Hive Open Mic ( #openmic ) is a global community celebrating live music on Hive. Each week is a new event, encouraging musicians to share songs with an international audience.
With this song, my intention is to illuminate "The Inner Battle" that happens in the mind when we let our emotions go unchecked. The reason why this message is timely is because I'm witnessing the ways my thoughts get out of control sometimes, so I have to fight to keep my peace of mind. When I face my worries, and other forms of fear, I am a warrior for love.
This electric guitar performance it is a sonic journey that embodies the conflicting emotions with their clashing and crashing, relating to this week's Hive Open Mic theme: War. The electric guitar is a channel for big emotions, with its ability to amplify the innermost, mirroring the dynamic and explosive nature of a battle.
To me, music spontaneity has the power to capture raw emotions and unleash a torrent of creativity. It is in these impromptu moments that artists explore the depths of their existence. Through this song's somber beginnings, the aggressive crescendo, and the eventual return to a place of solace, the musical journey expresses the human struggle against internal conflicts.
Once again, I'm grateful to the Hive Open Mic community, and our Hive platform at large. It is because of our virtual stage that I am able to express myself and connect with fellow music lovers across the world, all from the comfort of my home. These opportunities to perform music help me to move energy, in order to be sane, safe, and secure, in a world that feels scary sometimes. Music helps me to process my sorrows and frustrations, inviting me to embrace vulnerability and find resilience. Through the power of sound, I transform my heavy emotions into a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and ultimately, self-acceptance.
The Inner Battle
This is an impromptu riff inspired by this week's theme: "War." To me, it is an energetic wave that begins with a somber feeling, followed by an aggressive crescendo, ending back at the starting place. It serves as a reminder of the power of music to explore complex themes, evoke deep emotions, and ultimately offer a glimpse of hope amidst the battles that come and go in daily life.
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Hive Open Mic - Week 169 is underway right now, with the current theme: “War." We introduce new themes every Sunday, inviting musicians to share a common current. Musicians always have full freedom to bring whatever music feels inspired in the moment. There is still time to jump in and enjoy this week's Hive Open Mic event!