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BeingofEvil
Hi, since I see that you're against authoritarianism and at the same time for capitalism, what do you think about anarcho-capitalism/market anarchism?
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ClassyMusicSnob
Anarcho Capitalism is honestly a hilarious oxymoron in name and slightly in belief (or those in modern days who follow it). However it is just Capitalism in its raw form, which Capitalism has been one of the best systems in human history, if not the best so far in history for giving individuals freedom to control and dictate their own lives. Anarchy is directly anti capitalist, which is what makes it oxymoronic. I believe in a government small enough to protect us from outside threats, however what we need to return to is a rawer form of capitalism. What we all see going on today has parallels to Fascism. However the road there and the final form of what we see will vary comparatively to Fascism. In the West, especially in America, we are seeing Corporate and State Power merge their powers. However, lets be honest. It is not Liberals, Moderates and Conservatives bringing us there. It is Far Leftists and Marxists bringing us there. The purpose does seem to be to prove themselves right.
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BeingofEvil
"Prior to 1918 the word “communism” did not mean Left Social Democracy of the sort represented by the Russian Bolsheviks, a radical, revolutionary form of State socialism. Quite the contrary, it was used of those who wished in one way or another to abolish the State, who believed that socialism was not a matter of seizing power, but of doing away with power and returning society to an organic community of non-coercive human relations. They believed that this was what society was naturally, and that the State was only a morbid growth on the normal body of oeconomia, the housekeeping of the human family, grouped in voluntary association. Even the word “socialism” itself was originally applied to the free communist communities which were so common in America in the nineteenth century." -Rexroth
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ClassyMusicSnob
Sadly enough, I havent checked it out, but I just got it on PDF. It wil be an interesting read. Due to my busy life it will take some time to read. Lenin most definitely was fighting against corporatism and centralized power. However, near the end of his life around 21-22 he had come to the realization that the party had centralized with bureaucracy, which of course led to his distrust of Stalin. Stalin had been behind the scenes for a few years manipulating the party to his advantage, leading up to Lenin's death. Embalming Lenin distracted the people and offered a saint for them to idolize. Sadly, no matter the system, the state is a parasite if it is not controlled. Even though we have problems here in the US, we have not devolved into total state controlled chaos for the simple fact we are armed. If the state is not controlled by the people and the fear we can strike back, then the state will eventually take total control. it could be under one man, a party or coalition.
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ClassyMusicSnob
Simply not true. John Goodwyn Barmby established the term and was always against Capitalism and went on to influence Engels. The term did evolve somewhat to eventually adhere to the Bolshevik revolution and like minded groups, yet the base never changed.
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ClassyMusicSnob
Holy shit. That's a band I haven't listened to in forever. That must've been close to 15 years ago back before the scribble wipe.
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cyklictorture
Likewise! The Escumergamënt LP was one of my favorites last year. Seeing you like Ihsahn, I think you'll appreciate the soundscapes on that one, those keyboards sound like they were exhumed straight from a 90's Norwegian grave. As for unique... you really need "Lykathea Aflame - Elvenefris" in your life, I'm sure you'll like it. Any recs for me?
