In a Picture

Have you ever wanted to tell your story in a unique and engaging way? One way to do this is by using song lyrics in a picture. By combining these two art forms, you can create something that truly stands out from the crowd and captures the attention of your audience. Let’s take a look at how this works.

Music is an incredibly powerful form of expression. It has the ability to evoke deep emotions and inspire creativity in people. By combining music and art, you can create something that speaks volumes without ever having to say a word. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to incorporating song lyrics into your artwork and creating something extraordinary that will captivate those who experience it.

Music is not only a source of entertainment; it's also an amazing way to express how you feel. Everyone knows that songs can be powerful and touching when it comes to expressing love. That's why the idea of telling a story with song lyrics on a photo is a great one. Pictures themselves are already powerful in storytelling, so combining the two just increases the impact and emotion behind the words. Not only does this technique capture the emotions accurately and create visual reminders of my story, but when another person looks at it, they too will have a better understanding of how you feel. It's almost like giving someone a window into your heart and thoughts.

What is this technique?

This technique is exactly what it sounds like—combining song lyrics with images. You can use any image you want for this (for example, a photo of yourself, a landscape, etc.), but it’s important that it align with the message of the song lyrics. This means that if you’re using upbeat or happy song lyrics, the image should be bright and cheerful as well. The combination of the two elements should have an impact on your partner, telling them more about what you feel and what your story is without having to say anything directly.

Why use this technique?

It is a powerful tool for storytelling because it allows you to express yourself without being overly direct or analytical. This technique enables you to communicate much more subtly (but still effectively). Plus, since people love music and visuals so much, they’ll likely find this approach refreshing and enjoyable! You now have an eye-catching image that will engage your audience and make them want to learn more about who you are.

Conclusion

Telling your story doesn’t have to be boring or predictable; there are many creative ways to do it! Using song lyrics in a picture is one such approach that can help make your narrative stand out from the rest while still communicating all the important details about who you are and what makes you unique. don’t be afraid to think outside the box when telling your story—you never know what kind of impression it could make on others!

Source url : https://photo-to-text.com/use-song-lyrics-in-a-picture/

#song lyrics on photo #song lyrics in a picture

[existentialmagazine]

Review: Lennee’s newest bubbly alternative-rock single ‘Start It Over’ wears its heart on its sleeve within its personal lyricism

After making a change from the alias BOXER that paid homage to a close family friend who tragically passed, Lennee now feels he’s began to embrace himself as an artist as opposed to an image he strived to become, making the change to be known as Lennee moving forward. Inspired by artists like The Shins, Pinegrove, Foster the People and Hippo Campus, Lennee falls in a well-loved genre sure to appeal to many, and his music continues to set him apart. With his newest single titled ‘Start It Over’, it’s clear this name change represents a change for Lennee, and this single is just the beginning of things to come.

Bursting in with a frenzied drum beat and erratic electric guitar strums, ‘Start It Over’ begins filled with energy and spirit, mellowing out for the verses introduction. Softening, the drum beat calms to a steady but still speedy undertone paired beside electric guitar strums that rather than hitting at full velocity find their middle-ground at the occasional strum left to ring outward. A moody bassline also lurks in the background, all together forming quite a minimal but atmospheric stage for the vocals to shine, showing off an impressive range and the occasional echoey vocal effect for a further whimsical vibe. The chorus wraps things together nicely, seeing the guitar strum consistently but still a little subdued with a distinct raw and industrial tone, accompanied by the drums continuous, fast-paced energy and the vocals adding just a little more emphatic flair than the verses calm, thoughtfulness. The instrumental journey of ‘Start It Over’ is one of continuous evolution, with the following verse slowing to a stripped-back state beside only resonant electric guitar string plucks before a final climactic explosion in the form of a highly dominant chorus filled with powerful strums, thundering drums and volume through the ceiling. There’s not a moment that ‘Start It Over’ doesn’t keep you on your toes and excite you with where it may lead, boasting a journey sure to pump adrenaline as well as touch your heart.

Like its title suggests, ‘Start It Over’ is a track thats lyrical message is all about embracing change and new beginnings, focusing on flipping the switch towards gratitude and progressing forward rather than being paralysed by fear of the unknown. Written by someone who struggles with social anxiety, ‘Start It Over’ displays an interesting contrast in the lyrical progression, battling these anxious waves but ultimately overcoming their anxiety and retaking control by accepting change and starting anew: ‘I break down all my decisions… everyone is watching you, every moment and every move.’ There’s a definite paranoia and anxious self-awareness peeking around every line, as our protagonist clearly seeks to move forward and start over, but feels weighed down by these ever-consuming thoughts. As well as dabbling within Lennee’s own struggles, ‘Start It Over’ also touches upon the nature of realising those around you that you’re close with are also wielding their own insecurities, reminding we never truly know what anyone is going through behind closed doors: ‘You want control, you feel so lonely. Speak, scream it loud, so they all can hear you.’ There’s not a moment that ‘Start It Over’ isn’t bearing an important message to take away though, ultimately reassuring the listener that they can overcome any of their mental struggles, as well as reminding they can always ask for help if they need it too.

Check out ‘Start It Over’ for yourself here to understand Lennee’s beautifully resonant narrative and fall in love with the bubbly soundscape it’s paired with!

Written by: Tatiana Whybrow

Photo Credits: Phil Firetog

// This coverage was created via Musosoup, #SustainableCurator.

#lennee #music #singlereview

[brianskangs]

"I feel like I became a zombie, With an empty head and an empty heart, A scarecrow without a brain inside, Since when have I ended up like this?" — Zombie (DAY6)

#day6 #mgroupsedit #young k #jae #wonpil #sungjin #dowoon #ZOMBIE SOTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #AND THE WHOLE ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE #AND WHT THE FUCKSDFSD ZOMBIE DEBUTED AT NUMBE R8 ON MELON AJSHJSADS #THE HIGHHESR THEYVE EVER BEEN #THEY DID IT #the lyrics truly speak volumes to so many people #* #1k

[jesswritesthat]

Hello first I would like to say that you're writing is a m a z i n g not to mention you capture the characters personalitys very well. I just all in all love you're writing!

So I was wondering if you could possibly write some purely comfort platonic fluff headcannons of a student at U/A who doesn't really have a father figure? You can choose which teachers to pair with this scenario. Sorry if it's to much ive just dealt with this situation and it's hard to find comfort from the bnha fandom

Than you in advance and stay safe!

A/N: Thank you! Capturing characters is the GREATEST honour, so thank you so much for taking the time to read my writings. There are some A+++ writers in the BNHA fandom, but I'll do my best for you and I hope your situation gets better anon. My inbox is always open if you need anything 💕

Summary: Aizawa, Hizashi and Toshinori comforting headcanons.

>>>>——————————>

Aizawa Shouta // Eraserhead:

• Extra training was your thing, usually alongside Shinsou. It helps progress and posed as a distraction sometimes.

• This time you’re off, and they both know it too - Shinsou asked mid spar session, but doesn’t push you when you state you’re fine. Aizawa isn’t as discrete though.

• Once Hitoshi has left, Aizawa approaches whilst you’re sitting, subconsciously glaring at the floor and he crouched beside you with a warring look.

• You don’t realise he’s there at first, until a heavy hand rests on your head as a form of comfort, understanding and everything he hasn’t said.

“I don’t know what’s going on, but you’ll be alright.”

“You don’t know that Aizawa-Sensei.”

“No, but I know you. And you’re strong, strong enough to get through this.”

• Tears involuntarily stream down your face, and he fully sits beside you now, one arm wrapped around your figure as you cry into his shoulder.

• Shouta doesn’t say anything, only a reassuring tap of his fingers on your back every so often. He lets you get it all out though, listens to whatever you choose to tell him with either a hum or sigh of acknowledgement.

• You regain composure after a while, sniffling and pulling away as your teacher hands you some tissues.

“Sorry Aizawa-Sensei... I didn’t m-“

“You’re a hero, one who’ll bring hope to others. Keep fighting, okay (L/n)?” He cuts you off, tone stern like in the class but in a way, it’s exactly what you need.

