blog twenty-three: the hero’s journey: the call to adventure
The call is the first step of the hero’s journey. It is the call to adventure. It can be a blunder leading to adventure. Sometimes it is the dark forest, the babbling spring, and the underestimate appearance of the carrier of destiny. It signifies that destiny has summoned the hero and transferred the hero’s spiritual […]
blog twenty two: the hero’s journey I
This story will incorporate elements of a hero’s journey, following the well-known monomyth structure consisting of three core stages: separation, initiation, and return. To offer a comprehensive framework, I will reference Joseph Campbell’s seminal work, *The Hero with a Thousand Faces*, which explores these stages in detail and illustrates how they apply to mythological narratives […]
blog twenty one: setting of the prologue
The prologue unfolds in a mysterious cave, and you might be wondering—why a cave? Well, it all started with a dream. Years ago, I found myself trapped in a dark, echoing cavern, and that haunting image stayed with me. I kept weaving stories around it, and eventually, I decided to write one down. The actual […]
blog twenty: the story part two
The second character I created and named is Luthien Summer. I initially sought a unique name that would stand out, but Luthien persistently echoed in my mind. Inspired by Tolkien’s legendarium, I chose Luthien because it is the name of the enchanting elven/maia woman Beren fell in love with, symbolizing grace, resilience, and ethereal beauty. […]
blog nineteen: the story part one
I began crafting a story for a film project incorporating my original music. Central to the story is a character I named Beren Harwulf, designed to embody qualities such as strength, courage, protection, leadership, resilience, ferocity, loyalty, bravery, and independence. The name ‘Beren’ derives from the word for ‘bear,’ symbolizing physical might, courage, and guardianship. […]
blog eighteen: epilogue (the song)
The song is about the ending of an adventure. It’s about coming home and trying to continue as you were before the adventure, but you are irrevocably changed and not the same person anymore. It’s also about going somewhere for solace and healing, but leaving everything you have ever known or loved behind to go […]
blog seventeen: let’s go
The song is inspired by the song “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake and my imagination. It’s about spending time with people, helping them repair the land from the ravages of war, and being aware of dangers that still lurk. Also, it’s about battling darkness one last time. It is also about returning to the […]
blog sixteen: weep for me
This song was inspired by “Cry Me A River” from Justin Timberlake, my imagination, and personal experiences. The song is basically if Sam says F you, Frodo, but he does not in the books, mind you, or in the movie “The Return of the King”, when Frodo took Gollum’s side and told Sam to go […]
blog fifteen:dark lands
The song “Dark Lands” was inspired by “Take It From Here” from Justin Timberlake, but again, my imagination was part of the inspiration. Listening to the music, I imagine myself traversing the dead marshes and navigating the Ashen Peaks and the Mountains of Shadows. Then I would imagine myself looking upon Minas Morgul, this city […]