Days turned into weeks, and although Luna kept herself busy with the band’s upcoming tour preparations, she found herself glancing at her inbox more often than she’d like to admit. Each morning, as she sipped her coffee, she’d check her messages, feeling that familiar rush of hope. Both Danny Elfman and Tyler Joseph had been monumental figures in shaping her approach to music, and the thought of even a small acknowledgment from either of them kept her spirits high.
Then, one late evening, as she was sitting in her studio jotting down ideas for the tour, her phone chimed with a new email notification. Her heart skipped as she saw the sender: Danny Elfman.
She opened the email with slightly shaky hands.
"Dear Luna," it began.
"Thank you for sending me Bloodless Phantoms. I’m always intrigued to hear what the next generation of artists is creating. I took the time to listen, and I was impressed by your ability to blend dark, orchestral tones with raw lyricism. Your work on 'The Night Between Worlds' and 'Echoes of the Past' struck a deep chord with me. It’s clear you understand how to paint with sound, a rare and valuable skill.
I encourage you to keep pushing boundaries. In this world of sound and storytelling, you’ve already carved out a unique place for yourself. Congratulations on a remarkable album, and I look forward to seeing where your journey takes you.
Warm regards,
Danny Elfman."
Luna’s heart raced as she read and reread the message. She had dreamed of validation like this from someone as masterful as Danny, and now it was real. The words were like fuel to her creative fire, pushing her to continue exploring her music without fear.
A few days later, as she was still riding high from Danny’s email, another message popped up in her inbox—this time from Tyler Joseph.
Her excitement was electric as she opened the email.
"Hey Luna," the email began, casually, but with a tone of warmth she hadn't expected.
"Thank you for sending your album my way. I listened to 'Fading in the Dark,' and it pulled me in. You’ve captured something honest and haunting there. The way you explore themes of isolation and fading echoes felt like reading pages out of my own journals. Music like that reaches people because it’s real; you’re giving listeners permission to feel those things without judgment.
Keep going. The world needs more music that doesn’t shy away from shadows. If you're ever looking to collab or just want to talk music, reach out. Thank you for sharing your voice.
All the best,
Tyler Joseph."
Luna could hardly believe it. Not only had Tyler listened, but he’d connected with her music on the same deep, introspective level that she’d always admired in his own work. He’d even opened the door to possible collaboration—a dream she hadn’t dared to imagine might come true.
Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude, Luna took a moment to close her eyes, taking in the weight of this validation from two of her biggest influences. Both Danny and Tyler had given her something irreplaceable: the knowledge that her music truly resonated, that it mattered.
With renewed purpose, she returned to her notebook, brimming with ideas for Bloodless Phantoms' tour. This was only the beginning, and now, more than ever, she felt ready to step into the world and share her voice.
