The “Muse Room” is the room in my house where I make music and my wife makes visual art. Published the first Friday of every other month (though not this time), each issue of Letters from the Muse Room includes news and updates about my music, as well as something that has inspired me creatively over the past two months.

Dear friends,

My news and inspiration for this month were one and the same: playing my first pop music show in a very long time at PorchFest on October 14!

It was a chilly day, but more people showed up than I expected, and I had a blast performing. It was great to finally share the five new songs with the world. Here was the setlist:

A friend with high-quality cameras showed up and took some great pictures:

My other piece of news is that I plan to record and release an EP, hopefully next year, featuring the five new songs. The EP will be called After The Flash, and this will be the tracklist:

1. Who I Am Part 2
2. Earthquake
3. Paradise Lost
4. Love After The Flash
5. Ocean Eyes

I look forward to sharing more about the EP in the months to come. In the meantime, though, my friend also recorded a few video clips, including clips of two of the new songs. Check them out at the YouTube links below!

"Too Far" clip (from Songs From My Shelf): https://youtu.be/VGksE3LeMhc

"Paradise Lost" clip: https://youtu.be/-Dq9zrqi2TU

"Ocean Eyes" clip: https://youtu.be/1jEpoGoeTkQ

(These links are unlisted for now, to give you all the first sneak peek, but if you'd like to share them with a friend please feel free!)

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If you've been following me on Instagram or Facebook over the past two months, you know that I've also been inspired by the Indigo Girls:

And this book by composer Dale Trumbore:

And this quote by composer Ben Johnston:

And this lovely view of Shirley Bush Helzberg Symphony House (where I work) at sunset!

Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful holiday season, and I will see you in the New Year!

Peace,

AJ Harbison