Tag Archives: rhythm

Cave In: Dark Driving

This was written over three listens, though one was heavily broken up and might not count. I was looking mostly to just describe the song but I overthought what I was writing and so I don’t think this quite works. … Continue reading

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A Poem About Crickets Chirping

Earlier on I had an idea for something heavy, though I don’t imagine I would’ve conveyed that well. Anyway, I started writing and scrapped it almost immediately. The idea required more thought than I have the energy for right now … Continue reading

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The Afghan Whigs: Toy Automatic

Three listens for this one. I was just looking to describe the song (I think) and I did alright in that regard. However, I feel as though I could’ve fleshed this out a lot more. The Afghan Whigs’ “Toy Automatic” … Continue reading

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The Tragically Hip: Man

This was written over two listens. I didn’t aim for anything in particular other than trying to capture the song. Probably could’ve done a bit of refining, but I’m mostly content with how this reads, so yeah. The Tragically Hip’s … Continue reading

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Kitarō: Space II

One listen for this one. I was going to look at describing the sounds and instrumentation, but instead I went for trying to capture the feel. I probably could’ve written more and maybe been a bit more descriptive, but alas. … Continue reading

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Yoko Shimomura: Colony 9

This one was difficult to write and I think it was due to overthinking. Four listens, but a lot of restarts early on in the first due to having a bit of trouble finding my footing. I stuck mostly to … Continue reading

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Yasunori Mitsuda: Chronopolis

Two listens for this one. I wanted to write about this song for a little while, but I probably should’ve done it in the morning when I’d be less tired than I am now. I feel I should’ve given this … Continue reading

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Peter Gabriel: Fourteen Black Paintings

This was slowly written over three listens. I was aiming to avoid imagery (I think) and I mostly succeeded. Still, this doesn’t say too much about the song, though maybe that’s okay. I hope you enjoy. — Woodwind comes in, … Continue reading

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Principles of Geometry: Hauntitled

This was written over four listens. I didn’t aim for anything other than writing about the song. Didn’t try to lean toward description of what was happening or any imagery or suggested emotion and just let stuff come forward. A … Continue reading

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Zuntata: Photosynthesis Suite ~No. 01 Iron Fossil~

There were a few pauses and slight rewinds when I was listening to this. Helped me get some things down, but overall this mostly flowed. It was easier to write than the prior one and took less time. I feel … Continue reading

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