The koto is a japanese stringed instrument depicted in the below work of art:

The soundtrack to this post, which hopefully you’re listening to right now as you read.

Met her after the SF show and she was so sweet. We talked about how much of herself she put forth to make this new album and was really happy to hear that i thought her calculated and methodical approach showed through with every note. I keep this signed poster above my desk at the office:

From “Dissect”.

http://rock.rapgenius.com/2533166

A candid photo i took from the front row of The Chapel in San Francisco on my last night in the city before moving to New York.

First “Keam Theme”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tt5qj5i54c

now “I Miss You”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKSoBJ8WirE

First “Forge”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZNpcYjyIZ0

Now, “All is Full of Love”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjAoBKagWQA

Peep the lyrics for “Landscape” on Rock Genius and listen to it below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ2FQOBgTis

A an art movement championed by Georges Braques and Pablo Picasso. It’s considered “first abstract style of modern art.”

Pablo Picasso, The Aficionado (1912)

Towering buildings hovering over you, with the reflections of the world in their facades…it’s easy to see how one can feel inspired and creative when they walk among these giants.