#the wilderness journals

[wildernessjournals]

Lower Alpine meadow and a group of small ponds teaming with trout. Pinnacles Lakes Basin, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA  Photo by Van Miller

#Alpine Meadows #lakes #riparian habitat #geology #flora #alpine flora #mountains #pinnacles lakes basin #john muir wilderness #Sierra Nevada Mountains #backpacking #hiking #california #©Van Miller #photography #travel #Wanderlust #Wilderness #the wilderness journals

[markscherz]

Big frog news dropping on Wednesday my dudes, hold onto your butts.

#just something I was involved in #a new paper #in some niche journal or something #it’s called like ‘forest’ or ‘wilderness’ or something like that #you’ll see #frogs #conservation #👀

[riccissance]

do you ever think about how shauna’s best friend froze to death then her son was stillborn and right after that shauna had to butcher the frozen body of a young boy??

#javi basically being the combination of jackie and wilderness baby drives me insane #and he was yet another person shauna wanted to keep safe but didn’t #shauna shipman suffered more than jesus #of course she wanted to be antler queen after that! #shauna just relived both of the deaths that traumatized her to keep everyone alive #and then they offer their love and devotion to nat #i would’ve done worse than just writing angrily in my journal tbh #and then shauna wakes them up in time to save them all from the fire!! #shauna shipman i get you #yellowjackets #shauna shipman

[albertayebisackey]

Tuesday 25th July 2023 -

“I'm a lion in a strange land.”

― Criss Jami

#lion #land #strange #art #journals of the world #scrap journal #journals of tumblr #wild #cat #bigcat #big cat #big cats #wilderness #motivatedmindset #motivation #inspiration #inspire #inspirational #life #albertsackeyart #albertayebisackey #colour #love #journal #photography #albert sackey art #artist #motivational #motivationalquotes #daily journal

[myc0smosism1ne]

"Some Great Reward": Depeche Mode's Synth-Pop Evolution

British band Depeche Mode’s fourth studio album Some Great Reward released in 1984 was a turning point in the band’s sound that resulted in their first US chart success, with their single “People are People” reaching no. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Some Great Reward was a transitional phase for Depeche Mode, where the aspects that would come to define Depeche Mode’s signature sound in the years to come were starting to develop. Songwriter Martin Gore was coming into his own, with his lyrics reflecting relationships and the human condition, grappling with skepticism of religion, sex, politics, and love, from the perspective of an intelligent and cynical soul. Gore’s lyrics exhibit a depth often overlooked in music; notably, as they avoid common love tropes and present a more honest and realistic portrayal of relationships

Often the band’s earlier lyrics were backed by a more pop-style arrangement, Some Great Reward still contains those pop hooks and arrangements, but they are created to be in a more foreboding style. The album’s instrumentation sounds like they clash at first listen, but with further listening, this combination of thought-provoking lyrics and the industrial, loud dynamic music, sometimes coupled with soft and sweet sounding instrumentation, are done masterfully, where these seemingly contrasting ideas come together seamlessly. Depeche Mode became more playful and musically innovative with Some Great Reward, testing the boundaries of sound and the machinery of electronic instrumentation, redefining the genre of synth-pop in the process, into something more industrialized and tinged with subtle elements of darkness in the album's atmosphere.

Some Great Reward, saw Depeche Mode stepping out of the youthful, more energetic, and brighter synth-pop sound of their first couple of albums, signaling the member's maturation into being young adults and grappling with different complexities. One of the most prominent examples of this is the song “Master and Servant,” taking the theme of capitalism in society and subtly revealing this from within the song's lyrical themes of sex and BDSM, bringing the first musical taste of the new turn Depeche Mode was taking, a turn to something more earnest, more sexual, and more darkly cynical.

The lyrics explore the interplay between control and submission, drawing parallels between intimate desires and the broader societal structures influenced by power imbalances. The provocative nature of "Master and Servant" extends beyond its lyrics, with the music itself contributing to the song's edginess. The juxtaposition of alluring melodies with darker, more industrial elements exemplifies Depeche Mode's willingness to challenge musical conventions, foreshadowing the innovative approach they would further develop in subsequent albums.