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Just name-dropping Veilburner and Obsequiae. Do yourself a favor and lend an ear ;)
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Welcome back mate! You made quite the haul there. Nice! Check Toby Driver's project Alora Crusible, he released it not a month ago. Excellent arangements to chill to, while getting the chills at the same time.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Hey man. Sorry for the late answer, I had my flesh spread along some nearby beach for a while. Unemployment has turned out to be a good chance for me to join in with the local ecosystem. It's has been a pleasant experience and an ease of mind. The radio show is live every monday at 23:00 EEST on a local radio station broadcasting throughout nearby areas. I have kept some of the radio files and I'm planning to upload them on mixcloud to have some sort of archive, If you happen to be online at the time the link is: https://novafm106.gr/
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
The radio show is mostly about music, though I have my occasional nerd out ramblings about stuff I like. The core of it is metal, but I have dabbled in at times from electro to hip-hop. I guess you'll agree that there's no bad genre, just good and bad music. As for my stories, there are magazines, either in physical or electronic form, which accept submissions. Some of them pay quite well too. But of course, it's a hard market, so I must hone my craft and suck up the rejections until something passes through. Also waiting for Foundation. Never read Asimov, which is unforgivable, but the trailer looks excellent. And Gris is powerful stuff.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Job market has deteriorated along with the economy. Since 2009 it has been around 20% and much higher for ages 25-35. Having free education means the majority of us have a degree of some sort, but unfortunatelly we cannot apply it to our own economy. Local businesses are closing down, while foreign conglomerates buy everything, offering bread crumbs for salaries. Minimum wage has been halved in the last decade, to a point one can't make ends meet. A lot of people I know have left for some other european country in search for a job. Things are not looking well and I can see no light at the end of the tunnel. Aside all else 10% of total greek woodland was burned down this summer and the fires are still going strong. Winter will come with floods to cap it all. It's a slow death. I know a country like America experiences capitalism in a different way, but here, we have been handed the short end of the stick, when every single buck we make ends up in some foreign european bank.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
I'm happy you liked The Expanse! Can't wait for the new season. Some serious shit are about to go down. I've only superficially listened to Heilung, I should lend them a more thorough ear. Things have been somewhat turbulent recently and I'm left with no job. I got the chance to write more, though. I have a short story ready for the market and I'm working on a second one. Also doing a radio show on a local station. Trying to keep myself busy, cause the future is uncertain! My sole aspiration atm is to survive until the Dune release. After that, I'll rethink my life.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Hey mate! Long time no shout. Just for a quick drop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7qgv8r2cxs It's contemporary takes of old greek folk songs. I think you'll find it interesting. Cheers!
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ClassyMusicSnob
ah shit son, better get some weed n burgers into yo body then, ye wont trip as hard mayne
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Glad you liked it mate! It keeps up with the quality throughout. Too bad the next season is probably gonna be the last. On other news, check the new Subterranean Masquerade album Mountain Fever. Their debut has been one of my all time favorite records, but I have found their subsequent releases to be somewhat lacking. This one though stuck with me since the first listen.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Thanks for the recs mate! BSG has been on my backlog for ages. I get intimidated by the amount of episodes nowadays, but I will see it at some point. After all mr Stephen King approves of it, and who am I to argue with The Man? Hitchikers TV series had totally passed under my radar. I loved the films (especially Sam Rockwell's President Zaphod Beeblebrox- also a GOD in Moon) and I've also read the first book my Douglas Adams (who is I guess the sci-fi counterpart to the fantastically exquisite Terry Pratchet). I'd definitely check that one. As for Farscape, I'll consider it only because I'm coming to respect your recommendations. And watch The Expanse. It's relevant, solid sci-fi, with great character story arcs and a well-sritten speculative story, containing elements from cyber-noir mystery, to political intrigue, to discovery of alien life-forms. Check the soundtrack too ;)
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
