i was looking for an emoji for you and wasn't paying attention. Did another search to compare the two instruments and learned a few things. If i have time to search again, i will pay closer attention. You have created the first and only music i am willing to have as part of DragonVale and i wanted to do something nice for you. i began playing September 17, 2011 with my Grandkids and even though they no longer play i will never stop. i hope you will consider creating music for all the DV events that don't have their own sound. Please consider speaking for them and let them be heard.
As OboeKade mentioned, he did create music for DragonVale that could be added to new Twilight Tower themes. I passed them on to Deca. The only problem is that it would require legal work on their end to ensure they had the rights to the music.
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I appreciate it nonetheless! Oboes are underrepresented.
I got you covered!
When I was a kid, I played the clarinet. Then I heard the oboe, and was so annoyed that I didn’t play the oboe instead.
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i was looking for an emoji for you and wasn't paying attention. Did another search to compare the two instruments and learned a few things. If i have time to search again, i will pay closer attention. You have created the first and only music i am willing to have as part of DragonVale and i wanted to do something nice for you. i began playing September 17, 2011 with my Grandkids and even though they no longer play i will never stop. i hope you will consider creating music for all the DV events that don't have their own sound. Please consider speaking for them and let them be heard.
As OboeKade mentioned, he did create music for DragonVale that could be added to new Twilight Tower themes. I passed them on to Deca. The only problem is that it would require legal work on their end to ensure they had the rights to the music.
FINGERS CROSSED! i think i saw the set he mentioned. Glad to hear you passed them on to DECA. Thanks!
The Hard-shelled Nepa, Euryptis testa, is a large carnivorous species of nepa typically residing in shallow tropical oceans. They are especially notable for sharing evolutionary ties to early invertebrate species, suggesting the development of vertebrae across the evolutionary line. They are immediately recognizable by their splotchy eyes, long and jagged jaw, hard exoskeleton, and front-facing excretion hole. This excretion hole functions just as all other Xi'ialoan organisms' holes function, releasing waste after nutrients have been absorbed. However, nepa species lack digestive enzymes in their stomachs that are key to the breaking down of biomatter. Instead, their stomachs serve more as interior "holding chambers" for ingested food. Excrement, however, undergoes reactions facilitated by the interior circulatory system that result in digestive enzymes forming once the waste is ready to be released. This process, paired with a front-facing excretion hole, makes for a devastating form of attack. Gliding across the ocean floor, these creatures hunt primarily by movement, running their mandibles over the ground beneath their bodies. Once movement is detected, their mandibles lock onto the prey item, preventing escape while excrement is released onto the organism. After this excrement has been released, their exterior jaw and esophagus work to carry the prey into the stomach chamber, where the enzymes in the excrement work to digest nutritious biomatter before the process begins again. They typically grow to around 8 ft (2.4 m) long and typically weigh around 70 lbs (31.75 kg). Official Discord: discord.gg/dXmgRGJ3Ws Official website: sites.google.com/view/xiialoa/home
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I also wrote this piece to reflect on the broader question of "is humanity becoming what it was truly meant to become?" and I think that question has really stuck with me as I've navigated through everything and learned a whole lot more about the nature of society and what it means to be human.
May I ask, have you found an answer to the question? And if so, do you think you answer it in your piece? Or do you find it also able to explain with words?
I also wrote this piece to reflect on the broader question of "is humanity becoming what it was truly meant to become?" and I think that question has really stuck with me as I've navigated through everything and learned a whole lot more about the nature of society and what it means to be human.
May I ask, have you found an answer to the question? And if so, do you think you answer it in your piece? Or do you find it also able to explain with words?
I mean, I don't really think there is an answer. At least not to the extent that I'd like there to be!
Full disclaimer before I start: This does NOT by any means represent the views of the collective DV mod team. This is purely personal opinion, although ideally these issues wouldn't be political in the first place.
I first started thinking about the question after finding frustration in much of how split the US is in its handlings of climate change, human rights, gun rights, and secularism. I felt overwhelmed by this sense of environmental worry as I, even still, see mishandlings of legislation as wild land continues to disappear around me. I know that our land is finite, yet many politicians/fellow citizens don't see just how pressing (in my eyes) it is that we treat our planet with respect and conserve what we have. Being an avid birdwatcher and naturalist has made me appreciate the world around me, and I don't want to lose it. That's a huge part of what sparked this question.
