#prog breaks

[dankalbumart]

Tek 29 by Thomas Schumacher Spiel-Zeug Schallplatten 2000 Techno / Progressive Breaks / Progressive House

[chiprewington]

hi. chip revvington casual-wear

[charaznablescanontoyota]

did this ever make it to tumblr idr. play with me in the space

[scionshtola]

productive morning

[insanitylock]

i kill my husband. sorry

[scalecallerpeak]

Sometimes I'd rather just quest in ESO than prog fr

[ivan-fyodorovich-k]

You're nearly a real treat, all tight lips and cold feet And do you feel abused? …! …! …! …! …! …! …! you! Gotta stem the evil tide and keep it all on the inside

[weaversweek]

"Year of the cat" - Al Stewart

1976 Written by Al Stewart and Peter Wood

"Marvin Gaye! Ant and Dec! Bonnie Tyler! Elliot Page! George Michael! Sabrina Carpenter!"

Number 7 in Let's Do It, my personal fifty favourite singles from 1954-76.

Al's girlfriend at the time was into Vietnamese astrology, and left a book open at the pages on "Year of the Cat". He took the melody from a never-completed song about Tony Hancock, and added a catchy piano figure used by his pianist Peter Wood.

The words went through evolution, too. Out went Hancock, replaced at one point by a dummy lyric mocking "Princess" Anne Windsor-Phillips. Eventually, the tune turned into a song, about a traveller going on a coach through Morocco, and being diverted by a local hottie into a quickie.

And there's a lot of instrumentation. Peter wanted his piano figure to be an instrumental, so Al doesn't sing over it. Tim Renwick has two guitar solos, and producer Alan Parsons chucked in a string section because he's Alan Parsons and he can do that.

This is as close as my 50 gets to prog rock, partly because the genre never quite fit the single format, and partly because much of it only makes sense if you're smoking the same drugs in the same quantities as the originators.

For me, "Year of the cat" comes from a familiar sort of emotional place: the semi-rural suburbia, looking far afield for thrills that will never be found in your sleepy village. Al grew up in a place like that, as did I. It's a gentle mysticism, a tourist's view of life as viewed through bucolia.

[izzy-b-hands]

Writing the stupidest but cutest (to me at least but as its parent I admit my bias) lil fic (v stoned) to stave off the suicidal ideation (happens regularly, even when I was in regular treatment, it's fine, I'm gonna be fine, I know how to handle it), and I'm v excited to post it here. it's nothing special or big, and I've been struggling so hard not to worry abt bad faith readers re: fic again (dumb, I know) that writing has been. Hard. Scary. I have so many drafts basically done I'm too afraid to publish, c'est la vie.

Anyway, the worst tasting edible gummies are the best for baking a sick brain, and cute group nap fic should be on the dash shortly

[ugly-cat-sweater]

[prognosis-undiagnosable]

Lyrics I'm currently vibing to

Casual - Chappell Roan: "So now when we kiss, I have anger issues" & "you wonder why I'm bitter"

Wish You Were Sober - Conan Gray: "Save me 'till the party is over" & "But I'm over this rollercoaster" -

WILDFLOWER - Billie Eilish: "Well, good things don't last" & "know you didn’t mean to hurt me so I kept it to myself"

Young Life Crisis - UPSAHL: "Life's getting fatal, I think I want an out"

Manic Pixie Dream Girl - EASHA "you say that I’m acting different when I stop pretending"

Shut Me Up - Mindless Self Indulgence: "I don't find it funny right now (right now); I just want my ma-ma-ma-ma-ma money right now (now)"

Miss Nectarine - Ashnikko: "I'm the one who took the fall" & "(no one's got me but me)"

Touch - KATSEYE: "Over overthinking us" & "the moon makes you seem close tonight"

Coraline - Lyn Lapid: "I’m in the twilight zone and there ain’t no slippin’ away" & "hoping there’s more to this"

Good While It Lasted - Ashnikko: "All these immature emotions My eyes run like rivers" & "I blacked out, I don't remember at all" & "Now that I can think rationally, I feel so stupid"

