CURRENT MISSION

Going solo with my live show

ABOUT ME

Drummer, producer, songwriter & DJ with a deep love of Sushi

PHILOSOPHY

The Way of Being

Beyond blind consumption and the fruitless search for our '€˜true life mission'€™, we discover usefulness: the desire and ability to help others as opportunities arise without furore, fuss, or furtiveness. We discover genuine audacity, honesty, civility, loyalty, and persistence.

Beyond hope and fear we discover inspired commitment: the confidence and determination to do what needs to be done, regardless of the outcome.

Beyond faith and scepticism we discover curiosity: a sense of wonder at the vastness, beauty, and intricacy of the phenomenal world.

Beyond conformity and rebellion we discover authenticity: making choices based on accurate perception of circumstances€“ rather than anxiety with regard to the possible reactions of others.

Beyond hedonism, asceticism, and '€˜sensible'€™ moderation we discover the possibility of enjoying all circumstances immoderately. We do not have to consume extraordinary treats to find joy and delight. We do not have to reject sensual pleasure to discover enlightenment. We do not have to measure out our lives with teaspoons to live with dignity and honour.

Beyond ideas that we are special or ordinary, we discover gallantry. We relate to all people with respect, decency, and grace. We utilise whatever personal qualities we may have delightedly in service of others.

Beyond indulgence in victim roles €”and fantasies of triumph over others we discover generosity. We can give without feeling impoverished because we have confidence in our own resources. We cheerfully manifest courtesy, care, and reliability.

Beyond conceptual codes of good€™ and €˜evil€™ we discover pure appropriateness the natural presence of compassion that animates appreciation. We have the playful courage to act spontaneously, effectively, and outrageously to for the benefit of all.

Beyond sanctimony and cynicism we discover reality: a willingness and ability to see the world as it is, rather than as we wish it was or fear it may be.

Beyond religious dogma and scientific€™ nihilism we discover awe. Beyond all polarities, and beyond the fundamental duality at their root, we glimpse the ultimate nature of being.

(from http://arointroduction.org/purpose.html)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Brand new to this! Getting involved because we're on a UK Tour as main support for an artist called Ghostpoet and there is no money to pay us, let alone get us somewhere to stay!

Interests

I write music, I produce and record music, I run my own label, I cook, I dance and I watch a fair amount of anime to try and keep me sat in one place for any period of time.
I practice Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhism and will quite happily chew your ear off about fractals, european religious and esoteric history and free jazz.

• beauty
• dancing
• cooking
• running
• meditation
• anime
• music
• jazz
• buddhist
• history
• languages
• law
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Hayao Miyazaki, Satoshi Kon, Hideaki Anno, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Sun Ra, Photek, Dillinja, Theo Parrish, Moodymann, Marc Mac, Dego, Domu, Aceyalone, Juice Aleem, Tiron & Ayomari.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recorded a live session at BBC Maida Vale studios

Teach, Learn, Share

Vajrayana Buddhism, Meditation, Western Harmonic theory, Drumming (Jazz, African, RnB, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop), Songwriting, Jungian Psychology.

Would love to learn more about cookery, finance, languages, extended jazz/classic harmony, the freeman movement & the legal origins of the state

Countries I’ve Visited

Ireland, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom