About the music

Well, that "someday" happens to be today! I'd love to give you a list of all the decisions I made which led to the completion of this piece of music. However, I cannot do such a thing. There are simply too many details to share. What I can tell you is I used three tracks as a reference to make this piece have the motion and little moments, which moments make this piece a treat to the ears. Also, I used my ears and intuition to release the tension where I did.

This music contains my unique energetic signature! You will not hear anything like this anywhere else, and I stand by that fact. I say this because I believe fully in the furthering of music. I don't mean that I'm creating something "new." I mean that I'm using the same components of sound every composer/producer has had at his/her disposal since "the beginning." Furthermore, I'm using these musical roots in new and exciting ways. I wanted this piece to be surprising and a strong statement on the melding of sonic cultures--acousmatic, pop, soul and jazz.

"Tears Fall Away" exemplifies my motto "If you can Journey Once, you can Jernigan!" This is the type of music that rewards focused listening. Some would categorize this song as a "headphones" mix, rather than "dance" mix. This is truly music for listening. Music just for the sake of listening is something people don't create much these days. I'm not hating on our cultures tendency to be distracted or the fact that most people do other things while listening to music. There's nothing but love in my heart for the people who don't find listening for listening's sake appealing. However, personally, I love to focus my energy into getting lost into a track of music. I love to try to notice all of the sonic happenings and let the world slip away for a few minutes. I realize that many people wont share this love I have for music listening, but with this song, I'm challenging you to attempt to listen to this music without losing focus. Let the sounds carry you away with all of the myriad ways the tension builds and then releases. If I've done this track justice, you might even have a favorite section of this song because of the way the section fits into the whole.

Perhaps it could be said that I made this track to satisfy my own taste or aesthetic preference. But, it would be so much more savory to know that there are other people that enjoy this music too! So, that's why I'm going through such lengths to share this with you today. Do consider giving this one a listen!

https://soundcloud.com/22degreehalo/tears-fall-away-1

The single most important life event recently happened this past Saturday. I went in to take a two-hour long standardized test for a job in Jackson, TN. There were four parts on the test and those with the highest score were promised an interview for the open positions. Well, guess what?!! I got a call on Tuesday of this week for an interview! Your boy is one step closer to having some money!! haha My interview is next Tuesday at 7:30 AM CST. Wish me luck if you happen to remember. ;)

Beyond the job outlook, I have to admit that I've traded in my Nintendo Switch for a PS4, and though I had previously stood firmly against the decision to get another gaming console, my boredom with being home has been cut in half. Also, I limit my gaming for after I've put in a good amount of time in creating music for the day. In the past month or two, I've gotten borderline neurotic about having to create music every waking moment. I think the gaming has oddly given me more balance and discipline with regards to music. Gaming is a much better habit that other habits we humans can justify. Speaking of other habits, I counted the days this morning, and I can't believe it has been over 8 weeks now since I decided to change my lifestyle. I feel mentally very sound with more focus and determination than I've had in years. I live for the exciting things I can accomplish in my day, such as, that new sound, that next chapter in my book, making dinner for the fam, etc.

I say this often but now it feels almost like desperation: I'm fully ready for that next step in life. I've been willing to sacrifice a whole lot of personal things so I can be prepared for this next point. I wake up everyday quantumly scrutinizing all of the decisions I've made that have led me to this place in time. It's hard to see myself winning after all of the less advantageous choices I've made, but I know deeply that this is a time for me to not back down. I must continue making music and pursuing my ultimate goals of Christ-consciousness, influencing humanity for the better, managing my life with moderation, and embracing and being the love that I am fully and without reservation.

Though I know my ambition is ultimately not fully attainable, the least I can do is learn to be completely my own self-sufficient man. I can organize my own music festivals with the artists that I choose to champion. I can give back to the people by infusing my own life lessons in the music I create. I can help teach and lead others by the love that I am, leading by example. I want your love and your encouragement at this time because starting all over again is an ego-death of sorts. I realize that the time I sometimes think has been wasted was just fodder to help me realize that importance of having a definite goal and doubling down on that goal until it has been completely surpassed. I'm here to make you all proud to be connected to me. I'm here to blaze new paths for the betterment of all, not just myself.

Sending my love and positivity to you now!