Tag: music
-
nite owl works – “i know” (a song for those leaving ‘faith’ and returning to reality) – HQ download available for a donation of any size
the unexpected introduction of a ukulele into my life has opened new doors, and given me inspiration for a new album. i have been battling some nasty and pretty fucking black existential and financial shit these days, but music is the thing that pulls me out of the pit, at least for a little while.…
-
Voluntary Songs Is Open for Business! (custom songs for reasonable prices)
Hey everyone. Since this is something I’ve been doing for over a decade now (much longer, actually), and since Voluntary Japan aka me could use some extra income in these challenging times, I have decided to officially launch a new venture: Voluntary Songs. On top of an *****extensive***** backlog of ideas/demos (nearly 30 years of…
-
I Left My Heart in Los Santos
Came across these two really wonderful videos tonight, and had to share ’em. As someone who bought GTAV when I was feeling really down, and got lost in the world of the game, it was a kind of salvation. Seeing these older people play it for the very first time was endearing, revealing, and fascinating.…
-
Latest Tunes and Upcoming Runs — Ryōkan Run, Sasagawa Naga-Run
Actually made myself sit down with a video and do a 30-minute stretch routine. Recent nagging issues are still bugging me, but it is once again time to run out to Zen poet Ryōkan’s historic hermitage on Mt. Kugami in Niigata, so I’ve got to be ready! If you’re interested, here’s the vid from last…
-
I’m finally going to record my album.
Was thinking a lot about time, and music, out on my run today. Listened to Fall Out Boy’s new album, and thought it was funny how they’ve become tempered with age, and now so much of their emo angst seems balanced by “Dad Wisdom,” if you will. We’re about the same age. One of the…
-
New Gear, Ambient Suggestions, and Kawazu-zakura in Bloom
Bought a whole set of new running gear for spring and summer. I was hesitant at first, but it had to be done. New Balance Fresh Foam x 1080 v12 shoes (bought earlier this month), NB shorts, super-lightweight yellow NB running shirt, a Nike hydration belt/phone holder, pink Puma running hat, and some cheesy -looking…
-
Collapsitarian Runner’s Blog, Vol. III: Com Truise, Cutting Booze, and a Foiled Ultramarathon
Three days in a row running now, which is good for me. Not a bad time either, today. Since I canceled my Apple Music subscription the music I run to on iTunes has now been limited, but there’s been a kind of freedom in that. I’ve found over the last few runs that having less…
-
Collapsitarian Runner’s Blog, Vol. II: Nothing to do but Run
Well, fuck. Nothing to do but run. Thought I’d talk about music I’m listening to recently, the state of corona retardation here in Japan, and also an ultramarathon I am hoping to run (and have been training for). Not sure if it’s gonna be held this year, but fingers crossed. If you missed the first,…
-
[VIDEO] WTF Is ‘Collapsitarian Running’? – Thoughts on a New Nexus
![[VIDEO] WTF Is ‘Collapsitarian Running’? – Thoughts on a New Nexus](https://voluntaryjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_7604.jpg?w=500)
Yes, it is a thing. Because I and the internet say so. Lemme know your favorite jams to run to, and also your thoughts on collapsitarian/anarchist running. How has running set you free, mentally, physically, or otherwise? *** If you would like to support Voluntary Japan and this blog you can do so via crypto…
Voluntary Japan 