There is a special edition of Eden in Reverse with 2 bonus tracks. The first is a synthwave remix of Incense Swirls and the second one is called Ever-shifting Tunnels, which is my favourite track on the record. Search for it, it's worth it. Yesterday I finished The Expanse and it was one of the best sci-fi series I've ever watched. Other favorites are Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, Dark Matter and Altered Carbon. I'm also a big fan of Philip K. Dick's works. Blade Runner (both) Minority Report and Total Recall (the one with Arnold). I know it may be considered a heresy, but I'm not really fond of Star Wars saga and Star Trek. I enjoy them but this is as far as it gets. So with that in mind, do you have anything to suggest watching? Social distancing needs imaginative art to keep the mind occupied with. Also, I hope you one day share a joint with my guy Elon and talk about space. Damn, I wish it was legal here. I've had my fair share of encounters with the authorities about it. Not pleasant.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Growing up in a religious family, in the greek reality of conservative goverments going hand in hand with the church's oudated and prejudiced beliefs, I had my fair share of fear and guilt. I used to hide my D&D books and fantasy literature, and when one day my father found out I received the expected divine punishment. I'm sure he believed I was a satanist or at least in a cult or something. My country has a very rich history, both in philosophy and sciences, but nowadays it seems it gets trumped by the viewpoints of enlightened bearded knowitalls. It's a shame cause it feels like a step back. 2000 years later and we still can't shake off christianity to embrace the ideals which made us known for around the world. Still, I'm OK with people having faith in powers beyond. I get it. It servers a purpose, giving hope and strength to deal with everyday hardships. But organized religion is plague, a tool to keep free thinking under restraints. And I'm less than happy about it.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Aetheria Conscientia is fuckin excellent. Love the sax. Check Le Grand Guignol - The Great Maddening. You'll love it. The only bad thing about it is that there's not more of it.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
I once sold my bass to buy a nice Epiphone LesPaul guitar, but it has been gathering dust for the last 4 years or so, and I decided I should lend it to a friend of mine who actually tries to be better at it. Being an all around nerd my whole life, from video games, trading card games, comic books, to D&D, miniature painting and piles of books containing imaginary worlds, and wanting to do just a little bit of everything, I realized I needed more and more time just to make ends meet. Thus, I was forced to make a choice between all the things I loved. I decided writing is the thing I find the most fulfillment in. I spend the small hours writing short stories about odd worlds which have furnished my mind since I can remember. My first goal is to publish a collection of these at some point in print form, so I can finally motorboat through the pages, smearing that odoriferous stench of dead trees all over my face. That is the dream. Then I'll see where it takes me.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
I wish you all the best in your creative endeavors. Creating something of your own is the one thing that matters if you have that particular itch. Otherwise you get caught up in the daily grind and the years pass by leaving you incomplete and empty, realizing you just survived the thing, longing for more time, wishing you did something more, something worthwhile, to give meaning to this otherwise finite existence. Like you, I've also left behind the days of hoping for a better life after this one, and there's no turning back. It's like believing in Santa again. It sounds ridiculous now. So, borrowing the words of the enlightened man that is Shia LaBeouf, Just Do It! (NIKE is paying me in near-mint soleless sneakers to say this, and deny that my feet hurt and smell funny) Like SGM's Michael Mellender once said: "You can't do everything, but you must do more" which is arguably a tough reality we all should realize sooner than later.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
That's great for you about the choir. It must have been a great experience travelling around in such an interesting musical outfit. I myself have not a lot of experience with the practice of music (even though I can play simple things on bass, guitar and drums) it's more of a means to better understand what I'm listening to rather than creating anything. Are you still involved in anything of the sort, or is it a thing of the past?
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
As for SGM, if you check my all time charts you'll see them flaunting their toothless grins right behind Opeth and Porcupine Tree. Somewhere around my first college years they constituted a major culture shock, opening before me vistas of yet unimaginable musical posibilities. They cracked my brain open, installing new standards of what inovative and meaningful music should sound like. For me, they came before Zappa, before Zorn and before Mr. Bungle. If it hadn't been for them I'm sure I would be a different person. I could identify with their viewpoint on art in so many different levels. Musically, lyrically and aesthetically, they've influenced me so much, I can't be anything less than glad they existed. I'm trully envious you're so close to them as I might never get the chance - not to see them live, guess that boat has sailed - but just to shake their hands and say thank you for being there to keep me company whenever I was in a dark place. Still waiting for that last album!
