Musical Analysis of Rayla and Her Family in The Dragon Prince

The Dragon Prince is a fantasy series set in the magical land of Xadia, exploring themes of family, loyalty, and reconciliation amidst ancient conflicts between humans and elves. Rayla, a Moonshadow elf assassin with a compassionate heart, grapples with her identity as she bridges divided worlds, often clashing with her father figure, Runaan, who remains …

Arcane is BRILLIANT — Analyzing Season 2 Act 1

The highly anticipated second season of Arcane has finally begun with the release of Act I. Building upon its previous season, which captivated audiences with its incredible animation, complex storytelling, and faithful adaptation of League of Legends lore, this season is already proving to be just as compelling. The music continues to play a vital …

The Lament of Orpheus is more killer than Hades

Hades, the god-like, roguelike video game, has captivated players with its stunning visuals, sharp writing, and complex character dynamics. Set in the depths of Tarturus, the game’s objective is to escape the Underworld, all while interacting with a plethora of gods, villains, and characters from Greek mythology. But one of its most underrated strengths? The …

Steven Universe’s Music: A Look Into The Crystal Gems

Steven Universe is an animated series that blends heartfelt storytelling with vibrant visuals and a killer soundtrack. Created by Rebecca Sugar, the show follows Steven, a young boy who is half-human, half-Gem (a race of magical, humanoid aliens) as he navigates life with the Crystal Gems—Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl. Together, they protect Earth from intergalactic …

Music and Memory – The Beginning of my Journey

For as long as I’ve been able to know, I’ve played the piano. Year after year, I’ve practiced and performed, yet nothing would beat the feeling of warmth and satisfaction that I first felt two years ago today.  I was an up and coming freshman, wiling away hours playing and listening to music. That wasn’t …

The Lion King: it’s a classic in animation

Iconic would be an understatement. The Lion King not only revolutionized the world of animation, but told an incredible and unforgettable story. If I were to fully analyze the magnificence of this film we would be here for hours talking about the beauty of its writing, songs, characters, world building, and especially its animation. I …

Miles’ Leap of Faith – it’s the best scene in the Spiderverse franchise.

I dare you to ask anyone what was one of the most heartstopping, breathtaking, and invigorating scene in Into the Spiderverse. I guarantee you they will describe you the following Scene: Miles leaping off a skyscraper, initially falling but then gaining control, swinging through the night time lights of New York City.  A lot of …