“Yes Sensei.”

Hizashi Yamada // Present Mic:

• It’s your volume that gave you away, usually you’re quite vocal in his classes or toward him in general - it’s the main reason he remembers who you are.

• So when you’re abnormally quiet, he asks you to behind after class. He has good people sense, so understands you’re down.

• Doesn’t stop his usual eccentric persona though, posing as he speaks to and tries to amp your mood up a level.

“C’mon (L/n)! You’re halfway through the week, and tomorrow’s a new day!”

“Sorry Hizashi-Sensei, I’m not feeling it today.”

• You notice the concerned expression, upturned eyebrows giving him away but you offer a weak smile and head toward the door.

“Woah! Hey, hold it right there lil’ listener!”

• His voice is a little calmer now, a careful hand is placed on your shoulder whilst the other points to his sound system.

“Have you tried making a playlist? Seriously, music is good for the soul - listening to some new lyrics might help you a bit~”

“It’s worth a try...” You were defeated, he could tell despite the nod of agreement you gave.

“You don’t have to tell me what’s going on or anythin’, but I’ll listen if you need it - that’s what we’re here for.”

“I’ll keep it in mind Sensei, thanks.”

• “Remember who you are, and stay true to your soul (L/n), you can’t go wrong that way!” A reassuring slap to your back almost sent you flying forwards, turning back with a startled glare on your features only to find Present Mic sending you proud finger guns.

• Don’t be surprised that later on his Radio Show, your favourite song is played, the action in itself enough to cheer you up a bit.

Yagi Toshinori // All Might:

• All Might will likely sit you down in the empty teachers lounge when he notices how reckless you were during training - you’re putting yourself in harms way far too easily and he’s worried. A pot of tea in front of you insisting that it’ll calm you down a bit.

• It’s silent for a while, Toshinori isn’t 100% sure what to say to you, the only thing he knows is that he doesn’t want to see you upset.

“Do you want to talk about it? Ah - of course you aren’t obligated to at all.”

“I’d rather not, but I appreciate that you’re willing to listen... so, thank you Sensei.”

• It was silent for another moment, you sipping on your tea and refusing to meet his concerned gaze so he attempts break the silence with trusting consideration to his words.

“You know, you’ve accomplished so much at such a young age, I hope you’re as proud of yourself as I am (L/n). If you can face villains, then you can face anything.”

“You’d think, right?”

“Hm, I understand that not everything is easy, and personal priorities can overwhelm you but there is a light inside you that many admire, including myself. It will outshine the darkness, I truly believe that.”

• That was the trigger, the sentiment in his words clogged your throat and cracked the dams, hiccups escaped and it was in a second that All Might had moved from opposite you by your side and quickly pulling you into hug - along with an apology.

• It was quiet mostly, gentle head pats employed to comfort you until you’d settled momentarily.

“My old Master always told me that in this world, the ones smiling are the strongest.”

“Why are you telling me this All Might-Sensei?” You wiped your eyes, shaking your head in confusion.

“Because I want you to smile young (L/n), so you realise just how strong you are.”

• It was then, his index fingers lifted his own mouth into a grin and you could help but allow a soft smile at his action. Maybe you were stronger than you thought after all.

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[zuluc]

anonymous requested: i've been thinking about what to request for the past 3 days and i think i've finally got it. can i ask for kaeya or diluc with a crush that's a depressed bard that always composes sad songs and lyrics? here's the twist, though. their songs and lyrics start to cheer up as the two of them become closer friends!

pairing: diluc x gn! reader

style & genre: written; fluff

warnings: none

notes: i decided to do diluc for this one because I think it’d have a great impact on him as a person as well, and i’m here for more fluff with him 🥰 i made the lyrics myself for the sake of this fic please go easy on me all i know about music is playing the violin/viola also this is long

i changed the prompt a bit if that’s alright!

“Who are you exactly?” Diluc eyes you strangely when you look at him with a blank stare. In one hand you have a notebook and in the other is a lyre. You walked in only moments ago, actively avoiding anyone’s eyes as they knew you weren’t from town. You just wanted to go straight to the owner of the tavern and hope to share what you had in that book of yours.

“A bard,” you say. You look around to see a few of the townspeople staring back while the others cheer happily with each other as if an exciting thing had happened. “Do you have room for a performance?”

Diluc raises an eyebrow and crosses his arms. You didn’t appear to have any double meaning or ill intention in your words, rather, your eyes were just void of any glint of mischief he usually saw in a certain person. But to waltz in one day and ask for something like this so casually, you really weren’t from there.

“Sure, just don’t steal anything.” He is skeptical of you as he is of any one else but you didn’t need to know that. You were used to it after all. He directs you to the side of the bar that was supposedly the “performance stage” but it didn’t matter. Anywhere was fine with you.

The townspeople gradually stop their chatter as you quickly tune your lyre, playing a chord once the strings were ready. The tune that escapes into the air effectively silences any remaining voices. The song you were going to start wasn’t one they would usually hear in this city of freedom and apparently cheerfulness.

Your fingers hook at the strings, releasing them with ease as a soulful melody fills the entire tavern. The chord was of the lower register and hummed deeply. Diluc flicks his eyes over to you as he cleans a glass and sees your own eyes are closed. 

When the night has passed

For then will I be free

Will they see me trample dust

Or let me keep my feet

Your book is open and he can see the words you were singing on the pages. It looks like you just started this line of work given how many pages were left in that book, assuming it was your only one as all you came in with were those two items and a small bag of mora. 

He doesn’t notice how much of an effect your song had until he scans over the tavern patreons. Your voice carries through, swaying through the people to where it grazes a piece of their hearts to reminisce forlorn memories. But your words felt soulful as if they had come from your own experiences. A thought passes over his head which causes his heart to pang before quickly shaking it off when he realizes the feeling.

Ah, so you were this type of bard. 

Diluc just thinks he’ll only see you one time so he lets the thought pass through.

Once your song ends the drunk townspeople cheer loudly among themselves. You are taken aback by all the noise but bow politely to them for their reaction. You take your things as they call out for you to do another song and you shake your head.

“Maybe another time,” you say with slight sorrow to your face or words. They accept the answer and continue on their night and when you turn to leave, Diluc can’t stop the words that come out of his mouth. 

“Why not stay for a drink?” You look at him incredulously and he crosses his arms, “Call it payment for your services. They seemed to enjoy it.” You make cautious movement as you make your way to a stool. Diluc sets out an apple cider vinegar drink and you sniff at it. Once you take a sip you notice his face at the corner of your sight. The edge of his lip is slightly quirked up as he sighs while cleaning a glass.

It seems they weren’t the only ones who enjoyed the song.

--

Mondstadt was a city that was very welcoming in comparison to all the other places you spent time at. The people were either unwilling to hear your music or had particular reactions to the pieces you shared. To them, it seemed you didn’t understand that bar music was supposed to be lively and something to dance to. Not something to feel sad about.

But you wanted to share it anyways for your songs are one of the few things in life that you are proud of. One of the few things that have filled the emptiness of yourself that you lost those years ago and maybe, just maybe, sharing them will help you feel in some way. To you, these songs are sorrowful, but they shouldn’t just make people sad. That’s why you were quite surprised at the reactions at Angel’s Share  as opposed to those from other places.

They should elicit emotions of nostalgia. Or maybe, you just hadn’t found the right experience to make them happier.

--

You come back a few nights later and Diluc is working the bar yet again. When he lifts his head, his shoulders sag in relief seeing that it is you. Venti had come by a few times after hearing about you and kept pressing the owner about letting him on the stage as well. 

He was rejected numerous times in tandem with being asked to pay up for his drink tab.

The same book and lyre are still in hand when you head towards Diluc like you did that first night. He places the glass in his hands down and gives you a nod of his head, “Welcome back.”

