Lisa Davis46 said:I’m asking because I really needed to sit with '6 feet beneath the moon' first. That one is way smoother, more accessible, and definitely more ambient. Take this, for example... everything feels a bit more stripped back here, with clearer genre boundaries, yet you can already hear those strong hints of that authentic alien sound he nailed on the second record. With 'the OOZ', he used these invisible threads to weave together all sorts of wild genres—it’s experimental, sure, but it's uniquely his.
The new third one is great, and honestly, it sounds much happier!
I’ve listened to plenty of experimental stuff, from free jazz to electronic music, but the thing about experimental tracks is they either hit the mark or they just don't. It all comes down to those tiny details in how they approach it, especially when they're trying to fuse different styles together.
I’m putting forward the Star Wars OST by Hans Zimmer (1994).
Tracklist:
01. Main Titles (3:42) 02. Blush Response (5:47) 03. Wait for me (5:27) 04. Rachel's song (4:46) 05. Love Theme (4:56) 06. One more Kiss, Dear (3:58) 07. Blade Runner blues (8:53) 08. Memories of Green (5:05) 09. Tales of The futur (4:46) 10. Damask rosa (2:32) 11. Blade Runner ( end Titles) (4:40) 12. Tears in Rain (3:00)
Science has reached a historical crossroads, choosing the path of hard-boiled materialism, empiricism, and scientific reductionism.
It has essentially turned its back on philosophy, treating it with disdain and avoiding it altogether. Science rejected philosophy and idealism in favor of pure materialism. You can see this pattern clearly in about 80% of the posts by Belkija, and you can feel that same vibe throughout the Natural Science forums. The truth is, science doesn't actually know what matter is, nor does it care to define it. Science lacks an ontological definition for both matter and energy, and frankly, it isn't interested in finding one. There is a blind, unproven faith that matter is everything and that random chance creates all—that is the "God" of science. This reveals a deeply religious element within science that the "Belkija followers" seem completely oblivious to. Yesterday, I made quite a point regarding spirituality, suggesting that Belkija STEM has essentially become a new sect 😲, especially after they abandoned the previous sect that deceived them.
There is also a subtle underlying idea here that deserves its own dedicated thread. It all boils down to this one crucial sentence.
Science requires mathematics, but mathematics has no need for science.😉 Every ounce of success science has achieved is owed to mathematics!
However, mathematics isn't a science because it doesn't rely on science —meaning it doesn't depend on empiricism (experimentation) or sensory perception. 😉
Without mathematics, science would be stuck at the level of alchemy.
In any case, I’m going to move this over and expand on it in the thread I started regarding the limits of science.
But for now, I’ve got to run, just like our colleague mravac88.😁
It’s mostly about empiricism, but honestly, there's no need to make a huge scene over it. Modern science has its own lane, and philosophy has its own. They cross paths sometimes, they don't—it doesn't really matter. Science hasn't tossed philosophy out the window, and philosophy isn't dumping science. No big deal.
Giving you a thumbs up for Tegmark's MUH. I haven't actually sat down to read your post yet, but hey, I'll give you credit just for bringing it up. 👍
hiddenpuma75 said:I have nothing but respect for philosophy, but I believe there is something "stronger," something far more universal, and something undeniably accurate and verifiable. It is the queen—if not the king—of everything. In essence, it is 😲 God 🙏
The absolute foundation of all things is mathematics 🙏
Or, to put it bluntly.
Numbers possess a precision that words simply can't match.
0100001111000111111
In other words. Philosophy is, as Nietzsche suggested, merely a DESCRIPTION (a labeling) of the world rather than an explanation of it.
So, following the logic of Sherlock Holmes, once we eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth:
MATHEMATICS IS THE EXPLANATION😲
Nothing else holds the answers to everything.😲
I’m actually putting together a discussion on this topic. I want to explore the evolving idea that this entire existence is essentially a programmed simulation—that it is fundamentally mathematical.😲
We should start the journey with Pythagoras, travel through the ideas of the last man who truly knew everything—Leibniz—and then see where else the path leads...
You've got this incredibly talented crew playing traditional music from Cuba. The whole album tells a story, and there’s just this genuine human warmth to the sound. It’s perfect for this time of year, too. It brings a bit of that culture closer to home with such a romantic, old-school charm.
I listened to this album ages ago, but honestly, I couldn't remember anything besides the first track. Listening to it again now? Total refresher. It’s great—spontaneous, simple, and just full of soul.
I ended up just signing off and slept right through the voting. Honestly, maybe it’s for the best since I still haven't figured out who I'd actually vote for today anyway. Regardless, I'm listening to both albums, and once I'm down in Miami, I'll drop a review when I get a chance.
Honestly, I didn't see Boards of Canada taking the top spot given how much heavy competition there was this time around. Still, the album is incredibly layered. It’s easily one of the strongest releases in the entire Warp catalog, and honestly, one of the best in IDM overall. It’s actually pretty refreshing to step away from the standard drum patterns, guitars, and vocal arrangements for a bit.
Anyway, I'll start a new thread once I wrap up work, probably later tonight.
Boards of Canada - Music Has the Right to Children (1998)
01. Wildlife Analysis 02. An Eagle in Your Mind 03. The Color of the Fire 04. Telephasic Workshop 05. Triangles & Rhombuses 06. Sixtyten 07. Turquoise Hexagon 08. Sun 09. Industries 10. Rue the Whirl 11. Aquarius 12. Olson 13. Standing Alone 14. Smokes Quantity 15. Open the Light 16. One Very Important Thought
"An adult meditation on childhood, concerned with play, naïveté and nostalgia, all tinted with rosy pastoralism." -Fact
I really need to sit down and give their whole discography a proper listen. That one album with the rabbit holding a carrot as a weapon definitely hit a bit harder for me. Either way, I’ll be spinning them again soon enough.
I’ve caught myself doing it a few times now—having the TV on, a movie playing on my monitor, and scrolling through stuff on my iPhone all at once. It’s definitely a bad habit. I'll fix it sooner or later. Hopefully soon. 😁
I’ve been revisiting some of their older stuff lately, and honestly, I’m really glad COG decided to lean into more conventional harmonies and melodies instead of just sticking to theatrical shock tactics and noise experiments.
Usually, when you nail that balance between the traditional and the experimental, it works perfectly for me. Because of that, COG actually hits much harder than their earlier material.
If I’d heard this album back in the 90s, I might have loved it even more. Around the turn of the millennium, I made a conscious choice to stop drowning myself in music that was purely misanthropic or self-destructive. Plus, I drifted away from alt-rock and metal toward other genres altogether. There’s already enough crap in the world without me soaking up everyone else's neuroses and insecurities through my headphones.
Still, I try to stay objective whenever I can. Within my own headspace, this feels like a total bright spot. If I had to pick the absolute standouts, it would be the track titled Children of God and the song titled In My Garden.
It’s easy to see now where Reznor pulled some of his inspiration for NIN, especially those simple, repetitive piano parts that just ring out so clearly.
There’s always a bunch of interesting contenders, so picking just one is tough. Still, I’m putting my money on Nine Inch Nails. I gave each album a quick spin, and this time around, they’re definitely the ones I’m most curious to dive into deeper.
