2023 solo release by Rod Skelley:
Attachments an exploration of meditative concepts through dreamlike compositions and sounds. Combines diverse elements of new age, classical, industrial electronic and soundtrack into an intricate web of textures and colors.
Stillness
The quiet mind listens. Emptiness fills with the hidden knowledge that comes from the nothingness within. Surround yourself with stillness and quietude to find answers.
Stillness was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Dead Midnight.
Not Self
I am not who I was. I will not be who I am. You are apart of me. I am a part of you. I am one with all. You are one with me. You are one with all. We are one, not self.
Not Self was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Lunatic.
Impermanence
Someday the sun will not shine. Today I will age. Someday the moon will not be in the sky. Run as I might someday I will crawl. Parts wear out and time steals youth. Change comes to everything under the sun. Dust to dust die we must.
Impermanence was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Runner.
Suffering
Disappointment and regrets from desires unfulfilled. The misery we bring to others. The loathing of self. The hopes and dreams fade as our time runs short. Illness brings debilitation and our desires do not sustain.
Suffering was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Stations.
Desires
I want….I need…..Give me…..More…..More…..for me…..me……consume…. not for you…..
Desires was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Impaled Fairy Tale.
Desires (Empty and Quiet)
My desires consume me. I need you to have what you need. My desires empty into compassion.
Desires was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Impaled Fairy Tale.
Suffering (Empty)
I sacrifice myself for you so that you may not suffer. And so you may suffer so others might not suffer.
Suffering was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Stations.
Impermanence (Empty)
With change comes hope that I may find my way to enlightenment and salvation through compassion and devotion.
Impermanence was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Runner.
Not Self (Empty)
I can be different then who I was. I can be different than who I am. You can be different then who you were. You can be different then who you are. I am not alone. You are not alone. We are all together. Everything is one.
Not Self was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Lunatic.
Stillness (Empty and Quiet)
Close your eyes and think of nothing. Let the emptiness fill you. Clear your thoughts in the stillness of now.
Stillness was inspired by the Deanna Lind poem, Dead Midnight.