the Spirit Crusher i see around me is addiction. it's tough out there for a lot of people but i just want to let everyone know it's not impossible, they can still win the fight. RIP Chuck
@alessandrospinelli811311 ай бұрын
Speaking about addictions: depression, anxiety and some mental illnesses could be considered addictions themselves. They are "just" a place to refuge or a monster to feed so it is in perfect line with the song! Stay strong and focus guys! \m/
@Fausto_484110 ай бұрын
be aware and hold on tight
@Brando-Lee37255 ай бұрын
Yes sir ! 6 years clean off that shit this month ! Prayers to anyone still in the struggle .
@dropd1039 Жыл бұрын
He was such a nice guy. He taught me how to play Crystal Mountain. Forever grateful.
@anqareliouth2921 Жыл бұрын
The way I've always seen it: Spirit Crusher is Chuck talking to the listener. Chuck has battled with the Spirit Crusher himself (I agree with your depiction of the Spirit Crusher) and is now giving his advice to people who are currently battling with it. He is trying to guide but also cheer the listener up as they fight their own Spirit Crusher themselves.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Absolutely man! The best art can be interpreted in many ways
@alessandrospinelli811311 ай бұрын
This is done in almost every Chuck's songs. People who really understand his lyrics, they know how skilled he was facing those battles. For all of us fighting those battles, Chuck is a mentor, a sensei, a master! He always wanted to help \m/
@sticky3659 Жыл бұрын
Very elegant the way you explain the theory behind chucks writing. Not many people have the skill to understand and explain music in such a beautiful way!! Kudos!
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks man, that means a lot! 👍👍 Ive got lots more coming for you guys
@elementsofphysicalreality Жыл бұрын
This music requires no skill.
@NonZenze Жыл бұрын
You are irrelevant, buddy. Bitter you never made it? Maybe get some control before you play fast, it sounds like shit.@@elementsofphysicalreality
@nurgle333 Жыл бұрын
Now That's What I Call Edgy! Vol. 69@@elementsofphysicalreality
@TheGalilee4169 ай бұрын
Chuck is my guitar hero, and as a guitar player myself I’ve never heard a breakdown like this. WOW. Thank you 🙏🤘
@WaffleDaBomb Жыл бұрын
Chuck is one of the most underrated lyricists.
@tommyflann5 ай бұрын
Who's saying that? Who said that Chuck is an "underrated lyricist"?
@koeurmkim11454 ай бұрын
Yeah, who has been doing the ratings
@AtomicBear18 Жыл бұрын
Please continue these analyses. I am obsessed with this format!
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Will do sir! More to come!
@marcofinco6959 Жыл бұрын
Amazing format!!
@eamonahern7495 Жыл бұрын
When you put it like that, I can definitely relate. I've always struggled with anxiety and self doubt because of trauma earlier in life.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
We power through my man. We stay strong 💪🏻
@kasperkankkunen8664 Жыл бұрын
I love this song and the record! There's no "filler" album by them. Death was one those bands that just got better and better every album. And they peaked at Sound Of Perseverance. Such a shame that we lost Chuck so soon. He had a lot give to the music world.
@Gideon_Ofnir_The_All_Knowing4 ай бұрын
Yeah, but spiritual healing was MUCH worse than Leprosy
@antbox19923 ай бұрын
@@Gideon_Ofnir_The_All_Knowing I can't say I'd agree that Spiritual Healing was much worse than Leprosy. I'd say Spiritual Healing was marginally weaker if not equal to Leprosy but to each their own
@EduardoMano Жыл бұрын
I remember watching the video for The Philosopher on Headbanger's Ball (actually it was on its Brazilian version - Furia Metal) and being completely awestruck with Death's sound and Chuck's voice. Not only his vocals, but his voice, what was he singing and writing about. Spirit Crusher is a masterpiece and, having dealt with depression myself and in a constant fight with it, your video essay was beautifully written. And, in my book, spot on. Thank you for your analysis. Just subscribed to the channel.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much man. I really appreciate it ❤
@Thornspyre81 Жыл бұрын
Human at sight, monster at heart.
