I was tagged by @kogarashi-art and @woundedsoul12 to share some sort of artistic endeavor that is imperfect. That's in-progress. And I am absolutely in love with this idea, so thank you both for tagging me!
I figured I ought to share some piano progress with you all! I've been playing steadily, though I haven't shared any clips in a while, so here's a dump of the pieces currently in my rotation! All of them are my most recent recording of that piece, on my work's Steinway Baby Grand (trust me, you'd much rather hear that than my 50+ year old Wurlitzer lol).
I'm gonna put this beneath the cut, so it isn't so unwieldy :)
This is a song I've been playing for years, a sort of mash up of the Dark Solas Theme and the Lost Elf Theme that I made up when I first got the piano back in... 2016? I play it all the time, and I still fuck it up on the regular.
I played DBH when it first came out in 2018, and knew immediately that I was going to have to learn that main theme. And I've spent years trying to perfect it. But, it wasn't until this last year that I leveled up enough to play it as smoothly as I do here, and I still fumble a bit.
I have been obsessed with the Pride & Prejudice (2005) soundtrack since 2005. Playing this song in particular has always seemed impossible to me–it's so intricate! I only started learning it a few months ago, and I am still so moved every time I listen to a recording because I can't actually believe that's me! Except for when I stumble in the exact same spot every damn time...
This is another song that has been an obsession of mine for basically my entire life. Another one that really feels like an accomplishment to me to be able to play it (even though this one is simpler than Liz, lol). And, this one is a true Messy Middle, seeing as I haven't even learned it through to the end yet!
I think my favorite thing about the piano is that it's something I can be imperfect at. Playing is for my enjoyment, learning a new song feels like doing a puzzle, and even though I obviously get frustrated when I make mistakes, it truly doesn't matter. I'm not playing for anyone. I'm not performing. I'm just... playing music?
I have no idea if that makes any sense, but I guess I'm just trying to say that I love playing the piano. It makes my brain feel smooth in the best possible way, it turns the dial down on the static in my brain, y'know?
I have no idea who to tag for this but uhhhhhh @sorcerousadventurer @sorchacahill @serensama @serialsforbellara @jukkaricity @davrinsleftpectoral and @vorchagirl.
So this has nothing to do with DBH or Sims but I just had to recommend this book!
I just finished reading it (and I might have teared up a little) and I LOVE IT SO MUCH
It contains a lot about the treatment of African Americans during the late 50's and 60's and also the treatment of LGBTQ citizens.
Even though it's a historical fiction novel, it contains a lot of the same themes and important messages about society as DBH does so I'm sure all my fellow DBH stans will like it too.