The other components haven't perhaps weighed as heavily on me as the former, but I still can't help but wonder what our world/country would be like if ALL human lives were respected, regardless of religion or sexual orientation or gender or race. Women's rights are slowly disappearing in many states after the downfall of Roe v. Wade, and there are many countries where full rights aren't even CONSIDERED for people different than the perceived norm; this doesn't sit well with me. I'm seeing a nation plagued by wildfires and overreaching legislation and a lack of basic human decency, in my eyes, and I suppose this was the fundamental basis for my wonderings. I was also still reeling from a bad breakup when I wrote the piece, and I imagine that was a part of this hopelessness that I felt as I observed the world around me.
I sat down to write this song with a clear answer in mind: no, humanity is not becoming what it was meant to become. We can hardly respect our planet, let alone each other, so why should this be what we were all destined to become? But as I wrote and thought about it more, another thought came to mind... this is my opinion. MY opinion. Maybe, even throughout all this destruction, the love that we have is enough to say that maybe we are still on the right track. Or maybe we were always meant to bring about this destruction I'm perceiving. The key here is, I don't know. So why should my song lend itself to one idea when there are many valid possibilities? The song ends on the 7th tone of the scale on purpose as a single piano plink, tying the piece together yet leaving room for interpretation. Even hearing what other people get out of the song proves to me that there are many differing interpretations here: I've had some people think the song sounds more uplifting, and I've had others think the exact opposite. Which was ultimately my intended goal, that people be able to see whichever belief they have. Because no matter whether we were intelligently designed, the result of billions of years of evolution, or any other possible explanation for our existence, there's always the moral question of "is this the right path?"
In short, no, I didn't find an answer. I personally am not thrilled with how some parts of the human race are functioning, but I can still recognize the amazing things we're capable of and have achieved. Do I wish things were different? Absolutely. Am I entirely, 100% unhappy? Absolutely not. Things are hardly ever black and white; in this case, I think the answer lies somewhere in between.
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May I ask, have you found an answer to the question? And if so, do you think you answer it in your piece? Or do you find it also able to explain with words?
I mean, I don't really think there is an answer. At least not to the extent that I'd like there to be!
Full disclaimer before I start: This does NOT by any means represent the views of the collective DV mod team. This is purely personal opinion, although ideally these issues wouldn't be political in the first place.
I first started thinking about the question after finding frustration in much of how split the US is in its handlings of climate change, human rights, gun rights, and secularism. I felt overwhelmed by this sense of environmental worry as I, even still, see mishandlings of legislation as wild land continues to disappear around me. I know that our land is finite, yet many politicians/fellow citizens don't see just how pressing (in my eyes) it is that we treat our planet with respect and conserve what we have. Being an avid birdwatcher and naturalist has made me appreciate the world around me, and I don't want to lose it. That's a huge part of what sparked this question.
The other components haven't perhaps weighed as heavily on me as the former, but I still can't help but wonder what our world/country would be like if ALL human lives were respected, regardless of religion or sexual orientation or gender or race. Women's rights are slowly disappearing in many states after the downfall of Roe v. Wade, and there are many countries where full rights aren't even CONSIDERED for people different than the perceived norm; this doesn't sit well with me. I'm seeing a nation plagued by wildfires and overreaching legislation and a lack of basic human decency, in my eyes, and I suppose this was the fundamental basis for my wonderings. I was also still reeling from a bad breakup when I wrote the piece, and I imagine that was a part of this hopelessness that I felt as I observed the world around me.
I sat down to write this song with a clear answer in mind: no, humanity is not becoming what it was meant to become. We can hardly respect our planet, let alone each other, so why should this be what we were all destined to become? But as I wrote and thought about it more, another thought came to mind... this is my opinion. MY opinion. Maybe, even throughout all this destruction, the love that we have is enough to say that maybe we are still on the right track. Or maybe we were always meant to bring about this destruction I'm perceiving. The key here is, I don't know. So why should my song lend itself to one idea when there are many valid possibilities? The song ends on the 7th tone of the scale on purpose as a single piano plink, tying the piece together yet leaving room for interpretation. Even hearing what other people get out of the song proves to me that there are many differing interpretations here: I've had some people think the song sounds more uplifting, and I've had others think the exact opposite. Which was ultimately my intended goal, that people be able to see whichever belief they have. Because no matter whether we were intelligently designed, the result of billions of years of evolution, or any other possible explanation for our existence, there's always the moral question of "is this the right path?"
In short, no, I didn't find an answer. I personally am not thrilled with how some parts of the human race are functioning, but I can still recognize the amazing things we're capable of and have achieved. Do I wish things were different? Absolutely. Am I entirely, 100% unhappy? Absolutely not. Things are hardly ever black and white; in this case, I think the answer lies somewhere in between.