@thiswillprobhrt10 ай бұрын
One of my favorite albums just because of the sick riffs and arrangements. I didn’t think I could possibly like it more, then this video and how it made the thematic connections took it to another level.
@apg8685 Жыл бұрын
I am progressively falling in love with this album, and its your fault mate
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Hahahahah oopsie daisy.....
@ETTETTE Жыл бұрын
I was feeling like total shit this morning and wondering what the fuck is wrong with me since ive had relatively long good episode going and depression hasnt really crushed me like that in a while. Then i saw this video and clicked instantly and got power to do some shit to make myself feel better!! Thanks dude and cheers from Finland!
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Hell yes brother! Stay strong my man. The spirit crusher wont have me today 💪🏻
@Lucifermorningstar21 Жыл бұрын
Dude you rock these videos are hella sick
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Cheers bro, more to come stay tuned
@fradiangue2793 Жыл бұрын
This type of analysis is what makes metalheads misunderstood.
@capswingsisles Жыл бұрын
I love these videos so much, they remind me of why they’re a favorite band of mine and Chuck has always been inspiring to me. This and Voice of the Soul were the two songs most responsible for me making the jump into death metal a while back
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah brother, glad you enjoyed it 👍
@syntezjaofficial4240 Жыл бұрын
Great song and really interesting explanation, I never realised how good lyrics Chuck wrote. But music as always is amazing here, "chorus" riff with these harmonics, Chuck screams and sick groove is perfect.
@inthere5 ай бұрын
This is incredible! It almost felt like a Rick Beato’s "What Makes This Song Great?" episode, but viewed through an artistic lens! Thank you for bringing this perspective to life!
@higordaooo Жыл бұрын
Thank you KZbin algorithm god!!! You’ve explained brilliantly how genius Chuck was as a lyricist. I can’t wait for Perennial Quest!
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! 👍👍
@armandoemanuelle7815 Жыл бұрын
personal favorite The Flesh and the Power it Holds
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Ive got a video on that one!
@simonp9471 Жыл бұрын
Exactly how I always pictured this song. The key and tempo shifts does feel like a monster chasing you down. Voice of the Soul does a similar thing! The way the song ends reminds me of someone whos life was cut short by a tragic accident. The pinch harmonic reminds me of a cars tyres squeeling right before a crash. Chucks music takes us on a journey.
@confusedarthur47686 ай бұрын
I love every note of every song he played, this band gives me emotions that I can't explain. It's so real, everything he sang about was just real. As a new born Death fan I can't say how mutch this band is helping me in this horrible period of my life. As someone who's fighting his own spirit crusher, thank you Chuck, you'll live forever in the words you sang and the memory of your fans. Thank you once again and I hope you have found the peace that everybody deserves in the afterlife, if there's one.
@TNastyD Жыл бұрын
As an enormous death and chuck fan, this video gave me goosebumps. I love how much you really pay attention to the relation between the music and the lyrics and the story they tell. This is by no means an attempt at advertising, i just think you would genuinely enjoy it with the depth you listen, but i think you would really love this song i just put out on my youtube. I do a lot of things in my songwriting that i learned directly from diving into chucks music and i think you would really enjoy it. Let me know if you wanna check it out and thank you for this awesome video. Ill be watching the rest for sure.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Send it my way man! I would love to hear it
@TNastyD Жыл бұрын
@cvarvy i have a feeling youll really dig it. I wrote and recorded all of myself and had a couple friends throw some vocals on with mine but youll be able to hear the death influence. Let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIfch4SwZ5esfpYsi=IBvQoGNPcDSrkoJG
@TNastyD Жыл бұрын
@cvarvy did you want me to send the link a different way than the videos comments? I didn't think about it till just now. Let me know bro.