“Thanks,” You look around and see that the tavern is even fuller than the last night you performed. It seems word had got around of your songs and they had all been waiting patiently for nights now. That was what an attendee had said to you outside the door anyways. “Do you mind?” You gesture to the stage.

“Go for it,” Any sense of caution that seeped through his words when you met him was near to nonexistent now. Maybe it was the impressions you left on the townspeople and their word of mouth the past few days. A depressing bard in the city of freedom in comparison to the other bards was news, especially when this bar had a wonderful voice to listen to.

The bar quiets again with the numerous greetings and cheers in seeing you up there. You flip open your book and thumb through the pages before settling on one song near the middle. It was a two-parter.

Your fingers pick at the strings lightly, slowly adding pressure thus causing the volume to increase subtly. Diluc shifts in his spot as he tries to focus on the tasks at hand but there really isn’t anything he is going to lose if he wants to listen.

I ran far in the depths of that same night

They chased me off as they truly had hoped

But I lost my way and wandered far

Met and saw numerous things was how I coped

The townspeople are yet again taken by your voice and melody that they had started to move with the music. Diluc decides to abandon his tasks for a little while, now aware how your music allows him to reflect as you intended. 

He sees these events before him. The death of one close to him and the loss of someone beside him whom he thought he could trust wholeheartedly. You stop singing but continue with plucking at the strings that calms the atmosphere. It is solemn and relaxing, almost putting the drunkest of the bunch to sleep but through sheer willpower they stay awake to listen on.

Happy and cheerful those that I have seen

But they were not accepting of me

Sharing the harsh reality of these mysteries

How will one otherwise feel so free?

The song ends and a round of cheers erupts, louder than the first night as there were more people. Diluc snaps out of his thoughts and wordlessly fixes you another drink that you take again, albiet still a bit shyly.

“Your lyrics,” Diluc begins and you tense at the sound of his voice, “From experience I assume?” He is straightforward, you should know this from the gossip around town. There was nothing in it for you to hide anything from him or anyone else so you tell him.

“Yes. That’s what makes good music, does it not?” You take a sip of the beverage. It must be a different one as it is much sweeter than the apple cider vinegar. “When you can relate to the words yourself. I simply want to share that with the people for reasons even I am unsure of.”

Diluc hums and doesn’t look you in the eye for his next words.

“I see. Your voice is quite nice.”

--

You both managed to continue with light chatter that night and he learns that you are staying in Mondstadt for quite a bit. You had no set plans to be in a specific place at any specific time so what was the rush to leave? Among this he is aware of how you speak. There is an ambiguous sorrow in your words from the effect of your past, he believes, that share no optimism but realistic choices that would completely stop the conversation. 

But he was the same so it continues. 

His past is the reason for his own apprehension when speaking with strangers but you were a little different. You outright told him your objective and you were just a bard who wanted to share their experience. 

You learn this of him and it was the first time that you felt light when speaking with someone.

--

“Y/n!” They learn of your name after the third night you show up which is another few nights after the second. Some take your music as a lighthearted joke in contrast to their free lives while others pay close attention to the words and sway with the tune.

You give a small grin in acknowledgement before sitting in the stool in front of Diluc. Throughout the weeks you had gotten to know each other a little better besides the titles of The Sorrowful Bard and Diluc of Mondstadt. You were just y/n and he was Diluc.

You always make a point to talk to him before performing, giving a small insight into the meaning behind your words. Last time replayed the sleepless night and doubts as you wandered Teyvat and the time before that was a retelling of an animal that accompanied you for the last months of its life.

“It knew it had to go yet it decided to follow me, spreading that sadness of loss to me as I was attached.” You said to him that night with dry eyes.

All you tell him is that this song is a little different from your other ones.

He shows more of himself to you, actions he wouldn’t typically show to others if it weren’t for a certain motive or purpose. But you were not threatening nor wanted something from him. Diluc put a bit of trust in you for that.

You never sing more than one song each night because you want them to take in the words of each song carefully. Like that animal, you wanted to share the sadness but allow them to see the great memories.

This night contains your fourteenth or fifteenth song and it is fairly new. You wrote this in the early hours of the morning with a newfound emotion bustling inside your chest. You were scared when waking up, but felt reassured when there was a hint of melancholy there among an unfamiliar emotion.

The tavern goers look at you with hopeful and excited eyes. You feel warmth in your heart as you remember the times a few of them have come up to you telling you that your music has made it easier to sleep. That your music is inspiring; sad, but inspiring.

You play a chord and Diluc raises a brow in hearing a lighter tone. Underlying is that first low tone in your first night, indicating that you plan to keep a sense of your usual. 

Then I stumbled in, seeing the light there

Unexpected welcoming I was greeted by

At first there was nothing then passed a while

Uprising something foreign for me to finally cry

Even if your eyes are trained to the floor, they are in his general direction. You didn’t know what you were feeling and you sure didn’t want to push it. 

He has his entire attention directed at you. 

You pluck higher notes much different from the chords you were accustomed to, messing up in a few that no one seemed to notice. You straighten yourself and look over the entire bar, settling your eyes on him for a bit too long for him to notice.

And so thankful am I

To be able to do such as that

And never is it unwelcomed

The beats in my soul are no longer flat

Your eyes stay staring at him and the cheers drown out. Diluc’s hand raises a few centimeters from the counter but you have already picked up your book and instrument and left.

The drink is untouched as he follows after you, thanks to Charles.

--

You feel like you can’t breathe but there is physically nothing blocking your airway. You assumed it was due to the collection of body heat in the tavern but even the cool night air did nothing to soothe the burning in your face. 

Why did I look at him? Why was he looking back? What does this mean?

“Y/n!” You gasp at the sound of his voice and as you turn around you hope that it was just in your head. Your mouth opens and closes but you can’t speak. you don’t know what to say.

Truthfully, he doesn’t either. 

Diluc didn’t know what to expect when you told him it would be different. He definitely didn’t expect for the song to be about him. He had deducted this reasoning and confirmed it when your eyes met and to you leaving.

In that room he felt the same: his face was warm and his heartbeat picked up when you lingered your gaze on him. He didn’t know what this feeling was either. 

Neither of you are speaking, the breeze brushing through.

“I’m sorry!” You say, bowing your head so he cannot see the tears of confusion, frustration, and something else running down your face.

“Why are you apologizing?” He is near you now and he can feel you jump at his touch on your shoulder. When you don’t push him off he moves his gloved hand to cup your face to lift it up. This is the first time he’s seen you cry. 

Ironic, given your songs. 

Diluc lightly presses his thumb to your cheek to brush off a tear. “Apologizing is for if you’ve done something wrong. You have done nothing of the sort.”

“Are you sure?” You say without hesitation. It is an automatic response, built upon the hardening of your heart and soul through your travels. Diluc chuckles, a small smile on his face.

“I am sure.”

--

You strum lightly, a newfound lightness to you that almost everyone has noticed. Your songs still have that sorrowful reality to them but at the end they have changed. Seeing more of the graceful and fulfilling beauty of life.

Diluc still fixes you drinks after every performance and indulges you in conversation. This time around, however, he leans in closer and places his hand closer to yours.

And you are thankful to feel that emotion.

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[lochtayboatsong]

The Jesus Christ Superstar essay absolutely no one asked for.

Last weekend, I watched the pro-shot of the 2012 arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Ben Forster, Tim Minchin, and Melanie C, because it was Easter and it was up on YT for the weekend.  I never managed to do my annual listen-through of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass this year, as is my usual Easter tradition, so I figured “Why not watch/listen to this instead?”  It was my first time seeing and hearing JCS in full, and Y’ALL, it has been living rent-free in my brain ever since.  I have a mighty need to get my thoughts out, so here they are, in chronological order by song.  

1) Prologue: I love the way JCS 2012 makes use of the arena video screen.  The production design and concept clearly took a lot of inspiration from the “Occupy ______” movement, which makes it feel a bit dated now.  But every single production of JCS is a product of its time period, so this is a feature and not a bug.  