I really, truly appreciate you writing me back, and explaining so candidly your thoughts. I’m in much the same boat, and was sort of wondering what other people were finding. I think I’m similar to what you think in that I’m sometimes terrified and appalled by people, but sometimes they just shock me with their hope, kindness, and love. So I’m a weird mix. Also, a little over a year ago, my husband died suddenly, and it pretty much wrecked me, so I’ve been more prone to think negatively, but it’s good to see a little hope is seen by others as well. I’m sorry about your breakup, it can be similar in many ways to experiencing death of a partner. It’s not easy to deal with, my apologies.
I’m going to listen to your piece tomorrow, and think more about what you wrote as well.
I mean, I don't really think there is an answer. At least not to the extent that I'd like there to be!
Full disclaimer before I start: This does NOT by any means represent the views of the collective DV mod team. This is purely personal opinion, although ideally these issues wouldn't be political in the first place.
I first started thinking about the question after finding frustration in much of how split the US is in its handlings of climate change, human rights, gun rights, and secularism. I felt overwhelmed by this sense of environmental worry as I, even still, see mishandlings of legislation as wild land continues to disappear around me. I know that our land is finite, yet many politicians/fellow citizens don't see just how pressing (in my eyes) it is that we treat our planet with respect and conserve what we have. Being an avid birdwatcher and naturalist has made me appreciate the world around me, and I don't want to lose it. That's a huge part of what sparked this question.
The other components haven't perhaps weighed as heavily on me as the former, but I still can't help but wonder what our world/country would be like if ALL human lives were respected, regardless of religion or sexual orientation or gender or race. Women's rights are slowly disappearing in many states after the downfall of Roe v. Wade, and there are many countries where full rights aren't even CONSIDERED for people different than the perceived norm; this doesn't sit well with me. I'm seeing a nation plagued by wildfires and overreaching legislation and a lack of basic human decency, in my eyes, and I suppose this was the fundamental basis for my wonderings. I was also still reeling from a bad breakup when I wrote the piece, and I imagine that was a part of this hopelessness that I felt as I observed the world around me.
I sat down to write this song with a clear answer in mind: no, humanity is not becoming what it was meant to become. We can hardly respect our planet, let alone each other, so why should this be what we were all destined to become? But as I wrote and thought about it more, another thought came to mind... this is my opinion. MY opinion. Maybe, even throughout all this destruction, the love that we have is enough to say that maybe we are still on the right track. Or maybe we were always meant to bring about this destruction I'm perceiving. The key here is, I don't know. So why should my song lend itself to one idea when there are many valid possibilities? The song ends on the 7th tone of the scale on purpose as a single piano plink, tying the piece together yet leaving room for interpretation. Even hearing what other people get out of the song proves to me that there are many differing interpretations here: I've had some people think the song sounds more uplifting, and I've had others think the exact opposite. Which was ultimately my intended goal, that people be able to see whichever belief they have. Because no matter whether we were intelligently designed, the result of billions of years of evolution, or any other possible explanation for our existence, there's always the moral question of "is this the right path?"
In short, no, I didn't find an answer. I personally am not thrilled with how some parts of the human race are functioning, but I can still recognize the amazing things we're capable of and have achieved. Do I wish things were different? Absolutely. Am I entirely, 100% unhappy? Absolutely not. Things are hardly ever black and white; in this case, I think the answer lies somewhere in between.
I really, truly appreciate you writing me back, and explaining so candidly your thoughts. I’m in much the same boat, and was sort of wondering what other people were finding. I think I’m similar to what you think in that I’m sometimes terrified and appalled by people, but sometimes they just shock me with their hope, kindness, and love. So I’m a weird mix. Also, a little over a year ago, my husband died suddenly, and it pretty much wrecked me, so I’ve been more prone to think negatively, but it’s good to see a little hope is seen by others as well. I’m sorry about your breakup, it can be similar in many ways to experiencing death of a partner. It’s not easy to deal with, my apologies.
I’m going to listen to your piece tomorrow, and think more about what you wrote as well.
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband! I can’t imagine the pain that must have caused. I’d definitely say we’re in similar boats with our societal perceptions as I do recognize the duality of the society we’ve been offered; there’s often just as much good as bad, which makes it really hard to find a concrete answer to something like this! If you ever want to talk, please feel free to send me a PM. I’d be happy to do so.
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OboeKade and Hetchy, thank you both for your words. All three of us, and many others, are trying to live with these questions. Hetchy, thank you for asking and OboeKade thank you for answering. Here are some things that help me keep a bit of sanity:
i try to remember that anger and hate are always the loudest and in-your-face. So difficult to ignore. Peace and love are soft and quiet. i actively search them out. They are there, alive and growing. The first is getting old and nearing it's end yelling and kicking all the way. The second can be found in the children. The young ones 8, 10, and 12. Some younger, some a bit older. They are so amazing and blow me away with their strength and goodness. They are all around this world and they are my Hope. Look for them.
