A reflective journey through a year of quiet transitions, where time feels less like a straight line and more like a series of subtle shifts. As life moves through moments of change, music appears as a steady companion — surfacing unexpectedly, carrying memory, and offering perspective when words fall short.

In this episode, Donny reflects on how sound intersects with family, legacy, and presence. From revisiting objects and memories once set aside, to welcoming new life, to noticing how music endures through both joy and loss, the episode explores how listening can reveal meaning we didn’t know we were searching for.

If You Try Sometimes is an invitation to slow down and notice the ways music and quiet moments shape our inner lives — and how, over time, what we think we want often gives way to what we truly need.

Book Mentioned: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

"Ric's View" Spotify Playlist

–––––

If this episode stayed with you, there’s a simple way to
support the work behind Music Ghost Stories.

You can also support the show for free by
leaving a rating or review wherever you listen.

–––––

In this episode of Music Ghost Stories, host Donny Ingram explores the intersection of music and visual art with guest Emily Bagan, a Nashville-based visual artist who translates music into stunning visual representations. Emily shares her unique creative process, the importance of wonder in art, and her most impactful moments, including a chance encounter with Greta Van Fleet that propelled her career.

Emily's Stairway to Heaven inspired artwork

Listen to Age of Machine by Greta Van Fleet

This episodes Spotify Playlist

"The Creative Act" book by Rick Rubin

Muse Headband

Dreamcatcher Studio | Mixing & Mastering

–––––

If this episode stayed with you, there’s a simple way to
support the work behind Music Ghost Stories.

You can also support the show for free by
leaving a rating or review wherever you listen.

–––––

In this episode of Music Ghost Stories, host Donny Ingram chats with producer and artist Aaron Sprinkle. They discuss the intersection of technology and vibe in music creation, the emotional power of music, and how personal experiences shape our perception of sound.

Listen to Lovely Rita by The Beatles

This Episode's Spotify Playlist

More on Phantom Words
More on the McGurk Effect

Dreamcatcher Studio | Mixing & Mastering

–––––

If this episode stayed with you, there’s a simple way to
support the work behind Music Ghost Stories.

You can also support the show for free by
leaving a rating or review wherever you listen.

–––––