The Conservative: The wealthy worked hard for what they have. No one has the right to deprive them of the fruits of their labor.
The Liberal: The world does not work as fairly as The Conservative asserts. People are often blessed with good fortune or plagued with ill fortune.
The Right-Wing Libertarian: The Liberal is correct that the world is not fair, but it is not our duty to change the laws of nature.
The Left-Wing Anarchist: The injustice in our world is spurred by the corruption of governments. Humans may be imperfect, but our individual virtues still outweigh the virtues of any government.
The Nihilist: We're all fucked, so shut up and have a beer.
The Nihilist's Friend: Good idea, Nick.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
So Long
It's been six months. I still write. I finally finished getting that degree, but am having trouble finding work. I'm curious as to how you're doing with work. Or what you're doing. Music has become even bigger for me. I'm making it again. I never should have stopped that, and now I realize it. I wonder what you would think about it. I keep hearing "It Won't Fade" by Sonata Arctica.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Project in the Works
Slightly more positive post than last time...
My music project tentatively titled Whispering Woods, which I've been planning for a few years, is very likely coming to fruition quite soon. So far, I have written music for "What Still Remains" and "Lady in White" (lyrics to both are available in the 2009 section of this blog), and I have a friend, also named Nick, who is working with me writing harmonies and leads and stuff for all my guitar parts. Hopefully his brother will be willing and able to work with us as well, as he is also a great musician and might be able to help us record rough tracks. Note: this is not a band. This will just be my own recorded music.
For any of you who are unfamiliar with my concept for this project, it is going to sort of represent my darker side. All lyrics for it revolve around the supernatural and the unknown, and the music is going to be pretty dark and sinister. The sound mirrors the concept - often very slow paced and doomy, though with some occasional fast black metal-ish parts strewn about, and very heavily layered. I tried to describe the sound to a friend of mine, and she responded "so... metal that could be in a Tim Burton movie?" That description sounded right on.
I have no interest in really trying to emulate any other band, but if I had to come up with a list of "influences" for this, it would include Opeth (of course), Ihsahn, Emperor, Swallow the Sun, Immortal, and maybe even a MUCH slower-tempo Slayer vibe in some of the riffs.
For all three or four of you who read my blog, I'll keep you posted!
-Nick
My music project tentatively titled Whispering Woods, which I've been planning for a few years, is very likely coming to fruition quite soon. So far, I have written music for "What Still Remains" and "Lady in White" (lyrics to both are available in the 2009 section of this blog), and I have a friend, also named Nick, who is working with me writing harmonies and leads and stuff for all my guitar parts. Hopefully his brother will be willing and able to work with us as well, as he is also a great musician and might be able to help us record rough tracks. Note: this is not a band. This will just be my own recorded music.
For any of you who are unfamiliar with my concept for this project, it is going to sort of represent my darker side. All lyrics for it revolve around the supernatural and the unknown, and the music is going to be pretty dark and sinister. The sound mirrors the concept - often very slow paced and doomy, though with some occasional fast black metal-ish parts strewn about, and very heavily layered. I tried to describe the sound to a friend of mine, and she responded "so... metal that could be in a Tim Burton movie?" That description sounded right on.
I have no interest in really trying to emulate any other band, but if I had to come up with a list of "influences" for this, it would include Opeth (of course), Ihsahn, Emperor, Swallow the Sun, Immortal, and maybe even a MUCH slower-tempo Slayer vibe in some of the riffs.
For all three or four of you who read my blog, I'll keep you posted!
-Nick
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
2010
This might be the most negative post yet.
So far, this year has managed to do nothing but disappoint me. I can't figure out what kind of job I want to get. My dog died. I was severely hurt by someone. The only thing I could ever say was "at least music is the one thing that never lets me down." Well, even that's not always true. Music can let you down, when you're a musician and things don't go well. Basically, nothing DOESN'T disappoint me.
I'm ready for something to go right. I have to take charge of my life for that to happen, and not rely on others. At all. That's my new resolution.
So far, this year has managed to do nothing but disappoint me. I can't figure out what kind of job I want to get. My dog died. I was severely hurt by someone. The only thing I could ever say was "at least music is the one thing that never lets me down." Well, even that's not always true. Music can let you down, when you're a musician and things don't go well. Basically, nothing DOESN'T disappoint me.
I'm ready for something to go right. I have to take charge of my life for that to happen, and not rely on others. At all. That's my new resolution.
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