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January 29, 2017
January Listening List
January 2017 Listening List
Spent��a lot of time on the writing of Horn and Dagger and found a lot of great inspirational music in the process.��This month's music had a presence in the recently released,��Horn and Dagger Dark Tunes - Part 3��or will be highlighted in��the next installment.��
Selves We Cannot Forgive��by Black Crown Initiate
Deathgrip��by Fit For a King
Black One��by Sunn O)))
Proponent for Sentience��by Allagaeon
Memorial��by Russian Circles
Eyes Wide Opium��by The Dali Thundering
Spent��a lot of time on the writing of Horn and Dagger and found a lot of great inspirational music in the process.��This month's music had a presence in the recently released,��Horn and Dagger Dark Tunes - Part 3��or will be highlighted in��the next installment.��
Selves We Cannot Forgive��by Black Crown Initiate
Deathgrip��by Fit For a King
Black One��by Sunn O)))
Proponent for Sentience��by Allagaeon
Memorial��by Russian Circles
Eyes Wide Opium��by The Dali Thundering
January 25, 2017
Horn & Dagger Dark Tunes - Part 3
Horn & Dagger Dark Tunes - Part 3
Vol. 1: Cigarette Lullaby by Live Conform Die
Beautiful clash of musical styles and influences from this band from Perth, Australia. I found them on Bandcamp. It is not often that I hear something one time and instantly know it���s for me but this was one of those occasions. There are so many elements to this band. It's a delectable cacophony of sounds. I hate to draw comparisons but I heard Korn, Vildhjarta, Humanity's Last Breath, Slipknot and a mashup of
Vol. 1: Cigarette Lullaby by Live Conform Die
Beautiful clash of musical styles and influences from this band from Perth, Australia. I found them on Bandcamp. It is not often that I hear something one time and instantly know it���s for me but this was one of those occasions. There are so many elements to this band. It's a delectable cacophony of sounds. I hate to draw comparisons but I heard Korn, Vildhjarta, Humanity's Last Breath, Slipknot and a mashup of
January 19, 2017
Origin of The Strands
New updates to the Dark Thoughts page where I discuss the ideas and concepts that inspired my novel, The Strands.
The Origin of the Strands -���� ��
Physics of Immortality, Multidimensional Mathematics and the search for meaning ��� the Dark Thoughts that inspired, The Strands.
http://www.darkrevmedia.com/darkthoughts
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brianwhite@darkrevmedia.com
www.darkrevmedia.com/thedarkdaily
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The Origin of the Strands -���� ��
Physics of Immortality, Multidimensional Mathematics and the search for meaning ��� the Dark Thoughts that inspired, The Strands.
http://www.darkrevmedia.com/darkthoughts
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brianwhite@darkrevmedia.com
www.darkrevmedia.com/thedarkdaily
tumblr:�� http://brianwhitedarkdaily.tumblr.com/
January 16, 2017
Metal Meditation
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Yes, you read it correctly, Metal Meditation, as in Heavy Metal Meditation. The thought of someone listening to loud music while headbanging may not conjure the nice peaceful atmosphere you are used to when thinking of meditation so I'll try to explain how I successfully incorporated metal music into my meditation practice.
Back in my twenties I started a long path of studying various philosophies, religions, occult practices, etc. and was exposed to many forms of
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Yes, you read it correctly, Metal Meditation, as in Heavy Metal Meditation. The thought of someone listening to loud music while headbanging may not conjure the nice peaceful atmosphere you are used to when thinking of meditation so I'll try to explain how I successfully incorporated metal music into my meditation practice.
Back in my twenties I started a long path of studying various philosophies, religions, occult practices, etc. and was exposed to many forms of
January 13, 2017
Lessons of Darkness
A new story idea emerges��while contemplating dark things.
As I���ve mentioned in the past much of my writing is influenced by some of the dark thoughts that I contemplate and then project into scenarios and thought experiments which then can become stories populated with characters that help me understand these concepts or emotionally/psychologically deal with them.
It was while continuing to work on the development of Horn and Dagger that a particular idea occurred to me based on some
As I���ve mentioned in the past much of my writing is influenced by some of the dark thoughts that I contemplate and then project into scenarios and thought experiments which then can become stories populated with characters that help me understand these concepts or emotionally/psychologically deal with them.
