December 2019 – Page 2 – Artistic Apathy

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Host: Gooood moooorning everybody. It’s another day here in the studio. I got my man with me, spinning nothing but heat. But first we’re going to take some requests. Going to the phones in 3…2…1…

Host: Hey you’re on the line caller number 1! Let’s hear it! What do you wanna listen to today?

Caller: Man you always have such good heartbreak jams. I just got my heart broken by the love of my life.

Host: Ouch! Sorry to hear that caller number 1. Can we get your name so everybody knows who you are out there?

Caller: Yeah, my name’s Malik.

Host: Malik just got his heart broken everybody. Welcome to The Lonely Hearts Club. This is my favorite segment on the show. Nothing but tear jerkers. Malik! I got you my man! Anything else you want to say to the people out there?

Caller: Just this: Angelica, I know you’re listening. Just wanted to say… **** you!

Host: Ooooh… did you bleep that? Malik I think that’s all the time we have for today. Thanks for calling into the show… I really hope everything works out.

Malik: (sniffling)

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Lift Me Up!

Lift me up!

Carry me!

I float on a cloud of insecurities and disconcertment

This vehicle no longer serves me

I need a new means of transportation

I hear of a fancier cloud where less thought is given to your immediate circumstances

One where music’s soul bonds with one’s own and the immediate scenario is one of dreams

I don’t know if I can afford such a cloud.

For now, would you help balance me so that I can gain my composure?

Maybe one day I will reach higher, much higher, in the clouds…

Why Nothing I Have to Say Really Matters

Nothing.

I used to want my opinion to matter but now I’m not so sure.

My opinion is always changing. I’ve gone from religious to atheistic to religious again and then spiritual.

So if my viewpoint is always changing why should anyone take it serious or even literal?

They shouldn’t.

I’m starting to feel that no one should take anything I have to say seriously.

It’s true what they say about your opinion being the only one that matters.

And it’s true because your beliefs and views shape the world around you. If you let outside input determine the way you look at you and the world, you will end up with a distorted perception. Which is what most people have anyway.

A hundred years from now, I’m sure no one will remember the things I had to say. Unless I’m somehow immortalized. Even still I can’t see it mattering much in the long run.

I’m sure this post will probably even fade from your memory in time.

So why say anything at all?

Well, there’s no real reason to say anything. Still, we have a lot of opinions.

Sometimes we can say something that will uplift someone or make them laugh or smile. So the things we say do have a impact but does everything have to be taken so literal? I think not.

A lot of times people don’t know what they think for sure (including me) and their recall of events is somewhat shot as well.

It seems what most people say out loud is not dependable.

Everything should be taken with a grain of salt. Even words from people who are known gurus or known to be smart or intellectual.

Don’t let anyone be the single determiner of your thoughts and feelings. That all lies on you. It falls on your shoulders to find the truth for yourself or simply what works for you.

So yeah, don’t even take this post serious. That is, unless you want to.

It is the process of freedom.

One and Only

It’s very clear that I love you

We’ve had our moments

But in one dream I am taking care of you, keeping you out of harm’s way

In another I am telling you that I forgive you

For everything

You are so close yet so far away

I miss the old you

I remember when we used to play and there were no worries

Now it seems that everyday you’re involved in a new drama

But you won’t involve me in your life

Oh how I wish things could go back to the way things were

Maybe they never will

Just know that I will continue loving you

Despite the circumstances

Tips for Concert Goers

In 2019, I went to more concerts than ever before. I learned quickly some survival tips to help any concert goer have a good time, care-free. Here’s a list I compiled of tips that are sure to help you. Most aren’t genre-specific.

1. Only wear your nice shoes if you want them to get trampled.

2. If you just want to stand and watch, avoid the front center of the stage. That’s where all the shit goes down.

3. If you feel like a sprinkler turned on suddenly, it’s usually just someone spraying water.

4. Talk to people! If you are at a show, chances are the people have the same interests as you. And they normally don’t bite.

5. If someone is hyping you up, don’t be a stiff. Just go with it.

6. Finish that beer fast because chances are its getting spilled or knocked out of your hands very soon.

7. If you bought a standing room ticket, prepare to stand on your feet for hours. Yes, your back will probably hurt in the morning.

8. The opening act is usually someone you don’t know who the headliner wants to shine a spotlight to. Even if you don’t know the lyrics just go with the flow and have a good time!

9. If you see people moshing, don’t be afraid to jump in. Mosh pits are usually quite safe unless we’re talking like hardcore underground shit. It’s all in good fun and about turning up with your neighbor.

10. If you slip and fall in the mosh pit, don’t let that turn you off. Usually others will offer to help you up and its just a normal part of the fun.

11. Like with anything, there will be pretentious douchebags. If you encounter one of these, don’t let them ruin your good fun. Either ignore them or politely tell them to fuck off.

12. If you like a spot on the concert floor, try to stay there. Maneuvering through the crowd is a hassle and people are usually uptight about it.

13. Charge your phone to 100% before you leave home. Nothing sucks more than not having enough juice to record your favorite song or worse: leaving the concert early because your phone is on 1%.

14. Save money for buying merch after the show. Usually the musical act will have merchandise that can’t be purchased anywhere else or sold out on their site available for purchase after the show. You don’t want to miss out on copping that CD or band shirt!

15. Prepare for all types of sensations as you are jamming out. I’ve had hair in my mouth, touched strangers’ butts on accident and I’ve even felt sore afterwards. It’s all part of the package.

16. Lastly, release those inhibitions and have fun! Don’t give a @$?! about anyone else (within good reason) and just turn up.

Thank you for reading my concert tips. If you have a show coming up I hope these tips are somehow helpful to you or maybe you’re a seasoned veteran. Who knows. Anyway, until next time!