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Array Mbira Guide: iPhone App Now Available!

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Array Mbira Guide is out now!

— A simple practice app for Array Mbira learners So… I made a little app! 🎉 It’s called Array Mbira Guide, and it’s a simple tool for anyone who wants to practice or learn the Array Mbira (or similar kalimba layouts). 💡 What’s in the app? 📱 Available on the App Store: 👉 https://apps.apple.com/app/array-mbira-guide/id6748903837 (*Note: The app is currently only in Japanese, but the core features are language-independent. Feel free to give it a try!) 🎵 Why I made this app Because my mom bought an Array Mbira, and she wanted to practice. The thing is, it’s a pretty resonant instrument, so practicing at night can be tricky. With an…

Masterpieces (Lyrics Only)

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Masterpieces (Lyrics Only)

Here’s another set of lyrics I just had to write down— I randomly woke up early this morning, and while hanging up laundry, this melody popped into my head.I haven’t produced the track yet (DTM takes time!), but the sound and vibe are already pretty clear in my mind. So for now, I’m just posting the lyrics here to make sure they don’t get lost. “Masterpieces” (Working Title) [Verse 1]   Masterpieces never fadeEven if they hurt what you hold dearWhen the story leaves you coldLet me take your hand  To the waking world [Chorus 1] Break the gemPanta rheiBreak the candle glass Let us rise and glowIn the silent…

Traitor (Lyrics Only) – just jotting this down before I forget it!

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Traitor (Lyrics Only)

This is one of those lyrics that just hit me out of nowhere after waking up too early. The melody and beat are still floating around in my head, but I haven’t put them into shape yet. I’m sharing it here as-is, just to let it exist somewhere. I might turn it into a song eventually—hopefully one that captures the tension between staying connected with others and disappearing into your own creative world. For now, I’m calling it: “Traitor”. “Traitor” (Working Title) [Rap] WhooI have no time to share‘Cause ideas burst outI’m in deep focus nowInto the vibrant world nowI’m that type of creatorI’m a solo creatorSometimes you might feel…

Rising to Stardom – Lyrics (Still Unfinished)

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Lyrics written around December 2023.This is the song from the video. Give it a listen if you’d like! Unfortunately, I still haven’t come up with lyrics for a crucial part—the climax, no less. But I’m posting it as is for now. Maybe inspiration will strike someday. (Also, if you see the name Ekvido437 anywhere—don’t worry about it. That was my previous alias, but now I go by BLUE Copper. I just haven’t updated everything yet.) By the way, the audio is released under CC BY, so feel free to use it as long as you give credit. Rising to Stardom Lyrics: No one needs to have meNo one even calls…

My First Kindle E-Book is Here: Sano the Daikon – Half Vivid, Half Pale

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I’m excited to announce the release of my first e-book, Sano the Daikon – Half Vivid, Half Pale! Synopsis In an ordinary workplace, Daikon, a half-vivid, half-pale root, grapples with the challenges of systemic injustice. Through sharp humor and biting satire, this short story explores the intersection of workplace struggles, societal systems, and the pursuit of happiness in an imperfect world. Where to get it This story is now available on Kindle! If you’re a member of Kindle Unlimited, you can read it for free. Here’s the link to check it out: