@TraCuz- I thought I'd reply here my friend. I am fine thanks, dunno how sol is doing so we'll have to wait for him to reply to find out. I played a jazz gig last night, well, it was an open mic jam session sort of thing, I played a guitar solo on 'Take the A-Train'' didn't go down too badly so I was pleased with that. How are music and life going for you? Discovered any decent artists lately?
"Preoccupied with a single leaf, you won’t see the tree. Preoccupied with a single tree, you’ll miss the entire forest. Don't be preoccupied with a single spot. See everything in its entirety...effortlessly. That is what it means...to truly "see." "
@TheBrandedSwordsman Man that's dope! I love a good solo, feels so empowering. Nothing too exciting happening on the music front but I'm attending a friend's wedding in the coming weeks so it's gonna be nice to be at an event after so much time cooped up in the house. I can't say I've discovered any new artists, still listening to my guy FKJ.
On the topic of music you should check out that video I shared above, you'd definitely appreciate it.
"Preoccupied with a single leaf, you won’t see the tree. Preoccupied with a single tree, you’ll miss the entire forest. Don't be preoccupied with a single spot. See everything in its entirety...effortlessly. That is what it means...to truly "see." "
@TraCuz- Also hope the wedding goes well, what do you get up to generally when you're not gaming? I'll have to listen to more of FKJ, also, what game(s) are you playing right now?
"Preoccupied with a single leaf, you won’t see the tree. Preoccupied with a single tree, you’ll miss the entire forest. Don't be preoccupied with a single spot. See everything in its entirety...effortlessly. That is what it means...to truly "see." "
I had the weirdest match in Mortal Kombat last night. I believe I don’t suck at the game but the opponent was clearly much better (and played a character I’m not very familiar with) so they basically destroyed me - but then at the end of game 2 they performed a mercy and then quit, effectively giving me the win. Guess they felt bad for me lol.
@TraCuz- Interesting video. I’ve heard about convalescent homes playing old music for their residents to keep them calm. I didn’t know there was actually research into the whole idea of music and memory. Cool stuff.
It does make me wonder, since the video alludes to the fact that a person’s youth and formative years (18-30 I think it said) are where these memories are entrenched or imprinted that in about 50-60 years you’re going to see the old demented versions of us sitting in our wheelchairs in a group home smiling while they are blaring “Twerkulator” and “Big Gangsta” over the loudspeaker.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
@TheBrandedSwordsman When I'm not gaming these days I'm either working, playing instruments, and seeing friends/family when I can. Nothing too exciting, still not too much to do near me with covid restrictions. 4 FKJ songs you can't go wrong with: Tadow, Blessed, Why Are There Boundaries, and Amsterjam(My personal fav).
Glad you all liked the video, I definitely thought it was a good watch. He has few other interesting topics too. I think it's so cool how we can hear a sound or song and be mentally transported back to the moment we first heard them. Makes me wonder when I'm older what effect will hearing Super Mario or Snake Eater themes have on me.
@Jecht_Ultima Y’know, thinking about it there’s not really any games with release dates I’m really that fussed about. Maybe those two Pokemon games on Switch. Deathloop looks pretty fun too. I’m more interested in the sequels to STALKER and Vampire: The Masquerade but they’re TBA and also have a lot to live up to.
@Jecht_Ultima FF7 Intergrade for me too friend, gonna do my hard playthrough in 60fps so I can finally get the plat! Also this Yuffie chapter is looking pretty good, they got me excited! But as soon as I'm done it's straight back to FFXIV for me xD.
Somewhere gotta find time for Returnal, Ratchet, and Metro Exodus.
@TraCuz- Metro Exodus is absolutely phenomenal, hope you enjoy! I think I’ll get the PS5 version at some point, it was a great game and better loading times and graphics would just be the icing on the cake.
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