SEP 18, 2011

Freedom is impossible in a society with price tags on things that should be free for everyone: healthy food, clean water, shelter, heat, clothing, education. The struggle and frustration to get these things for those who are not financially privileged is the source of all troubles. The…

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SEP 17, 2011

just realized that my life, my upbringing, my experiences,etc are the perfect breeding ground for art to thrive in. so i gotta say, i must be very very thankful that things have played out this way. to be able to write songs that comfort me in…

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SEP 16, 2011

Last night got a fever and with it came a horrible horrible headache. The worst one I have ever had. Oh my, it was bad. Thought I could sleep it off but I gave up and went downstairs to my neighbor the drunk who I knew…

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SEP 11, 2011

another one of those days where all I see is the grey I am overcome with anger overwhelmed with hate I just don’t buy into this modern fairy tale where life is divorced from other life maybe it’s the right way to feel because now I…

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SEP 10, 2011

in the deepest darkness of despair a song is born and I am there. in the deepest darkness of despair my death awaits life’s cold stare. in the deepest darkness of despair love hides nowhere. in the deepest darkness of despair remains of dreams I never…

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SEP 9, 2011

DAILY CHECKLIST: practice / recording (craft) movement / outdoors (fitness) books / movies (inspiration) hydration / nutrition (health) blogging / journaling (therapy) stretching / meditation (relaxation) rest / sleep (recovery) the problem is that most days I am so depressed that all I do is watch comedy shows and eat junk food (because…

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SEP 7, 2011

Decided to keep blog private for now. Not really sure I want anyone reading this stuff. Just installed Logic Pro. I’m gonna start recording music again. I might ditch all the old stuff and go for something new. This is exciting to me and excitement is…

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SEP 6, 2011

I’ve flirted with many different ideologies, & systems from alcoholism to veganism. I’ve experimented and implemented these concepts into my life and not just read about them in books. I’ve dated/slept with a few dozen women from fashion model to lawyer, from scientist to social worker,…

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SEP 4, 2011

Yesterday night was horrible. Drank too much. Spent too much money. Started the day at home, drinking Jack Daniels and listening to Pink Floyd. Met some old friends later on in a bar downtown (in Helsinki). They were very quiet when I walked in. I asked…

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Terveys, Totuus ja Taide

Tiedonjano on hyvä ominaisuus mutta tärkeintä on se mitä sillä tiedolla tehdään. Mitä halutaan? Mitkä ovat tavoitteemme? On hyödytöntä puhua yleisestä ‘hyvinvoinnista’ varsinkin kun monet ihmiset suhtautuvat ylimielisesti ja tietämättömästi omaan hyvinvointiin. Yhteiskunnan normi-hyvinvointi on oikeastaan sairauden tila. Yhteiskunta on siis kollektiivisesti sairas. Ei tarvitse kuin…

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The Problem With Truth

The problem with truth is that people who talk about it assume that it is some beautiful default or ideal or “natural” state and of course that isn’t the truth at all. There is no truth. There is no love. There is no right or wrong.…

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the end of an era

My Bukowski phase is over. At least for now. Drinking excessively is too fucking expensive. Not just financially although that is the main reason. I’ve fucked two girls this summer and both times I could barely get it up because too much alcohol and cigarettes. Or…

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Great Films

I’ve watched three great films worth mentioning this month.Dangerous Liaisons *The Godfather There Will Be BloodCassandra’s Dream * They are all cinematic masterpieces. Great acting. Great music. Great directing. Great screenplays. Too bad most of the movies i watch are lacking in all those areas. Most movies aren’t very…

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parts

born and raised in Finland and Canada in the early 80s. part american, part scandinavian, part viking, part wildman, part cowboy, part bluesman, part animal, part alien, part devil, part Thor, part nobody, part outsider, part wanderer, part rambler. started playing guitar and writing songs in…

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USED & ABUSED

FEELS LIKE EVERYWHERE I LOOK, EVERYWHERE I GO IT’S BEEN USED & ABUSED ALL THE GIRLS I SLEPT WITH, AND THE FRIENDS I LOST NOW THEY’RE USED & ABUSED AS I SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE I SWIM IN A SEA OF ASHES AND I WANNA DROWN ALL…

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Lessons Learned

* DONT PLAY (FOR PEOPLE) NEW SONGS, THAT ARE STILL WORK-IN-PROGRESS OR NOT MASTERED TECHNICALLY * MY MUSIC SKILLS DROP DRASTICALLY WHEN I AM DRUNK. PERFORMANCE SKILLS (NON MUSICAL)? PERHAPS THE OPPOSITE. * DONT HANG OUT OR ASSOCIATE WITH DRUNKS * NEVER APOLOGIZE FOR HITTING ON…

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ballz

don’t talk about your past, the past does not exist be dangerous, it’s cool no compliments, EVER! always get the girl alone wherever you are the place is lame! relate to her lie, lie and lie some more never be sorry see the big picture be…

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