@figner9524 Жыл бұрын
love the death song analysis' you do
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
More to come 💪🏻💪🏻
@s.e.n326410 ай бұрын
A nice cool Sunday morning, bacon and eggs, and watching a deep dive into Death. A perfect morning!
@justsomeguywithagoatee Жыл бұрын
I'm glad, that someone doing such content about Chuck's heritage
@NavarroSkyrim Жыл бұрын
I just found out about this channel and... wow, simply amazing. Please continue with these analysis bro, I have never subscribed to a channel so fast.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Will do! More to come my man. Stay tuned 💪🏻
@DaleLyons31 Жыл бұрын
This was a fascinating take on these lyrics, one that I'd never even considered. Your way of thinking is quite refreshing. But I also see it as a case of confirmation bias - you're looking for themes & meanings within the lyrics to prove your narritive. There's nothing wrong with that...we all do it from time to time. If you really peel the layers back, Chuck was simply writing riffs, then piecing them together in ways that worked for him. It wasn't so much about how it felt, but how cool & exciting it sounded to him. Later on he added the lyrics to the already-written music. In my opinion, he's the greatest lyricist in Metal - but his words weren't as intensely metaphoric/overtly pre-planned as you make them out to be (most of the time). Just cool vocal patterns, with themes about betrayal, and the power of chasing your dreams no matter what the outside world thought.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
You are right. Good comment sir 👍👍 thanks for watching
@mikealg2751 Жыл бұрын
This is actually a wonderful way to look at song construction and story telling. Thank you for the thorough breakdown
@ExquisiteTouch.M.M.P Жыл бұрын
Dude another excellent break down bro !!!! I watched your video on breaking down how chuck written his music and you couldn't have nailed it any more on the head by delivering specifically this song ! And how you made sense fits exactly how I been dealing with my spirit crusher in last 3 years with almost unbreakable depression. Almost no breaks and the deepest hardest and longest I've ever experienced. So real how I called it that years ago before I seen this video just today !
@Toxicband89 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace chuck. Could you do a vid on a moment of clarity next? (Or scavenger of human sorrow
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Yessir! I plan on doing the entire album
@Toxicband89 Жыл бұрын
@@VARVIS_ hell yeah man! I just want you to know that you were helping me write songs left and right. Knowing how my favorite artist wrote music inspires me. So thank you! Hopefully you do some of their other albums fully as well 😉
@Chris-tl9wd11 ай бұрын
Man, this was like watching a professionally narrated documentary. Nice job elaborating and explaining the thought process behind Chucks writing here. Rip Metal Godfather
@VARVIS_11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much man! I have a few other songs done from Death as well
@__tastye Жыл бұрын
Amazing analysis sir. I love this album so much and i was so excited to see your interpretation. It was very vivid and smart, so thank you for making this and putting so much work, youve done well and it has paid off
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Cheers man! I very much appreciate it! 💪🏻💪🏻 more to come
@caiovalentim42895 ай бұрын
Great video, man! Keep doing these deep dives!
@AnwarAnwar-dm2id Жыл бұрын
Keep the good content you deliver in haumage to Chuck ,you keep his memory alive, the spirit crusher lives inside all of us , a dark passager with an unnamed temptation...thumb 👍
@BleachedCoral Жыл бұрын
Some excellent insights, thanks for the informative take on the song!!
Жыл бұрын
just found this, and a songwriter myself, your analysis is on point. You earned a new subscriber, sir.
@LabiaLicker Жыл бұрын
I've listened to all of your Death videos. And it made me think of the first Death song I heard, 1000 Eyes. And how blown away I was with the VERY relevant and profound lyrics. If your going to do a video on the song let me know, because I can point to countless real world examples of the song being relevant each and every second, of every single day for everyone of us.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Nice profile pic LMAO Yes I am planning to do one on 1000 eyes please send it to me!
@vincentzombi3916 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Spirit crusher was my first death song too and was forever hooked, rip chuck 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@vitodigiovanni4020 Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah. I've been waiting all day 🤘
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Yessirr appreciate your support!
@coded52 Жыл бұрын
Should do all of death explanation man. The lyrics are god tier
@johnsmith8562 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and i love it! Looking forward to whatever you post next!
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned man I have lots in store 👍👍
@СемёнСемёнов-ы1ь11 ай бұрын
Spirit Crusher is one of the greatest achievements of Chuck. Both musically and lyrically this is an embodiment and ultimate manifestation of it's stated theme: CRUSHER of SPIRIT. This is as simple and at the same time as transcendent as you could get: when you erase layer by layer all the forms and reaches the very essence of things and being. You are but a consciousness, an eternal, everliving and everlasting SPIRITthat could take any form thou want, There is no end nor Death, only the everflowing strem of energy that forms all the things and phenomenons you could imagine. And the only harm you could do is to harm yourself. To CRUSH your SPIRIT. This is as far as words could get. Beyond them lies an everbeing eternity. And what could you feel when you realize it except a transcendental ecstasy?!
@bbbbgggg2338 Жыл бұрын
Chuck is the reason I started playing guitar. Awesome videos !
@antbox19923 ай бұрын
Thanks for this breakdown, I now have a better understanding and greater appreciation for what was already one of my favorite metal songs of all time. Also, I didn't even realize you are the same guy I saw doing reaction videos with your Girlfriend until your face popped up in this video. You have great versatility as a youtuber!
@VARVIS_3 ай бұрын
@@antbox1992 😂😂😂 That is funny LMAO Glad you enjoy all the various stuff I do bro! Cheers!! 🙏🏻
@antbox19923 ай бұрын
@@VARVIS_ Hahaha awesome. I also appreciate that you seem to interact with your audience a lot which is amazing. keep kicking ass man ✅
@joshhellstorm18410 ай бұрын
Heavy metal story telling I dig it!
@StephenPaulKing10 ай бұрын
What a great review! Thank you!
@rokorok40 Жыл бұрын
thank you. Fantastic work
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@Lume658 Жыл бұрын
i'm so glad i found your channel, these last weeks i've been obsessed with this album and this song
@rozvik Жыл бұрын
You're so underrated ,great video🤘🏻
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Cheers man. I appreciate that a lot 💪🏻💪🏻
@lordtikidecancer8 ай бұрын
cuando leí la letra de la canción me pareció que hablaba de algo muy importante pero no entendí quien era exactamente el spirit crusher, agradezco mucho el video porque ahora si que amo mucha mas esta canción ya que he estado peleando con el triturador de espiritus muchas veces la letra me inspira para hacer comics tambien, de igual forma agradezco el analisis de la composicion musical, es un tema que me abre la puerta a una filosofia y de una manera muy hermosa
@phillipbug958 Жыл бұрын
That’s a damn fine explanation of the song & music. You get the poetry. I see a fine 2024 ahead for you & wish you success. You’re on the right path & this is the 2nd or 3rd analysis I’ve listened to from this fine est.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Cheers man. That means a lot. I am gonna ride this wave more to cone 💪🏻
@phillipbug958 Жыл бұрын
Great idea & merry Christmas+ positivity on the channel!
@vorpalblades Жыл бұрын
"Let the metal flow..."
@DEADLINETV Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your in depth look at the songs. I'm very bad for reading lyrics... Been a fan of Death since the early days and they have succeeded to have a discography I love from A to Z. I saw them at the show at Dynamo Open Air, met Chuck briefly after this gig and we took a photo. Precious moment.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Wow precious moment indeed! Treasure that!
@DEADLINETV Жыл бұрын
@@VARVIS_ Always and forever!
@someonethatwatchesyoutube2953 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know if your explanations are accurate but I love hearing your take.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
😂😂 me neither man. I reason that the best art can be interpreted many ways
@bamaboni9 ай бұрын
Chuck's voice compared to his vocals is hilarious. On stage he's this evil fucking Demon but in interviews he's just this really nice guy from Florida
@jjbeast098 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel today, and I'm loving your videos. Excited for your video on Perennial Quest, it's one of my favorite Death songs
@maXXer00 Жыл бұрын
Stoked. Bravo. Love Death!
