Welcome ! !
I'm Ari M. Grayson, a creator from the UK.
I've been playing music on the flute, clarinet and piano since the age of 6 and writing music since the age of 15. For me, music and art are more than just subjects in school; they're ways for me to express myself; they're ways for me to relax and find joy; they're ways for me to reach others and communicate.
Recently, I started uploading videos to YouTube, and it's quickly become a much needed place where I can delve into and explore my special interests and hyperfixations.
YouTube
YouTube is my space to talk about whatever I want (usually my special interests and hyperfixations) and to create the art I want to create. Check it out (and find my five most recent videos below)
moving into a new notebook || second year of university
the aristocats || august 2022 plan with me
the (disabled) sibyl of the Rhine 🎶
the tragedy of Rosemary Kennedy 💜
wonderland theme || july 2022 plan with me
Portfolio
Want to see my portfolio? Well, I'm not sure this is exactly the same thing, but these are my top pieces for you to browse (and feel free to support me by buying one or more of my pieces).
A calm and relaxing piano piece, written to celebrate a friend's birthday. I hope he had a fantastic day!! I started by converting his name into musical notes, which forms the basis for the entire piece. I wanted to try and reflect his personality in this piece - this was difficult because I hadn't seen him at all since quarantine started six months ago (or talked to him much) - which made the process of writing it all the more enjoyable to me. This is one of my favourite pieces because it reminds me so much of him.
This was recorded at the Sound and Music Summer School 2020. This was quite a challenge for me since I'd never written any jazz music before and knew next to nothing about, but after a few days of intensive learning on the course, I was really getting into my groove and enjoying exploring this new genre. I named the piece after finishing it, as the piece has a silky and smooth quality which very much reminded me of the goddess Venus.
This piece is lively and energetic, trying to capture the image of a sunflower field engulfed in light. I got inspiration for this piece on a holiday I took; when we drove past a field full of sunflowers and bathed in golden light, I heard the first motif of the piece in my head and worked on it non-stop to try and create exactly what I saw as we'd been driving.
Find me
This is where you can find me online if you would like to get in touch, support me, or see and buy my work
cashapp
This is where you can support me and help me continue to make content.
fiverr
The easiest way to commission me.
This is where I post extracts from the music I compose and where I post the art I draw. My personal Instagram is also linked in my bio.
ko-fi
This is where you can buy my music, support me and help me to continue creating. You can also view my art and listen to my music on here.
paypal
This is where you can support me and help me continue to make content.
redbubble
Here, you can buy pins, stickers, cases and so much more with my designs on them.
soundcloud
Here you'll be able to find all the music I've posted (if you have trouble listening to it, I suggest trying to listen to it on my ko-fi).
tumblr
I don't use Tumblr to publish my art or music, but you can still use it to get in contact with me.
World issues
There are many crises and movements happening around the world right now, centered on issues such as human rights. Each of these links will take you to a carrd, petition or website that explains the situation better than I could and will give you options to help. Remember, it takes 30 seconds to sign a petition and even less time to share a link :)
(please remember not to donate to change.org)
UK govt petitions
As a UK-based creator, I feel strongly about issues within my country. So I've collected together a few petitions to the British government that I support and would like to bring to your attention.
(please remember not to donate to change.org)