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G. K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy, is my favorite book of all time. It’s the kind of book that makes me want to change the way I’m thinking about and living my life. Chesterton was supremely passionate, incredibly intelligent, and a fantastic writer. Even better, the book is available for free, so there’s no reason for you to not check it out yourself. Read on for my thoughts…
Gentle Giant was a progressive rock band from the 1970s that struggled to find fame beyond cult status. They were notorious perfectionist multi-instrumentalists who wrote extremely complex and strange music. Of course, they’re my favorite band ever.
The Prisoner is the most sophisticated, mysterious, and philosophical show I’ve ever seen. Until the 1990s it was the most expensive show ever made. And few shows have ever received such an outpouring of rage in reaction to the show’s conclusion. It is my all-time favorite visual media piece and has changed the way I think about my life.
Why I so completely envy Carl King’s talents as Dr. Zoltan Øbelisk and his second album “Why I Am So Wise, Why I Am So Clever, And Why I Write Such Good Songs.” If I could make an album half as good, I’d have a lot more satisfaction in my creative life.
Why I think Panzerballett is one of the greatest bands to hit the music scene in recent years. This post contains fairly thorough reviews of all their albums and includes links to videos of performances.