Vertigo - hannah bahng: "I want to feel euphoric, but abandoned by mine" & "Hide me from my existence"

what never lived - hannah bahng: "you left your fingerprints on all those memories" & " seems like I never win the game for the higher bid"

I Wanna Be Yours - Arctic Monkeys: " Hold your hair in deep devotion (How deep?) At least as deep as the Pacific Ocean"

[valeramusic]

[4K] Progressive, Prog Tech, Melodic House Mix (Super Tracks Of The Week) #008 | Download FLAC, MP3 | Mixed by VALE/RA - 19 December 2024

[theworldwalkerswols]

Goal: Break Tolstoy Target: over 587,287 words Currently: 292,906

Remaining: 294,381 49.87% to goal

(this is counting published fic only as I do not have a quick and easy way to measure everything I've written without notes/outlines/ephemera)

some people out there really be typing fanfics longer than war and peace in their free time and then going on about their life like it's no big deal. how fucking incredible. like no offense to tolstoy but that was like. his whole job

[hopskipandarump]

god i love playing a healer

[coochellati]

Living With Bruno - Headcanons

Hi guys. I hope you are all doing okay. These past 24 hours have been rough for those affected by American politics.

In the name of comfort and escapism, I’ve been imagining what living with Bruno would look like. For instance—What does Bruno do in his spare time? What does his house look like? Is he a neat person? (spoiler alert: he definitely is.) And what is he like behind closed doors?

I’ll be diving into these questions (and more!) under the break!

Bruno lives in his modest childhood home by the sea, and he hasn’t changed much of the furniture or decor since his parents decorated it. Almost everything is as it was when he was a kid—it gives him a sense of comfort.

During the day, he loves to let the salty sea breeze in through open windows. At night, the lighting feels warm and inviting. Bruno is mindful of energy costs; he only uses lights when needed. Candlelight often fills the home after dark, adding a cozy ambiance. Bruno Bucciarati is a neat person, so his home is impeccably kept.

Bruno spends most of his time in his living room, partly because it’s where his record player lives. It sits between two speakers on top of a waist-high bookshelf in his living room that holds his impressive record collection, including genres such as jazz, prog rock, classical, and more. (He has a whole section dedicated to Miles Davis.) He’s added a desk to the room so he can work while listening to his vinyls. On the wall hangs one of his father’s old fishing nets, a reminder of the vow he made to his father to fight against drugs.

His childhood bedroom is mostly unchanged, having the same furniture and arrangement as when he was young. A small bookshelf holds the stories his mother used to read to him, and pictures of his parents rest on his nightstand.

His parents’ bedroom remains as it was when his father passed. Besides keeping it clean, Bruno hasn’t altered a thing in there, finding something almost sacred in its preservation.

Bruno’s also got a pretty decent wine collection stashed in the cellar, with some expensive, rare bottles. Being careful with money, he rarely splurges on high-end wine, so most of these rare bottles were gifts.

(I headcanon that Bruno is passionate about wine. If you’re interested in hearing about why I believe this, here’s a link to this post.)

Bruno Bucciarati definitely uses his walls for storage.

Before moving in, Bruno will chat with you about your needs. For instance, do you have any allergies? Do you have sensitive skin and need to use special laundry detergent? Are there certain foods you won’t eat? His home is now your home—he wants to make sure you’re comfortable.

Bruno may not be a fan of PDA, but behind closed doors, he isn’t shy about showing affection. Whether it be a peck on the cheek, warm smiles, hand-holding, cuddling to Miles Davis, etc., Bruno is always happy to be close to you. (This goes without saying, but he loves when you reciprocate!)

You might often catch Bruno watching you with quiet admiration. For example, he lets you get ready for bed first so he can just observe you—it’s his way of reminding himself that he now has someone to come home to. For him, it’s like gazing at a winning lottery ticket.

