Existentialism and Psychedelic Rock

  “Driving that train,high on cocaine” can be heard coming through the speakers of my iPhone as I attempt to write a meaningful piece.  I’ve had a hard time writing articles lately, partly because I’ve been off my meds, partly because all I want to do after work is relax.  I have a lot of things I’d like to mention in this post, so it may end up being a bit lengthy.  That’s a good thing though right?  I mean hopefully people look forward to reading more of my anxiety filled, neurotoxicity plagued writings.

  Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of psychedelic music, mostly because it makes me feel at peace with the absurd, existential life I live.  I’ve really enjoyed the acid rock of Steppenwolf, as well as the psychedelic vibes of Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead.  I’d have to agree that a friend of the devil is a friend of mine.  I feel like I’ve always lived that way.  Maybe it’s because “nice people” never seem to have anything worthwhile to say, well to me at least.  I’ve come to accept that people are selfish, and if they deny it, they’re lying.  People who can come to terms with their nature, and accept their negative side can live more fulfilling lives in my opinion.

  I’ve also listened to The Stranger by Albert Camus on audiobook several times these past few weeks.  I’ve come to love the philosophical writings of existentialists.  I love their ability to analyze reality, and deal with life in a rebellious manner.  I started reading Nietzsche, the gateway existentialist, months ago and have fell in love with the philosophy ever since.  I’m probably going to start reading Jean-Paul Sartre, Soren Kierkegaard, and other prominent existential thinkers soon.

  Ever since I was a kid I’ve always dreamed of being a singer.  I know every waiter ever has uttered the previous sentence at least once.  But, it has always been an aspiration of mine, weather I like it or not.  I’d like to sing in a rock band.  I want to blend psychedelic and alternative metal together.  It would sound like The Doors fused with Volbeat.  I know it’s just a fantasy, but still, a dreams a dream right?