The other thing that helps me comes from the words of Mr. Rogers who told me, my child, and my grandchildren that when bad things happen to "look for the helpers".
These simple things help me cope and allow me to believe that humanity just might eventually get it right. Thank you for listening.
I think that's the most important thing to remember sometimes. I get distressed thinking about how many problems I see in the world, but it's good to remember that there is a lot of goodness too. Otherwise you just end up overwhelmed by every bad thing. That's not to downplay the fact that there are horrible things that happen, and that we can do what we can to help, but I like to think that the majority of people are at least decent. No one's perfect. Certainly the majority of people I know personally, have heard about, and have met online are nice people. Part of the problem is probably down to the fact that some of the most well-known people are also well-known for doing things that people in general aren't happy about.
Are we becoming who we are 'meant' to be? I don't know, especially since I don't know what we're 'meant' to be. I doubt anyone could see the big picture enough to give an objective answer. Either way, while there are some horrible things in the world, they don't cancel out the goodness.
Ultimately, I'd say viewing the world as a mixture of good and bad things is a good idea; I don't think it's a good idea to look at the world as either unfixably awful or amazingly perfect. One leaves you depressed and blind to goodness, the other idealistic and blind to problems, and both can be used as an excuse not to bother to try and change things.
It's an interesting question. It probably doesn't have a yes-no answer, despite seemingly being a yes-no question.
I personally found the music uplifting because of the gradual growth. Hearing about how it was a part of your healing process made the gradual growth relatable. I'm sort of in the middle, sort of at the start of a healing process with my anxiety. I was telling one of my friends on r/dragonvale about it, and me starting therapy, and she referred to it as 'baby baby steps', a term I've now adopted with my therapist. They're manageable but I hardly notice anything's changing until I look back to like half a year ago and go 'huh, I'm better at that thing that I couldn't do then'. Like how you only notice the music has grown when you look back.
I'll be going to uni in like 10 weeks so I wish baby baby steps weren't as small. But I get overwhelmed by anything bigger, and one thing I've learnt (or, more like had reiterated to myself) during therapy is that baby baby steps are better than no steps at all (though that's not to downplay the importance of rest).
Sweet Robin, keep taking your own baby baby steps as you help others {like me} take theirs. But please make sure to get the rest and peace you will need to keep moving forward at your own personal pace. In 10 weeks it sounds like your world will get a bit bigger but i predict that you will be surprised at how many others you will find with similar feelings. i can almost guarantee that you will meet at least a few. You and they are within the age range that gives me so much Hope for the future because you have such big hearts and reach out to help others. With Love & Gratitude, peribee
My next piece is complete! It's definitely a departure from my previous works... introducing "Ebullitions," a fast, epic piece for brass, percussion, and strings designed to illustrate emotional ebullitions through powerful intervals and chords. Enjoy!
My next piece is complete! It's definitely a departure from my previous works... introducing "Ebullitions," a fast, epic piece for brass, percussion, and strings designed to illustrate emotional ebullitions through powerful intervals and chords. Enjoy!
Remember when I composed the sets of potential Twilight Tower songs for DV? Would anyone be interested in me continuing that project? I have some more theme ideas.
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Remember when I composed the sets of potential Twilight Tower songs for DV? Would anyone be interested in me continuing that project? I have some more theme ideas.
Oh, yay! Any ideas for themes MinyaZ and @demuncher? I definitely want to do desert, and maybe some new takes on existing themes. I covered pirate, spring, space/zodiac, and autumn last time.
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Oh, yay! Any ideas for themes MinyaZ and @demuncher? I definitely want to do desert, and maybe some new takes on existing themes. I covered pirate, spring, space/zodiac, and autumn last time.
Desert would be perfect for the current event. 😊
I'm not sure how you would tackle it, but camping is coming up. I leave the music interpretation up to you. 😊
I know that Om of Noms is Autumn, but we need some 'eating' tunes. 😉 🍲 🥪
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That’s a clarinet. 😭 I have no idea why it’s labeled “oboe”…After searching, this is the only one i could find:
When I was a kid, I played the clarinet. Then I heard the oboe, and was so annoyed that I didn’t play the oboe instead.
May I ask, have you found an answer to the question? And if so, do you think you answer it in your piece? Or do you find it also able to explain with words? I also wrote this piece to reflect on the broader question of "is humanity becoming what it was truly meant to become?" and I think that question has really stuck with me as I've navigated through everything and learned a whole lot more about the nature of society and what it means to be human.
I’m sorry about your breakup, it can be similar in many ways to experiencing death of a partner. It’s not easy to deal with, my apologies. 
