psalm 103:19

The Lord has established His throne in heaven; His kingdom extends over everything. (Psalms 103:19 NET)

Therefore, GLORIFY GOD IN EVERYTHING. No exceptions. When you eat and sleep, glorify Him. When you laugh and cry, glorify Him. When you work and play, glorify Him. When life is good and when life is a struggle, glorify Him! He STILL REIGNS. The food you eat, the dreams you have, the joys you treasure, the pains you endure, the labors you perform, the fun you enjoy, the tiny blessings and greatest difficulties ARE ALL UNDER HIS POWER, and HE is The One Who directs and controls and creates them all. He is YOUR King, too. Glorify Him!

spotify "personal lists" playlists

(last updated 052523. some playlists are placeholders and will be added to in their own time.)




INSPIRATION

a collection of songs that inspire me to write my own music in some way. perhaps it is the instrumentation, or the lyrics, or the chord progression, or a sudden blissful moment of sound-- but it all makes me think, "I want to build on that".  there is something in each song that moves me to create.

JEWEL

Some songs just... sound like me. On days when I feel lost and confused, when I forget who I am and what defines me, these melodies are a testament to the truth of my heart, to the reality of my prismatic soul. There is something hugely transcendent about recognizing the notes of my self in music.

CATHARSIS

this is a playlist that elicits joy and tears alike, that infuses my soul with soaring and searing emotions that I have forgotten how to feel on my own. these songs always bring something real and true back into life in me. so when you fear that your heart is numb, let these songs tear it back open.

HEARTACHE

a sister playlist to "catharsis." these songs don't just open your  heart... they shatter it. when you need to feel not only emotions again, but intense aching, this is your audiospace. there is  something tragically beautiful in every song, each heartstring pulled honestly enough to bruise.

STRAIGHT TO THE HEART

songs that hit me like a sword through the ribs. a sister playlist to "heartache," but for songs that do more than just bruise-- these strike with such precise intimacy that every note is a unique wound, red with truth. I cannot listen to these songs without sacred damage, and thank God for that.

REMEMBER WHO WE ARE

on days when our recovery as a system is especially difficult, our past is vague & intangible, & our very identity cannot be grasped... well, music remembers. every song here is tied to notsomuch our history, but our hearts. these songs remember the truth. put on your headphones and so will you.

EAR CANDY

"sound's delicious!" these are all songs I want to EAT. whether it's aural texture, euphoric rhythms, or vocal dazzle, every tasty tune here is rich with some sweet sound worth savoring. you've gotta feed your soul for heavens sakes-- so put on those headphones and enjoy!

CHEER UP KIDDO

anti-depression tunes! if you need some instant optimism, a sudden smile, or even a burst of joyful laughter, then this is your playlist! these songs hold happiness, fun, encouragement, reassurance, brightness, comfort, and hope-- audio reminders of sunshine after rain. life is lovely. listen to it!

CALM DOWN KIDDO

anti-mania tunes. gently, softly, quietly, let this playlist bring you back down into a space where you can finally breathe, and rest, and recenter. there's a little sadness and a little solace and a little solitude, but all of it is sweet & sincere. when you feel scorched, you can be soothed here.

PAUSE BEFORE CONTINUING

a sister playlist to "calm down kiddo." these songs aren't as delicate & slow, but they still have at their heart a peace both soft & deep. they hold you in their arms and carry you when you are too tired to walk. these songs are a respite, a safe haven, a tired but unfailing hope. rest for a while.

MISERY NEEDS COMPANY

on days when your cross is too heavy to bear alone, listen to the hurting hearts of all those who ache with you. you are never alone, even in your most painful tears and shaking sobs. God embraces all souls who bleed. take deepest comfort in this. your misery is a door to miracles. sing it to love.

TIRED, WITH YOU IN MY ARMS

a playlist for chaos 0, & the late nights we always share no matter how much our hearts ache. when the day is finally over. when the pain and fear have fled, God sends refuge in music. when I lie tired in bed; God sends me you and music, and dreams to bless my head. oh, thank God for you. thank God.

WANNA LIE IN BED & LISTEN TO PROG ROCK?

one night, fighting hell, Jesus asked me this question. yes child, i know you are tired and exhausted and sad and desperate. so... would you like this hope as an alternative? do you wanna lie in bed and listen to prog rock? asked jesus. and boy howdy do i ever. so here's the playlist for it, amen.

LOVE LETTERS FROM GOD

God is not limited in His communication, and He loves music. In these songs, I hear His voice-- or He, quite loudly, lets me know It's there. as a result, there is no predictability or free addition to this collection. every tune here has only been touched by divinity, and handed to me with love.

EMERGENCY EARWORMS

the antidote for retail muzak hell. fight fire with fire buddy!!

GENDER EUPHORIA

transmasc vocal dreams, haha.

SYSTEM INJOKES

just what it says on the tin, kiddo

CHAOS 0 COVER ALBUM

why don't i sing to you more often? why haven't i openly confessed these echoes of my devotion to you? so many songs remind me of you... who you are, how much you mean to me, how much i love you. because i do. you're my favorite song and i can't keep silent anymore. consider this playlist a promise.

CHRISTMAS COVER ALBUM

Kids you KNOW I LOVE CHRISTMAS, and I have wanted to make my own Christmas song cover album(s) for YEARS. These are the tunes I want to perform with love, with my own heart, hands & voice, as a gift for the One Who gave us all Christmas in the first place. May He smile at me, too, as I play for Him.

CATHOLIC COVER ALBUM

God has given me a talent for music. This amazing fact is one I must accept, and treasure, and invest in as His good steward. I must give thanks, and give back with joy. This playlist is step one in that process-- a plan to sing just for Him, with all my heart, in gratitude for my ability TO do so.

CORE COVER ALBUM

Some songs strike my heart at such a stunning and intimate angle that they break me into prismatic light; they crash sparkling into my soul and leave me singing. This playlist is a place to collect those treasured tunes, with the intention of eventually echoing them back in my own honest colors.

SONGS TO DRIVE TO

some songs deserve both surround sound and privacy of listening. this playlist is for wholehearted singing, for euphoric auditory experiences, for rising above all the doldrums of this world, and for remembering our heart. plug in, turn up the volume, keep your eyes on the road, & God bless it all.

WORKOUT TUNES

All the classics! Put this playlist on your headphones, kiddo, and RUN LIKE SONIC! ...or bike, or lift weights, or whatever! the point is that these tunes are gonna get you PUMPED and ready to do your best in any workout. that crunch time will fly on by. so crank up the volume and get to it son!!

SINGALONG

all the tunes i know by heart!


APARTMENT BGM

for drowning out all the outside noise and keeping our sanity stable.


GRANDMA

my beloved mother, best friend, reason to live. i will never forget you, or your music. the songs you played for me as a child, the ones you'd sing in the kitchen, the ones playing over the hospice tv that final morning... they're here. but you're not. i miss you. rest in peace, until we meet again.