@CeoOfLcWaikiki Жыл бұрын
İts ironic that when you say it may seem like an victory but the war is not over and the spirit crusher comes back. İt reminded me of the chucks tumor,because at first he thought he won his tumor but the tumor came back for him but this time he couldn't win.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Good point man. RIP chuck
@scattaredlight6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this awesome awesome video! I enjoyed it very much🖤
@VARVIS_5 ай бұрын
You are most welcome!
@mohamedalimechri2762 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I have found your channel. Such a well put video and lovely analysis of this song! Keep it up mate
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks my man! More to come stay tuned 💪🏻💪🏻
@psydvckk Жыл бұрын
great video about great song! i suggest you do a video about trapped in a corner, imo the best song by death
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Planning on it!
@EviloveMetal Жыл бұрын
Love these analysis videos! Excited for the Perennial Quest one, and I hope you doing them for other bands as well.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Yessir, I will be doing them on lots of different bands. Have on on Bolt Thrower out
@Erebusxelusive10 ай бұрын
I would absolutely love to see a video on sacred serenity
@MONSTERKING69420Ай бұрын
That opening makes me sad. I wish I was alive when chuck shuldiner was alive… just like how I wish I was alive for dime. Rest in peace chuck… you will be missed
@owenscorp56805 ай бұрын
Bro, you’re the hidden gem ❤️
@TastyCornSnack7 ай бұрын
Great video!!
@db4700-b1d6 ай бұрын
Great analysis of this song, VARVIS! I've been wondering who or what Spirit Crusher really is, and here I found this wonderful video of yours. I got this feeling that (for me) Spirit Crusher is Russia. I live in country where we share some borderline with Russia, and the tension have been rising since their insane attack to Ukraine. "Don't let it (lies, threats, propaganda) in, it could tear you right apart" And so on. It's an amazing song.
@VARVIS_6 ай бұрын
Hmmm that is also an interesting perspective, there seems to be many Spirit Crushers out there Stay strong and hold on tight!
@db4700-b1d6 ай бұрын
@@VARVIS_ Thanks, brother! Also, if anyone is interested about Chuck's vocal technique, this guy knows that stuff! Spirit Crusher example at 30:24 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqXWoaJmgM-JidU
@VARVIS_6 ай бұрын
@@db4700-b1d I saw this video after I put mine out! Guy is an absolutely beast and I learned a ton from it! My goal is to eventually one take cover TSOP....including Painkiller 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@4lgu3m_071 Жыл бұрын
Plz do the Perennial Quest video, is my favorite song from Death!
@scotchandsquats Жыл бұрын
Really enjoying this, Death being my favorite band. I'm also currently reading the book death by metal: the history of Chuck Schuldiner. Written by Rino Gissi
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Going to check that book out ASAP Thank you
@scotchandsquats Жыл бұрын
@cvarvy not sure where or how, but my wife surprised me with it for my birthday a few years ago. It was originally written in Italian and then translated to English. Tons of quotes and stories and it breaks down the stories of each album and some info about each song.
@podhditalia Жыл бұрын
Hey, long time Death fan here. That book by Gissi is good, I'm italian and read the original print. I suggest you to pair it with the "death by metal" doc. That way, you'll have the most complete backstory to Death and Chuck's career and persona.
@scotchandsquats Жыл бұрын
@@podhditalia I've been meaning to watch that documentary! Thank you!
@Dobrovinskiy5 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your work, thanks ❤
@VARVIS_5 ай бұрын
Cheers bro!
@noahduer370210 ай бұрын
great video, very well done
@metalheadbanger96 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. New Subscriber!!
