JB VB V1 | Retrospective

In 2010, I gathered all the vintage speakers available (along with cassette tapes, found in my parents' basement)  Got an old Fender Twin, salvaged some mics, and experimented for hours.  Usually, I will record 2 full cassettes (side a and b) meditation in full darkness.  Iridescent light is most favorable, but sometimes hard to achieve (though, as I age, realize the importance of set and setting)  Gave these tapes to a friend (for collaboration) with no avail.  Volume One is a compilation of various selections tailored to fit, complement, and complete the composition (arrangement)  The "happy accidents" are calculated (I have learned to replicate heavily uncontrollable sonics on cue via this method of production)  The initial instrumentation is hyper-minimal (vocals)  Post-production meant blasting the cassette through an old interface (obsolete driver) into a DAW on a gifted Mac.  Part of me feels like a "retrospective" means giving away my secrets, but maybe not.  I don't care much for gear.  To me, art (audiovisual + outdoor artivism) has always been about the creator.  All the secrets in the world won't give you the catalyst.  Same gear + separate artist = individual voice.

     

12-Hour Mt. Sanitas Loop | The Gear

Pictured and not (but listed below) is gear crucial in completing my 12-hour loop of Mt. Sanitas (left to right | top to bottom) Shoot me an email for inquiries on gear and/or specific products you would like to see reviewed donate.thehumaneleague.com/jonbur

- Scott Jurek Hydration Vest 3.0
- Abandoned Trekking Pole
- Humane League Running Jersey
- Skratch Labs Hat
- Bryton 310 GPS
- Multi-functional headband
- Skratch Labs Lemon Lime Hydration Mix
- Skratch Labs Choco Chip Anytime Bars
- Skratch Labs Recovery Mix
- Pact Organic Underwear
- Shortest I could find Running Shorts
- Salomon Speedcross 4 
- Vafels Plant-Based Wafels

Arapahoe > Flagstaff > Baseline

I've been wanting to explore Arapahoe AND Baseline. So what better way than take Arapahoe to Flagstaff, hit the Strava segment on Flagstaff, and ride Baseline back.  The road conditions and vehicular traffic taking Arapahoe into Boulder (center) were intense. I'd highly suggest Baseline in either direction. Baseline has a wider shoulder, smoother tarmac, and is full of "sport and commuter" cyclists of all types.
Flagstaff was fun.  Snow-capped mountains, ominous and cloudy Flatirons.  Met a friendly deer and helped her cross the road.  Young kids in sporty cars, flooring it on the straight-away, could've hit her for sure.  The deer aren't shy here.  Brought one metal bottle, refilled it once. First water had electrolyte / hydration powder.  Had a few dark chocolate peanut butter cups.  Even though I don't enjoy chocolate on rides, put myself in a situation where I had no option. I'd rather meditate on chocolate.
Coming back on Baseline was fun.  Got the high / leg chills.  Drafted behind a bus and later behind a confident commuter with a large messenger bag.  Strong rider, nice pace.  Epic road conditions and beautiful rolling hills.  The scenery is amazing here. Everywhere I look is like a landscape painting, stunning and surreal.  Always grateful, it will never get old.