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Love, Always.

Here's a lovely snippet about “Midnight Mind" fe

Countdown in 3 ... 2 ... 1! A brief intro to the m

Countdown in 3 ... 2 ... 1! A brief intro to the music video for my debut single "Midnight Mind." It was originally released one year ago today ⭐️💚
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Link in Bio 🎵💚
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"Leave the winter fast asleep. Watch the forest fo

"Leave the winter fast asleep. Watch the forest for the trees. And people turn to gold." These are lyrics from the song "People Turn to Gold" from my upcoming album codenamed Modern M, featuring the truly brilliant Modern English. This image I recently captured as the sun rose after I finished a wonderful day and night working on this song. I so look forward to sharing the meanings behind this song with you -- and the music itself.
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#sunrise #musician #independentmusician #avantpop #gold #photography #hope #sunrisephotography #morning #modernenglish #nature #sunrise_and_sunsets #newwave #golden #uplate #musicfortimetravelers #trees #alchemy #dawn #dawnphotography #sky #newmusic

Throwback Thursday to my messy 'ol digs and self-m

Here rises the moon. She softens the dazzling sigh

Here rises the moon. She softens the dazzling sight of our sun and offers a reflection we can gaze upon, as we sing her praises, even through the roof of the night.
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[I recorded this video and audio during the "Super Flower Blood Moon" yesterday. The video is from minutes after the moon rose over the trees in our back garden. And I captured the lovely sound of the bird later that same night/next-morning at 3:20am. I hope you find some enjoyment in it.
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Happy 2021! I am thrilled and honored that my debu

Happy 2021! I am thrilled and honored that my debut single "Midnight Mind" came in at number-8 on Channel 98.9FM's 'Top 98 Modern Rock Tracks of 2020'!!!
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So many excellent songs from famous global bands and outstanding independent musicians throughout this remarkable countdown. I'd feel privileged to have come in at any position -- 8 or 98; what wonderful company ❤️
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Let me know if you would like a copy or a shirt — or visit the site in my bio 😊
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"Midnight Mind" is written, mixed, and performed by me and features the brilliant J. Jeff Ungar (@j2ungar). It was beautifully mastered at Real World Studios (@realworldstudios) by Tim Oliver. Thank you again, @channel98_9 Corry’s Radio Alternative!
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Happy almost New Year. The moon emerged rosy and g

Happy almost New Year. The moon emerged rosy and golden this evening, waxing the last time in 2020 ⭐️🌙 The “Cold Moon.” With chilly hands, I was happy to capture this moment, the bare branches already hinting at a spring not far away.
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❄️ . . . . . #snow #fuzzy #creativephotograph

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#snow #fuzzy #creativephotography #creativeportraiture #selfie #winter #winterishere #sunglasses #adventure #chilly #chillyweather #vivid #instagram #cold #goggles #avantgarde #portrait #photography #northeast #teal

A wee bit of art related to my music 🎶 . . . .

A wee bit of art related to my music 🎶
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#musicfortimetravelers #redhair #fantasy #independentmusic #graphic #art #vector #mermaid #siren #preraphaelite #magic #coin #creative #golden #indymusic #dreamwave #synth #synthpop #newromantic #worldmusic #dream #middleearth

I am honored and so gratified by the BEAUTIFUL art

I am honored and so gratified by the BEAUTIFUL article crafted by the sincerely exceptional writer and person MJ Hanley-Goff for the publication Woman Around Town. The piece references my single and self-directed music video "Midnight Mind.” Here's a brief excerpt (but please do feel encouraged to read and share the piece in its entirety).
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"Not surprisingly, having a paranormal film on her resume, this original single is hauntingly produced but one is left unafraid, whether of the unknown, of the darkness, or of feeling alone. It’s the perfect antidote to the current climate in the country and in our world."
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Link in my bio 😊
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Halloween inspired 🎃 A wee digital painting fro

Halloween inspired 🎃 A wee digital painting from my X-ray taken yesterday 💀
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“[He] said nothing but the light that flared fro

“[He] said nothing but the light that flared from his eyes...” - Bill Heyen

Captured this photo of @j2ungar at Greenwood Furnace this autumn 🍂

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“Did you ever hear the theory of the universe? /

The night is here!!! I hope you enjoy the official

The night is here!!! I hope you enjoy the official lyrics music video for "The Dark Night Of The Soul." 🌟 💙 🌙

Link in my bio.

