In this episode you’ll learn
• How music functions as a form of memory and archive
• The relationship between time, sound, and perception
• How composers encode historical experience into music

In this episode you’ll learn
• How music functions as a form of memory and archive
• The relationship between time, sound, and perception
• How composers encode historical experience into music


The Weight of “Nothing to Lose But Your Head” by Augustines: A Personal Journey Through Time and Loss
In 2025, I stumbled across a version of the song “Nothing to Lose But Your Head” by the band Augustines, and for the first time, it hit me in a way I never expected. This wasn’t just another track I could casually add to a playlist—it was a song that spoke directly to the brokenness I felt in that particular moment of my life. And it made me think: How could a song from 2013 resonate so deeply in 2025, when I had been through so much by that point? I first came across the band when […]A tribute to our golden retriever, Winnie — not just about companionship, but about music and voice.
She didn’t howl. She sang — selectively, deliberately — most often to Beethoven and Bellini, as if responding rather than reacting. She knew the music.
For those who have lived closely with a golden retriever, this kind of presence may sound familiar.
https://salemdata.net/johnpress/?p=383
#GoldenRetriever #GoldenRetrieversOfMastodon #LifeWithGoldens
#DogsOfMastodon #PetRemembrance #MusicAndMemory
Artist’s log. Day 1. (x? days before the concert)
First score, The Origins of Light, is ready. 13 more to go 🤪😳🫣
The story behind this concert? Part 1 is here: https://www.jeromeleroy.com/complog-content/2025/10/finding-the-echoes-an-artists-journey-from-trauma-to-self-discovery-part1-awakenings
#Rediscovery #FindingTheEchoes #ComposerLife #NeoclassicalMusic #HealingThroughArt #CreativeJourney #MusicAndMemory #PersonalEssay #ArtistLife
Canadian professor teaches biochemistry concepts through brilliant pop song parodies
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/canadian-teacher-teaches-science-pop-songs
My latest blog post delves into the impact of music on our emotions, memories, and personal growth.
In this piece, I explore the science behind music’s effect on the brain and the universal language it speaks, transcending cultural boundaries and touching the deepest parts of our souls. I reflect on the songs that have marked significant moments in my life and invite you to consider the melodies that have done the same for you.
Read the full post here: http://roqueneto.com/2024/02/06/the-transformative-power-of-music-in-my-life/
#MusicAndMemory #PersonalGrowth #Music #MusicTherapy #CulturalConnection