Story Time: The crimson forest of Shinobigawa was a place where the fabric of time seemed to thin, where reality melted into myth. The deep red soil bled into the roots of ancient trees, their bark and leaves stained in hues of wine and blood. Beneath the shifting canopy, the Shinobigawa River meandered like a living thing, its waters a mirror of the vibrant crimson sky above. Legends said the river carried not just water but the whispers of the forest itself. Travelers came from far lands to lose themselves in its hypnotic flow, drawn by tales of its restorative powers. But deep within this mystical realm, where the river ran at its most serene, lay an even greater secret: a colossal stone head. Kasuo Maren had heard the stories, though he wasn’t the type to chase myths. As a cartographer, he had lived his life within the safe boundaries of maps, grids, and borders. Yet the tales of Shinobigawa reached him in a time when nothing in his world made sense anymore. They spoke of a crimson forest, a river that murmured forgotten truths, and a stone figure that promised clarity to those willing to follow its flow. The stories seemed like nonsense, but something in Kasuo stirred-a need to find what lay beyond the edges of his carefully measured life. And so, Kasuo left the world of boundaries behind and plunged into the crimson forest. The river guided him, its gentle current a constant companion. The air was humid and heavy, thick with the scent of wet earth and the tang of something metallic. Crimson mist rose from the forest floor, curling around Kasuo’s legs and drifting upward like smoke. The deeper he ventured, the louder the river’s voice became. Its gentle gurgle gave way to a rhythmic murmur, then to whispers that seemed to speak not to his ears but to his mind. He followed its winding course, crossing over rickety wooden bridges that spanned narrower parts of the flow. At one crossing, the bridge swayed dangerously, its ancient planks creaking beneath his weight. The mist thickened, the crimson hues deepening as if the forest itself pulsed with anticipation. Kasuo steadied himself, letting the river’s rhythm calm his nerves. When he reached the far bank, the forest opened into a glade unlike anything he had ever seen. The Shinobigawa River widened here, its waters flowing languidly over smooth stones, creating a symphony of soft splashes and trickles. The light from the crimson sky reflected off the surface, turning the river into a molten ribbon of red and gold. And there, rising above the glade, was the stone head. She was immense, her features delicate yet commanding. Her eyes were closed in perpetual meditation, her lips pressed into a faint smile that conveyed both serenity and power. Crimson moss draped her like a veil, and her forehead bore a sigil that pulsed faintly, echoing the rhythm of the river below. Around her were tall stone pillars, their surfaces engraved with ancient patterns that seemed to dance when caught in the shifting light. Kasuo stood at the riverbank, the flowing water brushing against his boots. He felt a strange warmth emanating from the glade, as though the air itself had been purified by her presence. The river seemed to slow as he stepped closer, its murmurs turning into something almost melodic. Kasuo knelt at the water’s edge, letting its cool flow cascade over his hands. When he looked up at the stone head, he felt it-not a voice, not a vision, but a presence. It was as if the head knew him, had been waiting for him. “What do you seek?” The question wasn’t spoken but resonated deep within him. Kasuo tried to answer but found that he couldn’t. The words he might have said seemed meaningless here, in the presence of something so vast and eternal. Instead, the river answered for him. Its flow carried his memories away, unspooling them like a ribbon in the wind. He saw himself as a child, fascinated by maps but always fearful of the spaces they didn’t show. He saw himself as a young man, tracing the borders of countries, never daring to cross them. The stone head remained silent, but its presence pressed against him, urging him to let go. Time stretched and folded as Kasuo knelt by the river. He didn’t know how long he stayed-hours, days, perhaps years. When he finally rose, the burden he had carried all his life was gone. He felt lighter, as though the river had washed away the weight of every boundary, every rule he had ever followed. The stone head seemed to radiate approval. The sigil on her forehead glowed faintly, matching the pulse of the crimson sky. Kasuo turned back toward the forest, feeling the river’s current urging him onward. As he retraced his steps, the whispers of the Shinobigawa seemed to follow him, a constant reminder of what he had found-or perhaps what he had lost. When Kasuo finally emerged from the crimson forest, he was greeted by villagers who had long watched travelers enter but rarely saw them return. They asked him what he had seen, what he had learned. He smiled faintly but said nothing. How could he explain something that defied words? As he walked away, he felt the river’s rhythm still flowing within him. He knew he would never return to Shinobigawa, but he also knew he would never truly leave it. Because the question remained: Had the river and the stone head changed him, or had they simply revealed the truth he had always carried within?
