EPTThis is a somewhat weekly electronic music blog. If you have time, lend an ear.
Going to drop the music a little bit because I've been busy. It should resume after ~1 month when school ends.
This week, Tongues and Tongue. o_O. It's REALLY good.
As well, it'll be a more personal, bloggy spotlight this week - `This is Water`.
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Fort Minor - Where'd You Go (Madza Remix)
I really love Madza's chillness, and for reminding me that Fort Minor exists. Fort Minor is responsible for one of the most memorable songs of my childhood, Remember the Name.
Crywolf - The Moon Is Falling Down
One of Crywolf's best in my opinion. I really like the chorus's progression.
FAUL - Happy Endings
DAVI - The Time Has Come
I have to say I love the sound Ajunadeep has moved towards, because this song has a wonderful, deep vibe to it.
Approaching Nirvana - Closer (feat. Iain Mannix)
Second favourite tune this week. The vocals are awesome.
Cliffhanger & Lightnix - Upside Down
The bass on this song gives me shivers. Damn.
Joywave - Tongues (feat. Kopps) (RAC Remix)
Some tongues to enjoy. This one has a fun groove.
Maribou State - Tongue (feat. Holly Walker)
This is such a ridiculously beautiful and stunning song.. It feels so full of emotion it's ridiculous.
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This Is Water
David Foster Wallace (DFW) gave this commencement speech several years ago. He has since passed away, but the speech really makes a lot of sense to me.
Wallace talks about the power of choosing what to think - the power of choosing the reality you want to belong to. He suggests that the value of a real education isn't knowing a lot, but being aware of the possibilities that exist.
This is where higher education fails people.
Having an education is not a free reign to be a jackass, whether or not you are correct or incorrect. It is a privilege extended to you because you were fortunate enough to be given the opportunity learn more about the world.
This is abused way too much by people who act in a condescending manner towards others they perceive as less educated, regardless of whether they're actually correct or not, and lack the ability to recognize and apologize for their douchebaggery.
In the ambiguous situations Wallace describes, you can choose to perceive yourself as the hero in a world full of ignorant pricks that you need to teach a lesson, or you can choose to see your tiny contribution to life, realize everyone is exactly like you, and accept everyone in spite of the flaws you think they have, and most importantly, not attempt to change people in a way you feel is "better".
When you're not even correct, or when you think the world would be a better place with your magical, know-all, higher education advice, you are missing the true meaning of that education, of knowledge. It is not a badge you wear on your chest that makes you somehow more correct than the average Joe. It is the acceptance that the world does not revolve around you, and that everyone else lives in their own realities that are just as real as yours.
Knowledge is good, but not knowing how to use it can be dangerous.
Anyways, see you next week. ish.
