road memory, by mandala eyes

road memory

by mandala eyes

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mercury i've really liked this album since i first listened to it in 2019, but it wasn't until very recently in october of 2022, after having gotten my license, that i've been able to actually listen to it while driving home on a rainy night. i had previously though that this album, while lovely, would be too relaxing to actually drive to. i was wrong. it's peaceful without being boring, and great background music for light chores as well. it's an album that makes me want to be kind to myself. Favorite track: revolving moment.

Lauren Alexander Love the new album, Happy New Year 🎊

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1.	miles in mind / safe in storm 09:25	buy track
2.	revolving moment 03:47	buy track
3.	daydream (in the passenger seat) 04:58	buy track
4.	angled light 01:19	buy track
5.	wingbeats 04:53	buy track
6.	discovering distance 09:56	buy track

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music for driving.
recommended listening: on the road, between here and there, behind the wheel. probably nighttime, definitely if it's raining.

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released December 30, 2018

demos and recordings for these songs were first created in 2014-2015, during the time period leading up to a planned cross-country road trip. when my situation changed suddenly, i dropped the music, still drove out of my home state with all my things in the trunk, but now with no destination.

as 2018 ends and i find myself living in my home state again for the first time in 4 years, i was combing through the debris and found these old demos, intended to be played on the road. i reflected on the thousands of miles and versions of self i've driven through in these last few nomadic years, and thought of how i currently struggle with navigating life. i drew from those memories of significant travels and on-the-way times for texture and inspiration, when i polished the best of the tunes into a finished listenable state. now those memories are sounds, and i hope they help soundtrack the possibilities and changes of our future trips.

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