Jason Wilder

I thought via my radio show I would learn what genre of music most defines space more than others. Some might argue space rock. Some might argue ambient. Some might argue disco. Some might argue jazz. Some might argue prog. It’s hard denying any one genre more than the other. I really do think funk, though, is the natural music of the universe and very other worldly..

On the bright side, I found out very quickly that not only was I not the expert I thought I was of space related music. This is the most fun I’ve had with music since my early 2000s music blog.

Working from home this week, I was able to listen to two or three records a day. On in the background. Registering enough to make me happy but not distracting to my work. It’s the ideal setup for me. I also have a view of the Kodak tower and the ballpark. I can see planes flying by on their way to the airport. Cars on the interlope float in the distance. As does the train.

I’m surrounded by my books, music, art and art supplies. If I need a short break that stimulates me, I have it here. Our cats too. All my distractions at work involve modern technology. I’m more analog, and happy, at home.

I enjoyed this PBS special about the history of funk music.

I, of course, saw this Sun Ra doc as it aired.

Anyways, all of this is just to distract me from the unsettling world we live in. Printing photos, making a zine, some collage … all while listening to music. Refreshing my browser every so often, seeing if we are overtly at war with Iran. Reading foreign press because the media here reads like government press releases from everyone you hated in high school.