I have had the wonderful privilege of creating alongside some brilliant artists/musicians over the years.One of these creatives I have known since I was a teenager. I intersected with Fitzpatrick Mauldin when he was 16 years old and at that time he was already developing a proficiency in the production of electronic music. Guys this was 96 before tracks and samples seemed to automagically arrange themselves in perfect time by the aid of software engineers and their wizardry that made it into all in one studio software for recreational musicians. All of that to say...this guys musical DNA is authentic and it yields delightfully innovative,energetic, and dreamy electronic music that I have heard "for those who know me I have a long standing relationship with electronica,ambient,and space music. Fitzpatrick draws from a broad array of influences "listed more accurately than I could list" on his website whoisfitzpatrick.com. Patrick is a fearless creative who seems to delve into what medium or whimsical idea that spawns in his imagination and makes those dreams a reality. Fitzpatrick is also a talented and emerging author who has already produced a vast fantasy novel titled "The Chronicals of Eretan". Please do yourself a favor and familiarize yourself with this guy. His work and efforts have truly earned the right to be known. To any person who may be reading this make a connection with his work...you will not be disappointed and you will be supporting a true artist who like many does not have the means to advertise his work making it available to the masses.
Reflect,Respects,and Thankfulness
You are the string in my bow.
Biblical Mary to Joe.The North isn’t true ‘til it’s leading me to you.You are the way that I know.
Under the weight of belief
You shiver and shake like a leaf.But death is a force, not a man on a horse:I’ll keep you safe while you sleep.
We fight those demons day in and day out.
Lyrics: Dry the River "Demons"
I have suffered,survived,thrived,and now live to offer hope and life to those who know suffering. I am yours.
Parhelion Okrandom Art
The Disposable Disposition.
"Fort Pitt Bridge"
Inspired after admiring a view of Pittsburgh from the waterfront. As I pondered what it takes to make a city thrive my view was momentarily obstructed by a trash barge as is trolled down the Ohio River. This urban abstract notates the plight of our urban centers being hubs for our disposable disposition. It seems whenever I am admiring the things that we build in the city that admiration shifts to concern when I realize that those things are in a constant state of hemmoraging some form of waste.
The Disposable Disposition
Youth
Hey Youth, Hey Hopeful, Hey Ambition...
Dont you let them weaponize your Dreams...
Dedication
The echo of your memory has metamorphosed into the dreams that I chase to this day. I still see you in the fabric of my work.This is one of the many reasons that I cannot claim sole credit for any of the content that hits the canvas. Your dreams, struggles, humor, laughter, and friendship changed my course and in the midst of the chaos of your departure God began the process of setting something straight with me. With your genuine nature and honest word began a story that I am still trying to write. Thank you and I love you Brother.
Dave
Bobby Tuttle image credit Stephanie DeLano
Movement
Aviators Proposal
From an outer space,
In a flat spin,
Descend through the clouds,
"Revealed" The surface below,
A thousand rooftops,
A million lights,
Mimmick the wonder of eternal hieghts..
Your gravity has me in its grasp,
I cannot help but think, "this journey could be my last"
So please tell me...
If my feet were to touch the surface below..
Do you think your Gravity,
Could ever let me go..
Aaaaannnd here we go.
The eagle has landed....