###### What a beautiful surprise our first day out in the sunshine! (the rainy season this year has been long and treacherous). My partner and I planned a day of crafting at *Laurel Hurst Park* in Portland, Oregon - and to our pleasant surprise, the first weekly summer dance party of the year formed organically around us as the day progressed.
###### These gatherings are usually held every Wednesday on *Mt. Tabor* in the summer months. This year they decided to move to *Laurel Hurst* (for the kick-off week at least), and we could not have asked for a more welcoming community environment and vibe to wire wrap to.
###### I will post updates of all my new wire wrap creations as well as the first internationally acclaimed *Last Thursday* community vending event of the summer shortly.
###### This is a short one for you today, but sometimes random in the moment shots are the best. This video is technically another shot from *Daily Bread*, but it has been hard to distinguish which video goes to to which artist until I get to it.
###### This event-video series publishing process has blessed me with the benefit of learning the names of many of the artists I liked, since I am forced to figure it out when I publish all these posts. Anyway, enjoy today's majik... I am hard at work in the studio busting out this new mixtape. Studio with a slew of new local talent is on Wednesday.
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**Our Village Vission**![STAvillage.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/2423o7cEFajPK5wWyBTTvtksHovJVCCBEvSAmDNdLsMLV8zSoULpbUuUFC2de8fcBx4bn.jpg)![ELA Hive COMMUNITY Stamp-8.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/23tbkz1XSEJdyun3SKgGhNgq9PPbJaoXzjBCnkbXv2W6hKB9fBWDk9optgEFG2Rn93CFB.jpg)
###### *SoColo* (@perkitory) and I's set hit ***hard*** on Saturday night (as you can see in the video), and every artist that performed laid down a unique and talented approach. I was especially impressed with *Cairoglyphs* (in video) and *Water Eye*, although I forgot to record any of her set. This my my first time seeing *Water-Eye* perform, but after seeing Cairo several times (and obviously being present for my own sets), these were my favorite sets from myself and Cairo recently.
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::For my set in particular, I decided to see if other folks would record me (which they did), and retireve the files from them post-show. Thank you to @Alchemage for the photos, and to *Emily Ra* & *Rhymeswave* for the videos::
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###### My homie *Quest-I-On* (1/2 of @Truniversal) even won the rap contest we hosted, during his first time ever visiting *The Haven*. We were hoping to see a little higher participation level, so hopefully next time there will be more artists that enter. Emily Ra's energy cleansing, invokations, and freestyle tarot readings was hella lifted as always, but I was pretty out of it for the rest of the event.
###### I was planning on capturing more video of other artists and having a meeting during the event, but something turned up my psychic meter to the overload position at one point, which incapacitated me for the rest of the evening. The height of this was during *Krow*'s set which amplified it even further (you had to be there). I missed *Rhymeswave*'s set, but he is a pro, and I am sure it was epic. I will instead follow up with a music-building/networking meeting next week, after my album release for *Power of Truth* this Friday (12-17-2021).
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Quote from *Krow* at the Show:
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"Laser Guided Missile Full of Kisses"
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Quote from *@ELAmental*:
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***"Make Ya Tap Out to the Hatred, and Tap Into the Sacred!"***
##### [Event 1 - Inner Space - Outer Worlds (Art of the Haven)](https://peakd.com/hive-156509/@elamental/inner-space-outer-worlds-art-and-music-showcase)
##### [Event 1.5 - Fate of The Leviathan](https://peakd.com/hive-156509/@elamental/fate-of-the-leviathan-a-journey-of-music-through-art-and-my-album-art-book-format)
##### [Event 2 - Hip Hop the Timelines](https://peakd.com/hive-116127/@elamental/truth-hop-tribe-in-pdx-is-gathering-intensity-in-unity)
##### [Event 3 - Dove Mosis & Hip Hop Medicine](https://peakd.com/hive-116127/@elamental/ibhblnye)
**Our Village Vission**![STAvillage.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/2423o7cEFajPK5wWyBTTvtksHovJVCCBEvSAmDNdLsMLV8zSoULpbUuUFC2de8fcBx4bn.jpg)![ELA Hive COMMUNITY Stamp-8.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/23tbkz1XSEJdyun3SKgGhNgq9PPbJaoXzjBCnkbXv2W6hKB9fBWDk9optgEFG2Rn93CFB.jpg)
###### This AMAZING rock forest in the deserts of southern California is a perfect pick stop on the way to or from the *World Gem Shows* in Tucson. These hills are considered sacred and are protected as such. There are also many events that happen there throughout the year... I would personally LOVE to see a medium sized music festival at this spot some time!
