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Music For Moments

  • Writer: Laren Grey
    Laren Grey
  • Sep 4, 2022
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by Laren Grey

September 4, 2022





Music. The Universal language. The sounds that permeate barriers. The language beyond words. Instrumental music. I love it. I even wrote and recorded an instrumental album called The Sounds of Love and Fear. You can enjoy it here: https://youtu.be/oF8V7Yjg7yk

As Autumn nears, I plan to write and read more. I have a few suggestions for instrumental music styles to enjoy while writing, reading, or just chillin'. Matching books with music is a great practice, and thanks to YouTube and other platforms, music is accessible.


The instrumental genre/sub-genre list...

(in alphabetical order with examples to get you started down the wormhole)



The list doesn't end there. The genres, sub-genres, and artists of instrumental, ambient, folk, traditional, classical, and world music are endless. There aren't enough hours in your life to listen to it all. So crack open a book and listen for eternity.



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Title: The Longing

Synopsis:

In a captivating blend of reality and the fantastical, The Longing delves deep into the emotional journey of Ace, a man haunted by visions of past lives, alien encounters, and mystical experiences. Struggling to discern reality from illusion, the story skillfully winds through different timelines and dimensions, exploring reality and the potential paths of life. This intricate and deeply moving story is irresistible, drawing you into its complex world.

Ace's struggle with alcohol abuse, insecurity, his tumultuous relationship with his mother who suffers from a fading mind, and his yearning to understand his place in the universe characterize his life. Entwined with his journey is Judy, a young woman with whom he shares a profound, yet enigmatic love. Together, they become each other's guiding hand towards a new world, escaping their own limitations.

Throughout the novel, Ace's surreal and transformative experiences transcend time and space. He finds himself in various historical and fantastical settings, from the Old West to an alien planet. Each journey reveals deeper layers of his psyche and the true nature of his longing, driving him toward realization and the next step in his journey.

The essence of the story lies in the theme of "longing" - a deep yearning for something that is beyond one's reach in the current reality. This sense of longing is brilliantly captured in Ace's lifelong dream of exploring life beyond the here and now, and in Judy’s need for a larger world, which drives their unrelenting quest for the unknown and the desire to break free from the shackles of their troubled lives.

The narrative explores the complex and fragile nature of human relationships, particularly through Ace's connection with Judy and his mother, the characters and mentors he engages along the way, Judy’s relationship with her father, and the confines of small-town life. These relationships experience emotional turbulence yet rest on a foundation of deep understanding and affection.

In a touching turn of events, the story concludes with Ace's childhood message in a bottle, discovered years later. It symbolizes the fulfillment of his lifelong yearning and the cyclical nature of life and dreams.

The Longing weaves a complex yet beautiful fabric of human sentiment through melancholy, joy, introspective musings, and the quest for significance beyond the immediate. It invites readers to reflect on their aspirations, fears of the unknown, and their relationship with the mysterious, leaving a spark of curiosity that lingers long after the final page.

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