However, like many people, there are moments when Bruno needs his personal space. (Especially if he’s very stressed or it’s work-related.) After all, everyone needs some alone time now and then, and he’ll do his best to let you know ahead of time. Don’t worry about upsetting him if you need to see him during this time—Bruno would never be mad about it. He’ll also reassure you there’s nothing wrong with your relationship if it’s something you need to hear.

Everyone has their flaws, and communication isn’t something Bruno is always the best about. He tends to keep stressful things to himself, to “shoulder the burden,” so to speak. In his mind, he believes he’s protecting you, but this can lead to him acting in unpredictable ways that only make sense if you have the full story.

For instance—remember when Trish asked Narancia why Bruno was such a cold person?

Bruno had a reason for his behavior, as he was close to death. But without knowing the entire story, Trish saw him as cold and uncaring. This is exactly the kind of misunderstanding I’m talking about—without context, Bruno’s actions can give the wrong impression.

Afterward, Narancia told to Trish that this was just how Bruno behaved, and she would understand if she got to know him better. While this dynamic of unexplained behavior may work in a subordinate-leader relationship, this isn’t the type of relationship you and Bruno have. Seeing you happy and safe is what matters most to him, but he doesn’t always go about it in the best way.

Communication is something the two of you may have to work through together.

As noted, Bruno is a neat person. Keeping everything clean and organized helps him stay focused and level-headed. On his days off, he keeps up with chores so his place stays in top shape—he also finds it calming.

Laundry and Ironing are two chores he doesn’t mind doing. Bruno takes great pride in the way he dresses so taking care of his clothes is very important to him. He also happens to be very good at removing stains. (Wearing white clothes regularly will force you to get good at it.) Like many Italians, Bruno doesn’t own a washer or dryer. This means everything gets washed by hand and hung outside to dry. (No need to splurge when you can do your laundry yourself.) Because clothes get stiff when air dried, Bruno irons everything, including socks, underwear, and towels. (This isn’t uncommon in Italy either.)

Bruno is quite skilled at cooking, a talent he developed while caring for his father. (He’s also picked up tips from Polpo’s unsolicited rants about food.) On the topic of cooking, Bruno tends to be big on meal prep, given that he doesn’t always have the time or energy to cook after a long day at work. Therefore, I can see him making a comical amount of food at once to store for later. You’ll walk in and the kitchen table looks like this:

If there’s one chore Bruno doesn’t enjoy, it’s taking out the trash. At first, I thought he’d have it easy because of the fact he could “zipper” it away inside the ground, but as stated to Trish inside Coco Jumbo, he has no idea where things go when he does that—probably best not to risk littering underground.

Bruno is very good about keeping clean. Every morning starts with a cold shower, which he enjoys for the mental clarity and alertness it brings. He’s happy to let you join him if he isn’t in a time constraint, and upon doing so, he’ll adjust the water temperature to something more suited to your preference. (Since he takes cold showers, he’s fine with pretty much any temperature as long as it isn’t scalding.)

If you end up showering with him, expect it to take a while. ;) (Especially if he has nothing going on that day.) His hands gently grazing your sides, he’ll likely start by asking if he can wash you. If you say yes, he’ll begin to gently and meticulously wash every part of you with an awestruck expression gracing his face. (“How did I get so lucky?” He’ll wonder.)

Araki designed Bruno with shiny, meticulously styled hair, which suggests to me that Bruno puts effort into caring for his hair. Healthy hair isn’t just good genes—Bruno goes a little further than just using shampoo and conditioner to maintain it. For instance, he definitely uses leave-in conditioner and hair oil. I can also see him using a hairdryer to blow out his hair and give it that perfect bob shape.

It’s impressive how fast Bruno can get ready for the day, considering all that goes into his daily styling. (You should see how fast he can braid his hair.) It takes him about 16-17 minutes to get ready, 10 more if he has to dry his hair.

Bruno finishes his routine with a few spritzes of cologne.

Around the house, Bruno dresses casually—no need for a fancy suit if no one’s around to see it. However, he will dress up if he’s expecting a visitor.

