The post explains how chords—sets of notes played together—can be broken down into simple melodies by playing each note sequentially, and shows that the order of those notes hardly matters. The author demonstrates this with a three‑note chord repeated twice, then shuffled into nine distinct arpeggiations (“BROKEN CHORDS PLAY”). He introduces an arpeggiator machine that generates chords and automatically breaks them up for playback, noting its usefulness yet occasional imperfections in creating full songs. Drawing inspiration from Jean‑Michel Jarre’s “Oxygene 1” (and contrasting it with the more elaborate “Oxygene 2”), he builds his own track using only arpeggiations to mimic the robotic feel of Jarre’s work, and shares a link to his finished piece, “Meow Oxygene.”
The author recounts his experience learning the French horn, using it as a springboard for a broader critique of how music is taught: he argues that “photographic memory” and “genius” are myths that feed egoistic thinking, and that teachers often rely on rote memorisation rather than true musical exploration. He proposes building one’s own virtual school or competition to let musicians compose freely, stressing the importance of personal note‑seeking in composition. In short, he celebrates the French horn as a vehicle for self‑expression, invites listeners to hear his first horn recording, and calls for a return to creative, digital‑age music-making that values discovery over formal instruction.
In this post the author celebrates composers who blend ancient and modern instrumentation—highlighting steel drums in Commando’s “Drive Away From Pier,” drum work in Wonder Woman, Jerry Goldsmith’s “The Dream” from Total Recall, and Hans Zimmer’s horn usage—and then shares a personal project that fuses beat‑box vocal loops with orchestral textures, listing sample sounds and providing a link to the resulting “Tribal Orchestra Song.”
The post explains that “bass” refers to low‑frequency sounds—growls and thumps—that give a track its oomph, tracing back to cassette players’ Bass Boost switches, and shows how bass guitars and drums can be separated and layered for clearer arrangements; it encourages creating multiple drum patterns and bass melodies, experimenting with their permutations to add freshness, while noting good playback setups (car speakers or quality headphones) help hear the mix, and suggests using an equalizer to fix common cracking when bass and drums overlap; finally it adds a low‑pitched vocal element for extra texture and ends with a playful “Groundhog Song” that stitches these ideas together.
The author reflects on humanity’s future progress, beginning with the belief that aging will soon be cured and technology will continue to evolve rapidly over the next fifty years. He stresses that living forever requires becoming knowledgeable and wise, caring for our minds through self‑education, managing stress, and possibly starting independent ventures, while also maintaining healthy bodies without needing to become athletes. The writer urges us to document our growing wisdom by writing books and preserving snapshots of knowledge so future generations can follow. Finally, he encourages continuous learning, dreaming big, striving toward excellence in meaningful pursuits, building a lasting body of knowledge, and sharing the paths we take—so that each unique individual may dream forever and explore distant planets.
The author argues that learning math needs a long‑term purpose: just memorizing calculations is not enough. He suggests using free hardware like a Raspberry Pi Zero to program your own TI‑83‑style calculator, which opens the door to programming, networking and robotics. From there he proposes turning it into a small startup (e.g., “Fair Instruments” selling Pi‑based calculator kits), adding services such as distributed social networks, audio‑book recording or synth clusters, and even designing custom hardware with 5G hats to mesh schools—starting small with projects like the PO‑128 and using Linux/high‑level languages. In short, he encourages tying study to a real project (generative art, games, etc.) so that math becomes an integral part of one’s life rather than a purely academic exercise.
In this post the author explains how to compose a melody purely by ear, using a violin as the main instrument and building the piece in successive parts: starting with long, balanced notes that are neither too cheerful nor sad, then adding an uplifting second part after listening to what has been created so far; next comes a “call to the universe” expressed through feelings and followed by a imagined reply from the stars; finally a second violin is introduced with added reverb and tempo changes to create a responsive dialogue. The author references Tchaikovsky’s *Capriccio Italien* as inspiration, describes how each section should feel, and ends by presenting the complete melody along with downloadable audio files for phone rings or alarms.
