Free Write – Arsenic

So I’m trying to get into the habit of writing daily, so everyday I’ve decided to write 16 lines of poetry/lyrics and if I create something I’m proud of I’ll post it here for you to enjoy. (Ps. subscribe to my YouTube channel for more content) This week I’m adding an audio visual element.

Arsenic

By: James Revels III

Take a sip of these syllables as they settle in your heart like arsenic.

My name in the tree of life carved in. This intentional flame arson then.

As far as I came only look back when checking pedometers.

Flow spill out of me like broken glass or a colander.

Quotes in quilted patterns held together by sutures.

You haul me out I relocate your like a mover.

Succeeding now or later, though I prefer sooner.

Flirt with lady luck, though mother nature’s much cuter.

On this boat of life, we all know that death rows.

Capital punishment for he reward of joy, I suppose.

Uploaded to the Over-soul, These words I download.

The wisest men are the ones who say the most with their mouths closed.

So that makes me a fool, cool like frost bitten fingers.

No soliciting, Advice unheeded by deep thoughts that linger.

I see red when friends are blue. Smell ya later. Burnt Cedar.

Trying to get in tune like an orchestra or a singer

Want some more Fire! Check this out!

Ear Training Day 26 & 27 – Melody Training

Late night at work last night by here’s Ear training day 26 & 27. Today I’m trying something new the melody exercises! It’s like the melodic intervals listening to 3 or more successive notes and guessing the distances. Even though I’m great at melodic intervals this is a challenge which I have accepted and will conquer!

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Ear Training 17 & 18 – Chord Progressions

Hey guys! Didn’t get to post my ear training results to wordpress because I didn’t get to my computer after work until it was really late but I did post to instagram (@jamesrevelscomposer) if you want to see the ear training results fresh off the press.

So I’ve been doing doing chord progression recognition of the Major scale particularly the I,ii,IV,V scale degrees. Yesterday I got a 65% which was a huge jump from the 48% I had but today I normalized with a 56% with my goal for each type of training being 90% I still have looads of work to do

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EARGASM – Zodiac

Here’s a great hip-hop beat titled Zodiac by Monte Booker. It starts with an unnerving yet interesting electronic/glitchy sample then slowly progresses into a catchy, and funky hip hop beat. It’s a great journey aurally and definitely worth the share. Know anyone who makes cool music? Shoot me a link to their soundcloud, youtube or bandcamp page and if I like what I hear I’ll feature them. I’ll have another eargasm for you tomorrow at noon so stay tuned!

It’s You! (Monday Motivation)

Here’s some Monday motivation for you guys!!! TGIM! Want to know the secret that will help you reach success? (hint the answers in the title)

REMINDER: Fall Out Boy Album Review will occur around noon today so don’t forget to check that out and argue with me then!

Check out my latest compositions from my Sketch Book:2015 Here

EARGASM OF THE DAY – Your Best Day is Today

Loved this song when I was younger, it raised my mood when I was down, and its pretty catchy 😉

Don’t forget to check out my newest song “Right as Rain” here it’s too awesome to ignore and id greatly appreciate it 😀