It is possible to become blinded by the rate of change, the frequency of the data, and the limitations of our cognitive and emotional abilities to be able to discern the patterns and to see the big picture.

Humans are awakening to the reality that there is more to this life than the game of survival. If we can transcend fear, we have the incredible opportunity to realize love.

The smallness of individual human actions in juxtaposition with vast geological landscapes is a contrast that is at once a feeling of helplessness, but also a recognition of the power of the collective to employ technologies with little realization of the unintended consequences of our actions.

“It is my wish, for those who didn’t know the vocal jazz, that through this work and these young voices they become curious about and begin a journey of discovery of what may be a source of immense pleasure: Billie, Ella, Dinah, Sarah and other many voices, male and female, are waiting for them.”

Music released by Roy Darnell Music, featuring scenes from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Curt Smith of Tears For Fears performs Mad World with his daughter Diva, recorded from their quarantine life in LA.

Andrea Motis began playing the trumpet at age seven; three years later she began studying jazz at the Municipal School of Music of Sant Andreu under Chamorro, who soon after recruited her for his band while she was still a teenager.

Who is this guy? I started talking to him about it, exchanged numbers, and I got a text from him—randomly—one day. Hadn’t heard from him in ages. Got a text that just said, “The universe smiles upon you.” And I knew exactly who it was from.