###### FF to 9:43 to see the actual "Joshua *TREE*" itself. Check out the beautiful solar panel powered community right outside the park also (featured right before the tree scene in this video).
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**Our Village Vission**![STAvillage.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/2423o7cEFajPK5wWyBTTvtksHovJVCCBEvSAmDNdLsMLV8zSoULpbUuUFC2de8fcBx4bn.jpg)![ELA Hive COMMUNITY Stamp-8.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/23tbkz1XSEJdyun3SKgGhNgq9PPbJaoXzjBCnkbXv2W6hKB9fBWDk9optgEFG2Rn93CFB.jpg)
### Ever since I got my NI Maschine MK3 beatpad and NI KK S88 MK2 keyboard - I have been delving deep into beat school heatin' up on deep cools with lo-fi and hi amped vitality I reap fools with these analogies blessin' the balance - BE.
###### Yea, that shi*. In addition to putting myself into self taught beat-production school, I've also been training myself on how to properly dial in my new equipment, conducting immense research on some equipment I am about to get to finally complete the studio, while making final acoustic adjustments in my vocal booth as well. I will be publishing some posts about all my new gear soon, and if you read [my last post](https://peakd.com/hive-122315/@elamental/elamental-on-gearslutz-audio-engineeringproduction-forum-detailed-account-of-my-experience-in-the-rabbit-hole-abyss) I don't need to tell you how much audio production/gear research and studying I have been doing in all my available time.
ANYWAY - the point of this post is to show you all a couple samples of what I have been working on with my new beat-making gear and software. I haven't arranged the songs yet, meaning I have only created segments of the songs and still have to place them in the track with some adjustments, progression, more ambiance in transitions, and fine tuning (working on learning the "arranger" in the *Maschine* software now). In other words all the parts are playing at once (and one part chopping up the sample on loop - but will include the full version in other parts later, you will see), which will happen in parts of the song but has to build up to that usually.
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Enjoy the self-manifested samples in the video!!
- THERE ARE ONLY 2 EXAMPLES & ITS A SHORT VIDEO - IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE 1ST ONE I GARUNTEE YOU WILL LIKE THE 2ND. MASCHINE 4 LIFE!
###### As I am finally getting towards the end of publishing all this intense Gem and Jam media. I prepare now for a publication string of even more intense *Lucidity Festival* media with all different jamin' artists than what I displayed here from G&J (with the exception of *Soohan* who played another slammin' set at Lucidity).
###### Today's video displays short snippets from various sets at *Gem & Jam 2022* that I did end up recording long takes of like the other sets, along with an except from one of the silent disco nights. I was going to call this my "B-Roll" tape, but there is actually still some really good snaps in this one too.
###### I actually just got back from FESTIVAL NUMBER 3 of the year (hence my 2 week Hive-absence again - my laptop stopped working or I was going to keep posting on the go), and it is *still* not yet summer. I have two more *Gem & Jam* related posts (including one at *Joshua Tree*) and then its on to some REALLY good *Lucidity* content.
**THREE PINKYS IN DA AIIIIR!**
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**Our Village Vission**![STAvillage.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/2423o7cEFajPK5wWyBTTvtksHovJVCCBEvSAmDNdLsMLV8zSoULpbUuUFC2de8fcBx4bn.jpg)![ELA Hive COMMUNITY Stamp-8.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/23tbkz1XSEJdyun3SKgGhNgq9PPbJaoXzjBCnkbXv2W6hKB9fBWDk9optgEFG2Rn93CFB.jpg)
###### @Alchemage (aka *Myth*) and I made a song together on my upcoming album *Power of Truth*. While the vocals were mostly recorded almost two years ago, I was able to implement some seriously epic production nuances since then with meticulous attention to detail. I plugged in some on-point vocal processing, add some tasteful fx all over the song, sample the most amazing and appropriate intro/outro I have ever heard, and was even able to record and re-mix some vinyl scratching by a local DJ here in the studio. I decided to call the track: *"Soul of the Phoenix"*.
###### As an aside to my *album art project/contest* (as since no phoenix art was submitted), we also decided to collaborate on the art-design as well, to represent our song in the album book still yet to be published. Of the tow of us, @Alchemage is certainly more the *actual* fine-drawing artist, while my skill falls more in the symbolism, texturing, coloring, and design idea side - so he agreed to do the main outline drawing, while I will be handling most of the color and grading work, while also drawing the ever immutable flames of fire.
