Hollow Conscious

we are all hopeless romantics

forming a mind

full of other people's s**t

twisted

by whatever narrative you tell yourself

about yourself... your "identity"

(about myself...   my "identity")

you are this, I am that, good at this, bad at that

remembered long... few will ever be

　

in the face of reality everyday is unsure

(and more so with each day passing)

and most meaning is very very fleeting

(and eventually becoming)

so very truly superficial

(you are not special)

as most of us are simple

simply proving existence

so it is then a good thing for us, that, the greatest of us never truly die

they simply become the best parts of us

(our best narratives)

a lovely soundtrack inside an ugly everyday existence

(this is the evolution of culture)

for the likes of me and the likes of you

(these are our stories)

for the everyday irrelevance of being a very regular human

   is muted quite a bit by this wonderful fact

(don't you think?)

don't you think

"An old friend once told me something that gave me comfort. Something he had read. He said that Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin never died, they simply became music."  -  Dr. Robert Ford 

 

　

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ana B.]

Becoming music after death, in Mozart's, Beethoven's and Chopin's case, is better that finding the philosopher's stone.
This reminds me of the movie '' Nocturnal Animals''. Raw, like a band aid being ripped of with some skin and flesh. We must tell good narratives to ourselves, for we are eager to believe them.
the excerpt:

''the greatest of us never truly die

they simply become the best parts of us
(our best narratives)
a lovely soundtrack inside an ugly everyday existence''

is very truthful. People that are great, and their great work, may this be music, or writing, or music, they are points of reference when shaping one's character.

[Davidgeo]

If you find the time watch the remake of Westworld on HBO. It's a perfect remake of one of my favorite Michael Crighton ideas. (they say he developed Jurassic park from his initial failure on this concept... the remake is the complete oppo of a failure.)

[Davidgeo]

It's very very dark by the way.

[Ana B.]

Yeah, I know this show. Dolores looks freaky in your pic btw. It's a intriguing idea, with amazing cast though I think the plot moves excruciatingly slow. At least the first seven episodes.

[Davidgeo]

I really like your hat by the way....

[Davidgeo]

Well it's just the set up for season 2 (anarchy) which will be taking a painfully long amount of time to come out (2018 middle of)

[Davidgeo]

If you look closer that show is never too slow. They just hide things really well.

[Ana B.]

haha thanks.

yes, i suspected as much, i mean, the setup and details, as well as the directing are too intricate to make it look slow. I guess my problem is i'm impatient. They say its ''prophesied'' to be a more successful show than Game of thrones.

[Davidgeo]

Have you seen the last episodes of season 1? I remember feeling the same way as you until the last two episodes. That show kinda pissed me off at first to be honest, I thought it was a waste of excellent production values and writing. But it turned out to be quite a layered experience for me.

[Davidgeo]

I blame JJ Abrams for that.

[Ana B.]

i finished watching the 7th episode couple of days ago. I do hope it gets better, Hopkins wouldn't act in a lame movie right? well, maybe except ''the rite''. that movie i did not like much.

[Ana B.]

The only thing i like by JJ Abrams is the tv show ''Fringe''. just awesome show.

[Davidgeo]

ha... "the rite"... hahahah... it's actually not his only bad movie. He's not allergic to money just like you and I. It really does get quite a bit better, I would like to be more specific but I would just ruin it for you. I don't think that show is quite as good as some people say it is but it certainly is one of the best things to come out this year. The last episode is basically a full movie at 90+ minutes long... stick with it, I think you'll like where it takes you.

[Ana B.]

yeah, that's the first movie that came to mind. I suppose you're right. Did you know Hopkins composed a waltz? It's called And The Waltz Goes On, performed by Andre Rieu's orchestra. Its quite lovely. But of course, he'll always be Dr Lecter.

Ok, now i'm curious. I'll watch it till the end :D

[Davidgeo]

I actually did know that. He's not Sir Anthony Hopkin's for nothing... one of my favorites across all of the arts. Only Daniel Day Lewis does it better in my opinion.

[Davidgeo]

(but I did kind of forget about it... thanks for posting that video to my profile)

[Ana B.]

Yes, few actors are that grasping in multiple directions. He is in a separate category all by himself. Though i admire many young...ish actors works. I like Ralph Fiennes filmography very much. And Christian Bale and Jake Gyllenhaal. For their age, they have done amazing jobs

''The Butcher''? yes!

