koanesce
ko·an·esce (kō-ə-NES) verb
[blend of koan and coalesce]
Come together in the common misunderstanding of Life's riddle.
To koanesce is to find unity in the shared space of unknowing, where individual threads of misunderstanding weave together into the fabric of collective revelation. Koanescing happens when people come together and realize they're all confused about life in the same way. True understanding can arise from the shared recognition of our collective uncertainty. Use it in a sentence. “It wasn't through asserting their own beliefs, but through koanescing around their shared doubts, that the group finally found a path forward.”
Koanesce Emotional Resonance Show
It was the launch of a concept. A single thread of one life story woven through a tapestry of experience through ever-changing genres and moods. One strand connects to countless others, forming the fabric of humanity."
A lap to lie on
A shoulder to cry on
a card to buy on
a beach to fry on
an altar to die
Life’s what you make it…
HEROES
The guitar riff and vocals of the original are the most powerful parts of Heroes. Distill the sound to find the words. This song resonates so much with me. “Heroes” sees all the potential wrapped in futility. Yet it knows that now is all that matters, and now can always be different
I, I will be king.
And you, you will be queen.
Though nothing will drive them away
We can be Heroes, just for one day
We can be us, just for one day.
KOAN
"You Want It Darker" is reimagined as a powerful, synth-driven exploration of mortality. With a voice that is more than reminiscent, the vocals feel like a continuation of Cohen's, and the haunting lyrics are delivered with a renewed intensity. A complex layering of intricate synth arrangements creates a modern soundscape that amplifies the song's dark and introspective nature.
Michael Nault
KOAN:
a paradoxical anecdote or riddle used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment.
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A storyteller at heart, Michael Nault wields an authoritative yet varied tone that spans from commanding to vulnerable. With a classically informed piano approach, his style effortlessly traverses the realms of riff-driven rock, country, jazz, and electronic music. Forever hungry for new sounds, he is a passionate writer who continually searches for his unique voice. Each song evolves from heartfelt life experiences, weaving together evocative lyrics that leave ample room for the listener's imagination.
His Musical journey is marked by diverse collaborations, from rocking in the Southern California desert to R&B and pop in L.A. and jazz musicians in New York. This breadth of experience has nurtured a layered approach to song structure, allowing his music to be appreciated both on a surface level and with profound emotional depth.
His latest musical incarnations The KOAN, and koanesce draw inspiration from the enigmatic riddles of Zen philosophy. With an initial focus on the later works of Leonard Cohen, the KOAN project is ever-evolving, seeking to expand into increasingly original and varied musical explorations. The present is all there will ever be. “Now” never changes, only the urgency to embrace it.
Stories, Memories, and Viewpoints
"Do you want to be Paul Bunyan or Neil Armstrong? As long as there’s been a gap in generations, the younger one has heard “it’s different now.” But man, is it different now. Change remains a constant, the velocity is what's new."
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“The more you love music, the more music you love.”
Tom Moon
The Random
(Emergent Patterns)