Akira The Don & Marcus Aurelius - MEDITATIONS VOL. 1 | Visual Album | Meaningwave

[@akirathedon]

Vol II coming April 19, preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII

[@HLLTAF]

There is nothing else like this on the internet. Original and beautiful.

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🙏🙏🌊

[@madhukarkumar4103]

Make it beautiful

[@ryanfarran]

It’s amazing this hasn’t been done yet - very inspiring! Did you know he has clout, too?

[@akirathedon]

Vol II coming April 19! preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII

[@thewintersessions]

To have added to the Stoic corpus. Incredible. Thousands of years, and no one has ever done this, nor anything like it. That you could have been a flash in the pan rapper, and was offered it- and chose to create something that transcends music and philosophy, which will be listened to 100 times longer than things with 1000 times the views today... that I should be among those who hear Meaningwave TODAY in the present, and to engage with its creation and lend my attention and receive a heart reacc from the creator... these things could not have happened by chance.

[@akirathedon]

LOVE YOU, THANK YOU 🌊🙏🌊

[@MrOlivm]

The classics. Reliable and valued

[@AHunDread]

@@akirathedon divine human, be whole and safe

[@Dino_Medici]

Marcus is slapping this rn w Nietzsche, Alexander, Monet, and Stanley Milgram in the afterlife

[@akirathedon]

Vol II coming April 19! preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII

[@bliantfive]

The title. It contains "VOL. 1". Thats what I like most about the album yet.

[@akirathedon]

The album contains Books 1 and 2 of Meditations... so you know there's a gang more!

[@PhazedArt]

@@akirathedon possible VOL. 2 some day? 🤯 Mind blown

[@bliantfive]

@@akirathedon I'm very thankfull for what you do, but also jealous. The sheer amount of output you produce speaks for an energy i really wish i had.

[@Salt-Oil]

@@bliantfive Let it inspire you for your Possibilities!!!

[@saumitjin5526]

@@bliantfive you have that energy fam!! Discover what's your Potential

[@Donquingcong]

Two years ago when i just discovered your first JBPWAVE video i was just graduated, living with my parents, stuck in a office job on a small town, overweight, somewhat depressed and without any great prospects in life. Throughout these 2 years your compilations have been a pivotal part on my self development. In these 2 years I won a scholarship to study a Master's degree in one of the best universities on my country, I moved with my Girlfriend, Ran a 10k and did many other things i never knew where possible for me. Many of my achievment these 2 years have been in company with your music. My first 10k where run while listening to JBPWAVE, my study sessions where with Goggins and Jocko, I had good introspective revelations hearing Naval and WattsWave. I know i may be exaggerating but right now i am so grateful to you and your music because of the messages and motivation i get from them. And im sure im not the only one, many of the comments i have read on your videos are somewhat related to self development. I just want to say Akira, though I may never know you in person, Thank you, thank you for everything. Your music encapsulates the great ideas of self development and responsability in a digestible and marvelous way. Thanks Akira, You've got clout

[@akirathedon]

I am deeply grateful to be of use in your life brother. Thank you 🙏

[@carolwolf9614]

He's got clout :) Love Love Love

[@danielbertram2710]

Álvaro Domínguezxohse m

[@sage9836]

I put on the JBP to clean house and get into my studio and create dome art. Makes a huge diffetence. Theres so much more good in our world becausr this music is here to.power it on.

[@mrbrett19]

That’s fantastic! More of this stories like this should be shared on the internet!

[@HebrewsElevenTwentyFive]

Marcus Aurelius is part of the reason I am still around, so when I tell you that I am grateful, you will know that I mean it. Thank you! I am truly grateful for sharing this with the world as there are people who won't know of his *'Meditations'*

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@ethicalrecordings]

@@akirathedon this is most amazing just when I thought I had heard everything along comes your music it’s so refreshing & inspiring this pushes my creative envelope beyond what I previously thought was possible! Ty you gained another huge fan!

[@Dino_Medici]

Stay blessed

[@akirathedon]

Vol II coming April 19! preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII

[@kiarou7116]

The track at 17:33 [Thanks to the Gods] was so beautiful. It made me so thankful for the good people in my own life- my mother, my father and my brother. It inspired me to tell them so. Thank you.

[@akirathedon]

Awesome 🙏

[@akirathedon]

Vol II coming April 19! preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII

[@KhorbiusZex]

This guy is doing the work of God.

[@sastracaksusa2728]

This is phenomenal. I absolutely love it. I just imagine Marcus Aurelius listening to this and smiling.

[@akirathedon]

Thank you! Vol 2 just dropped: www.indiegogo.com/projects/marcus-aurelius-x-akira-the-don-meditations-vol-ii

[@lastarel]

I propose an exercise to people willing to feel stoicism as a value and palpable power. Find yourself in a powerfully negative situation(Don't go searching). Listen to this, reading the lyrics and find the power in breathing to stave off any anger, sadness or overjoy. Feel the emotions being tempered internally. Keep a composed attitude, you will succeed and you will then learn the power of stoicism, not just admire it as a spectator. I feel Akira made the tracks in a powerfully emotional way for a reason, to craft an environment where stoicism can be practiced. There is power in being able to temper and digest powerful emotions.

[@KarmaYKZ]

Thanks, bro.

[@sastracaksusa2728]

That's what our intellectual powers are for: Understanding how man grasps God, with what part of himself he does so, and how that part is situated when he does.

[@PhazedArt]

Re-listening to this 4 years later and still hits so hard. I love this album

[@akirathedon]

My g! Hope you dig vol II!

[@jochamberlain4289]

I listen to this music while I do my maths. It keeps me focused and motivated, to the point where, after I finish with my Calculus or Trigonometry, I have so much energy that I can work out after. Focusing on what is important every day has allowed me to be a better help to my family, and I owe that to this music. Thank you Akira, you are a godsend!

[@akirathedon]

Get after it!!

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

This is might be my favorite of all your mixes. Really love it. Drills his philosophy into your head. I’ve listened to it many times. Thank you.

[@jackfarr_23]

Just listened to this for the first time while running a 10k! Divine Human is a P O W E R F U L verse!!!

[@akirathedon]

EPIC

[@seanconway2817]

I listened to it doing a 5k last night because I’m slightly fatter

[@jackfarr_23]

@@seanconway2817 GOOD - YOU DID SOMETHING 😤👊😤👊😤👊

[@AcidicDelusion]

Listened to it while drinking 10 beers

[@jackfarr_23]

@@AcidicDelusion GOOD - YOU SAVED SOMEONE ELSE A HANGOVER !!! 🍺

[@AAA-ud9ir]

Every time I think you've reached your peak you always outdo yourself. Respect.

[@akirathedon]

Thank you G

[@InFamous72Thirty6]

Grateful To The Gods is a BOP

[@marcocamardo5650]

Every time Bandcamp sends me an email saying: "Akira The Don & Marcus Aurelius have a new track" I can't help but lol. 1800 years later and my guy is *still* doing bits out here.

[@akirathedon]

IMMORTAL WAVELORD

[@RomanDobs]

All because he journaled to himself he created a cognitive cultural grammar of self mastery and philosophy not to preach to others but for himself and had a huge impact on the rest of us

[@liamdavis492]

This video made my girlfriend weep tears of self realization. We love it. Thanks.

[@liamdavis492]

Specifically the song Thankful to the Gods

[@akirathedon]

It was like that naming it. Thank you both 🌊🙏🌊

[@potatomustdie3959]

My man just rapped the entire first two books of meditations! 😳

[@akirathedon]

Vol 2 soon!

[@lizbec1085]

The great philosopher continues teaching us, beyond death, beyond space and time! MA could be a timelord! AKIRA IS the WAVELORD!!❤❤

[@roofseal4927]

Meaningwave toga merch? Grateful for this work, you've made a masterpiece!

[@akirathedon]

EPIC ACTIVITIES ONLY IN 2020!

[@seabiscuit8271]

"The world is maintained by change, in the elements and of the things they compose." What a profound statement.

[@sergeidadoyan2061]

Best meditation on KZbin

[@henrydiaz7258]

Man deserves a noble prize

[@akirathedon]

💯💯💯

[@marcelocovarrubias9999]

God bless Akira the Don

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@DaneQueed420]

I love Meditations. Absolutely blows me away how wise some people were even so long ago

[@dizzlx4662]

27:38 what a quote

[@todomachii]

I discovered you when you did the manga mixtape, and now you're doing Marcus Aurelius. It's so fascinating to see you evolve like that. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey.

[@akirathedon]

Thank you for being here! Can’t wait to do Manga Music 2....

[@okami425]

Being into the anime and manga stuff already I liked his stuff, but the philosophy tapes just hit different and I like them more I think.

[@TheDude_SSBU]

(A)lways impressed by the visuals and delivery. (K)ind of vibes to get me moving. (I)nvested into the passion. (R)eaching out to the fans. (A)ll about MEANINGWAVE.

[@akirathedon]

LOVE YOU DEVIN

[@isaacshultz8128]

Akira

[@HushPuppyBandit]

Thanks to the Gods was absolutely beautiful, thanks for this Don.

[@akirathedon]

Blessings!

[@sastracaksusa2728]

I listen to this album repeatedly. The music is so good. The lyrics are so meaningful. I keep thinking it’s my favorite album ever.

[@JRico-xm8qw]

Artist of the decade: I sleep Akira drops a new album: ΛＷΛＫΞＮ

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🙏💜🙏🙏🌊

[@wisemansocrates]

Just, thank you Akira.

[@human01348]

Very helpful to more wisely fight the good fight 💪❤️🙂👍

[@akirathedon]

Gracias familia 🙏🙏

[@friedfrawg]

My relentlessly unyielding pursuit of excellence brought me here.

[@akirathedon]

Winner

[@aquaman839]

I love this guy.

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@aquaman839]

@@akirathedon I'd love to see you tackle Epictetus and Seneca. Love your stuff puts my mind in a good place.

[@highpriestoftheahricult8144]

We need to put this everywhere its awesome!

[@akirathedon]

EXCELLENT PLAN

[@thecriticalpoint]

In truth I listen to this when I am struggling with what is important. This has become a morning ritual in these times.

[@akirathedon]

Bless you

[@vic2rvic]

I’m the luckiest person in the world, for I have discovered this album. If there was one video on KZbin that I could rewatch over and over everyday til the day I die, this would be it.

[@johnbuessing]

Brilliant. Glad to be part of the wave 🌊

[@akirathedon]

Glad you’re here!

[@karlvanbeek1580]

‘In Time’ will be played at my funeral. Thank you Akira.

[@darthmonkee]

Had this playing at my work desk today, generated alot of conversations about managing stress and accepting reality as it is, not as we wish it could be. Stoic teachings - blessings - debts and lessons. This is the way 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@akirathedon]

🌊🌊🌊

[@MitchBreitweiser]

The internet needed this. Beautiful!

[@akirathedon]

BLESS UP MITCH!

[@RomanDobs]

Original innovative classic

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@trivialgravitas9581]

One of your most important works.

[@RomanDobs]

Marcus Aurelius never intended his diary to be read much less praised by common people like you and me. The mere fact that he was so honest with himself so generously wise when dealing with his common servants, generals, and counsel and reflecting on his interactions WHEN NO ONE WAS LOOKING speaks volumes about his character and virtue.

[@akirathedon]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@Dino_Medici]

Out of all of the art and knowledge that was lost from antiquity. We are truly blessed to have the meditations

[@DH18591]

One of the best, Marcus Aurelius i salute you.

[@ianwilson8444]

Thanks to the Don from the bottom of my heart!

[@akirathedon]

God bless!!!

[@yankous]

That is so soothing to the heart...

[@akirathedon]

💜

[@johnnyappleseed.4420]

Working at a different dog daycare now but thank you so much for your music. You are helping me get out of a dark place. Thank you.

[@akirathedon]

You got this g

[@scottfrayn]

VOL. 2 PLZZZZZZ!

[@akirathedon]

I got you!

[@scottfrayn]

@@akirathedon Woohoo!

[@manfeller5633]

Thank God. For keeping me alive to witness this!

[@Strijder123]

I'm still here listening to these masterpieces. This is my favorite work of yours Don. Sending positivity your way.

[@akirathedon]

God bless!

[@BGio-fb2bi]

The best 48 minutes on the internet, i love this album. Akira, youre a stud. I appreciate your existence, im blessed to have come across your music when i did. Total game changer, thanks for making those "its a beautiful day to be alive' shirts i cant wait for mine to arrive. ML be well

[@liamdavis492]

that Akira nod at the end of the first track. So epic

[@4erepX]

My favourite album, thank you, Akira. Grateful to you, from the bottom of my heart.

[@akirathedon]

Thank you!!!

[@crackcrock]

love ya akira, help me keep the wagmi spirit

[@akirathedon]

👊

[@dreamedsause2311]

This may be asking too much, but i think a meaningwave song with uncle iroh would be dope. Also this album is amazing, good job.

[@peter4477]

An artist and philosopher? Truly an amazing combination Akira the Don! Music engages our soul and philosophy engages our mind. What could make you feel more alive than philosophy wave?

[@akirathedon]

GOD BLESS!

[@daddyeagen]

Nearing the one year anniversary of what i believe is among the most important albums ever made. Thank you for using the talents gifted to you by God to help mankind

[@akirathedon]

God Bless!!!!

[@aeternusromanus]

Simply Incredible.

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@chesterstevens8870]

Thank you for bringing us this wisdom from our forbears, Akira. You're a true force for good in this world, BLESS!🙏

[@akirathedon]

BLESS!!!!

[@adampiwowar2559]

I’m happy you still make music thank you

[@akirathedon]

Happy you’re here 🌊🙏🌊

[@saheliumd7182]

I usually find hip hop British voices to be grating but this lad is so soothing when he speaks.

[@daddyeagen]

All the songs on this are good, but thanks to the Gods and grateful to the Gods are as good as any song ive ever heard. Thank you for putting the lyrics on there so my kids and i can sing along. Absolute bangers.

[@ArgieHandle]

Akira the Don, the Wise, the Legend. Thank you!!

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@michaelmcrobbie3371]

My favorite album of 2020! Thank you for ALL the beautiful and inspired albums you created and shared! I am humbled. I am grateful. Thank you for these waves of meaning -- breaking and cleansing -- a part of what loves me into being.

[@77netwar]

Thank you for your creation. Having listened "Thanks to the Gods". I am going to call people just to tell them how I feel. We all need to appreciate more what we have.

[@vanderliefde]

Holy shit! Packed with wisdom!!!

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@alvarogonzalezgarcia4667]

Simply beautiful and inspiring

[@akirathedon]

🖤

[@jardraynejarder3972]

Album dropped and spirits uplifted 🔥

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@dennismegaffin4885]

Thanks to the Gods..for AKIRA the Don - he's got clout!

[@akirathedon]

Blesseth ye uppe!!

[@cxa011500]

My mind is already blown and I haven't even heard it yet! 🤯

[@akirathedon]

Ha!

[@aaronchef82]

Unique, passionate, and deep. This has enriched my fortitude, to forthrightly address the day. Cheers

[@akirathedon]

Blessings!

[@brandt4202]

My favourite songs from this playlist so far are "self control" and "grateful to the gods". Congrats man you did a great job.

[@ToddHenderson55]

You had me at Debts and Lessons. Stumbled upon this last week then searched in vain yesterday for TWO HOURS trying to find it again to watch the whole thing. Happened to sign up for Thinkspot. There you were! This is everything I need right now.

[@akirathedon]

Amazing! Thanks Todd!

[@lalainaenriquez7035]

man... The quality is just mind blowing! Great work! Keep it up!

[@akirathedon]

LOVE YOU!

[@treborian6775]

Love this album Akira. Keep up the good work!

[@akirathedon]

Thanks Robert!

[@youngpaulione]

Best mix ever.

[@MichaelMorenoPhilosophy]

30:03 is seriously so catchy. Great Work Akira.

[@akirathedon]

Cheers!!

[@brentjamesmills6188]

This gives me perspective on life and motivates me to want to be the best i can be. Thank you.

[@seabiscuit8271]

AMAZING ALBUM

[@akirathedon]

THANK YOU!

[@brandonfarling6585]

Thank you for continuing to produce creative, interesting, and aesthetic adaptations of wise words.

[@akirathedon]

Thank you for being here and taking time to write G

[@PhazedArt]

I think i understand now why i loved track 7 so much (You could leave life right now) , not only because the music is great, but the first passage seems to have helped me forgive my father for his anger management issues when i was growing up

[@akirathedon]

Amazing 🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@mjk2l257]

This will be my new playlist for running (y) Thank you !

[@akirathedon]

Get after it!!!

[@danielrichter4728]

In Time touches me on a deep level. 😊 Thanks for putting this out there. I love music and I love wisdom. This is all I ever wanted.

[@akirathedon]

🌊🙏🌊

[@Whatsinmypocket]

This is the genre I have been looking for. The reading of the classics set to dream beats.

[@CatSayHmmmm]

Didn't expect "Oh what a glorious thing" to be in here, but now I have one of my favorite songs in ANOTHER one of my favorite songs. We're reaching levels of awesomeness that shouldn't even be possible! THANK YOU AKIRA

[@Kat_Fe]

My copy of Meditations arrived in the mail the very same day this masterpiece came out 🙏🤩

[@akirathedon]

Woah!

[@barney12347]

Phenomenal work man, will have a viewing party with my mates

[@akirathedon]

Epic!

[@lukemcintosh9442]

Thanks to the Don

[@akirathedon]

🙏

[@TheSysifos]

I have to say, you did a really good job on this Akira. Your music is helping me get through stressful times.

[@akirathedon]

BLESSINGS!

[@smellincoffee]

This is extraordinary. I'd venture to say it's one of the most interesting and valuable things on youtube. Thank you!

[@akirathedon]

Thank you Buck 🙏

[@jaegerwoods6685]

Thank you king, this puts you right up there with our boi . Ride forth you glorious philosopher king

[@akirathedon]

🤘😤🤘

[@zmanx88]

Amazinggg..I will not entrust my happiness on to the souls of others!

[@akirathedon]

🤘😎🤘

[@Almost_toxic]

I must say this is genuinely original and well-done art.

[@akirathedon]

Thank you 🙏

[@SpicySpleen]

This music heals my soul. Thank You!

[@lupuarunnarcis8712]

You re a genius, thanks from the bottom of my heart I send you wisdom and love

[@Whatsinmypocket]

Released ten days before the day he died in 180 AD.

[@akirathedon]

Woah

[@spagandhi]

Never forget the man who killed him 😤

[@danielreardon6453]

@@spagandhi Who killed him?

[@spagandhi]

Daniel Reardon his own son Commodus, though this is disputed. The other theory is that he died of the Antonine plague... Under mysterious circumstances while they were alone

[@fortusvictus8297]

@@danielreardon6453 Its literally the plot of 'Gladiator' with Russel Crowe. Yeah, that was worth the necro.