The synth-pop-filled, often naive lyricism that defined their earlier albums is still subtly present but now takes on a more nuanced and complex role, with it being a backdrop to the band's lyrical exploration of power dynamics and societal structures.

Gore’s lyrics explore complex and provocative themes, such as on some of the album's standout tracks, "Blasphemous Rumours," "Stories of Old," and "Lie to Me," that delve into poignant narratives that contribute significantly to the album's emotional impact. In "Blasphemous Rumours," the lyrics address the weighty subject of suicide, offering a stark commentary on the struggles of individuals and the moral implications surrounding life and death. The combination of dark lyrical content against the backdrop of an upbeat musical arrangement creates a haunting contrast, enhancing the emotional impact of the song, and aligns with the album's broader examination of societal and personal challenges.

"Stories of Old" introduces a different facet of Depeche Mode's lyrical prowess, with its delving into themes of desire, intimacy, and vulnerability. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of romantic entanglements, showcasing Martin Gore's ability to convey complex emotions through evocative storytelling. As the track unfolds, the listener is immersed in a narrative of passion and longing, adding a layer of intimacy to the album's overarching exploration of human relationships. Similarly, "Lie to Me" explores the dynamics of deceit and self-deception within relationships, the lyrics are filled with longing and vulnerability, and contribute to the emotional depth of the album, as the music skillfully weaves a narrative that complements the broader themes of love, power, and societal critiques found throughout Some Great Reward.

Instrumentation on the album also marks a notable departure from the band's earlier sound, with the incorporation of newer band member Alan Wilder into Depeche Mode’s lineup bringing a fresh perspective, that is evident in the meticulous layering of synthesizers, drum machines, and the albums innovative use of samplers. The sonic landscape becomes more textured and sophisticated, with Wilder's influence pushing the boundaries of the electronic sounds in the album. This departure is particularly noticeable in tracks like "Somebody," where the subtle interplay between instrumentation and emotive vocals reflects a newfound depth and complexity.

The album heavily relies on synthesizers and drum machines, complemented by inventive samplers that capture sounds from everyday life, such as pans falling down stairs and working it into the album's soundscape. Some Great Reward’s unconventional use of sampling provides an intriguing layer of complexity with the album’s attention to detail in the sampling process, adding depth with the transformation of seemingly mundane sounds into integral components of the album's sonic identity.

Each track on the album has a disjunct yet harmonious sonic landscape, where the separation of vocal and instrumental layers is remarkably clear, allowing listeners to distinguish each element while still experiencing the cohesive flow of the music, resulting in an exhilarating listening experience that showcases Wilder's mastery in blending technical precision with artistic creativity.

The album's contrast of dark lyrical content against upbeat musical arrangements, along with the evocative storytelling, enriches the album's overarching story of societal challenges, human relationships, and personal struggles. Some Great Reward not only solidified Depeche Mode's position as pioneers of synth-pop but also laid the groundwork for their continued exploration of mature, provocative, and innovative musical expressions in the years to come.

#writer #writers on tumblr #writerscommunity #music #depechemode #somegreatreward #alan wilder #davegahan #martingore #andy fletcher #writerslife #writerthings #journalism #journalist #musicrecs #album #albums #review #musicreview #albumreview #musicblog #blog #music recommendation #Spotify

[a-dragons-journal]

Had a chance to do a little werewolf (or, weredragon) magick meditation again this morning for the first time in a while and had a surprisingly easy time slipping back into it considering how challenging it is for me sometimes - apparently some of the practice has stuck.

I'm also rereading parts of Sargent's book, and I think I'm going to give up on finding a truer wild place for the Call the Wolf Dragon Spirit ritual and just... commit to doing it in my yard, because while I would love to do it out in the woods and it would probably make it easier magically speaking, the logistics of figuring out how to do that is just blocking me from doing it at all, and I'd rather do it at a disadvantage than not do it at all. (This - the getting stuck on wanting to do something "right" preventing me from doing it at all - is a recurring problem of mine and I'm trying to get better about recognizing and circumventing it.) It'll be at minimum a few days, because I want to prepare myself properly for that and I need to figure out if and how I need to modify the ritual to account for the difference in what exactly I'm calling, but hopefully that goes well.

#i say. and then immediately go back to seeing if i can find a way to get out in the wilderness #werewolf magick #otherkin #dragonkin #rani talks #journaling

[nicolascageisagoth]

User x @el_zucc put this photo under the news

I’m sorry ahahgahahahaghff

#alan fletcher #depeche mode #alan wilder #andy fletcher #depeche mode meme #news #music news #poor journalism

[unusual-uraniidae]

(first two pics are from a weekend trip with his buddy, the 3rd pic is from a short hike with me a few weeks earlier)

My husband 😍🥰

#journal entry #outdoors #backpacking #hiking #michigan wilderness

[redddwinne]

small town

#camping #wilderness #diary entry #journal #artists on tumblr #art journal #photography #forest #aliens #dark academia #art #my photgraphy #fall vibes

[earianne]

Pure Imagination

This week’s ear worm.

An almost 30-year old movie at the time I first watched it, the 1971 “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory”’s magic was so inspiring.

Upon listening to the original song “Pure Imagination” recently, I realized why the film was so magical.

The music.

Sometimes it’s just a phrase or a beat, but cover songs don’t do the aforementioned justice.

Gene Wilder, Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley made something unrepeatable.

Listening to it with fresh, adult ears, I know why the kid version was so enamored - the phrasing, the deliberation, yet leaving room for all the in between to seep through but also holding everything together in a warm embrace…

My baby actually started smiling when it began playing and I sang and danced along.

“If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it. Anything you want to, do it. Want to change the world? There’s nothing to it.”

#willy wonka #charlie and the chocolate factory #gene wilder #music #personal blog #journal #song

[wildernessjournals]

Council Lake, East Pinnacles Lakes Basin, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA. Photo by Van Miller

#pinnacles lakes basin #john muir wilderness #Sierra Nevada Mountains #california #©Van Miller #mountains #fishing #backpacking #camping #outdoors #geology #travel #photography #Wanderlust #the wilderness journals

[oculusxcaro]

When Khare's mutation advances to the point that it can no longer be hidden, she will straight up vanish off the face of the earth, quitting her job at Pauli's Diner with a quick phonecall before abandoning her apartment in the dead of night. Everything she owns will be left behind in a hurry, other than the few items that could identify her which will promptly be destroyed and dumped into Gotham Bay before she heads deep into the sewers, only daring to venture out on rare occasions for the things she needs until she can no longer pretend she's even human.

#🌈 || musings #body horror tw #body horror cw #This is pretty much what'll happen at some point asdfghjkl #Barring she somehow obtains a cure or her body is able to regain genetic stability #She'll get sicker and sicker as the mutation advances and THEN it'll start looking obvious #Hair falling out in clumps as eyes begin sprouting on her face #At that point she'll just quit Pauli's Diner and disappear #Won't go back into the wilderness though #She'll head somewhere deep where few can find her #Scribbling away in her journal until she forgets how to write #:x #Just a thought that popped into mind while at work tonight #Because Khare can't hide her mutation forever #Right now it's only affecting injuries and the main core of her body but #Sooner or later it'll start showing on her face and that's it #Fucking Gollum-ass bitch creeping out during the middle of the night all covered up to hide her fucked-up J'avo looks #Feeling a teensy bit better let's see what I can do on my day off in the morning

[remembertheplunge]

Machine like America seems immune to wonder

“In the book Simple Abundance,a page a day book, on the January 10 page the author Sarah Ban Breathnach discusses the play “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder. It is one of my favorite plays. It’s a study of the three phases of life:

School days, young adult hood and death .In the play, Emily dies during child birth, but, is given a chance to come back and relive one day in her life. She picked the most unimportant day. But, she not only relived it, she saw herself reliving it. Eventually, it becomes too much for her, and she asks to be taken back to her grave. But as she leaves, she says “I didn’t realize, all this is going on and we never noticed. Good-bye, world. Good-bye Grover’s Corners…Mama and Papa. Good-by to clocks ticking..and Mama’s sunflowers. And food and coffee. And new-ironed dresses and hot baths…and sleeping and waking up. Oh, earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you.”

Ms Breathnach quotes the above lines from the play and then goes on to discuss wonder. She states “we cannot longer afford to throw away even one “unimportant” day by not noticing the wonder of it all.”

My margin note comment on that page follows;”1/10/2007 Wednesday 7:05am.

 “Machine like America seems immune to wonder. Wonder comes in the pause, In reflection. In the cracks. From mistakes. Be still To notice”

But, my other thought on the Thorton Wilder quote above is that when I review my journal entries, I’m like Emily reliving my life, but, watching myself as I do it. She says we don’t notice the details of life as we live it. To notice the details, write them down. Journals give you the opportunity to relive your life before you die while you still have a chance to make changes and gain insight from your review.

#1/10/2007 #Our Town by Thorton Wilder #Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach #wonder #journaling #writing #life review #journal details

[albertayebisackey]

“The tiger prowls while the jungle sleeps.” - Unknown

#art #artist #albert sackey art #albertsackeyart #life #albertayebisackey #journal #love #sketchbook #colour #tiger #king #jungle #atmospheric #sleep #tigers #sleeping #art journal #journaling #journals #visual journal #scrapbook #daily journal #quote #quoteoftheday #nature #wild #wilderness #prowls #prowl

[lesbianlotties]

oh good job you guys. you killed the only person in the wilderness that bothered to make art out there smfh

#i'm kidding of course misty's acting was also art as well as shauna's journals and the job of stitching van's face up #lots of art in the wilderness!! #watching yellowjackets

[sainztander]

btw it's simply hilarious to read accounts of carlos painted as a victorian era orphan who has to plead for Some Scrap Of Affection (daily getting cakes and surprise parties and compliments and cuddles from management and mechanics) and puts on a Brave Face in front of the Humiliation of Leaving Some Space For Charles Il Predestinato Leclerc' Signature on a Cap They Both Have To Sign... and the mental side eye to the reader with the sarcastic reminders that ferrari insists of not picking up a number 1 driver despite all these Clear Signs Of Favoritism (picking out bad photos i guess??)... british comedy truly is something else

#oh i know why british media is obsessed with finding faults everywhere in ferrari's management #(which is not only to find validation after the era of the Valtteri It's James jokes but there's that too) #but this is all so funny in so many ways #firstly the assumption that not (publicly) stating a hierarchy is actually Always A Lie because it's clear that charles is the favorite #which is easily deduced from ummm... him being taller than carlos(?) #and then the even wilder theory that while it's Natural and Good to have a n1 driver also the n2 driver is to be humiliated at every turn #like. make it make sense. #anyways british journos have been seething ever since binotto has been saying that he values both his drivers and it endless amuses me #why are you so obsessed with ferrari respecting both their drivers babygirl. why do you care. #idk who needs to hear it but it's the team's general lack of competence that has been failing charles not any lack of n1 driver status lmao #and i still don't get what yall have been screaming about when talking about team orders or whatever because i don't remember once #in this season where a hierarchy between charles and carlos would have changed the outcome of any race #just say you don't like the idea of only merc and rbr being painted as villains and go on #i don't think that any kind of team order is inherently wrong but everyone being obsessed with ferrari's approach is telling #Those passages ab carlos in the gq article are way more insulting than anything ferrari's management ever said ab him btw #f1 #carlos sainz #charles leclerc #n dice #this is a british journalism hate blog btw!