@Aliyevali.123 ай бұрын
I can not be the one who wants to hear these analyses on Spotify as a podcast
@marcofinco6959 Жыл бұрын
As a huge death fan this video Is AWESOME❤
@xati8112 Жыл бұрын
I love yours song analysis
@Acemechanicalservices Жыл бұрын
My favorite song from the album, “Scavenger of human sorrow”, always made me think of the warmongers of the military industrial complex.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Interesting... never thought of it that way... hmmm
@paulbauer8188 Жыл бұрын
You got yourself a new subscriber
@NiCKTaNGeNT4 ай бұрын
I was looking for excuses to scream "SPIRIT. CRUSSSSHHHHHEEERRRRRAAH!!!" everywhere I went when I was first getting into Death.
@sole__doubt Жыл бұрын
I watched the Live in Eindhoven set like a million times. Chuck Schuldiner forever.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Incredible show. We are so lucky to have that footage
@hessianmusicdealer Жыл бұрын
Man those interpretations are insanely good. Can you do Sacred Serenity next?
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Its on my list 👍👍
@Skeletonripper7 ай бұрын
Great video, i was listening TsoP while studing for my university Exam, it gives me that certain plus, idk.
@Skeletonripper7 ай бұрын
btw new sub
@VARVIS_7 ай бұрын
Ayyy cheers bro 👌
@jamesduncan9446 ай бұрын
Great videos, Dude! It's nice to hear someone else's analysis to these life altering masterpieces! I have a storied "Death" history... so this is satisfying to listen to! Chuck had insights that I'm not sure anyone else was really able to see at the time. But years later...
@tomtomthebear6 ай бұрын
With spirit crusher and the flesh and the power it holds I always wondered if Chuck knew he wasn’t well. It destroys me to not know what he would have done on his musical journey. Rest in power 🔥🔥
@Kinetic.445 ай бұрын
Those two songs, along with story to tell, is pure truth. It is THE Truth.
@VARVIS_5 ай бұрын
Yes its certainly grimly prophetic in a way. I will touch on this topic in a later video
@VARVIS_5 ай бұрын
Probably the best 3 song combo in metal 👌
@tomtomthebear5 ай бұрын
@@VARVIS_ I’m here for it 🫡
@6hvhngff77 ай бұрын
But i thought he said "of a place with no tuna" :(
@MetalKid696 ай бұрын
Haha
@berkebayverdi Жыл бұрын
hope u'll do one for opeth, especially for still life or blackwater park
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Its in the books for sure man 👍👍
@NeferDPhobos300 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@du0lol Жыл бұрын
Huh, I've always assumed Spirit Crusher was about a narcissistic person. It starts with the Shark-like riff that you've mentioned and it suddenly springs the singing on you, much like when you hear your abuser circling about before closing in on you, then it starts escalating just like a shouting match, and the chorus feels a lot like the pounding in your head right after a panic attack. The disjointed rhythm before and after the chorus also reminds me of the incoherence you feel during panic attacks, which can be triggered by a narcissistic abuser. Interesting how differently people can interpret Chuck's lyrics. Reminds me of Dio.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Great analysis, to me the best art can be interpreted in many ways depending on the person and their own experiences. That is what makes it great. You analysis is spot on. Good comment my man
@ValSchnitzel Жыл бұрын
awesome!
@pipebombmaker8415 Жыл бұрын
great video
@jaclyndevincentis89698 ай бұрын
Holy crap, I never even thought of it in that way
@kirkham4 Жыл бұрын
PREACH.
@reginene Жыл бұрын
Chuck left this world way too soon! Interesting interpretation.
