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  • Epistemology, Pragmatic Idealism, and Music

    Epistemology is a branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge. It attempts to answer questions like “how do we know what we know?”, “what is knowledge?”, “how is knowledge acquired?” and “to what extent can we trust our senses or our reasoning?” In… Listen ⇢

    Epistemology, Pragmatic Idealism, and Music

  • Realizing Resonance in 2025

    Happy New Year!  Looking back, Realizing Resonance had a wonderful year in 2024. I released my second album, Always Becoming, bringing in electric guitar for a new rocking sound. On Spotify, this led to Realizing Resonance having 853 listeners and over 3k streams in 2024, which is around triple the… Listen ⇢

    Realizing Resonance in 2025

  • Merry Quirkmas – An AI Generated Christmas Album

    Immerse yourself in the harmonious magic of our AI-generated Christmas album, “Merry Quirkmas”. This strange anthology dives into the unventured realms of alternative Christmas narratives, whisking listeners away on an extraordinary journey. 1. AI Christmas Wish 2. O Christmas Cat 3. Lonely Christmas Treats 4. Christmas Wishes 5. First Pilgrim… Listen ⇢

    Merry Quirkmas – An AI Generated Christmas Album

  • The Origins of Christmas Caroling

    Christmas caroling, also known as wassailing, traces its roots back to pre-Christian, pagan traditions. During the winter solstice, which is the darkest day of the year, people in Europe would go door-to-door singing and feasting to drive away the darkness and evil spirits, and to celebrate the pending return of… Listen ⇢

    The Origins of Christmas Caroling

  • How Music Sounds in 3/4 Time

    Music in 3/4 time typically has a rhythmic pattern that feels like a waltz, characterized by a strong beat followed by two lighter beats, which creates a unique “tri-pulse” flow. For example, in the well-known song “Amazing Grace,” you can feel this pulse. Each measure in 3/4 time consists of… Listen ⇢

    How Music Sounds in 3/4 Time

  • The Long Tradition of Political Songs in the United States

    Music has played a significant role in American politics for centuries. Political songs have often served as a means of protest, as rallying cries, and as tools for raising awareness about particular issues. They have the power to unite people, rouse emotions, and affect public opinion. The history of political… Listen ⇢

    The Long Tradition of Political Songs in the United States

  • Phantom Frequencies – An AI Generated Halloween Soundtrack

    “Phantom Frequencies” is a groundbreaking AI-generated concept album that plunges listeners deep into the mesmerizing world of Halloween with 13 unique tracks. Combining striking electronic soundscapes with haunting melodies, the album captures the eerie essence of Halloween. Each track is a gripping fusion of chilling sound effects and atmospheric compositions… Listen ⇢

    Phantom Frequencies – An AI Generated Halloween Soundtrack

  • Techniques for Creating Spooky Music

    Writing a scary or spooky sounding song primarily involves soundscapes, choice of musical scales, tempo, rhythm and lyric content. Here are some techniques and how they’ve been used in real songs: 1. Dissonance: This is a technique where sounds clash with each other invoking feelings of tension or unease. An… Listen ⇢

    Techniques for Creating Spooky Music

  • AI Top 10: Songs About Change

    1. “Times They Are a-Changin” by Bob Dylan: This folk song from the ’60s epitomized the era of dramatic social and political change, urging people to accept and adapt to the times which were rapidly evolving around them.2. “Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer: This song reflects… Listen ⇢

    AI Top 10: Songs About Change