in the mind of the dogthing
i can't remember whether i've written a blog post about this before, so i figure i'd write something about it, because 'swiftyshq' is a handle i've started to use frequently enough i've actually gotten a couple questions about it, and the story behind it is a little long-winded for a username that's nine letters long. 'swiftyshq' is, if you're familiar enough with this website, a shorthand for…
now, i am not a huge youtube viewer, usually. i don't log in 99% of the time, i have suggestions off, and when i need music, i tend to resort to my locally saved music for what i want. that said, i do enjoy a good youtube essay. now, a good youtube essay can be pretty hard to find. i find that i have trouble following some of them if their points wander in an uninteresting fashion or if they're…
our music taste doesn't come from a vacuum. if you've heard a song, it's because someone wanted you to listen to it; whether it's a direct link from a friend or a youtube recommendation, there's an undeniable influence in the way you are exposed to music. it's been a bit since i wrote anything, so i thought it'd be neat to catalogue some of the more tangential connections i've made with my music…