My Mastodon journey began when I tooted Hello World on November 30, 2022. Since that time I’ve tooted, and I’ve boosted. I’ve met amazing people, and connected with fellow musicians and artists. I’ve shared my interests and my music. I have learned much from the community.
Although 2024 has been liberal with the knocks and blows, I try my best to be thankful for the good things that have happened.
Did you know that some people know the words to my songs? That still blows my mind.
Thank you for following. Really. I mean it. Thank you. I know I don’t reply to every comment, and when I do, it’s often just an emoji, but I value your company, your insights, your come-backs. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. It’s been my privilege.
I never imagined I’d have ten thousand followers.
You humble me.
Thank you.
Thank you for making the Fediverse the friendly and welcoming place that it is. You’re all amazing.
Big love.
Jon
(I’d like to say Tora Tabby says hello, but she’s a cat and couldn’t care less.)
For those who haven’t heard of this huge online event, Fedivision is an annual song contest for members of the Fediverse! Fedivision 2024 has seventy-two new, original pieces created by people from the Fedi-community.
“Fire Me Straight Into A Falling Star” by Sakti (@Sakti) is a synth dance song with a cool robot vocal. Thumpin bass and ethereal synth melodies. Great vibe. Vote code BELT
“Misaligned Aardvarks” by Key 13 (@keefmarshall) made me laugh out loud. The Aardvarks are misaligned. It’s a catastrophe. Brilliant lyrics. Extremely funny. Great music. Amazing song!! Vote code NOTH
“I wrote this song while in a cabin in the forest by the ocean. It was raining and I loved the sound of the rain hitting the roof of the cabin while I was cozy inside with a fire.” ~ Socool
I think “Without You” by Socool (@socool) does a really good job of representing the fall of rain on a roof. The vocals are haunting and suit the lyrics really well. I enjoyed the bendy bass line in this one. Very good song. Vote code EMPW
“Landwaves” by ToroidalCore (@toroidalcore) is a great little jazzy number. Nice bass groove. Interesting piano phrases. Tasteful drums. Very cool track. Vote code TDRC
“Shoot Away Pain” by Jämezytee (@Jamezytee) delivers the rhymes in this epic hip-hop track. Heavy lyrics speak to the problem of gun violence and its ties to mental health, lobby groups, and modern media. Important messages in a banger track. Vote code PRNY
For some reason “Nobody Else Will” by skye gaenseblum (@skye) instantly transported me to some mystical underground cavern in a Zelda style adventure on a SNES. I’m not sure why… It’s a really lovely piece. Vote code TASS
“Versio” by Cobalt (@cobalt) is a really cool pop song, synths layered with piano and a wicked drum track will make you want to dance. It opens with just three piano notes before fading in this fast melody and thumping synth bass. The lyrics are fire.
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