Knocturnal Sunshine: Picture Perfect

It has been said that one picture can say a thousand words, and if that is so then it is probably safe to assume that mental pictures could very well speak thousands exponentially. Such is par for the course as pictures themselves are but mere images or vibrations slowed down and captured, and are often accompanied by an audible component. Music, for me, when mixed live or in a recording is usually a collage of days gone by as well as the possibility of those yet to come, perhaps in an alternate reality or fantasy complete with an aroma,and an undeniable, underlying emotional texture. As my solar return is on the horizon, I reflect on the past year, with all of its triumphs and defeats, lessons and losses, as well as those from times past, including a five year marker,and what I was doing twenty years ago. All of it combined calls for a gratitudinous,regretful,happy yet melancholy array of lush chords and basslines, creating a rollercoaster ride of feeling with several possible alternate endings. The beauty of art is just that. It may start as one thing but is left for interpretation by its beholders, and can invoke infinite possibilities as to its meaning. With that, I will allow these tunes to describe scenarios with words spoken and some not, as I project my imprint into the psyche of those that dare to daydream. Gems from groups Koop, Sonzeira, & Hiatus Kaiyote only skim the surface of the treasures embedded in this mix, as Atlanta based artists like Gwen Bunn, Khari Cabral Simmons, Emdee Brown and Carmen Rodgers have also influenced my pallette in the recent past, making the flavors sizzle that much more. Speaking of which, both nuyorican and UK Soul make their way into the pot as well for the well rounded travelers' appetite, and I do hope that it is whet accordingly. Indulge. Imbibe. Injoy. One love.