This is not only my favorite song on the album, but it’s currently my favorite one that I’ve ever written and recorded. I’m more proud of this than any of them. I hope that I’ll get to say this again about some new tune I’ve yet to write in the future. But, for now, this is ‘the one’ for me. It’s the third song I wrote the music for on Azuline, after Porcelain and Lower Lash Line. I was stuck on it for a year and a half. Each time I’d write and record a new keyboard part for it, I seemed to get further away from the finish line instead of closer. After not being able to play guitar for close to fifteen years, I decided to visit a guitar shop and just try playing for a few minutes just to see how it would feel. Well, I fell in love with an emerald green Guild Starfire and took it home with me. I call him Golders Green after the Pete Ham album of the same name. In true Shoegaze fashion, I wrote and recorded some guitar tracks that were dripping with gooey goodness with some pedals that I’ll keep secret. The song fell into place almost instantly, and I got goosebumps and chills and couldn’t stop grinning like a big ol’ goofus. Instead of finishing the writing with lyrics and melody, I decided to just keep going and wrote/recorded the music for the other seven songs on the album. Only then did I go back and finish with lyrics/vocals. Once I did add the vocals, I knew right away that this would be my favorite. As of this writing, the album has yet to come out. So, I have no idea what anyone else will think of this, or any of the other songs. Even if nobody else likes it, I’ll still consider it a success because it got me back into being a guitarist who writes Shoegaze tunes, just like when I wrote my very first officially released ditties for Creeping Myrtle a million yonks ago. doldrum.com/the-shy-reserve/time-flies-and-drags/

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I just watched this again. The doorway effect is strong. This is honestly one of my favourite ever songs. I think of it when I walk into another room, and I think of it when I wake up in another country. When I watch this, I invariably watch it a second time.

It's great work Ran. The musical arrangements are wonderfully imaginative. Your lyrics are truthful and uncontrived. I presume it will be a difficult listen for anyone who hasn't yet figured out how good you are, but how would you change that? Your strength is in your uniqueness. I'm interested in anything you do.

I love all of the new songs, especially this one!

Yes!

Happy Birthday to the "Half Century Boy" !!

Luv your music!

✌️

Sup, fam.

DOPE

super

I want more

strong🔥

dangerous 😎

Track - high level

dope

good sound

POWER 💪

Wow!!

SUPER 🔥🔥🔥

COOL MUSIC

it’s the bee’s knees!!!!!

😎

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

good

fantastic 👏

BOMB

I like it

This song rocks!

I accidentally made two of me. But, I changed my mind. This one is my favourite.

This is my first KZbin comment, so I am not sure how the procedure works yet. But, this one is my favourite.

This video is beautiful. The artwork is stunning and lyrics/musical rhythm are so well-synchronized. Great work, Ran!

The calendar is not so kind when the days start to fall off like hours I just walk the miles alone while the ground hides flowers Look into the sky full of diamond lights Winter is fading into one final swoon Hear them cawing with the night No snow, no show, full crow moon The balladeer is not so blind when the rays start to burn off their fire I just walk the miles alone while the crow flies higher Look into the sky full of diamond lights Winter is fading into one final swoon Hear them cawing with the night No snow, no show, full crow moon No snow, no show, full crow moon

This is brilliant, Ran! Another creative video from your latest album. I plan to watch it again (...and again!).

How do you feel when you stare into the sun with your ears And how do you see with kaleidoscopes for corneas Tell me what you hear Never take me seriously I live on my own custom cloud above a sea of simulation How do you breathe when you stare into the sun with your nose You know how to see with kaleidoscopes for corneas Tell me what you blow Never take me seriously I live on my own custom cloud above a sea of simulation How, why How do you see and why do you feel

It dawned on me last night when falling asleep that I was subconsciously channeling Ed Grimley with my dorky dancing in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6fFgn6Jlr6Eepo

I.LOVE.THIS!!!!!!!!!!

Autumn arrival, Halloween baby To be fair, a week before that Fire colored leaves, possibly maybe Pounced by a calico cat Half century boy is who I am Joy is well worth chasing, boy Catapulted to teenage stardom wasn’t to be To be fair, I didn’t want that Fire colored leaves, definitely maybe Pounced by grey and black cats Half century boy is who I am Joy is well worth chasing Boy, can she be coy Every day above ground, head in clouds There’s no better way Come what may, I love sound, seeing clouds There’s no better day Half century boy Joy is well worth chasing, boy

I enjoyed that too.

Your video for Ghost Notes 🎸 rocks! I'm watching it again!!!

You turn into vapors within an embrace Are you still here or lost in your lace It’s creepy and spooky and calming and mellow Are you still here or did I lose you at hello We fight to hold on and we fight to let go Like groovy ghoulies corresponding with a friendly ghost Your feet are like clouds that float above the concrete A perfect mystery brings nothing but glee It’s screechy and smoochy, alarming and charming When yesterday comes after tomorrow morning We fight to hold on and we fight to let go Like groovy ghoulies reciprocating with friendly notes Jekyll without Hyde is not worth the ride

Absolutely love this video! It is your best one yet!!!!!

Way back in seventy-something, I guess Things were so simple and carefree and fun Spending the summers with black tongue and mess A flavor of ice cream loved by Mom and son Yesterday came to play, not to stay Licorice memories Though today seems so grey, we still play Licorice memories Now that I’m older, I see I’ve been blessed Things aren’t so simple or carefree or calm Dreaming of summers with black tongue and mess A flavor of ice cream loved by son and Mom Licorice memories Licorice memories

I like this a lot. Have played it many times.

What a beautiful video! Nicely done!

He kissed her cheek where tears had left A trail of evidence before whispering into her ear It’s okay, pretty pet, keep dreaming Everything will be better in the morning Promises spill from those lips Like honey stolen from a dying bee Trying to fly on one wing But, we still sting Then the morning proved that he had gone Away from everything after whispering into her ear It’s okay just to keep on dreaming Everything will be better in the evening There’s a false calm to our inner landscape No kisses waiting in the morning Just a trail of sandalwood Sandalwood

I LOVE THIS RANDAL!!!! you have amazing talent!!

This song makes me smile:)...and I love the surprise at the end of the video!

Celebrate the quickly fading harbinger of spring Enhance the dance with Mary and Jane Take the transitory trilliums and sing Nothing gold can ever stay the same Breeches with bluebells Heartleaf foamflowers Springtime heart swells High times reflecting hours Peek around the quaker ladies as they sip their tea Little sweet Betsy is the right girl for me Tickle crested Iris as she giggles in the wind Stipple all the toadshade to the end Lose yourself in color As you elevate your mind Float on through the forest With all the new friends you find