occasional reflections on culture & politics
This blog is a launching pad, but don’t be fooled—it's just the tip of the iceberg. With captivating projects like "Qaddish / Sanctus / Bismillah" and an upcoming symphony, there's artistic gold waiting to be unearthed. Stay tuned; this creative well won't dry up anytime soon!
I've finally finished the first movement of Symphony 5: The Defiant. Demo music is available on Soundcloud. Movements 2-5 will follow throughout 2024-26, hopefully.
The post advocates for hope as a political and philosophical stance. It critiques fatalism and argues that optimism enables action, creativity, and resilience. Drawing on historical progress and human ingenuity, it calls for renewed belief in the possibility of a better world.
Announces new content on the YouTube channel, including reflections on politics, philosophy, and culture. Invites viewers to engage with multimedia extensions of the blog’s themes.
It is finally done: Symphony 4: Elegy, demo music available on Soundcloud.
Long-form music—symphonies, operas, extended compositions—offers depth, narrative, and emotional complexity. The post defends sustained listening as a counterpoint to digital fragmentation. Musical immersion fosters reflection, patience, and a richer aesthetic experience.
Happiness is fleeting but real. Drawing on religious and historical imagery, the post affirms that joy can be carved out even amid uncertainty. Life is shaped by hope, struggle, and the refusal to surrender to despair. Transcendence is possible—moment by moment.
Erratic Attempts 