Song Release: Dear Dolores (432 Hz)

Introducing the Aethers Reach Project

Single: Dear Dolores - 432 Hz

• Released October 21st, 2022

• Song and lyrics by Aethers Reach / Produced by Onus Lumens

• Video by Future Line Entertainment / Dancing by Malin Reins

Today, October 21st, 2022, is the 20th anniversary of my father’s passing. His name was Daniel Leslie Lee. He was 44 when he passed, which happens to be my current age. I don’t believe it’s a coincidence that I’ve been seeing 44s (and 144s!) constantly for years. There is something quite momentous about this year of my life, and this specific anniversary. I feel the gravity of it all. As I approached my 44th birthday a few months ago it was difficult to imagine what my father must have experienced facing his own mortality at such a young age. I have so much more life to live! In a strange way it now feels like I’m in bonus time and I’d better make the most of it. Challenge accepted.

When I ask myself what I’d do if I knew I only had a short time left in this reality, beyond the obvious instinct to maximize quality time with loved ones and knock off some bucket list adventures, it’s clear that I’d be drawn to focusing on music creation and heeding the inner voice that’s been increasingly begging to be heard over the years, the voice that tells me to keep pursuing this path, step into my power, lose the insecurity, and lead with my heart. If there was ever a time to speak our truth without abandon, it is now. In my dad’s final days he came up with a saying that he wanted posted on his door: “No guilt, no fear.” My sister and I put up that sign and those gifted words of wisdom have been our motto ever since.

I’ve been in rock bands for the past decade+ and my most recent project amicably disbanded in late 2019. After rupturing both eardrums earlier that year (a story for another day), which ultimately sparked some major spiritual growth, I was compelled to step away from the familiarity and comfort of the band that felt like a family and reevaluate what was really needed for me to grow, musically. As the events of early 2020 unfolded a few months later I suddenly found myself with a LOT to say (well, a lot MORE to say). Lyrics started flowing. Although artfully dodging the thought police on social media has been uniquely entertaining, it's time to try a new approach, and I’m eager to keep my throat chakra vitalized through song. My music intertwines themes of spirituality, cosmic contemplations, and standing for humanity during this pivotal time.

I'm in the process of compiling a band and desire to tour throughout the US and internationally over the next few years, playing at unique venues and events and creating sacred connection and community with like-minded souls around the world. The yearning to explore new places with my family while on tour has been a dream of mine for quite some time, and the launching of Aethers Reach and creation of this Substack is the catalyst. Donations received through this platform will provide funding for all costs related to the project, including the compensation of band members, audio recording, video production, promotion, and touring expenses. Because I’ll never accept label support that requires me to compromise my ethics or restricts my artistic freedom, this will likely be a long-term, independently funded endeavor. It is high time we take steps toward recreating the music industry to benefit, versus siphon energy from, the artists, and I believe we will collectively accomplish this if we all pitch in what we can, paying it forward. What if instead of funding mainstream news, cable tell-a-vision, and Netflix, we supported 20 creators with a modest donation each month? You musicians out there — what if you were actually compensated fairly for your time spent in all aspects of music creation: rehearsal, production, business/promotion, and performance? This is the aspiration.

My Substack channel will present a variety of content, including written pieces, formal and impromptu audio/video recordings, and some carefully curated interviews. We are complex beings and often have many passions and issues of interest, and that will be reflected in my work here, but the common thread will be building the New Earth and the tangential systems needed to replace those that don't serve humanity. There will be no paywall and all content will be available to all, regardless of subscription status. However, it is my hope that enough readers see the big picture and choose to engage in the energy exchange of a monthly donation, which will make this endeavor sustainable on a long term basis. Ultimately, I envision band members contributing and receiving compensation for content as well as this project is pulling together some brilliant humans (I am so humbled).

Monthly subscriptions will also help fund the healing guest house my husband and I are currently building, Danny’s Place. In 2021, when it became crystal clear that we were watching the house of cards that is the current medical establishment fall, I embarked on certification programs for functional nutrition and quantum coaching, taking steps in a direction I’d long been contemplating. The vision for Danny’s Place is to create a safe space that can be utilized by families with children on the spectrum, or who are facing other chronic conditions, to assist them on their healing journey in a loving, supportive environment. I’ve been studying autism recovery and biomedical healing for many years and am thrilled to soon be able to do my small part in improving the lives of future generations and helping to unwind the damage that’s being done to our most precious commodity, our children.

Other Substack topics on the near horizon include:

* A live, impromptu recording of a song I wrote for my dad, Going Home. My 11-year old daughter filmed the session on my iPhone and the video will be a raw, unrefined take on what it looks like when a group of musicians who have had very little preparation sit down together for the first time to record a song.

* An exploration of the recent National School Lunch Testing conducted by Moms Across America and Children’s Health Defense. I wept as I read the findings – we have so much work to do.

* An interview with Jeanice Barcelo, who is a brilliant pioneer in the birthing field, bringing spirituality back into the picture and illuminating current harmful practices. I agree with Jeanice that restoring balance and vitality to future generations must start pre-conception.

What are my expectations as I launch this project? The answer is simple: the peace and contentment that come from trusting my internal intuition and knowing I didn’t let anything stop me from chasing a big dream. I have a deeply held belief that when we find our highest path, humanity benefits. I wouldn’t have envisioned myself here five years ago and it’s required much courage to forge ahead in this direction, grappling with fear, doubt, and ego. But I want to model to my children what it looks like to follow your heart, despite the noise inside your head, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take such bold action by releasing my first song to honor my dad on this momentous date. I’m inspired by all the other prolific creators out there doing their best to bravely embody the most aligned versions of themselves in each moment.

I’m humbled by anyone who chooses to walk alongside me on this journey and am committed to doing the same for others. Do you have an idea or inspiration for collaboration? Please reach out! Now is the time to channel our energy and resources to benefit a shared, collective mission, and to cease contributing in any way to systems that no longer serve us. If enough of us get on board with this vision, the shift will occur. We are here now to do this work together and God is guiding us. It’s time to rise up together for future generations, and we have the momentum.

No guilt, no fear.

Much love, Mikkel

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