The post argues that true learning comes from taking responsibility for one’s own education rather than relying on schools to provide it; it praises self‑paced study through books and audio recordings as the best way to grasp real knowledge, while criticizing school systems that emphasize rote memorization of language and formulas over deep understanding. It claims teachers should reveal the beauty behind concepts but often fail to do so, leaving students to cram for tests instead of exploring ideas. By reading many books one can see how few things truly work and develop a personal learning rhythm; good grades are not proof of intelligence, just evidence that memorization has been mastered. The author urges listeners to use their libraries, listen to popular nonfiction audio books, and let this self‑directed study make them free, curious, and capable of making lasting contributions.
A step‑by‑step guide to building a techno track that layers sub‑bass, mid‑bass, drums, hats, shakers, and a melodic lead—all driven by oscillatory machine sounds and a progressive build‑up.
The author argues that humanity’s key tasks—curing aging and disease, redefining money, ensuring food and shelter—all hinge on a single element: fixing schools. He claims schools prevent problems before they start, but are currently marred by indoctrination and an assumption that our birth circumstances are correct. By using computers to create individualized learning paths, students can learn at their own pace instead of rote memorization. The author stresses that those in authority must be properly educated because their actions shape long‑term outcomes; once schools work properly, the world will stop repeating its mistakes.
I’m learning to make techno tracks by following step‑by‑step online tutorials—starting with simple drum samples and building up to full compositions—using free tools like LMMS, piano rolls, and beat sequencers. I discovered this method after using tutorial searches for programming languages and art projects, and now I apply the same approach to music production, especially Dash Glitch’s “Techno #1 – The Basics” video on YouTube. By replicating his process I’ve already built a small test song, and once I’m comfortable with these procedures I plan to create dance‑friendly techno tracks, confident that clear tutorials accelerate progress.
The post outlines the vision for a self‑sustaining modern school: teachers are replaced by AI bots that facilitate student collaboration and knowledge building; certification is optional but city officials are consulted; support systems such as housing and medical care are offered to students in need; learning is practical, with students producing and selling their own work to finance themselves; the model relies on long‑term investors and a revenue share of 10 % from graduates’ earnings; it emphasizes honor code values, aims for national expansion funded by government budgets, and eventually international branches; overall, it presents an ambitious plan for an autonomous, AI‑driven educational institution that nurtures talent, provides real experience, and aspires to become a global “New United Nations” of learning.
The post argues that the traditional school system often presents itself as a place of learning but actually relies on memorization and cramming, which leaves students feeling inadequate rather than truly knowledgeable. It claims that real understanding comes from creating inventions, enjoying results, and adding beauty to one’s portfolio, not from chasing grades or job titles. The author stresses that “good” jobs are an illusion—often filled by liars and manipulators—while true fulfillment lies in entrepreneurship and authentic knowledge acquisition. He further explains that the value of college degrees is overstated; scholarships and brand names merely serve corporate interests. Finally, he envisions a life
The post celebrates a playful, interdisciplinary approach to learning that blends music composition, mathematics, and hands‑on electronics—especially building drone projects on Raspberry Pi—to make education vivid, colorful, and self‑directed. It argues that music “ticks” the ears and that true learning comes from experimenting with real hardware (e.g., drones, programming in JavaScript or Python) rather than rote memorization. The author laments a perceived “faked” school system, suggesting that mediocrity can be countered by taking responsibility for one’s own education and turning creative projects into startups. Finally, he urges listeners to embrace the joy of learning, share speeches like valedictorians, and build companies that fix the broken educational system.
The author presents “A Thousand Books” as a metaphor for the cumulative power of reading to lift us out of indoctrination and self‑imposed limits. He recalls personal episodes—misled by classmates, an older acquaintance who secretly disliked immigrants, and his own struggle with bullying—to illustrate how invisible influences can shape our lives until we become aware through books and reflective thinking. By invoking Plato’s Cave and Descartes’ meditations, he argues that literature and philosophy reveal hidden realities, while modern technology enables us to access this wisdom more readily. In sum, the post contends that a large number of narrated books, coupled with study guides or lectures, can help people see themselves from an outside perspective, freeing them before mishaps occur and fostering growth.
Life moves forward like a reward for being alive, not measured by extra miles run but by recognizing what held us back yesterday and rising above it with dignity and strength; we must pause to see the colors around us—whether in everyday scenes or in music—and slow down to hear each song’s components (kicks, claps, hats, ambiance, melody, bass), then use that insight to create our own pieces; all wonders from quantum physics to art are already before us and only require a patient reach rather than teacher guidance, so understanding beauty is a gift achieved step by step.
