Welcome to Talesong!
A Treasury of Story, Art, and Song
Do you struggle to find wholesome books and movies the whole family can enjoy? Talesong seeks to fill the gap with stories that serve a higher purpose than providing entertainment. (Although they entertain as well!) My prayer for this site is that each story will in some way build up the viewer, and that travelers of all ages will be encouraged and inspired to step forward in faith to experience what God has in store for their lives.
– Myself, 2019
While the books are still in progress, and I’ve expanded heavily into music production, the heart of Talesong remains the same. Visit awhile, enjoy the music, and be encouraged. I’m glad you’re here. 💖
The adventure begins one step ahead…
Will you take the journey?
What I’ve Been Up To:
- Make the Hands Dance – The Challenge of Animating Musicians
For almost as long as I’ve been a musician, I’ve noticed the sometimes quirky, sometimes laughable loops of hand and finger motion that you tend to see in cartoon players. Whether it’s a ukulele being put through the same three chords no matter what is played, or a flute with fingers hopping wildly, it seemed to be an easy way out.
While it certainly is easier, I have much more sympathy for the choice now. 😂 Ganneldor’s hands are about as accurate as they can be with a limited palate of hand positions, and no official concept of how his harp is tuned. It was a process, full of listening, rewinding, and adjusting. Calengil was much easier, having only to look adorable and engaged with the music.
Then came the map… but perhaps its best to let you watch that for yourself. 😉