2) Heaven On Their Minds: This is a straight-up rock song.  It wouldn’t be out of place on any rock and roll album released between 1970 and 2021, and it boggles my mind that Webber and Rice were both in their early twenties when they wrote it.  Also, the lyric “You’ve begun to matter more than the things you say” hits hard no matter the year.

3) What’s the Buzz: A+ use of the arena screens again, this time bringing in social media to set the tone.  Also, this song establishes right from the outset that Jesus is burnt out and T I R E D by this point in the story.  Seriously, can we just let this man have a nap?

4) Strange Thing Mystifying: Judas publicly calls out Mary and Jesus claps back.  Folx, get you a partner who will defend your honor the way Jesus defends MM in this scene.  Also Jesus loses his shoes and is mostly barefoot for the remainder of the show.

5) Everything’s Alright: Okay, this is one of the songs I have A LOT to say about.  First, it’s important to know that I was a church musician throughout all of my adolescence and into my early adulthood.  The pianist at the services I usually played at was a top-notch jazz pianist, and also my piano teacher for about six years while I as in high school and undergrad.  (Incidentally, I had a HUGE crush on his son, who was/is a jazz saxophonist and clarinetist and also played in the church band, but that’s a story for another day.)  One of the hymns we played a few times a year was called “Sing of the Lord’s Goodness,” which is notable for being in 5/4 time.  Whenever this hymn was on the schedule, it was usually the recessional, or the last song played as the clergy processed out and the congregation got ready to leave, so we were able to have some fun with it.  After a couple verses the piano player and his son would usually morph it into “Take Five,” a famous jazz standard by Dave Brubeck which is also in 5/4 time.  Anyway, the first time I listened to this song in full, it got to Judas’s line “People who are hungry, people who are starving,” and I sat bolt upright and went “HOLY SHIT THIS IS ‘SING OF THE LORD’S GOODNESS/TAKE FIVE.’”  And I was ricocheted back in time to being fourteen and trying to keep up with this father/son duo in a cavernous Catholic church while simultaneously making heart-eyes at the son.  Final note: This is the only song in the musical to feature all three leads (Jesus, Judas, and Mary Magdalene) and is mostly Jesus and MM being soft with each other in between bouts of Jesus and Judas snarling at one another.

6) This Jesus Must Die: I LOVE that all the villains in this production are in tailored suits.  LOVE IT.  Also, Caiaphas and Annas are a comedy duo akin to “the thin guy and the fat guy,” except in this case it’s “the low basso profundo and the high tenor.”  Excellent use of the arena video screen again, this time as CCTV.

7) Hosanna: My background as a church musician strikes back again.  It honestly took me two or three listens to catch it, but then I had another moment of sitting bolt upright and going “HOLY SHIT THIS IS A PSALM.”  Psalms sung in church usually take the form of call-and-response, with a cantor singing the verses and the congregation joining in for the chorus.  If I close my eyes during this song, I have no trouble imagining Jesus as a church cantor singing the verses and then bringing the congregation in for the “Ho-sanna, Hey-sanna” chorus. 

8) Simon Zealotes: This is part “Gloria In Excelsis” and part over-the-top Gospel song.  Honestly it’s not my favorite, but it marks an important mood change in the show.  The end of “Hosanna” is probably Jesus at his happiest in the entire show, and then Simon comes in and sours the mood by trying to tip the triumphant moment into a violent one.  Jesus is not truly happy again from this moment on.

9) Poor Jerusalem: Also not my fave.  It kinda reads like Webber and Rice realized that Jesus didn’t have a solo aria in Act I, so they came up with this.  But it has the distinction of containing the lyric, “To conquer death you only have to die,” which is the biggest overarching theme of the story.

10) Pilate’s Dream: Pontius Pilate might be the most underrated role in this entire show, and I love that this production has him singing this song while being dressed in judge’s robes.  

11) The Temple: The first half of this is one of the campiest numbers in Act I, at least in this production, and it’s awesome.  The second half is one of the saddest, as Jesus tries to heal the sick but finds there are too many of them.  Also the whole scene is almost entirely in 7/8 time, which I think is just cool.

12) I Don’t Know How To Love Him: Mary Magdalene’s big aria, and one of the songs I knew prior to seeing the full-length show.  This production has MM taking off her heavy lipstick and eye makeup onstage, mid-song, which is kind of cool.  Melanie C says in a BTS interview that MM’s makeup is her armor, so this is a Big Symbolic Moment.

13) Damned For All Time: The scene transition into this song is played entirely in pantomime, and I love it.  The solo guitarist gets to be onstage for a bit, A+ use of the video screen again to show Judas on CCTV, etc.  Love it.  And then this song is Judas frantically rationalizing what he’s doing, and what he’s about to do, with Caiphas and Annas just reacting with raised eyebrows and knowing looks.

14) Blood Money: This is where the tone of the show really takes a turn for the dark.  I think this might be one of Tim Minchin’s finest moments as Judas, because his facial expressions and microexpressions throughout this scene speak absolute volumes.  And the offstage chorus quietly singing “Well done Judas” as he picks up the money is a positively chilling way to end Act I.

15) The Last Supper: Act II begins with major “Drink With Me” vibes.  (Except JCS came WAY before Les Miz, so it’s probably more accurate to say that “Drink With Me” has major “The Last Supper” vibes.)  Jesus and Judas have their knock-down, drag-out fight, and it’s honestly heartbreaking, thanks again to Tim Minchin’s facial expressions.  A well-done production of JCS will really convey that Jesus and Judas were once closer than brothers, even though their relationship is at breaking point when Act I begins.

16) Gethsemane: This is Jesus’s major showpiece and one of my faves.  Jesus knows he has less than 24 hours to live, he knows he’s going to suffer, and worst of all, he doesn’t know whether it’s going to be worth it.  It’s an emotional rollercoaster to watch and to perform, and it goes on for ages: something like 6 or 7 minutes.  Fun fact: the famous G5 is not written in the score.  Ian Gillan, who played Jesus on the original concept album, just sang it that way, so most subsequent Jesuses have also done it that way.  Lindsay Ellis has a great supercut of this on YT.  John Legend notably sang the line as written during the 2018 concert.  

17) The Arrest: Judas’s Betrayer’s Kiss is played differently across different productions.  The 2012 version is pretty tame - I’ve seen clips and gifs of other productions, including the 2000 direct-to-video version, where they kiss fully on the mouth and have to be dragged apart by the guards and it is THE MOST TENDER THING.  Then the 7/8 riff from “The Temple” comes back and the 2012 version lets the video screen do its thing again as Jesus is swarmed by reporters.

18) Peter’s Denial: Not much to say about this one, as it’s basically a scene transition.  But it’s a significant moment in the Passion story, so I’m glad they included it.

19) Pilate and Christ: The 2012 production continues with the theme of Caiaphas, Annas, and Pilate all being bougie af, since Pilate intentionally looks like he just came from tennis practice during this scene.  Also he does pilates...hehehe.

20) King Herod’s Song: Tim Minchin says in a BTS interview that JCS works best when Jesus and Judas are played seriously and the rest of the production is allowed to be completely camp and wild and bizarre all around them, and he is bloody well CORRECT about that.  Case in point: King Herod.  There is not a single production of JCS that I know of where Herod is played “straight.”  He’s been played by everyone from Alice Cooper to Jack Black, and everyone puts a different zany spin on him.  In JCS 2012 he’s a chat show host in a red crushed velvet suit, who is clearly having the time of his LIFE. 

21) Could We Start Again Please: This is another of my faves.  Just a quiet moment where MM, Peter, and the disciples try to grapple with the fact that Jesus is arrested and things are going very, very badly.  This is also my favorite Melanie C moment of the 2012 show.  Her grief is very real, and the little moment she has with Peter at the end is very real.

22) Death of Judas: This is basically Tim Minchin screaming for about five minutes, and incredibly harrowing to watch on first viewing.  

23) Trial Before Pilate: Possibly my single favorite scene in the entire 2012 production.  This is another harrowing watch, but there’s so much to take in.  The “set” that the entire show takes place on is essentially just a massive staircase, and the people with power are almost always positioned above the people without power.  In this scene, the crowd shouting “Crucify Him!” is positioned above Pilate, which is a very telling clue to Pilate’s psychology during this scene.  Jesus is at the very bottom of the stairs, of course.  Excellent use of the video screen once again during the 39 Lashes, to show the lash marks building and building until the entire screen is a wash of red.  Pilate’s counting also gets more and more frantic, especially starting around “20.”  And all the while the guitar riff from “Heaven On Their Minds” is playing.  Jesus’s line “Everything is fixed and you can’t change it” is played quite differently in different productions - here it’s defiant, but elsewhere (in JCS 2000 for example) it’s almost tender, like Jesus is absolving Pilate for his part in the trial.  But it always ends the same - with Pilate almost screaming as he passes the sentence and “washes his hands” of the whole sorry business. 

24) Superstar: The most over-the-top number in the show.  Judas, who died two scenes ago, comes back to sing this.  There are soul singers.  There are girls in skimpy angel costumes.  The parkour guys from the prologue are back.  Judas pulls a tambourine out of hammerspace midway through the song.  And Jesus is silently screaming and crying as he gets hoisted onto a lighting beam while all this is going on.

25) The Crucifixion: More of a spoken-word piece than a song, it’s Jesus’s final words on the cross over eerie piano music, and another harrowing watch.

26) John 19:41: An instrumental piece in which Jesus is taken from the cross and carried, at last, to the top of the stairs, before being lowered out of sight as the video screen turns into a memorial wall and everything fades to black.

So.  I know I’m anywhere from three to fifty-one years late to this particular party, but I am on the JCS bandwagon now and I’m thoroughly enjoying myself.  :)

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[arizariia]

Clerith And Vincrecia

My third eye has opened and now I'm enlightened.

I just realized just how similar Vincrecia and Clerith are in FFVII. I even want to be so bold as to claim that this parallel is going to be story important in Remake.

The first similarity about these ships is the similarities between Cloud and Vincent. Cloud is an "ex-member of SOLDIER". He was impaled by Sephiroth. He survived but was unfortunately found by Hojo. He was then subjected to Hojo's experiments. Vincent is an ex-Turk. He was shot by Hojo during an argument. He died, experimented on by Hojo, and was then resurrected by Lucrecia.

In terms of personality, Cloud and Vincent do share similar traits as well. Cloud made a persona where he's overconfident, arrogant, and headstrong. He also became emotionally withdrawn from others. His most memorable line is, "Not interested" and the man originally didn't care about saving the planet. The truth is he's socially awkward. He is bad at expressing himself and displays poor communicative skills. The people that Cloud is closest to recognize this. They know he's a soft, caring person.

Vincent is a cold man whose life has been severely devastated by Hojo. At one point in time, even Cloud thought that Vincent didn't care about the planet. He's a natural loner and doesn't speak much about his past at all. Even though he has a cold exterior he is a kind-hearted person.

The following part is how alike Aerith and Lucrecia are. In terms of physical appearance, the two women are remarkably similar. Both have pale skin, brunette hair, and have similar mannerisms. What's extremely interesting are their hairstyles. Aerith and Sephiroth were initially siblings. They were given similar bangs as a result of this. Even after the story was altered and the two were no longer siblings, their hair didn't change. Lucrecia initially didn't have the "Sephiroth bangs" but when it came time for her to appear in Dirge of Cerberus, she gained them. Hence, Lucrecia looks like Aerith because they both were designed to somewhat resemble Sephiroth.

Personality-wise, Aerith is a lively person. She is compassionate, stubborn, and can even be smug at some points. She has even flirted with Cloud on many occasions. The most significant thing about her is her desire to want to her own decisions and defy fate. She wants to stop Shinra and Sephiroth from causing further harm to the planet.

Lucrecia, on the other hand, is also a kind person who was known to tease. She was also seemly fond of nature and even enjoyed a picnic with Vincent. Her primary goal as a scientist was to further her research on the study of Chaos and Omega. This was to find a way to prevent Omega from ending the world.

So how similar is the ship dynamic? Let's start with Clerith. Clerith doesn't begin until Cloud falls into Aerith's church in the Sector 5 slums. After Reno enters the building, Aerith asks Cloud to be her bodyguard. Their relationship hinges on this. Cloud is her bodyguard throughout the entire story of FFVII after this. He makes sure she gets home safely in chapter 5. He crossdresses so Aerith doesn't have to enter Don Corneo's mansion by herself in chapter 9. Cloud even sneaks into Shinra HQ to rescue her with the help of Tifa and Barret. This just from the beginning of the story. At this point, Cloud has, surprisingly, only known Aerith for around two days.

With Vincrecia, Vincent was assigned to be Lucrecia's bodyguard from the very beginning. He was tasked with making sure she was protected and being mindful of her wellbeing. When Hojo was neglecting Lucrecia, Vincent was the one to call him out on his behavior. When Vincent died, Lucrecia was the one who wanted to resurrect him. Even though Lucrecia placed an enormous burden on him, she was more concerned with him being alive again.

Now, it's time to discuss imagery. Since we have only seen Lucrecia in Dirge of Cerberus, there isn't much to work with. However, what is present is fascinating. The first piece of significant visual similarities is when Lucrecia wakes up Vincent after she discovered him sleeping outside. This can be compared to when Aerith wakes up Cloud after he falls into her church. Something to mention is that both men are sleeping around flowers.

The following thing is something that I mentioned previously. Lucrecia and Aerith have similar body language. They both tend to lean forwards with their hands behind their backs.

After that, we have when Cloud looks at Aerith when she's at the Forgotten City and when Vincent looks at Lucrecia in her crystal.

Here we have Aerith reaching out to Cloud just like when Lucrecia reaches out to Vincent.

So how does this relate to what I mentioned before? That I believe these elements are vital to FFVII Remake? Well, the story of Lucrecia and Vincent is a tragedy. Even though they loved each other, Lucrecia's guilt and Vincent's reluctance to admit his feelings are what drove the two apart. Their story was a love that could never be. But hold on a moment. That's how Cloud and Aerith's story is in the original game. Even though Cloud genuinely loved Aerith and her death shattered him, he never confessed his feelings for her. In Remake Aerith explicitly states in Cloud's resolution scene that he can't fall in love with her. She knows she will die if fate isn't defeated.

Aerith hints from the very beginning that she either has already lived through the initial events of FFVII, or she simply has knowledge of what is supposed to happen. When she first meets Cloud, she gives him a flower. She says, "Lovers used to give these when they were reunited." 

When they reunite in the church, she says, "Bodyguard work's not too different from merc stuff right?", even though Cloud never told her his profession.

 You can argue that the reason why chapter 5 includes additional substance compared to the original game is that Aerith wants to spend more time with Cloud. Cloud didn't gather flowers and perform odd jobs around Sector 5 until Aerith made the suggestion. I'd argue that Aerith put a bunch of junk on the second floor of her house to make it harder for Cloud to sneak out. Aerith also hints she knows that Don Coreno wasn't joking about dropping the Sector 7 plate.

When the cast defies fate and defeats the whisper harbinger, this leads to a new timeline being created. I believe that this means that Aerith dying can either be avoided or that event may not happen at all.  After all, after Aerith died Cloud never truly moved on. Even in spinoff titles, Cloud is Aerith-focused.

In Kingdom Hearts, Cloud becomes more like Vincent. He grieves for Aerith just like how Vincent grieved for Lucrecia. 

In Final Fantasy Tactics, Cloud is searching for Aerith. When he sees a flower girl that looks like Aerith, it furthers his resolve. In World of Final Fantasy, Terra calls out Cloud for hunting down Sephiroth instead of helping Lightning. This conversation speaks volumes.

Even at the end of the original game, Cloud says "I think I'm beginning to understand. An answer from the planet... the Promised Land. I think I can meet her... there." The 2015 trailer for Remake talks about the reunion and we see Aerith's flower. When do we hear about any reunion in Remake? When Cloud and Aerith meet for the first time in Sector 8 and she gives him the flower.

