Khoi Pond: Recent Episodes
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Life and times of a musician/producer trying to make it a big world. The lessons learned in life and the challenges we all face, find their zen at Khoi Pond.
Learning how to accept adversity in life. How the right attitude can bring about a more meaningful life.
A look at the website www.westethics.com and how in our senseless time, we can make a better world. Also, introducing new ideas and concepts for the website.
A chance to listen to some of the latest tracks off the Fever album. As many things change so fast these days, the idea that people don't change may be helpful. A reminder we are the same as we always were.
Trying to find the right groove in the madness of the end of the world. With so many problems in spite of the pandemic, it's important to focus on what matters most.
A chance to mix up the production a little bit. Discussing new music recording equipment, and it's implementation on some old recording tracks.
Reflecting on the past year at Khoi Pond, and an honest look at where Khoi Pond is now.
Facing grief and mourning from the darkest time of the pandemic, and finding all the more reason to brave on.
Introducing "Action Reaction" and "A Thousand Years" to sooth the woes of an attack on our Democracy.
Under lockdown conditions, the daily ritual of activating the heart and mind is developed.
Finding contentment and happiness from unintentional circumstances. No body intends for things to go the way they do, but all we have to offer is the best of ourselves.
When a techno show finally comes to town, a socially distanced experience brings life into a new light. Why we should think better of each other.
Building a head-strong mentality to overcome adversity in this time of crisis, can be a lesson to return to.
A discussion, from the dojo, why it is so important to remind ourselves of the good fight.
As the situation worsens, practicing respectfulness, gives us a place and life worth fighting for.
Reflecting on recent events and how to best hand the situation, with deliberate words and action. What is your cause?
Changing the signal is necessary in these times to adjust to a new way of life. How working in the music studio functions with the changing world.
Living with the new standard of six feet separation, while remembering the way it was before.
Learning forgiveness in these difficult times, may be the only cure. How forgiveness works and why it is so important at this time.
Sharing a recent song written in the studio, the song brings in to focus how we can better build patience as well as our character.
Enjoying the calm beside the drum synthesizer helps pass the time in unforeseen circumstances.
Finding old footage from the past year, brings the realization that life is precious. A musical treat a long the way.
From the deepness within ourselves, our life experiences shape who we are and our future.
Pressures in life build to create a refined version of yourself as you weather the storms.
Challenging the role each individual has in society, a lot is at stake when the world is coming to an end.
When we recognize that it takes more than just ourselves to make it, our dreams become more possible.
The yearning to make wholeness out of profound emptiness, turns in to the power to control your own destiny.
We learn there is more than a price to pay life, and the world can be a better place with our sacrifices.
Living in a peaceful world is not entirely impossible. The way we care for the places we live in determines the peace we find it for ourselves.
When we rush, we can miss out on meaningful moments. As those moments add up, so does time in the studio and these two tracks.
Relating to people can be like relating to a music track in production. Give it, or them, an honest listen and see what it could possibly become.
Karma takes an interesting turn in this episode and highlights it's profound influence in out lives.
People do not believe things are possible until somebody makes it possible. Believe in yourself through the adversity and challenges to become a better version of yourself.
Moments of inspiration in life give purpose and meaning to moving forward; however good, or bad a situation may be. Finding the courage to move on may be what's best.
Discussing the energy of live music and it's profound effect on daily life. Play time and real life meet the effects of electronic music, elevating the listener to a higher standard.
Learning to play the synthesizer brings a fresh perspective on our thoughts and how our ideas are formed.
Having a space to call our own helps us identify order in our lives and, eventually, our order in the world.
The arrival of a new synthesizer turns this world upside down. A fateful introduction for an electronic musician, coming to terms with the new sound.
The places we live are often a place we try to get away from. This episode of Khoi Pond, our neighbors are our friends when living where you live isn't always so easy.