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
You're right, AMG along with 2-3 other music sites are a daily stop for me. I don't always agree with their takes, but they do put out quality reviews and I enjoy reading them. Of course I don't have time to check all the stuff there, and there's quite a large and expanding list of things I need to lend my ears to. I'm glad you enjoy HSN. They have a unique - somewhat retro - but ageless sound which I can't help myself but come back for. And yes they land that splice of extreme metal bleakness, which golden era Opeth have set standards for, just perfectly. Sure, it's the storytelling aspect which drew me in, but I also appreciate the guys' devotion to crafting engaging soundscapes. I listen to a lot of music and like any music nerd I guess I've grown to be more demanding of bands, searching for the ones that will endure the test of time. They have definitely passed that test. So my mission now is to spread the word, savoring the gains of positive response xD
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about Aenaon. I can feel his vocals hurt my own vocal chords. It's a shame cause otherwise the compositions are great. It gets somewhat better with multiple listens, but still I'd prefer a different vocalist. Got a new discovery you should definitely check out. Thermohaline - Maelstrom, an international collaboration project bringing forth Lovecraft inspired nautical avant-black madness (which I'm a sucker for) The production could admittedly be a tad more polished, but I enjoyed dissecting that one, coming back and again to it, discovering more intricate nuances with every listen. There are a lot of great ideas in there, leaving me with high hopes for greater things to come from these guys. Opener Obra Dinn - on top of being a homage to one of the greatest games I've ever played - is a killer song.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Dan Terminus, along with Carpenter Brut and Perturbator, are kings of the synthwave realm for me. Sure there are others too, but they have consistency and diversity, amidst an oversaturated sea of 80's retro lovers, who try to do the same, but only manage to make one great song and a ton of copies of it. Still, the genre is very interesting from its high upbeats to the slower trippyness, which makes it great for making playlists for different moods. The visual and conceptual appeal before the music aspect of it, also adds in my book. Like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er416Ad3R1g Also, what kind of choir you nerdin about?
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
About Horrified, I think you've been listening to UK's Horrified, which is a completely different band. Didn't listen to them a lot, so I don't really know if they're good. The Horrified I'm talking about is the now defunct band from Greece with a more atmospheric approach to death metal. Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=schkYVgmd1I
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Hail spirit Noir is basically a continuation of Transcending Bizarre? - after the unfortunate death of the latter's guy behind drums and samples. If you listen from Transcending Bizarre? - The Four Scissors up to Eden in Reverse you can see how they morphed into what today's Hail Spirit Noir is. I can guarantee you will not find a bad album among them, and it's a discography worth checking in full. Escpecially since you liked both of the recommendations, you will find many songs worth replaying. Each band's debut album is a good start. Personally I found Eden in Reverse, while an interesting piece of weird space prog, to be their weakest effort. Mainly due to the lack of harsh vocals, it misses that duality and the punchier, more foreboding feel they added to the music. Though I could give that a pass if the compositions were more interesting, sadly nothing really stuck with me yet. I'll give it another chance in the future
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
Horrified - Deus Diabolus Inversus on the melodeath side with some guest Mikey Akerfeldt vocals for added value. Transcending Bizarre? - The Serpent Manifolds, Aenaon - Hypnosophy and Hail Spirit Noir - Mayhem in Blue on the avant-black side (which being a huge Arcturus fan, I'm very fond of) Last year's Yoth Iria - As the Flame Withers is a nice new addition and a back-to-earlier-RC-roots with some great twin lead maiden guitars for extra headbanging. Spectral Lore's mastermind has also released an album last year under the name Mystras - Castles Conquered and Reclaimed in the raw medieval black metal spectrum, if your in for that shit. My hometown fellows Sorgelig - We, The Oblivious for some straight black metal with unique vocals. Well, the list is long and I'm sure I'm leaving out great records but I don't want to overwhelm you. So, get back to me if you find any of these interesting or want more suggestions.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
The Greek black metal scene has been around ever since the second wave of BM in europe, with Rotting Christ being the contemporary answer to Norwegian BM movement back in the day and one of the first bands to add melody to the genre, often cited as the forefathers of atmospheric black. Now, there is a vastness of great extreme metal bands and I don't even consider myself being an expert on the scene, but I'll namedrop some albums I really liked over the years for you to keep an ear out for.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