@bethwitrogen70912 ай бұрын
Whoa! That’s really great! Love your story time & the whole package. A great thanksgiving & holiday season gift ❤
@БоббиРичардс2 ай бұрын
😊😊😊😊
@Red_WolfSniper2 ай бұрын
Love It. Your music is half the reason I have made It this far with meditating and mindfulness. If I’m having a bad day even just listening to this can relax me. Keep It up 😃🧘💪
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
Wow I love to hear that : - ) glad to help
@BlancasSeelentaenzeАй бұрын
Yes Me Too💖💖💖🕊️✨
@SerenemoonlitАй бұрын
Your channel is a sanctuary for the weary traveler, providing a refuge from the storms of life with its gentle melodies and soothing rhythms.
@ShamisenAmbientMusicАй бұрын
To all who are here, may the silence and meditation open the door to a world of peace and harmony.
@etherealodysseymusicАй бұрын
@johnnyblaze82702 ай бұрын
Another Zen moment masterpiece 🙌 😊
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend : - )
@BoemeMusic2 ай бұрын
Simply beautiful 🤍
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
: - ) glad you think so
@AmbientDreamscapes08Ай бұрын
This is the perfect background for a relaxing evening. Thank you!
@etherealodysseymusicАй бұрын
Glad you had a nice time : - )
@denniswalter44122 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ Love it 👍👍👍
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend! Have a lovely day
@FocusSoundscapesMusic2 ай бұрын
Suuuuuper deep. Feel like I'm floating
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
Don’t drown in the depths my friend ; - )
@RetrocausalMemories2 ай бұрын
Awesome track, thanks for this!💟🙌
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend
@FidelHimself2 ай бұрын
Excellent
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
Thanks :-)
@Chris_Neil2 ай бұрын
Thanks, always. 😊
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
It’s my pleasure. Thanks for listening : - )
@Mrs.Stringersings2 ай бұрын
I love this!
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
: - ).
@user-sr8mk6ff1cАй бұрын
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@AllisonSherman7Ай бұрын
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That's incredible! How did you find a spiritual counselor, and how can I contact one?
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@FlorinJuganaru-l9j2 ай бұрын
SUPERB !!!
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend : - )
@jeros29112 ай бұрын
Really happy to see you experimenting with adding more parts to already existing soundscapes, well done! 👏❤
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend! I really like the early soundscapes on the channel, but it’s quite fun to revisit and add some depth : - )
@bethwitrogen70912 ай бұрын
@@etherealodysseymusic for us too ❤
@СергійБуянов-ж9оАй бұрын
Дякую!
@etherealodysseymusicАй бұрын
It’s my pleasure : - )
@etherealodysseymusic2 ай бұрын
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@yar60842 ай бұрын
🙏🏻❤️
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@davidtobal64428 күн бұрын
Hi there!!! Your work is amazing. Can I ask you about the audio? Midi? What synthesizers do you use? VST, plugins? Logic, Cubase...? Do you use anything analog? Pedals, delays, reverbs...?
@etherealodysseymusic28 күн бұрын
Thank you my friend, that means a lot! Software wise I’m using Ableton and sometimes Logic Pro. Using waves, sound toys, Valhalla verbs, omnisphere, arturia pigments and cs80, Tal uno and a few others … Hardware (not much these days) - Korg ms20, Yamaha CS, Yamaha DX7, Roland D50, Yamaha Fb01 (love this stupid little thing). Not many pedals besides a Microcosm. Hope that helps! Lando
@thespiritualgenieАй бұрын
🌹❤️🌒🌕🌘❤️🌹
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@Resistor192Ай бұрын
Do u include hashtags
@etherealodysseymusicАй бұрын
I use video tags if that’s what you mean. If you use VidIQ it can help you come up with some inspiration for tags