[Ana B.]

you're welcome. i feel its my duty to remind/introduce and simply show people good music :D

[Davidgeo]

Bale approaches Day-Lewis but does not compare. I would put Edward Norton up there as well among contemporary actors. And as a dark horse, Ethan Hawke... not so much for his acting, which is decent, but for his writing... he's actually a decent writer.

[Davidgeo]

To be fair, no one can possibly compare to Anthony Hopkins... Ethan Hawke and his writing hobby was a poor attempt on my part. I owe you a soda.

[Davidgeo]

And to be extra fair... I love Donnie Darko but Gylenhall pales in comparison to his contemporaries these days... Ryan Gosling is all I need say.

[Ana B.]

omg, i forgot about Norton. Even if he is a carbon copy of my ex, i love his part in Fight club and Red dragon and The painted veil.
Hawke is decent, though his movie Predestination is plain disturbing. It gives me the creeps.

[Davidgeo]

I shouldn't have mentioned Hawke...

If Brad Pitt wasn't so classically attractive I'd bring him up more. He's got the Robert Redford thing going on --- looks too good to actually have talent.

[Ana B.]

Gosling?? his only movie that i actually liked is ''Stay''. But can't say i watched a lot of his movies. But, subjectivity it is all that there is.

[Davidgeo]

They both will forever be underrated... I miss Paul Newman

[Davidgeo]

And now Tom Cruise is crazy

[Davidgeo]

Watch "The Big Short".... Gosling is dynamic

[Davidgeo]

(that movie will, rightly, make you hate American finance though)

[Ana B.]

haha, Brad Pitt is okay i guess, not the type i really find attractive. Though he'll always be Joe Black to me. He does have a couple of good movies.

[Davidgeo]

And Steve Carrell is not very funny in his role for that movie... (he's also another underrated actor... not simply a funny man)

[Davidgeo]

Ironically, Brad Pitt is also in this movie and he plays an unattractive boring person.... you really have to see this movie. "The Big Short"... it's on Netflix

[Ana B.]

okay, color me intrigued. The pot descriptive looks interesting. I'll check it out.

I like Steve Carell, he reminds me of Jim Carey. A lot is going on underneath that comedy thing going on.

[Ana B.]

plot*......

[Davidgeo]

You insult Steve Carell when you compare him to Jim Carrey. No offense to Jim Carrey, it's kinda like comparing Joe Montana to Tom Brady... one is objectively better than the other but the other would not exist without the other.

[Davidgeo]

I guess it's not insulting... I misspoke there.

[Ana B.]

nah, i didn't intend it as an insult. the opposite actually. The eternal sunshine of a spotless mind ... thats when i saw Carey in a new light.

[Davidgeo]

Yeah... you are so right about that. That movie was incredible, Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey made the most perfect delightfully awkward couple. I would like to see more movies directed like that, it was a well known French director who doesn't normally do American films who did "sunshine"... I forget his name at the moment.

[Davidgeo]

Michel Gondry is his name!!! Thank you google...

[Ana B.]

yes, i dont remember his name also, but i like his movie called ''Mood indigo''. I started liking Duke Ellington because of that movie.

[Ana B.]

hahaha, google is awesome, but honestly, i miss my pre internet brain...which is a cynical thing to say.

[Davidgeo]

you are quite delightful

[Ana B.]

You're fun to talk with )))

[Davidgeo]

I was raised by Jewish women... I don't like it but, I can talk forever.

[Davidgeo]

about nothing or something. If I was blacker I'd be a rapper.

[Ana B.]

hahaha, i see. I recently started living with jews. Before that i didn't know anything about jewish people. It was overwhelming at first.

[Beautiful Intentions]

The last few lines, the message shared by your respected friend, just completely blew me away, Batman. The legacy of what we leave behind. Have always considered myself simple... Just so human. Have always felt that it is others in my life, shared experiences and even those journeyed alone that adds this sense of magic. Making something ordinary feel extraordinary. "Remembered long... Few will not be..." So incredibly true. Yet another amazing piece from you with that unforgettable closing touch.

[Davidgeo]

I know you didn't truly read this because you quoted this typo "Remembered long... Few will not be..." as if it made sense within the poem. When in fact it was completely contradictory to the nature of the poem. I've fixed it of course "...few will ever be." It saddens me that you take the time to review so many so frequently but you seem be in a rush and rather sloppy while you do it. You may indeed have beautiful intentions, but your execution leaves something to be desired my dear.

[Beautiful Intentions]

So you're upset over your own typo? I quote what speaks to me, sweetie... I feel "Few will NOT be"... As everyone is loved and rarely forgotten. Sorry that you feel this way though as I will not be returning here.