###### The work is not quite yet done, but I wanted to show you our progress as we hone in on the final details of the manifesting this idea into reality. First @Alchmage drew a sketch on a smaller piece of paper for reference. He then used that as a focus to copy the drawing on a slightly larger scale onto a canvas that will be proportional to the 6x9 in dimensions of the actual art book itself.
###### This image could end up being entered into a *Splinterlands* design contest for a future submission, it would be really cool to eventually see this art made into a card - I have always been a fan of (and own) that GOLD *Elemental Phoenix* card... I wonder why that could be?? Hmmm.... It would be some hella legit braggin' rights considering the art will be in my album book, where I will also be advertising *Splinterlands* & *1UP*.
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**Our Village Vission**![STAvillage.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/2423o7cEFajPK5wWyBTTvtksHovJVCCBEvSAmDNdLsMLV8zSoULpbUuUFC2de8fcBx4bn.jpg)![ELA Hive COMMUNITY Stamp-8.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/elamental/23tbkz1XSEJdyun3SKgGhNgq9PPbJaoXzjBCnkbXv2W6hKB9fBWDk9optgEFG2Rn93CFB.jpg)
###### Whenever I see something that looks like it is out of one of my dreams... I grab it!.. and pull it into my own reality. That is exactly the case with this exceedingly unquiet concentrate. What we have here is THC-A crystals with reintroduced terpenes - what many in the cannabis world refer to as DIAMONDS.
###### This is the first time I am debuting diamonds on *Terp-Test*, but these particular diamonds are above top-shelf quality, appropriately stored under lock and key in the Capitan's cupboard.
###### That is correct. The appearance (more so in person than in the photos) is extremely similar (if not exactly) to pink rock-salt, and smells HEAVILY of *pink*-lemonade in particular. While one might think that is an odd sight/smell combo, experiencing it in person however leaves everyone jaw dropped, drooling, and begging for more.
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###### It may surprise you (as it did me) that the strain in which the source material for these diamonds was extracted from is *Blueberry Muffins*. For one thing, the color is the farthest thing from *blue* as you can get. Pink (a shade of red) is pretty much the opposite of blue on the color spectrum).
###### Secondly, a strain such as *Blueberry Muffins* is known for its unique and strong flavor profile with relatively low potency, while these diamonds taste nothing like *Blueberry Muffins* (which is in no way a bad thing in this instance), and poses extremely *high* potency. In my opinion, both Blueberry Muffin flowers and these respective diamonds both posses sativa-dominant flavor profiles, while in actuality are registered as indicia dominant strains.
###### I traced this diamond-terp product back to the wizards that crafted it, and they said the pink color and resemblances of this particular run happened completely by accident, and even they are still trying to reverse engineer their own accidental recipe... so no one really knows how this product is actually achieved with these particular extremely desirable features.
###### Furthermore, these diamonds not only taste EXACTLY how they smell (in terms of strength of scent vs. smell AND in actual flavor profile vs smell profile), but they also get you RIPPED!! I often forget that these are essentially pure THC with re-added flavor... Do not underestimate the POWER of diamonds.... I could get used to this though. I have come a ***long*** way since the [1st Episode of *Terp-Test* Featuring *Blueberry Muffin* flower cuts](https://peakd.com/hive-114105/@elamental/dcwwkkvs).
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*Blueberry Muffins* Lore
###### A cross between *Blueberry* and *Purple Panty Dropper*, this indica-dominant strain is known for it's extremely unique flavor profile and often lower potency, which makes it a great herb for blends and concentrates. Muffins always tasted more on the sativa side in my opinion, but the concentrate featured in this article/video is even more so on the sativa-flavor side, but in a very different yet also unique way in it's own right. Another smooth smoker that pairs well with [*Lemon Skunk*](https://peakd.com/hive-195708/@elamental/cludggkk).
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###### This music video took over a year of coordinated filming at various nature-rich locations around Oregon, and I could not be more satisfied to FINALLY bring all of you beautiful children of Gaia this loving tribute to our Earth-Mother, and more specifically the *Pacific Northwest/Cascadia Bioregion*. *ELAmental Forces* was filmed over the course of a year on site in Oregon at Abiqua Falls, Pacific City, Tunnel Beach, and Portland.
###### This music video is now streaming on [3Speak](https://3speak.tv/watch?v=elamental/fprrxzcr&utm_source=studio), Odysee, & [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfUrhQ6rDgo) (click links to view). While I do not necessarily enjoy promoting a censor-freak site like YouTube, as a music artist I must exists there to a degree. With that said, if you do have a YouTube account I would GREATLY appreciate you heading there through the above link and give it a watch, like, subscribe, and leave a comment with what you think/feel about my music video art.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfUrhQ6rDgo
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## I will also be releasing this video as a limited edition NFT (completely in 4k) sometime next week on [***NFTtunez***](https://market.nfttunz.io/artiste/elamental), so keep your eyes up for that release as well.
