As summer gives way to autumn, I’ve found myself in a space where creativity is taking me in unexpected directions. It’s both exhilarating and mysterious, like catching glimpses of something just out of sight. Recently, this sense of intrigue has emerged in two distinct but strangely interconnected ways—through a story that’s been forming in my mind and the music I’ve been composing.
I’m not ready to reveal the details just yet, but there’s something about these new songs that feels closely linked to the story I’m beginning to explore. It’s as if the music and the narrative are communicating with each other, sharing secrets that I’m only now starting to grasp. The story itself is one of those ideas that seems to emerge from nowhere, almost demanding to be told. It’s a tale filled with mystery and wonder, where ordinary lives are touched by the extraordinary, and every moment seems to hold a hidden meaning.
What’s both fascinating and frustrating is how these creative threads—music and story—are starting to weave together, each subtly influencing the other. The process is moving at an irritatingly slow pace, even though everything is going according to plan. The songs I’m working on have taken on new depth, with melodies and themes that show the emotions and ideas within the story. Nonetheless, I’m still working on everything alone, focusing on writing the majority of the songs—at least the instrumental versions—before bringing anyone else into the project.
This journey is challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. There’s a synergy here that’s pushing me to explore new creative territories, to dig deeper into both the music and the story, uncovering layers I hadn’t anticipated. I’m genuinely excited about where this creative fusion will take me, even if the road ahead is long and winding.
I hope to share more detailed news by next spring, the spring of 2025. By then, I aim to have a clearer picture of how these elements fit together and how this story, these songs, and this sense of wonder have all converged into something that feels almost like destiny. There’s so much ahead of me, so much to explore, and although the process is slow, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement for what’s to come.
For now, I’ll keep the details under wraps. There’s still much to explore and understand. But I’m thrilled about the journey and where this creative fusion will lead. As I continue to write and compose, I’m finding that the most intriguing stories are often the ones that reveal themselves slowly, in their own time.
So, stay tuned. There’s more to come, and when the time is right, I’ll share more about this journey—how a story, a few songs, and a sense of wonder have all come together to create something that feels, in its own way, like destiny.
Jarmo Puolakanaho 