This is an homage to the legendary Loreena McKennitt’s timeless song “The Dark Night Of The Soul”! It features violins and guitars by the world-class musicians, my friends, Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan (of the bands House of Hamill and Enter The Haggis). The mixing and mastering are phenomenally done by my esteemed colleague Clyde Rosencrance (Republic Audio Studio). 🌟
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It has been a major privilege of my life that when I reached out to Ms. McKennitt and her label Quinlan Road for permission, they gave their blessing and shared that they enjoyed this version and the lyrics video I directed (with videography by the enormously talented J. Jeff Ungar)! 🎥 I am forever grateful for the genius and kindness of this true heroine, Loreena McKennitt, and the phenomenal people she chooses to work with 💙
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@loreenamckennitt @j2ungar @houseofhamill @republic_audio
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It has been an epic journey, three years in the ma

It has been an epic journey, three years in the making! I’m so pleased to finally share the official music video for “Midnight Mind”! A link to the YouTube premiere (happening tonight at 7 PM EST) is in my bio. or come over to my Facebook to watch an exclusive intro to the music video at 7 PM as well 🌟💚
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Featuring J. Jeff Ungar. e-Mastered at @realworldstudios ❤️
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#newmusic #creativeportraiture #synths #synth #indiemusician #indiemusic #independentmusician #magical #roland #happy #synthpop #dreampop #sonyalpha #a7s #zeiss #magical #musicvideo #videography #green #twinkling #stage #filmmaking #videographer #onset #photography #videographylife #filmmaker #filmmakinglife #portaitphotography #musicfortimetravelers

I am elated to share that "Midnight Mind" has been

I am elated to share that "Midnight Mind" has been selected for the phenomenal Moscow Shorts International Film Festival!! Even their laurels are a work of art. The backstory behind them is truly poignant regarding the mythic character of the Firebird, or Zhar-Ptitsa, and the epic quest for the missing feather. Phoenix ... rise! 🌟
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Surprise! 🎉 It was a joy creating an homage to

Surprise! 🎉 It was a joy creating an homage to the legendary Loreena McKennitt’s timeless song “The Dark Night Of The Soul” this summer! This piece features violins and guitars by the world-class musicians, my friends, Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan (of the bands House of Hamill and Enter The Haggis). The mixing and mastering are phenomenally done by my esteemed colleague Clyde Rosencrance (Republic Audio Studio). 🌟
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It has been a major privilege of my life that when I reached out to Ms. McKennitt and her label Quinlan Road for permission, they gave their blessing and shared that they enjoyed this version and the lyrics video I directed (with videography by the enormously talented J. Jeff Ungar)! 🎥 I am forever grateful for the genius and kindness of this true heroine, Loreena McKennitt, and the phenomenal people she chooses to work with 💙
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“The Dark Night Of The Soul” will be out for wide release September 19th (iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc.)!!! AND, leading up to the big day, the song is being played and/or featured on many remarkable radio stations that I will be posting about during the coming days! 🎶
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THRILLED to announce that my music video "Midnight

THRILLED to announce that my music video "Midnight Mind" featuring J. Jeff Ungar has been selected to screen at the phenomenal Hudson Valley Film Fest!!!! The affair is this August (8/20/2020) at the -- wait for it -- legendary Warwick NY Drive-in Movie Theater! What a perfect way to have an event this summer! And, as some of you know, I grew up in the Hudson Valley of NY and taught at Warwick Valley High School 💚 This fest is in its fifth year and has screened so many tremendous pieces of art. We are sincerely honored ⭐️
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Some of you folks know about the fantastic news we

Some of you folks know about the fantastic news we shared last year regarding new music coming 2020 with living legends - the brilliant ⭐️ Modern English⭐️ ! So it's no surprise that they are the finale in my most impactful albums challenge in J. Jeff's and my #artmeld series!
Now, technically this album should be cover art from ME's After The Snow record -- but the transcendent graphic designer Vaughan Oliver (who passed in December 2019) recently created this beautiful poster for their genre-defining song "I Melt With You." I could not resist melting/melding with it for this series.
I was fortunate to discover ME as a kid when I saw a spot they did on a sit-com (which they were way too good for), and it opened my eyes/ears to a world of quality, complexity, and edgy beauty. Their music also helped bring Jeff and myself together in the early 2010s 💜

Jeff and I were thrilled to support the creation of Modern English's 2018 LP: Take Me To The Trees -- which is outrageously great. And it's an honor now ... to call them friends ... and to look forward to our original EP, Modern M, featuring their mad genius!! Here's to Modern English! Here's to 38 years this month since the release of After the Snow! The future's open wide ✨⚡️
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Two tulips at f1.4 using #vintage glass. This one

Two tulips at f1.4 using #vintage glass. This one by my #amazing and #talented #husband.
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