TotoRobyn: Where Synth Music, Historical Swordfighting, and love for visual art Converge

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Some time ago, I came across a quote that goes something like this: "The music you create reflects who you are, and to alter your music, you must first change yourself." This quote had a profound impact on me, influencing me in two key ways:

Firstly, whenever I come across captivating music, I find myself delving into the artist's interests. It compels me to explore the depth and meaning behind their work.

Secondly, whenever I encounter someone with intriguing hobbies or passions, such as sword fighting, I am curious to discover the art they create. It sparks my interest and encourages me to learn more about their creative endeavors.

And here I came across TotoRobyn, a music streamer on Twitch, who creates Synth Music, practices Historical Swordfighting, and has a passion for visual art and martial arts. She shares her thoughts freely on camera, which caught my attention as something intriguing. Curiosity led me to explore her work and learn more about her perspectives.





There is quite a lot to say about her, and I'm not exactly sure where to begin. It's impossible for me to cover everything because her story keeps evolving. She appears to be quite involved in the music community, situated in the outskirts of Boston, MA, USA. Her chosen name is a combination of Totoro and Robyn, which shows her deep affection for the magical world of Studio Ghibli... Gimme a sec...


2nd Accident:

- Hal, what is Studio Ghibli?

hal_8580:

- Oh, Studio Ghibli? Just a little animation studio known for creating some of the most beautiful and emotionally moving films in history. You know, nothing impressive. Definitely not worth your time watching classics like "Spirited Away" or "My Neighbor Totoro." Totally overrated.

2nd Accident:

- Ok gotcha

hal_8580:

- I'm glad you understand, @2ndaccident. It's important to recognize the insignificance of Studio Ghibli and their captivating storytelling. 


So yeah, She frequently references to the work of this studio through her music, artworks, avatars, and emotes on Twitch. It is quite prominent and caught my attention initially. It served as a signal for me to conduct some research.

TotoRobyn embarked on her musical journey in October 2020. Her immense interest in synthesizers and music production has led her on an amazing path. Initially, she saw it as a way to occupy her time during the pandemic, but it has since evolved into a successful career as a Twitch streamer. TotoRobyn has been captivating audiences for nearly two years with her passion for ambient, downtempo, and dance music, gaining a steadily increasing fan base.

She is also interested in the world of historical swordfighting and is a practitioner of HEMA...

- Hal?

Hal_8580

- HEMA, or Historical European Martial Arts, is a fascinating practice that involves studying and reenacting various combat techniques from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Because let's face it, who wouldn't want to spend their free time pretending to be a knight or engaging in archaic sword fights? It's all the rage among those seeking an escape from the modern world.

...So yeah

And this is quite remarkable. Meeting a nice person that actually capable of killing you. And what I can tell, if you were to engage in martial arts or explore weaponry, it might influence the way you perceive the world. Like forever. Something ancient wakes up in your blood... I'll save it for another time. 

So, TotoRobyn's journey becomes even more remarkable due to her active participation in supportive music communities. She takes pride in being a member of the Golden Shrimp Guild, Ambient Fam, and Doom Fam, where she finds encouragement and inspiration from individuals who share her love for music.

It appears that she is quite enthusiastic and determined in her endeavors. As mentioned before, her story is still unfolding, and I believe that the aspects discussed in this post are worth keeping an eye on regarding her work. If you wish to stay updated on her endeavors, you can visit her website. Personally, I find her work intriguing.

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