Sapling by Botanist

Dedicated to:

Zachary R. Hooper
Danny P. Donovan Jr. & Sr
Timmy Donovan
Devin L. Hoelting
Michael Hesselbach
Michael Whittaker
Jesse Shank
&
Those That Suffer Still.

7 years.

It's been 7 years since I decided I truly, honestly, wanted to re-engage with my pursuit of music in a brand new and exciting way.
It's funny, I was born on 7/7. It's almost like I, well... I fell off with a smile, then I altered sacred rituals.
A seven year, relentless, bloody scrap-up between you and yourself is draining. But as long as you outlast it, no matter how far it beats you down, no matter how little energy you have left - so long as you still have the tiniest bit, the littlest spark, you win.
The fight is never eternal. The universe moves in waves.

This is the victory cry. This is the olive branch to those I've wronged, and those who are lost in their own fights. This is a testimony.
After so many failed releases, half-assed projects and flakiness, after so long of sabotaging myself, I've finally wrested control from that vile version of myself.
And so, I excitedly plant this seed and hope to see the Sapling grow. Please give it whatever time you have to give, share it to those you think would enjoy or benefit.

In no uncertain terms, this project is free. However, those with it in their heart to support me monetarily will receive a neat little package of beat-sides and rarities <3

It's up to you how you digest this rather large endeavor; I could hardly expect anyone to give up an hour of their day to listen to some dude have a nervous breakdown, but it's a high school musical. But there is a narrative to be followed, repeated motifs, a story to be told, from front to back. While it may be obtuse at times, this is the most honest and open I’ve ever been. This is the only way I know how.
No one is making you - But I'd love it if you would listen to this under that auspice.

Paix, Fam.

we are cultivating a garden.

-Rondo

Tracklist

1.	M. speciosa	1:02

2.	H. cymbiformis (Still Anxious) [prod. wonderlust]	3:07

3.	P. somniferum (Oh.) [prod. wonderlust]	2:48

4.	N. sativa (The Bard and The Botanist) ft. Guttersugar [prod. wish]	3:49

5.	T. vulgaris [prod. pyesho]	3:20

6.	Q. robur ft. QuitefrankleeTG [prod. wonderlust]	3:55

7.	C. ruderalis (Why Can't We Go Back?) [prod. randombrownkid.]	2:32

8.	Spheric - M. rosea (Dip Out) [prod. randombrownkid]	2:38

9.	Spheric - Stupid Fucking Acoustic Interlude Or Whatever	1:35

10.	Spheric - V. wittrockiana (The Dark Half) ft. stillsigma, MONARRÁ [prod. standingwolf]	4:01

11.	Spheric - N. nucifera (An Essay On The Influence of Roaring) [prod. S.AL]	3:29

12.	F. japonicum (Transition)	1:34

13.	S. divinorum (SSW636xDiamond Bonds Is Unbreakable) ft. MONARRÁ [prod. AE92 PLAYAPHONK]	4:17

14.	G. roseoptica (Anrg y Drumk) [prod. glitch]	2:31

15.	A. muscaria [prod. standingwolf, Deftones]	1:20

16.	E. sinica (Return) [prod. AE92 PLAYAPHONK]	3:02

17.	M. hostilis [prod. blank thought]	3:26

18.	P. methysticum [prod. Merlin]	2:21

19.	P. semilanceaeta [prod. DeeJaySkullKid]	2:53

20.	F. sargassaceae [prod. randombrownkid.]	3:02

21.	ONLYUP (I. tricolor)	2:19

22.	Scarlet Plumes (Spheric 2015) [Bonus]	3:16

Credits

released October 13, 2023

wonderlust, randombrownkid., wish, glitch, AE92 PLAYAPHONK, standingwolf, Deftones, blank thought, Merlin, DeeJaySkullKid, pyesho, S.AL, oji, Guttersugar, stillsigma, MONARRA, QuitefrankleeTG,

License

CC BY-NC-ND 3.0. See the Creative Commons website for details.