Music is basically a totally dead medium right now. No one is finding new artists they like anymore. People in New York don’t start bands anymore, they write meme poetry about ketamine and sex. I was worried I was just getting old and out of touch but no, kids feel this way too.
Man sits by me on train.
MAN: Loads of psychopaths around here
ME: Really?
MAN: Loads mate
ME: How'd you know?
MAN: There's signs aren't there?
ME: I guess?
MAN: I love them
(47 minutes of awkward silence.)
Man leaves train, he has a bike. I realise he was saying 'cycle paths'.
Guy who convinces you hes """smart""" but really hes just repeating things hes heard from hundreds of esoteric texts, thousands of meaningful interactions with masters, and insights from years of dedicated practice
Lennon song: Show me the source of the leak, that drips and turns honest men weak
McCartney song: Terry the plumber is an honest man, he’ll fix your pipes as fast as he can [tempo change] it’s PIIIIIPE TIIIIIME [key signature change, tempo change] helovespipeshelovespipes