So, checked Mesarthim and Dear Hunter (never heard the first one, and the latter always was pushed back and forgotten) and I can say I'll be diggin into both. Guess i'll start at the beginning with Dear Hunter as I saw there is a whole story/concept running for like 5 albums now. Music-aside Is the story worth investing? As for Dan Terminus, he creates concepts and worlds with each album and his works are better listened as a whole and not for the "hit songs". On the contrary to much on the synthwave scene out there his music uses unconventional structures and forms, often taking unexpected turns to accomodate the story. Plus, there is that whole metal aesthetic about his music, which makes it quite familiar to any heavy music lover. Wrath of Code and Automated Refrains are his best works in my opinion.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
On another note, what's your view on the Greek black metal scene? 2021 has already at least 3 great releases. NIghtfall - At Night We Prey, Yoth Iria - As the Flame Withers and The Human Serpent - Heirlooms Eternal. We have and expression here which roughly translates: if you don't speak highly of your own roof, it will fall on your head. So, you should give them a try ;)
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
I notice have a lot of overlapping favorites of 2020, but I also see you mentioning a few records I haven't yet found time to listen to or didn't even know about. They'll be moving to the top of my list. So, ommiting doubles, here's a few of mine: Aeternam - Al-Qassam, Hail Spirit Noir - Eden in Reverse, Cirith Ungol - Forever Black, Panzerfaust - Suns of Perdition Chapt II, The Ocean - Phanerozoic II, Dan Terminus - Last Call for all Passengers, Samsara Blues Experiment - End of Forever, Waste of Space Orchestra - Syntheosis, Thy Catafalque - Naiv, Hallas - Conundrum, Wytch Hazel - III:Pentecost, Pain of Salvation - Panther, Ancst - Summits of Despondency, Anaal Nathrakh - Endarkenment, Daliborovo Granje - Hainin, Uada - Djinn (This one lost it's charm after a few spins to be honest, but still the vinyl looks very nice) Also all jokes aside Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia is a great synthpop album, or I'm just a sucker for dat bass.
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ClassyMusicSnob
Also Bedsore's Debut is great. it takes Death's style and adds a little bit of the newer cavernous style thats popular in Black and Death right now.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
I totally agree on your Eons take. It may not be metal per se, but has that "metal aesthetic" smeared all over which sets it apart from similar works of artists who root on different musical styles. I believe part of it's success around metal circles was the fact it was an I, Voidhanger release which is primarily a metal record label. Now, I'm not an avid vinyl collector, but I like to purchase a few records each year which had a greater impact on me, From 2020 I got Eons, Imperial Triumphant's Alphaville, Oranssi Pazuzu - Mestarin Kynsi and of course Mare Cognitum/Spectral Lore split, which is as great visually as it is sonically. I was too late on the Havukruunu record though. That baby disappeared as fast as mint flavored candy at a retirement home. Those geezers will fight for it, I've seen it. Never listened to Gustav Holst. Guess I should.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
One of my closest friends is a huge Devin fan and he always drops me suggestions. It just seems intimidating how proliferate he is and I can't get myself to commit to listening more. Dammit, there's too much good music out there and not enough time! But I guess at some point I will break too. As for Wilson the only work of his I wasn't super excited about is The Future Bites. I mean, I like that he's moving onto different genres, exploring different aspects of his musical genius and I don't really want another PT period. That circle has closed and it's perfect as it is, but apart from a couple of catchy songs I don't see myself spinning that record a lot in the future (in fear of getting bitten and being transformed into a huge Dua Lipa fan). Still, good for him. I hope he finally gets the wider recognition he truly deserves and some of his newer fans get infected with the prog rock germ while seaching his backlog.
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Taira_Yoshiyuki
And for my dear Stevie Willie, what can I say. PT have been my Pink Floyd while I was growing up, and one of the bands that has influenced me as a person the most. Most of his works are a 10/10 in my ears, from Sunday of Life and Sky Moves Sideways to Fear of a Blank Planet, from Insurgentes and Grace for drowning to Storm Corrosion and the latest No-Man record. I've drifted through his body of work for years and depending on the state of my own life I've loved different albums through different periods. I'll pick Signify for now, cause I like the album cover and it's on the top of the CD shelf while I write this. Tomorrow it may be something else. Answering turned out to be harder than asking. Cheers!
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