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I forgive you. It's been a while since we talked. You've read every one of my emails; You let me hang my pictures, writings, and letters to friends on your social media refrigerator; You helped me study for my tests, you picked on me when I misspelled words in the comment sections, you let me waste days of my time (easily more than ten thousand hours) doing Ethnographic Fieldwork scrolling though people's digital venues of self-curation (i.e. Myspace, GeoCities). <3,  John  xoxo "send nudes" ... What a relief. That was needed. A good ol' apology to the internet. They took so much from me and I didn't even realize the magnitude of it all. I lost my internet virginity when I was in middle school at my best friend's house. He immigrated from Mexico City with a super bubbly sister. I was a super huge 3 Ninja's fan and envied with all my pogs  their Black belts in karate. His dad bought him a Compaq Presario 5000. The  little assistant  could change

A highly respected music producer and songwriter, Rick Rubin, has shared valuable insights and tips on songwriting and music production throughout his career. Here is a list of songwriting tips inspired by his wisdom: Simplicity is Key: Start with a simple, strong idea or melody. Don't overcomplicate your songs. Sometimes, less is more. Find the Essence: Identify the core emotion or message you want to convey in your song. Make sure every element of the song supports that essence. Collaborate: Be open to collaboration with other musicians, writers, or producers. Different perspectives can bring fresh ideas to your work. Embrace Vulnerability: Don't be afraid to express your true emotions and experiences in your lyrics. Authenticity can resonate deeply with listeners. Listen Actively: Pay attention to the details in your music. Listen actively to every instrument and element to ensure they serve the song's purpose. Experiment with Structure: Don't feel constrained by t

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Ladies and gentlemen, fellow audiophiles, and seekers of the rarest musical gems, Rest assured, this ain't your run-of-the-mill spam email – I promise, no sponsors in sight. What we have here is a bona fide exploration of the musical universe, an adventure that'll leave you craving more or further your indifference. The Velvet Prelude Picture this: a guitar gently weeping, and plug-ins tinkering with Garage Band's heartstrings. A chord played on a MIDI controller sent us down a rabbit hole, yearning to uncover its origin. Armed with a  reversed piano chord finder  and a trusty  guitar chord finder , we embarked on our quest. The elusive  Dmaj7sus2  led us to YouTube, where a seemingly random soul strummed its enigmatic beauty. A mere 2.4k views adorned a video posted 11 years ago – yet, we had to show our appreciation with a thumbs-up. And there it was, our testimonial for all to see: @JohnCanales 57 minutes ago (edited) I am writing a song and searching for that cord on Yo

Note: This article takes 41 minutes to experience between the articles and supported media. I find myself in the heart of my eclectic sanctuary, a small space (1/3 the size of NPR's "Tiny Desk" office space), that serves as both a home studio and office, a YouTube haven, and an electronic treasure trove. Here, perched before a midi keyboard, I embark on a sonic adventure, experimenting with an array of VTS plugins—those digital counterparts to the enchanting pre-programmed sounds of childhood keyboards. Rolling Stone's Journey Rolling Stone magazine in print, truth be told, rarely graces my coffee table phone-charging end table. I reserve my monetary indulgences for other pursuits, such as savoring a Pumpkin Spice Latte or savoring a sumptuous steak over a humble burger. After all, the substance of most major magazines has found a digital home, sprawled across social platforms and the vast expanse of the web. Rolling Stone Magazine has a $1 annual digital subscripti

F C Em Am Warm is the weather beating down on us When searching for shade at the edge of the glade What you hope to find, what you will not see, Is a path at the edge of insanity Suddenly your taken no relation to me The brighter it gets the more i can see The rope will not bind when we’re lost at sea cause the cuts that you make will set me free I will not jump or fall away cleaver you have no over over me A work in progress (C)2017 J. Canales WRITTEN APR 5, 2017 EDITED  APR 5, 2017