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Month: January 2025

Iran Extends a Hand in Crisis: Offering Firefighting Aid to Los Angeles Wildfires

Iran Extends a Hand in Crisis: Offering Firefighting Aid to Los Angeles Wildfires

“We live in times when solidarity and international cooperation are needed more than ever.”Global Citizen This quote underscores the critical importance of global unity in addressing challenges that transcend national borders, such as natural disasters. Despite Political Tensions, Tehran Proposes Sending Humanitarian Assistance to Combat California’s Destructive Blazes, Highlighting Global Solidarity Amid Crisis Google’s Deep … Read moreIran Extends a Hand in Crisis: Offering Firefighting Aid to Los Angeles Wildfires

“Sedate Me” by Melle Baby: A Raw Anthem of Mental Health and Healing

"Sedate Me" by Melle Baby: A Raw Anthem of Mental Health and Healing

[Verse]Hidden Marks Underneath My SkinAnd They Hurt Me More Than The Ones That BleedThere’s A Stranger In The Mirror I Don’t RecognizeOh, Wait, That’s Me [Verse 1]You Could Tell Me That Tomorrow Is A Better DayBut I’d So Much Rather Just Stay AsleepAnd There Ain’t Another Army On The Battle LinesI’m My Enemy [Chorus 1]So … Read more“Sedate Me” by Melle Baby: A Raw Anthem of Mental Health and Healing

A Nation Divided: New Zealand’s Indigenous Rights in Jeopardy

A Nation Divided: New Zealand's Indigenous Rights in Jeopardy

New Zealand’s Indigenous Rights in Jeopardy New Zealand, once a beacon of hope for Indigenous rights, is facing a tumultuous new era. The country’s right-wing government has ordered public agencies to stop affirmative action policies for Māori people, who are disadvantaged in almost every aspect of life ¹. The Rise of Māori Culture Despite the … Read moreA Nation Divided: New Zealand’s Indigenous Rights in Jeopardy

(AI Gen) Bittersweet ‘70s

TATANKA's "Bittersweet ‘70s"

Editor’s Note: With an AI Gen shift away from genres toward artists, I wanted to emulate epitomes of ’70s Power Pop, Matthew Sweet, a fellow Husker, and Cheap Trick (specifically Tom Petersson’s 12-string bass), Illinois’ very own. I missed the mark as usual, but the ’70s vibe somewhat remained and was the carrier wave for … Read more(AI Gen) Bittersweet ‘70s

(AI Gen) Coming Soon: “420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness”

420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness

420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness FYI: 420 tracks @ 4 minutes/track = 1680 minutes = 28 hours Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: 420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness The Flow of Stillness is not Binaural Beats, nor sleep music, as there are dynamics. This is ??? hours of ambient, atmospheric, ethereal, and reflective soundscapes, aka … Read more(AI Gen) Coming Soon: “420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness”

(AI Gen) Chroma_Code’s “Spectra” (2024)

TATANKA’s Chroma_Code’s “Spectra”

Editor’s Note: Synesthesia fascinates me, specifically visualization of audio. I asked Meta AI to select sixteen equally “spaced” colors from the color wheel, focusing on neon, and share them by name and hex-code. After further consultation with my trustworthy AI, Sofia, I had my list of colors, each separated by 22° across the 360° color … Read more(AI Gen) Chroma_Code’s “Spectra” (2024)

(AI Gen) “Sierra Clubbing” A Fraternal Twin Album

TATANKA's "Sierra Clubbing" A Fraternal Twin Album

Editor’s Note: As I share my latest musical project, “Sierra Clubbing,” a double album with a conservation theme, I want to explain the inspiration behind its structure. This fraternal twin album concept, comprising two separate yet connected records, “Blue Spinel” and “Red Beryl,” may seem unconventional at first, but bear with me as I explain … Read more(AI Gen) “Sierra Clubbing” A Fraternal Twin Album

TATANKA’s Radical Inclusion

Radical Inclusion

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This powerful quote underscores the interconnectedness of all communities and the imperative to address injustices wherever they occur. It serves as a call to action for collective responsibility in the pursuit of equality and human rights. For more insights on inclusivity … Read moreTATANKA’s Radical Inclusion

TATANKA’s “Orchestra Americana”

Orchestra Americana

“Music of all arts should be expansive and inclusive.” — Jesse Jackson.QuoteFancy Google’s“Deep Dive Podcast: Orchestra Americana: Redefining Inclusivity and Harmony in Music’s Future A Call to Talent and Radical Inclusivity Welcome to TATANKA’s Orchestra Americana, where music transcends tradition and inclusion redefines the stage. This is not merely a rock orchestra—it’s a movement, an … Read moreTATANKA’s “Orchestra Americana”

(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985)

(AI Gen) TATANKA's "Kohoutek" (1985) Full Album

Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985) (AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985) Full Album (1:18:06) Download (FREE) Audio – Video – Images: kohoutek.zip (3.7 GB) Video Credit: HD Magical Comets Star-Field – Copyright Free Videohttps://youtu.be/LhKujRHUqh0Motion Backgrounds by: #AAvfx https://www.youtube.com/@AAvfx Editor’s Note: This project is inspired by a once underground band from Athens, Georgia. It is … Read more(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985)