Cloud is going to defy fate and save Aerith's life. At least that's what I think. I think that the song Hollow supports this claim. I believe that Hollow is a Clerith song. It was said by Uematasu that the song describes Cloud's inner feelings. Not only does it play in the Sector 5 slums, Aerith's home, but the lyrics describe her as well.

Smile bright Once more This time I will never let you go

Need I say more? This is my conclusion. If the whole point of Remake is to defy fate then preventing this tragic loss is possible as well. The story is about not repeating the same mistakes as the previous generation to make way for a brighter future.

And before anyone says that Aerith only likes Cloud because he’s like Zack, here’s what she says after she’s done talking about Zack. 

And Cloud’s response to Aerith telling him not to fall in love with her.

I’m placing my bets now. Let’s see how right or wrong I am in a few years. If I’m wrong I will eat a bowl of peas. 

#final fantasy vii #ffvii #clerith #vincrecia #aerith gainsborough #cloud strife #lucrecia crescent #vincent valentine

[butgilinsky]

better together // tk

warning; tooth rotting fluff

summary; you and travis realize that you’re better together. based on the song better together by luke combs 

word count; 1.3k+

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The first time you’d heard the song was in Travis’s car. You sat in the passenger seat, not paying much attention to the songs on the radio or the fact that it was past midnight. You were listening to Travis talk about the stress he’d been under for the past few weeks when an unfamiliar melody filled the car and cut his thought short. He smiled then, told you that you had to listen to this song before turning the volume up. 

It wasn’t abnormal for one of you to show the other a song or artist that you enjoyed. Sharing music was something you found intimacy and care in, and Travis was happy to oblige. Over the years the two of you had curated multiple playlists for the other person and recommended too many songs to count. So tonight, watching Travis turn the dial up until you had no choice but to listen to the lyrics wasn’t anything out of the ordinary for you. 

“It’s like us.” your eyebrows pulled together, confusion evident as you gazed over at Travis who was smiling widely despite facing the dark road ahead of him. “Sometimes we’re like oil and water, but we’re ultimately better together.” 

After that night you couldn’t listen to that song without thinking of Travis. Every time it came on you’d take a second to yourself to think about your best friend, no matter where he was in the world at that moment. It became the song you’d listen to when you missed him, or even if you were sat in his passenger seat with him right beside you. 

It was the song that pulled you out of a hole that you’d spent weeks digging for yourself. When you were laying on the ground, limbs all spread out in different directions while you stared up at the ceiling. When your cheeks were wet with tears and your chest ached so bad that you could barely speak. Travis was the one that pulled his phone out and pressed play on the very song before grabbing your hands and hoisting you up onto your feet. 

With his hands on your hips after laying yours across his neck, he pulled you into him and kissed your forehead gently. He reminded you that the boy that you’d spent months pining after didn’t deserve you, that nobody truly deserved you. He bit his tongue before he could tell you that even in his wildest dreams, he didn’t deserve you, even if you’re all that he truly wanted. 

Travis danced with you in your living room for an hour before your mom came downstairs and told you guys to stop making so much noise because it was past 11 already. Despite your mom’s words, the two of you snuck into the kitchen to make pancakes later than a person should be making food. 

It was also that song that you played when you were making breakfast in your shared kitchen. You were standing at the stove, humming softly to yourself when the familiar tune carried through the room. You smiled both at the familiar notes and the feeling of a familiar pair of hands sliding around your waist and pulling your back against his chest. You swayed gently in place, the only sound filling the room being the song playing from Travis’s phone and the popping of the bacon on the stove. 

You turned around in Travis’s arms, smiling up at the man who had taken your world by storm and wrapping your arms around his neck. Sometimes you forgot how you ended up in this scenario, head over heels in love with your best friend that did nothing but give you the entire world without you even asking for it. You smiled, elated to have the privilege of loving Travis so fiercely that it knocked the wind out of you at times. You tilted your head back and pushed yourself up on your toes to catch his lips in a gentle kiss, one that melted your heart and set off fireworks in your mind. 

It was that song that played gently in the background while the two of you sat across from each other at a small table, hands clasped together in the middle of the two of you. You almost didn’t catch it, too focused on the way he was smiling at you like you hung the moon when all you did was give him everything he ever deserved. Your heart was beating so fast and so hard that it almost overpowered the sound of the song that you grew to love wholeheartedly. The song drowned itself out when Travis pushed himself out of his chair and brought you to stand up with him just before dropping to one of his knees in front of you. 

He told you he loved you, told you that no matter how many times you went downtown, he’d carry your license in his wallet. He said that he’d never get over the fact that the two of you fit together like you were handcrafted for one another. The way your hands fit together beautifully, or the way that your head nestles into his neck like a shoe that fits perfectly. He said that he’d never get tired of dancing in the kitchen with you at all hours of the day, or simply lying on the couch when someone’s had too long of a day to do much of anything else. He thanked you for following him to Philadelphia, despite it not being your favorite place in the world. 

He told you that he loved you with everything he had, and that there wasn’t a single person he’d rather spend his life with. He told you that you were better together when you were kids, and you’d be better together in fifty years. He said that the sound of your first and his last name was too good to be a mere thought in his mind. 

Then he asked you to marry him. 

Naturally, it was also the song that you took your first dance as husband and wife to. With your arms locked around each other and smiles so wide that your cheeks hurt, you danced to the song for the hundredth time in front of all of your friends and family. The tears from the ceremony had subsided and were replaced with eyes so bright and filled with joy that the two of you forgot about the other people in the room. 

You hadn’t even entertained a conversation about other songs to dance to at your wedding. It had been the song you’d listened to for years with one another, both when you were together and apart. You’d listen to it when Travis was on the road, and he’d listen to it in hotels across the country. It brought a piece of the other person to you, almost like you knew they were with you if you just listened to that song. 

It was a way the two of you resolved fights. Whoever caved first would play the song and pull the other one onto their feet. Sometimes you did it, looping Travis���s arms around your waist and forcing him to sway with you. Sometimes he did it, going as far as lifting you off of your feet and hooking your ankles behind his back more than once. You played it when someone was sad, listening to the familiar three minutes while trying to rid yourselves of the tears and the heartache. 

It was the song you danced to in the kitchen even when you were well into your thirties, a ten year marriage under your belt and two kids causing a ruckus in the living room. It was a stress reliever when the weeks got too long and parenting felt like it weighed heavily on your shoulders. It was the song Travis played when he got home from roadies and could sense the tension in your shoulders without even looking for it. He’d rub the knots out of your muscles and sway side to side with you, sometimes chest to chest and other times chest to back. 

The song never brought anything but serenity and joy to your heart because it was true. You and Travis were better together. 

#travis konecny #travis x reader #tk #philadelphia flyers #flyers #nhl #nhl fic #nhl imagine #hockey fic #hockey imagine #teeks

[kolmogorov-is-sad]

The Swan. Harmony under the starry sky.

Translator’s note: Today is Yuzuru Hanyu’s 26th birthday. To celebrate the date, wonderful Yulena gave us this technical and emotional analysis of the Notte Stellata, that I would like to share.  Yuzuru has become an inspiration and has brought hope to so many people. And in the times of adversities, I cannot think of a better program to keep in heart than Notte Stellata. 

Notte Stellata (”Starry night”), a program choreographed by David Wilson, is one of the best exhibitions of Yuzuru Hanyu. A song by Italian trio Il Volo set to the music of Saint-Saëns’ The Swan and of the same name became an unexpected gift to Yuzuru.

In April of 2016 renowned Russian coach Tatiana Tarasova told Yuzuru: “I have a song for you, a song I would like to see you skate to very much”. And she gave him a recording.

