Friday, June 24, 2016

Desolation Therapy

"Post Apocalyptic Electronic Wasteland" on Google Play Music suits me right now.  It's described as "Find solace in desolation with this pensive mix of understated melodies and shuffling rhythms."  First song up is "4D" by Koreless.  It sounds like electronic/ambient sounds mixed w/ Indian-influenced chant-style vocals.  If I were any less morose, it might be annoying, but since I am very, very discouraged, it feels right, it feels like truth, like an objective thing that reflects my experience, like the way a bleak rock-face might keep me company.

However, it "suits me" so well I might not be able to take much more than 3 such selections!

Keeping company with my own desolation is a bit like intentionally hitting my toe with a hammer so I feel other pains a little less acutely.  It's effective, but soon thereafter I want some ice for my toe!

So, now for some "mellow cello"...