It was while continuing to work on the development of Horn and Dagger that a particular idea occurred to me based on some
January 9, 2017
Baby Stepping
Progress not perfection.
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There have been many times where I have seen a thought provoking documentary or read a great book that made me feel like I could be a better person. I then think that maybe this (whatever the book or documentary proposed) would be one way to go about getting myself together��mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. At the same time, however, I don���t want to go to the extremes that some of these individuals went through but I simultaneously feel compelled to
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There have been many times where I have seen a thought provoking documentary or read a great book that made me feel like I could be a better person. I then think that maybe this (whatever the book or documentary proposed) would be one way to go about getting myself together��mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. At the same time, however, I don���t want to go to the extremes that some of these individuals went through but I simultaneously feel compelled to
January 5, 2017
Endings
Why I don't interpret my story endings.
I'll start this off by stating that there are no spoilers in what I'm about to write. Recently I started receiving emails and questions regarding the ending of my two novels, The Strands and In the Shadow of the Witch (more for In the Shadow of the Witch). These questions always loop back to asking me what the ending meant. Good question. But not one I felt I should answer. Why?�� I'll try to explain.
In my experience when the creator of a piece of art,
I'll start this off by stating that there are no spoilers in what I'm about to write. Recently I started receiving emails and questions regarding the ending of my two novels, The Strands and In the Shadow of the Witch (more for In the Shadow of the Witch). These questions always loop back to asking me what the ending meant. Good question. But not one I felt I should answer. Why?�� I'll try to explain.
In my experience when the creator of a piece of art,
January 3, 2017
The Strands Goodreads Giveaway
Enter the Goodreads Giveaway��for a chance to win 1 of 5 signed copies of Brian White's novel, The Strands!
Details can be found at��www.darkrevmedia.com and Here.
Corrupt corporations, dream hackers, assassins, a musician and an occultist, battle to control the universe. And that's just the beginning!
Blake William knows that worlds exist beyond what he can see and touch. Years of studying the occult have brought him tantalizingly close to what he seeks���close enough to draw the attention of
Details can be found at��www.darkrevmedia.com and Here.
Corrupt corporations, dream hackers, assassins, a musician and an occultist, battle to control the universe. And that's just the beginning!
Blake William knows that worlds exist beyond what he can see and touch. Years of studying the occult have brought him tantalizingly close to what he seeks���close enough to draw the attention of
December 28, 2016
December Listening List
December 2016 Listening List
I've been searching for new music to listen to while writing,��Horn and Dagger,��and I found some great tunes. All the bands and albums from this month will have a presence on the��Horn and Dagger Playlist��once the novel is completed. They will also make an appearance on��Horn and Dagger Dark Tunes Part 3.
Ankaa��by Eths - Loved the female vocalist Rachel Aspe on this release from the French Metal band. There are also a host of guest vocals which added to the haunting
I've been searching for new music to listen to while writing,��Horn and Dagger,��and I found some great tunes. All the bands and albums from this month will have a presence on the��Horn and Dagger Playlist��once the novel is completed. They will also make an appearance on��Horn and Dagger Dark Tunes Part 3.
Ankaa��by Eths - Loved the female vocalist Rachel Aspe on this release from the French Metal band. There are also a host of guest vocals which added to the haunting
December 27, 2016
December Reading List
December 2016 Reading List
Still in more of a writing mode than a reading mode. But here is the list.
Brom -��Lost Gods��: I read this last month but I posted a review on Goodreads here: Brian White's Review of Lost Gods
Alan Moore -��Jerusalem: I have reached the half-way point finally.
Brom -��The Child Thief
A Course in Miracles:��This is a staple of mine and is one of my favorite philosophical/spiritual works. This,��Tao Te Ching��and��The Dhammapada��are books I have been returning to over the
Still in more of a writing mode than a reading mode. But here is the list.
Brom -��Lost Gods��: I read this last month but I posted a review on Goodreads here: Brian White's Review of Lost Gods
Alan Moore -��Jerusalem: I have reached the half-way point finally.
Brom -��The Child Thief
A Course in Miracles:��This is a staple of mine and is one of my favorite philosophical/spiritual works. This,��Tao Te Ching��and��The Dhammapada��are books I have been returning to over the