“I was very happy that coach Tarasova reached out to me. I admired the rivalry between Plushenko and Yagudin that made me desire to get serious with figure skating and to become Olympic champion. That’s why I was truly happy to receive music directly from the coach of the sportsman that once stood at the very top of the victory podium in Salt Lake City.” (c)

Yuzuru has already turned to the swan theme in his short program White Legend. With this beautiful program set to the music from Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake arranged by famous Japanese violinist Ikuko Kawaii, Yuzuru competed in 2010-2011 season. In the first part of the autobiography Aoi Honoo (Blue Flame) Yuzuru shared that the melody of the White Legend is sorrowful but despite that it gives a feeling of setting wings free and brings strength to fight the adversities. After the Great East Japan Earthquake, this program for him became connected to the restoration after the disaster, that is why Yuzuru chose that program for the first charity show in Kobe (in April of 2011) and as the exhibition program of the season as well as the exhibition in Olympic Sochi.

Japanese papers named that program 星降る夜 (“The Night of the Falling Stars”)

Yuzuru’s recollections of the first days after the tragedy spent in the evacuation center come to mind. All the lights were cut off the night following the earthquake, and the sky full of stars could be seen above. 

Even though both programs share the same theme, Notte Stellata shows us a different Swan, delicate and fragile. A symbol of light, love and hope. 

This symbolism can be seen in the pattern on the rink and in the skating elements, in the choreography’s delicately reflecting the lyricism and gentleness of the music, and the dynamic accents of the vocals. 

The composition of the program consists of several key elements that come together with the music to bring laconicism but also sophistication to the choreography. Prolonged lobe on the left foot, multirotational twizzles, Ina Bauer, hydroblade, spread eagles with the change of edges and sit twizzles are scattered across the program as if they were pearls on the thread of the melody. Those elements create unique harmony between the music and the movements.

Composition-wise, there are two main ways in which choreography is used to highlight those central elements: execution of the elements at the peak of the melodic phrases and the execution of the elements as accents to the rhythmic patterns of the music.

This new Swan image is also shown through the shining white costume with deep-cut neckline both at the front and at the back, that might represent the purity, delicacy and fragility of the beautiful creature.

Starry night on the forest lake. A swan glides across the water...

The program starts with a soft intro and laconic choreography highlighting the tranquility and serenity of the music. There is some choreography posing into back inside three-turn, followed by a couple of running steps and a prolonged forward-outside lobe on the left foot.

The LFO lobe last through the last two parts of the melody. This lobe and the right arm softly going down at the end speak of tranquility.

The vocals come in to three variations of the half-lunges, gentle and ceaseless movements of the body and hands in harmony with the soft intonation of the melody.

Guarda che lago che luna c’è.

The image of a beautiful bird is created with the vocabular made of delicate movements of the body, the head and the arms, even with the simplicity of the basic running steps.

The main element of this part is the multirotational RFI twizzle at the peak of the musical phrase, that brilliantly highlights the prolonged vocals.

In the next part, choreographic accent is put on the expressiveness of the body and arms. There is a mazurka jump at the change of the musical phrases into a lunge and a knee slide with soft “enveloping” arm motion.

The elegant pose in the lunge with the lowered head and the smooth line of the outreached arms with the loose wrists evoke the image of a bird spreading the wings. 

What a pity that this lunge lasts just a second!

Arms wrapping and enveloping the body in the knee slide highlight the tenderness of the melody and the softness of the vocals. Yuzuru melts into the music, his expressiveness incredible. 

At the end of the phrase there are two crossed chassés, followed at the beginning of the new phrase by a waltz three (вальсовая тройка) on the left foot into a rittberger three turn (BO three turn with the free leg in front of the main one) set right to the music.

Then, at the culmination of the melody, Yuzuru executes his signature Ina Bauer, the key element of this part of the program. Arms spread softly become the main feature of the element, their movement lasting through all the long vocal part. Those arms speak in the very language of the music. 

Beautiful bird sets the wings free and then folds them again gently at the end.

The next phrase of the music is accompanied by a series of similar choreographic elements that highlight the rhythmic structure. After a LFO three turn with prolonged exit lobe set to the vocals, Yuzuru executes four side half-lunges together with delicate arm movements of a beautiful swan. 

Despite choreographic simplicity, you can watch and re-watch this part forever. 

Then comes a combination spin set carefully to the music. Once again arm movements draw the attention during the spin with their nuanced musical interpretation:

a feather-like swing of the right wrist and rounded soft lines in the camel spin; 

arms being spread open smoothly in the sit spin;

soft movement of the left hand before the Biellmann;

both arms being gracefully spread after the Biellmann at the spin exit, accompanied by the tender sound of the cello.

Difficult variation of the Biellmann at the culmination rightfully becomes the highlight of this spin.

Exiting the spin, Yuzuru does some choreographic posing at the beginning of the new musical phrase, a three turn, a slide on both feet with accentuated arms movements, and a waltz three turn, and then dives into a gorgeous hydroblade at the peak of the melody.

And once again during the prolonged vocal part there is the right arm’s expressive movement of a wing being softly spread open. Incredibly subtle motion of the same hand’s wrist becomes a choreographic touch at the end of the musical phrase.

Flight of the beautiful swan.

At the beginning of the next part the structure of the musical phrasing is highlighted by three inside spread eagles.

Guarda che notte stellata!

Yuzuru wonderfully expresses the music with the intensity and the duration of the spread eagles that fit the rhythmic pattern. Every element is accompanied by one arm softly moving up to the high notes.

Then there come a Jackson, a LFI bracket, a crossed step and a double back outside choctaw into a half-flip. And then a signature half-sit twizzle into inside Bauer with both arms elegantly going up.

This skating transition reflects the growing intensity of the music. The intricacy of the arms and body movements expresses the nuances of the phrase and adds complexity and volume to the choreography.

Then there are a waltz three turn on the right foot and three crossovers in preparation to the culmination of the phrase - a gorgeous choreographic combination of the delayed and triple axels.

The delayed axel and the following triple axel out of the twizzles and into the twizzles excellently highlight the change of the musical intonations, they are performed in complete harmony with the soft and lyrical vocals. Both the take-offs and the landings of the jumps in unison with the lines: Guarda che notte stellata! L'amore per noi...

Incredible composition and performance.

There is a half lutz after the twizzles at the triple axel exit and into some turning steps. 

Yuzuru’s body and arms language expresses tender motives of the final musical phrase with the words of choreographic accents. 

A half-sit slide creates another bird image.

The swan folds his wings.

Beautiful final spin perfromed to the music fading away, and to the deafening applause of the audience, makes the perfect ending of the program:

an incredible camel spin with accentuated change of variations as the musical parts change; 

a sit spin in the difficult variation “leg behind”, the rounded shape of the arm position resembling wings.

In the deeply touching final pose, Yuzuru’s arms and eyes are turned to the sky above. To starry sky of his.

“This is not just about being harmony with the music by one hundred percent and about emphasizing with it, not just about the most difficult elements that fit every single note this is some completely incredible unity of the human soul and the music. I have seen something like that only twice in my whole life, and not on the ice, but in the ballet: when Maia Plisetskaya danced to "The Dying Swan“ under the accompaniment of Mstislav Rostropovich, and in the New York dance studio where Diana Vishnyova danced with Valery Gergiev as conductor. Yuzuru Hanyu’s skating is a phenomenon of that same scale.” Tatiana Tarasova

On the 7th of December Yuzuru celebrates his 26th birthday. 

I would like to with him all the very best and bright that there is on the whole Earth. Most of all - to be in great health. Then there will be power to fulfill all of the plans. Fly high, beautiful and strong Swan! Those wings behind your back will carry you lightly and freely. Fly towards your dream that will definitely come true.

At the Continues With Wings show Yuzuru once said to the audience: “Your eyes are like the stars to me”. The source of that light are all the incredible emotions that Yuzuru’s skating brings us, his skating where the technical mastery intermingles with art.

Yuzuru Hanyu is the brightest star on the figure skating horizon.

#yuzuru hanyu #notte stellata #translation #happy birthday yuzuru

[i-am-just-a-kiddo]

As usual, thank you @vishcount for letting me do this as well!! ❤ I always love talking about my music. I tried to narrow it down to songs that I’ve added to my playlist(s) in the past 2-3 months. 