@Tegardener6663 ай бұрын
Anyone that does Jiu-jitsu, Spiritcrusher are those heavyweight purple and brown belt mat enforcers, no guilt they feed in plain sight😂🤘
@yarnest7171 Жыл бұрын
When I heard this song for the first time I immediately recall this from Carlos Castaneda book: We have a predator that came from the depths of the cosmos and took over the rule of our lives. Human beings are its prisoners. The Predator is our lord and master. It has rendered us docile, helpless. If we want to protest, it suppresses our protest. If we want to act independently, it demands that we don't do so... I have been beating around the bush all this time, insinuating to you that something is holding us prisoner. Indeed we are held prisoner! "This was an energetic fact for the sorcerers of ancient Mexico ... They took us over because we are food for them, and they squeeze us mercilessly because we are their sustenance. just as we rear chickens in chicken coops, the predators rear us in human coops, humaneros. Therefore, their food is always available to them." "No, no, no, no," [Carlos replies] "This is absurd don Juan. What you're saying is something monstrous. It simply can't be true, for sorcerers or for average men, or for anyone." "Why not?" don Juan asked calmly. "Why not? Because it infuriates you? ... You haven't heard all the claims yet. I want to appeal to your analytical mind. Think for a moment, and tell me how you would explain the contradictions between the intelligence of man the engineer and the stupidity of his systems of beliefs, or the stupidity of his contradictory behaviour. Sorcerers believe that the predators have given us our systems of belief, our ideas of good and evil, our social mores. They are the ones who set up our hopes and expectations and dreams of success or failure. They have given us covetousness, greed, and cowardice. It is the predators who make us complacent, routinary, and egomaniacal." "'But how can they do this, don Juan? [Carlos] asked, somehow angered further by what [don Juan] was saying. "'Do they whisper all that in our ears while we are asleep?" "'No, they don't do it that way. That's idiotic!" don Juan said, smiling. "They are infinitely more efficient and organized than that. In order to keep us obedient and meek and weak, the predators engaged themselves in a stupendous manoeuvre stupendous, of course, from the point of view of a fighting strategist. A horrendous manoeuvre from the point of view of those who suffer it. They gave us their mind! Do you hear me? The predators give us their mind, which becomes our mind. The predators' mind is baroque, contradictory, morose, filled with the fear of being discovered any minute now." "I know that even though you have never suffered hunger... you have food anxiety, which is none other than the anxiety of the predator who fears that any moment now its manoeuvre is going to be uncovered and food is going to be denied. Through the mind, which, after all, is their mind, the predators inject into the lives of human beings whatever is convenient for them. And they ensure, in this manner, a degree of security to act as a buffer against their fear." "The sorcerers of ancient Mexico were quite ill at ease with the idea of when [the predator] made its appearance on Earth. They reasoned that man must have been a complete being at one point, with stupendous insights, feats of awareness that are mythological legends nowadays. And then, everything seems to disappear, and we have now a sedated man. What I'm saying is that what we have against us is not a simple predator. It is very smart, and organized. It follows a methodical system to render us useless. Man, the magical being that he is destined to be, is no longer magical. He's an average piece of meat." "There are no more dreams for man but the dreams of an animal who is being raised to become a piece of meat: trite, conventional, imbecilic.
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Which book is that?
@nurgle333 Жыл бұрын
Holy shit that is chilling
@Mudathan Жыл бұрын
Excellent work my dude! I wonder if there’s any evidence he was into jazz and decided to start writing with the standard structure… i’m not makin a video on it tho👀
@calebbean1384 Жыл бұрын
More likely he and jazz both happened upon a good formula intuitively
@Mudathan Жыл бұрын
@@calebbean1384 the world may never know
@VARVIS_ Жыл бұрын
Hmmmm, I am going to start digging through interviews thanks for the idea man 👍
@_strife8 ай бұрын
You should analyze the entire album. Bite the Pain, and Flesh and the Power it Holds are so good. Voice of the Soul Obviously as well.
@VARVIS_8 ай бұрын
Ive done Flesh and the power it holds Full album I plan on doing in one big long video 🫡
@_strife8 ай бұрын
@@VARVIS_ awesome! I can’t wait 😝
@_strife8 ай бұрын
@@VARVIS_ I just realized I saw your flesh and the power it holds video which was why I made this comment lmao good shit man
@garfield198711 күн бұрын
3:30 actually a sus2 chord due to the absence of the third
@rjm_17 Жыл бұрын
Loving these videos! Definitely earned a subscribe from me!!