January Wanderings

Happy New Year and welcome to our first post of 2026! ✨

It's snowy and frigid outside currently, but how I wish it were ren faire season!! The closest I can get right now is writing fantasy music, so let me present:

Meadow Spirit is about the life in a sunny, warm, wildflower meadow. Besides the bird song, you'll hear how I wanted to portray the chirp and buzz of insect wings through high range percussion (shakers, güiro, tambourine, mouth harp). The deep drumming represents the energy of the earth, lively and awake in the spring.

Writing this song made me think about how to keep the summer spirit alive despite the cold outside. Staying warm (tactile sense) is one thing, but engaging the other senses is equally important in creating your fairyland escape.

🎵 Hearing: Listening to nature ambiance tracks of forests and meadows, music that makes you feel magic.

🕯️ Smell: Woodsy and floral scented candles for your space. (The one I have burning currently is jasmine and rose!)

🍓 Taste: Spiced tea brewed strong to warm you. Dried or frozen fruit. Or create your own indoor picnic and bake some comforting sweets! (I've definitely been making a lot of scones, lol)

Most of all be patient with yourself and remember the light will grow in strength again just as the wheel of the year continues to turn. Hopefully this mini fairytale guide inspires you and you enjoy The Meadow Spirit 🌼

Until we talk again, stay magical!

June 💜