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###### Endless gratitude to all of my friends, family, production crews, supporters, and fans for continuing to lift me up in my crafts and co-create an existence to help heal humanity and our planet. Here always to transmit the call and breath of Gaia with our Kin.
### [*ELAmental Forces*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfUrhQ6rDgo) is a song from ELAmental's new LP Album ["Power of Truth"](https://elamental.bandcamp.com/album/power-of-truth), which you can find on [Bandcamp](https://elamental.bandcamp.com/), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/362WDRFFvnHKDSM9jc2q99), & [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/power-of-truth/1632904955?uo=4).
#### You can also [purchase the physical "Cassette-USB" *Power of Truth* albums here](https://elamental.bandcamp.com/merch/usb-cassette-albums-with-exclusive-nft) - Limited edition of 500 with exclusive physical album NFT included.
"ELAmental Forces" [4k Music Video] - Creits:
Filmed and edited by Simon Baum (RxN) of Octavus Media Group
Lyrics and Co-Producer: ELAmental
Beat Producer: Quincy Davis
Mixing Engineer: Jeanot Lewis Rolland (JLR Productions)
Mastering Engineer: Ryan Foster (Foster Mastering)
Song from ELAmental's LP Album: "Power of Truth" - 2022
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#### Artist Info
IG/FB username: elamentalemcee
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#### ELAmental Music Links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/362WDRFFvnHKDSM9jc2q99
iTunes/Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/power-of-truth/1632904955?uo=4
Bandcamp (physical copies also): https://elamental.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXO8KGXr1cOke-7wsN64TGA
ELAmental Blog for all Updates: https://peakd.com/@elamental
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###### After years of R&D, my friends over at *Thudbuds* are manifesting some seriously blessed (and rare) genetics. For them, realizing this dream is one hell of an accomplishment, for me (and others like me), I get to reap the benefits of these very new AND very old phenotypes that are available NOWHERE ELSE as far as I can tell. You might find some knockoffs, but these guys got the legit names, and have the education, experience, and accreditation to back it all up. They have even tested growing all these phenotypes in a small batch (and another bigger batch now) for all the seed and clones being offered - so any and all grow questions can be answered pre-emptively.
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*Molokai Frost* - 100% Sativa Landrace from Hawaii
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###### A while back I scored some extremely rare seeds from Hawaii of a pheno named *Molokai Frost*. It is hardly ever seen off the islands, so when I received them I gave them to my botanist friend in hopes of seeing them populated and crossed - well the day is here! Not only are there now Molokai seeds and starts available, but also a slew of new Molokai crosses that simply look delectable.
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###### *Thudbuds* somehow simultaneously resurrected a landrace hashplant, repopulated and crossed the *Molokai Frost*, and resurrected and crossed the ORIGINAL *Jack Herer* genetics from *Seni Star*. Um.... anyone local need some ridiculously fire and rare genetics to grow? Everything available was bred for use with light deprivation/supplemental lighting grows, and all the seeds are feminized (only 1 male in every 5000 seeds). There are also clones available, and an awesome early finisher (50 days) for outdoor called *Mango Sherbert* (the only unfeminized seedlings there - I am sexing them) - I picked up a few of those and a *Pie Stomper* feminized seedling.
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*Pie Stomper* (Key Lime Pie x Grape Stomper) - Biggest Leaves Ever
###### They also have some other crosses that will blow your mind. Aside from the *Pie Stomper* (biggest leaves I have ever seen on a plant period) there is *Sunset-Mac Stomper, Scooby-Jack, Scooby Stomper, Tahoe Stomper, Scooby Snacks x Mimosa, Blue Power, Stardawg x Blue Power, Diamond Cookies, Gorilla Glue x Black Triangle, Mimosa Jack, Mimosa Jack x Gorilla Glue Mimosa, Mimosa Galactic,* the list goes on...
###### And yes they tried to breed the resurrected original *Jack Herer* with the rarely seen *Molokai Frost* since they are two ridiculously strong Sativas, to create a new kind of *Jack-Frost* - but they ended up being too closely related to work out. HMU if you want to improve your genetic diversity with superiority to the 10th degree and/or have an amazing grow. Great work Thudbuds! You are 100% @ELAmental approved!
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