Today, breathing is on my mind. Especially breathing in time to music. An eight-count inhale, holding it for eight counts, exhale eight counts, and holding for eight.

I believe the term for it is "box breathing" which uses a four count. You need to adjust it to what you are playing or listening to.

I use it for remembering to get enough air while drumming. Keeps me from getting tired.

I also use it as a metronome. Keeps my mind on the tempo.

Despite a week of chaos and tension, I did manage to listen to some music. I did notice though that when I get really stressed out, I turn off all sound. These three albums were wonderful though. To be fair to them, I should re-listen to them in the future when I can focus on them more.

• The Dream Syndicate These Times #indie
• Taiheiyousiranuigakudan Taiheiyousiranuigakudan #indie
• Cecil Taylor Conquistador! #jazz

Also getting some areas of the blog a little more ironed out. Slow, steady, and whenever it's fun is the schedule.