"Mushi" is translated from Japanese most directly as "bug" or "insect." However, in a Japanese story mushi are creatures more basic than the simplest organisms. Think of an arm...humans are the fingertips, plants the palms, and paramecium the forearms. Mushi exist somewhere up beyond the shoulder, in the heart or the mind. They represent the essence of existence and consist of life energy itself.

I release music as Mushi Music because I try to go back to the basics of songwriting and sonic image. I wish to shape my sounds in ways to express different ideas more distinctly and am working on learning/developing new techniques to do so.

I have several years of experience writing songs and performing as a rock guitarist and vocalist. I have many years experience playing piano (about 8) but many venues are less than piano friendly, so I have less performance experience with that instrument. Finally, I do all my production myself on my laptop and I only record with my crappy, 4 yr old mic. I would love to collaborate with other musicians and technicians in the hopes of making something immensely awesome.

I am here to make friends and expand my musical abilities. Not being accepted into graduate school this year has made me reevaluate my life, and I've realized that I need to make music more of a priority. It has always been present, but it was often overshadowed by a need to succeed in science. Already, I feel a part of a wonderful family of supportive musicians. I would like very, very much to win this current recording contest, but I would be happy with nearly anyone else here taking it home because they're so damn nice (and talented, too).