The post describes crafting a dance‑ready track by layering ready drum and bass samples, then weaving in a melody drawn from Morse code and Russian audio clips, all while stressing the playful, improvisational nature of music creation.
The post presents the reader as a living miracle, a micro‑cosmos made of stars whose inner universe is an ever‑expanding constellation of thoughts and observations that shape his Earthly life and global citizenship. It urges him to rise above national borders by cultivating knowledge through books—written or recorded—and to leave a lasting legacy of wisdom for future generations, especially the young who first encounter those early works. The author stresses that each person’s story is a triumph of insight, a source of enlightenment that will be read and re‑heard for centuries, and invites us to connect with our readers so they may help us rise as well.
The post argues that true learning requires making direct connections between what we already know and where we want to go, rather than relying solely on memorization. It claims that the current school system forces students into rote practice to avoid failure, which only creates an appearance of competence and benefits teachers more than learners. By self‑studying and building a solid base of knowledge, one can return to formal education with confidence, making exams trivial and enabling a career built on real wisdom rather than superficial diplomas. The author stresses that authentic learning is essential for personal satisfaction and professional demand, and encourages readers to take care of themselves by pursuing genuine knowledge before seeking titles or jobs.
Humans are not ordinary beings but unique creators shaped by chaos and stardust; our lives unfold through continuous learning and self‑reflection. We breathe life into thoughts like song, caring for body and mind as citizens of the world while striving for excellence in knowledge, wisdom, and greatness. Books become mirrors that accelerate growth, letting us inherit hard‑won wisdom and contribute to humanity’s collective knowledge. Thus each life becomes a unique adventure—a miracle that inspires others and enriches the world.
The post celebrates the way a beautiful piano tune can stir our hearts and souls, calling us back to nature’s rhythms—especially an “Aquamarine Ocean” that feels timeless and part of us. It likens composing music to a chess game: begin with a key you love and then explore moves toward harmony, while recognizing that perfection is less important than the imperfect, continual progress that mirrors life itself. The writer urges readers to slow down from busy schedules, reconnect with earth’s sounds, care for their minds, and pursue creative endeavors—whether through music, dancing, or travel—so that each moment becomes a canvas of ongoing creation rather than a final product.
In this post the author explains how to build a minimalist song in an easy, fun way. They suggest using a sound‑generator tool that provides categories from old computer games—pick up/coin, laser/shoot, explosion, power‑up, hit/hurt, jump and blip/select—and applying effects like reverb and echo to modernize the mix. The process starts with a 130 BPM drum kick assembled by layering several generated sounds (laser, explosion, etc.) into a chord, then adding claps on every other beat for contrast. Hats are introduced on and between beats to give energy, while variations in the kick keep the groove alive. Finally the author adds a simple melody—whistle‑style sustained tones—to complete the track.
Woodland Adventures is a goofy journey that begins with the author’s first visit to the Nurnberg Trailhead and quickly turns into a series of misadventures—after a 90‑degree turn they lose their way in a grassy field full of snakes, mistake a dune for a tree and wander in circles blocked by spider webs, only to find themselves back on the trail when a confused fellow hiker points them out again. A later fork toward Lake Michigan leads to another detour, but after battling mosquitoes and insect repellent they eventually reach the dunes, swim in the lake, watch the sunset, enjoy sausages for dinner, and spend a month collecting fossils and building sticks before returning months later for more silly adventures. The author concludes by recommending that hikers take the right fork at the first split (the more traveled path) rather than the left one toward the lake, and to stay on the trail to avoid shortcuts.
The post reflects on how the author discovered Whitman's Kosmos, noting that while the ending is beautiful, it was the middle that caught their attention; they discuss how theories of earth, body, city, poem, and politics can be understood through subtle analogies, citing Chomsky’s idea that apes’ navigation genes were copied to aid human faculties; they then ponder why math and string theory are useful—they share properties with the universe, being subtle analogies that mirror basic rules; illustrating this with an apples example, the author references Leonard Susskind’s video on consciousness, and concludes that understanding new things by analogy to known concepts fuels invention, while reading many books creates a tipping point for idea synthesis and infinite creativity.
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