I Disbelieve by GrevusAnjl published on 2021-08-10T18:03:09Z (Free WAV Download available here under '••• More', and by clicking the BandCamp link above) Many years ago (at the age of 21), I started dating this really cool girl. A few weeks into the relationship, I naturally wanted her to know me better, so I decided to share one of my favorite hobbies. One evening, with precision gaming Fung Shui, I configured the dining room table for an optimized evening of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons; and I began an adventure for her and a few of our friends. I thought it was going well. But unfortunately, after a few sessions, she indicated she wasn’t too hip on my ’mind-numbingly tedious, micro-rules’ play-style (apparently not all people enjoy having the spontaneity squeezed out of an exciting moment, while the Dungeon Master rummages through the rulebooks). It was a hard lesson to learn. My love of gaming rules and nano-details was not as fascinating (or sexy) as I first imagined. Fast forward 30 years. That girl (despite having a great deal of common sense), is still sitting by my side. And although I was never able to amaze her with the ‘pen and paper’ world of gaming (a hobby that now resides exclusively with our oldest daughter); we both love geeking out over the latest video games. I’ll take that. :D Interestingly though… one D&D concept stuck. And she recently told me she uses this in real life… and on a regular basis. It is the idea of ‘disbelieving’, as a conscious action (choosing to see past the illusion before you). Seems like a strange idea, I know. But in a fantasy world, that’s how you get past the illusionary dragon guarding the treasure; or avoid the siren song lulling you to your doom. And ya know what? She’s right. Disbelief is actually a cleverly disguised life practice awaiting our usage. Am I suggesting we can disbelieve ourselves right out of the visible illusion? Pop from the Holo-Deck? Probably not (but I’m not sure about that yet). One thing we can do is disbelieve that it has to be this way; that we have to be this way. Navigating this life requires a certain willingness to commit to the agreed upon illusion. Every day, we wake up into this man-made idea (and lets face it, this really is the product of men, not women). Every day, we watch our fears grow… “I gotta secure mine. Cuz there isn’t enough to go around”. We find ourselves fighting over the strangest of things (see: COVID Toilet Paper Days). And depending on which side of the fence you occupy, it is absolutely undeniable… the other side is out of their minds, and entirely to blame. It’s a mighty convincing illusion; and I honestly spend way too much time lost in it. But that’s just it. I’m tired of being lost in the illusion. Believing in the current illusion requires a strong investment in fear. And I don’t have the strength for that anymore. I suspect many of you feel the same way. So for just a moment (or perhaps 24 hours a day), let's play with the idea of disbelieving this is all there is. Disbelieving is a great way to see past the illusion. And when the dragon disappears… we can finally get to the treasure. I hope you enjoy my latest musical effort, ‘I Disbelieve’. :) Genre EndThePretend Comment by Mountain Man reposts Realise I've done all this in totally the wrong order but having heard this, I now see the genius of the remix (and the brilliant video that accompanies it). Your point about disbelief is very well made and one with which I totally agree, by the way. Oh yeah...magnificent track this... 2022-07-29T10:17:00Z Comment by PEI26 🤖 The picture is suggestive and I like this kind of Elegant Techno😉🧐 2022-06-17T20:11:00Z Comment by DudellicAh! FANTASTIC !!! 2022-05-01T16:17:53Z Comment by Uli Stonedigger Wonderful bells and whistles ! 2022-01-17T09:15:42Z Comment by Chihiro MATSUMOTO(JETTT) So cool and inspiring sound! I feel something exotic also in this track! Wonderful work! 2022-01-12T22:46:40Z Comment by Marteen things like this brings electronic music to the greatest levels 2021-12-24T06:26:37Z Comment by UltraWest Rocks esta me toca especialmente 2021-12-16T15:41:44Z Comment by UltraWest Rocks and perc tooo,allll 2021-12-15T20:59:35Z Comment by UltraWest Rocks wow this bass and " saw" are talking 2021-12-15T20:59:05Z Comment by UltraWest Rocks beautifull sounds , i like a lot arpeggios and bells . 2021-12-15T20:58:16Z Comment by Boneshaker Beautiful track , lovely space , and lovely choice of sounds !! 2021-12-03T17:31:07Z Comment by The Windscale Blues Experiment Beautiful track.. a trip to a planet where beliefs can be a thing of the past maybe! 2021-12-03T11:33:45Z Comment by Satoshi S Great arrangement as always. But this is really cool. 2021-11-27T11:55:13Z Comment by Paul Stephanides I really enjoyed this! It keeps building and building ….. 2021-11-24T16:13:40Z Comment by SuZanne Ledwith Makes me want to believe. 2021-11-22T10:51:41Z Comment by Sandú Brus- Songs from my guitar and my heart great work 2021-11-21T20:48:05Z Comment by 8000 Miles After reading this story and listening all the while … I see and hear your propensity for detail(s). I love it! Detail in music production, from the composing to the shaping, is very important. Detail in writing, from knowing what one wants to say to choosing the words, is also very important. You seem to excel in all mentioned areas of detailing. 😎⁓Rebecca 2021-11-20T21:13:08Z Comment by Wayfarer DG Isn't disbelieving simply choosing to believe something else? Anyway, really enjoy your musings... great track too! 2021-11-13T15:46:28Z Comment by Jennifer Roe If you are to blame for this song, congratulations :) 2021-11-04T18:21:56Z Comment by Anibal Seminara Great work! I really enjoyed it! 2021-11-01T21:58:05Z Comment by The Hollywood Arcade Great track 2021-11-01T10:42:19Z Comment by jigs trippin wonderful piece , really good , excellent work :-) 2021-10-30T17:50:01Z Comment by Antipodeans amazing groove 2021-10-29T21:33:14Z Comment by Classical Glass always original fascinating work from you 2021-10-26T03:33:31Z Comment by PuppetXeno Cool track, very cool story to it. Indeed 'disbelieving' is a useful technique in any setting. If whatever you disbelief does not go away, well, then it's probably real. Disbelief does not equal denial, by the way! Very important difference ;) 2021-10-20T20:05:52Z Comment by Darren Sullivan really dig this piece. Awesome liner notes. 2021-10-15T16:58:58Z Comment by N.o.b.S. Excellent work Justin, i love the very interesting beats you have created here, but also the other parts of the music are really interesting, thoughtfully composed and kept me engaged! Excellent work as always! 2021-10-15T09:52:14Z Comment by Larry Collen that was another exceptional track Justin! Just THE right elements 2021-10-08T02:08:19Z Comment by -..- Love the expressive percussion peppered with striking melodies. A vivid production and clarity of purpose. Impressed. 2021-10-06T18:37:44Z Comment by Raðulfr Maganhar I really like the style! 2021-10-05T18:43:30Z