Rules: spell out your url with song titles, then tag as many people as there are letters in your url

Am breaking the rule and not tagging that many people, but only my usual suspects: @cortue, @the-cloud-whisperer, @intyalote, @isabellaofparma, @sassyassassy, @not-saying-revolution-but - no pressure to anyone, I just thought maybe someone wants to share their music as well (which I’d be happy about)!

I continue under the cut:

I mmortale by Måneskin

I’ve noticed that I prefer  Måneskin’s slower songs but they sure have a few bangers. This is one of them, I’ve only recently added it to my playlist and I’m lowkey obsessed? 

A dvice  by Taemin

am absolutely obsessed with this one? Taemin never disappoints but with this one I felt like it was sepcifically tailored for me for some reason. I love the manic dark energy of this, but at the same time it’s a chill enough song to just listen to on a daily basis? a masterpiece

M askhara  بشار مراد مسخرة  by Bashar Murad

This is the mood for summer tbh. Depressed but funky? Let’s make the best of it. I absolutely adore his voice and I sincerely hope he’ll release more songs because I need them to live. Am also very much into his political and queer themes, so I dearly recommend for everyone to check him out!

J 'ai demandé à la lune ft. Louis-Étienne Santais by Ghostly Kisses

I’ve always adored Ghostly Kisses and her voice is so stunning? French fits her quite well. I think I even added this to my wkx character playlist? we love a multifacetted man. 

U nderneath The Mask by Royal & The Serpent

Another one from my Wen Kexing character playlist - i think this is kind of self-explanatory? This song is amazing with headphones and high volume. I’m always very much into songs that capture wkx’s valley master energy. 

S un Goes Down by Lil Nas X

while Montero/CMBYN was absolutely iconic, this song just made me bawl my eyes out? it’s so lovely and I wish it was longer. somehow he managed to captured this queer coming of age feeling perfectly and i’m very much sensitive to that. bless his soul ❤

T orna a casa by Måneskin

along with Vent’anni, this is my favourite song of theirs. I could listen to this on loop (which I do) and I never grow tired of it? The way the song steadily builds up and reaches this peak near the end is absolutely amazing. This also sort of became an inspiration for my Wen Kexing and Gu Xiang fic? The lyrics somehow speak for them, it’s so sad and tender and wow, I want to bury myself in this song. 

A Different Kind of Love by Son Lux

Son Lux are artists I never grow tired of and their recent releases have been amazing as usual. This too, made it on my wkx character playlist - as you see I’m putting a lot of songs here that are on there. Son Lux does that haunting atmopshere so perfectly and I think wkx’s fragile view of love fits right into this.

K in by CLANN

Until recently, CLANN was an artist that I had exclusively listened to while writing a little mermaid AU two (?) years ago - especially their album Unseelie was perfect for the vibes I needed. Howevery recently I’ve listened to the album Kin Fables while writing and I’m very happy I rediscovered them. I dearly recommend to simply put on their albums and listen to them in one go, it’s a magical experience.

I ntrovert by Little Simz

I know a few songs by her and she is so damn cool, I really want to get into her music properly at some point. All I’ve heard so far is exactly my taste and I realised that I don’t listen to much rap by female artists which I want to change. Gosh this song is just so powerful. 

D eath No More / Смерти Больше Нет by IC3PEAK

I dig IC3PEAK so much, truly one of the best gems I’ve discovered in the past few times. Absolutely adore the combination of visual and musical medium, which makes a stunning art piece? Also their creepy vibes fit to my wkx playlist once again. I remember finding them on youtube and just going through all their videos, it’s just so good. 

D im by SYML

Am stilll so grateful that dear Vishie showed me SYML back then because they quickly turned out to be one of my fave artists? Every song is so wonderful sigh. And yes, this too, is on my wkx playlist and I’m incredibly happy about it. the lyrics just scream for it, tell me I’m wrong

O rgel오르골  by SHINee

recently I’ve been in my SHINee mood again and rediscovered this song for me. I think The Misconception of Us is one of my favourite albums of theirs and Orgel is just so groovy? Am obsessed with the instrumentals and their voices playing off them. Idk mate, am just SHINee trash

thank you again! gosh this was fun but I noticed that I barely had time to discover new music in the past months which is so sad. I’ve only been relistening to artists on loop like Brockhampton, Gazzelle, Tamino and Shinee, but I’ve barely added new? Am surprised however that Sevdaliza, The Dumplings and BEWHY are msising from this list because I’ve discovered those some time ago.

#two more hours and then i'll be free!! #i can listen to music as much as i like!!! #finally free time!!! #this was lovely #thank you #and yes am still wkx trash #tag game #music #personal

[wschorong]

ㅡ 005.

DECEMBER SCHEDULE ㅡ in which Chorong seemingly pesters the producer of Dandelion’s next comeback.

Han Chorong entering the recording studio early brought an odd sensation to her stomach. It was not one of disdain or blatant rejection of the concept. In fact, she was admittedly ignorant to the inner workings of the process of making the music itself, but she found it an inherently beautiful thing that couldn’t be overlooked so easily. The closest she achieved in the way of creating her own songs was playing around with random successions of notes on one of the practice room’s keyboards. None of the messy melodies were coherent enough to be considered proper songs.

So, her stomach tied itself in knots from nerves. She intended to observe as closely as she could ㅡ before the other Dandelion members could leave the dorm. ( The amount of begging directed toward her manager helped a fair deal to get her there. )

She sucked in a breath as she entered the room, peeking around the corner to see if any others arrived yet. Instead, a man with a familiar, intimidating aura stands in the middle of the studio. He checked his watch on occasion as if counting down to the seconds his next clients might be late to their recording session.

More than ever, Chorong had the privilege of seeing and speaking to her seniors more than thought she ever would. It was difficult enough keeping her composure in the same room as them. How was it, that she was supposed to sit still in a situation like this?

The door squeaking uncomfortably loud as she made her way inside, adding on a meek greeting as she did so. “Hello…” She lowered her head, making sure to bow as low as possible to show her respect for him. ( She should show her teachers at school as much courtesy, but with what she already gave them, it slipped her mind to provide anything more. Even if the studio currently felt like a classroom, it was far from a schoolroom setting. For that, she was thankful. )

In spite of Chorong’s disconnect with music creation, she had a profound respect for groups able to eventually produce and release their own music. It allowed them to go beyond the image of an idol rolled off the presses of some factory. Phoenix was among one of the groups she looked up quite a bit to in that aspect.

“Come on in, have a seat.” He gestured to one of the chairs along the wall. The cushions looked recently reupholstered with some sort of faux leather ㅡ a completely new vibe for their new building. Surprisingly, it made no noticeable sound as she sank into it. The producer glanced at his watch once more. “We’re just waiting for more of your members to show up and then we’ll be able to get started.”

With hands tucked in front of her, Chorong slowly made her way into a comfortable posture that wouldn’t show how anxious she truly was. Though, the incredibly awkward silence between the only two people in the room was enough to make it worse. She bared her teeth in an awkward, forced smile that inadvertently forced her eyes open rather wide.

After a few more minutes of silence, the young idol finally found the courage to speak up and ask a question. Perhaps it would ease the tension hanging in the air and put her in good graces with one of the many experienced producers working for the company. “SO.” She cleared her throat to lower her own volume, catching herself in a notably bad habit of hers when she got nervous. ( That and clenching her jaw until it painfully ached. ) “So, um, do you usually make the lyrics before you do the background music or the other way around? I heard the tune for the title track and it’s really nice!”

Before the producer could spit out an answer, the door opened hastily, nearly hitting Chorong who was a little too close than she should have been. The rest of Dandelion poured in, apologizing in unison for being a minute away from the time they were set to be there.

And throughout, Chorong still wore her intrigued smile.

#🍒 ㅡ me myself i! ( solo. ) #ws:schedule09 #merry christmas all!!!! #which is more tiring... writing or family time