Sleeping next to you makes Bruno realize how fucking stressed he is all the time. His lifestyle/career has turned him into someone who is constantly hyper-vigilant, so it’s no wonder that Bruno is a very light sleeper. (That, plus the trauma from the night two intruders tried to kill Bruno’s dad while his dad was asleep. ) On his own, he tends to wake up multiple times in the middle of the night, but when he sleeps next to you, he usually stays asleep.

The best part about sleeping next to Bruno? He doesn’t really snore, possibly thanks to being a side sleeper. He also sleeps in pajamas, just in case he has to get up quickly. (Imagine being caught naked as intruders walk into your bedroom.)

I imagine Bruno uses the same bed he did as a kid. Therefore, I bet it is the Italian equivalent of a full-sized bed. This bed size has always worked for him, though he’d likely get a larger one if a partner moved in.

(You really can’t tell the size of the bed from the photo. It could very well be a twin instead of a full.)

Bruno typically starts his mornings bright and early at 6:30 am. He usually aims for about seven hours of sleep, going to bed around 11 p.m. or midnight, though it’s not unusual to see him working until 1 or 2 a.m. (So yeah… he never really gets enough sleep.)

In his downtime, Bruno likes to unwind with a book or by listening to records with a glass of wine—though these moments don’t happen as often as they should since he’s a bit of a workaholic.

Sometimes, he’ll take a walk to the shore where his dad used to dock and sit for a while. He finds it comforting—this is one way he feels he can stay connected to his dad.

Thank you for reading!!! this was super fun to write! I hope this post was able to provide you some comfort 💕

If you’d like to check out other things I’ve written, you can click right here <3

[mourning-sapphire]

can you do headcanons for metal head aemond?

YES I CAN!!

𝔪𝔢𝔱𝔞𝔩𝔥𝔢𝔞𝔡 𝔞𝔢𝔪𝔬𝔫𝔡 𝔥𝔢𝔞𝔡𝔠𝔞𝔫𝔬𝔫𝔰 (SFW)

Usually wears tighter plain tees or slutty oversized tanktops that were bandshirts he cut the arms and neck off, says its easier to move in but really he likes when you look at his arms and side tit

Always spinning records, they're his prized collection, listens to anything from jazz to prog rock will take inspiration from everything.

In the similar vein that film nerds are difficult to watch films with, thats aemond but with music; will break down every song and why exactly its good, what he doesnt like, and what he'd change

Regularly goes to record stores, every week, has a list of records he wants to buy.

He owns a silver lighter than he's had for years, its ingraved and literally will fiddle with it when anxious; flicking it and lighting it when he's thinking or his mind is elsewhere

He does it when he cant get his hands on his guitar, which he picks at anxiously or twist one of his rings.

Also owns a switchblade (and a few flick knives), not for anything violent, but because he thinks they're very cool (he actually has a few of them), comes in handy at the stupidest times and he's always smug about it

Despite his home actually being clean, he never throws anything he deems important out! boots? he's had them for years, they're scuffed but they're still good why would he?

Funnily owns so many fucking jackets, from leather to heavy denim, its his fave thing.

He names his guitars but doesnt tell anyone, its his secret.

He's really reserved and tbh a little cold, but he's still nice - he just doesnt have time for nonsense

That also being said, he's not fun to work with; perfectionist that takes everything seriously and takes over projects, he's the main song writer for the band and it shows

put EVERYTHING in his music, his experiences make it in, his feelings, his anger; its the only way he'll talk about anything, and he's never even fucking talking

He helps the techs set up. always. he respects the people that handle the equipment so its not uncommon to quietly see him carrying amps or setting up his brothers drums.

he's a nerd with old tech, he likes old cameras (haha), he takes pictures and polaroids, he likes having physical media.

Drinks coffee, black, but he's more of a tea drinker; says its easier on his throat.

He smokes mentol or clove cigarettes, but always carries gum to hide the smell on his mouth.

He can play a plethora of instruments, annoying is good at everything he touches

He has a little leather book that he doesnt let anyone see, its always in his jacket pocket.

Smells like spice, sage, musk, and smoke; a mix of natural and fragrance.

I could literally go on for DAYS.