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Introspective Preceptuon - My first Road Trip Blog

May 1st, 2017 -
I've started my first blog as a way to catalog my adventures during the month of May. As I drive 5000 miles to the west coast and back, i'll meet friends, old and new, recounting everything I perceive of the world outside and how I see my world inside.

August 15th, 2015 -
After securing local grant funding and community support, my endeavor to create an emotional abuse awareness Multi-media art exhibit which took place at the Rochester civic theater for a two week period In August. Visit the sound of scars tab for more information and a virtual tour on the website.

July 10th, 2014 -
A "Fake" song for a "fake" band/group that formed when a Pano picture in a freight elevator looked like an album cover. The title of "Movers (Niaga Niaga Remix) - Playa DeLuxe" was derived based on the fact we were helping a friend move and afterword shared some Venezuelan cuisine with a dish named "Player Deluxe". Image courtesy of Nathaniel Sopia.

May 30th, 2014 -
My latest Client's release - Samuel Patrick - Sketches

March 27th, 2014 -
While in Guatemala I made a video to go along with a song I wrote about the
issues with children malnutrition and health down south as apart of an awareness raising effort. The video has finally received approval and is now online to watch, visit the videos page to check it out.

June 26th, 2014 -
I spent some time at North Coast Studios for their "Artist Spotlight" in Rochester, MN. We did a couple live recordings including a new Single I wrote with my sister and co-musician Becca DeBoer. The video can be seen here.

March 1st, 2014 -
My 2nd studio album "Light In Dark" has finally released. After on and off work for the last 4 years It is now open for the public to download for free. The album shows my creative self from 2010-2011 which is when I wrote and recorded all the tracks. Originally scheduled for release in Fall 2011, various life situations and budget constraints led to delayed mastering and production. Visit Bandcamp to download or read more in the "Music" tab of the website.

Feb 27th, 2014 -
My first Short Film which was produced while in High School is now online here. Visit the Projects page for more info.

Oct 1st, 2013 -
Signal Strength: Less Than Three, a 3-track mini concept album pre-release which shows the direction that my current music is drifting toward, is now available to listen to on SoundCloud.

July 27th, 2013 -
I scored a short film, which I also helped write, entitled "pAges". It is an entry in the Canon Imagination competition. The video is at the contest page Here - and the photos that inspired the piece can be seen Here

April 12th, 2013 -
I was driving in downtown Rochester one night while it was raining and decided to record some footage to turn into a short music video for a NIN song. The piece is titled "A Rainy Night In Rochester" and can be found on the videos Page Here

Dec 4th, 2012 -
A new music video, Release, is my final EMC II Project. Similar electronic styles but with a new twist. It can be found on the Video Page Here

June 7th, 2012
- Uploaded two new Free Singles; "Animal" and "Safe & Sound (Cover)" - Here
- Uploaded a Live Recording of my cover "Safe & Sound" - Here

April 27, 2012
- Aspired's debut album "Givin It Another Shot" is available for free download
- Click Here -

- New Music Video is now online for a track from the next album - Videos -

Feb 20, 2012 -
I have uploaded the Live Showing, Music Video, and Intro Video for the Piece "The Animal" which i composed for a class in the Fall semester of 2011. See Here

Jan. 3, 2012 -
My short film "The Perspective of Love" premiered at the local movie theater Paragon Chateau and was a huge success. Selling out the theater with almost 300 attendees who gave a standing ovation, a signing followed with the directors and leading actors.

Landon Brands (Left) holding a movie poster with Myself (Right)

Dec. 29, 2011 -
Here is an article on the Center Stage Movie Review blog about my upcoming short film premier of the "The Perspective of Love" - Local Filmmakers Present: "The Perspective of Love"

Oct 10, 2011 -
I have launched my first website for my creative endeavors under the moniker Aspired. This intermediary also acts as a portfolio of my musical efforts since my Junior year in High School (2009).