Non Compos Mentis by GrevusAnjl published on 2022-09-05T21:15:18Z (Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually, as part of a future solo album) Latin, literally ‘not having control of one's mind’. If there was ever a time in my life when I questioned the sanity of the world, this would be it. So many things are not working; and so many people in power seem to want to keep it that way. How does one maintain hope (and provide others hopeful ideas), when the daily news tells such a different story? At what point do the hopeful messages just feel out of touch, rather than helpful? Bo Burnham’s comedy special ‘Inside’ (on Netflix, but you can find several skits on YouTube as well) should be recommended viewing for all human beings right now. It’s a brilliantly insightful and snarky view of the world we live in, and a candid peek into his struggles facing that world. Half charming, half alarming… he is unapologetic and razor sharp in how he interprets the modern age. Here’s a line from one of the opening songs that really hit home for me: "The more I look, the more I see nothing to joke about. Is comedy over? Should I leave you alone? Cause really who's gonna go for joking at a time like this? Should I be joking at a time like this? I wanna help to leave this world better than I found it. And I fear that comedy won't help, and the fear is not unfounded." This so accurately summarizes how I feel right now. Is what I’m doing helping? Or does (you pick the hot topic driving you nuts at the moment) seem so out of control, that I seem out of touch with reality… trumpeting loving and hopeful messages in the face of the chaos? In the end, I feel there are only two paths available to us at any given time; activity and inactivity. I don’t know that the specific activity matters as much as the drive and purpose behind that activity. I suspect the point is simply to do anything positive that tells the universe where your heart and intent are focused. The alternative… inactivity probably looks a lot like freezing in your tracks, getting lost in fear (or anger, which I consider a sub-category of fear)… and refusing to (or feeling like you can’t) move forward. It’s pretty easy to imagine how that energy won’t be helping anyone… especially you. So maybe it’s as simple as just doing something that seems meaningful to you. Maybe that means protesting. Or donating to causes that align with your values. It might be conserving water, limiting waste, and recycling. Perhaps it’s providing your services and skills to someone in need; or simply smiling at someone as you pass them on the street. And it can also take the form of artistic and creative expression; a valuable offering for people in need of evocative images, sounds and ideas. All of these things hold power. And all are important in my mind. So rather than questioning whether we’re doing the right things, or enough of the right things… maybe we just need to follow our hearts (not our minds), and see where that leads us. Our hearts already seem to know us better than we know ourselves anyway. Let’s try trusting that little fellow, and see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy my latest sonic adventure, ‘Non Compos Mentis’. :) Genre AtATimeLikeThis Comment by Pablo Camberelli. Dare I say crazzzzy Goood man !!!:) 2023-06-25T15:37:39Z Comment by Pablo Camberelli. Yes I get it Justin man!! feeling the expression in your sounds!! great work .. enjoyed :)) 2023-06-25T15:36:15Z Comment by The doll's ascension Awesome sample combination. Strange feeling... I like it! 2023-03-23T08:18:45Z Comment by FlexHead So so cool..... I love this part 2023-02-20T01:53:21Z Comment by ThrillMonkey This is so awesome 2023-02-15T13:44:43Z Comment by His Left Hand Great atmosphere - wheeee! 2022-12-09T18:45:21Z Comment by Cartographer I am feeling these noises in my stomach. the sound design is excellent, good work man! 2022-11-30T15:55:16Z Comment by ❀ꗥ~ꗥ❀ 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚 ❀ꗥ~ꗥ❀ amazing soundscape 2022-11-18T23:39:30Z Comment by Textured Grooves - Rhythmical Melodic Adventures Oozes class and skill. Bravo Justin :) 2022-11-15T21:41:08Z Comment by Textured Grooves - Rhythmical Melodic Adventures This really reminds me of Sphongle and OTT, lovely details and FX management 2022-11-15T21:39:52Z Comment by Textured Grooves - Rhythmical Melodic Adventures Lush quality 2022-11-15T21:39:19Z Comment by Tuuligan love the sound design elements - very intersting! 2022-11-15T19:53:23Z Comment by Tuuligan yay, this is soo coooolllll!!!! 2022-11-15T19:53:03Z Comment by He1d1 K this popped up on my list, enjoying it a lot again :) Such a cool & creative tune! 2022-11-09T15:07:15Z Comment by joerxworx very cool minmalistic approach - and great subtle fine movements going on ! 2022-11-09T12:36:53Z Comment by UltraWest Rocks SO EXQUISITE PRODUCTIONS ! , a pleasure for ears . sounds spectacular with earphones , in car , at studio , everywhere 2022-11-02T18:28:07Z Comment by UltraWest Rocks this makes me think ! 2022-11-02T15:50:42Z Comment by Usul Foundation Loving the choppiness - really fun to listen to. Quality. 2022-10-29T17:08:54Z Comment by Fullyard this opens up in a very unique way. bit of gnarly, crispy, then so clean and then this untouched feeling, then changing back into a slightly shadowed synth and rythmic "morse code" section. very slow, which helps to sustain the "message" and thoughts you have musically woven into this one. a classic grevus, how i would call it! 2022-10-28T08:55:01Z Comment by Emma Caiman ooh this is very cool! loving the production tooooo... 2022-10-27T04:20:56Z Comment by Richard John Playful but edgy …….. an intriguing and beautifully produced Journey - fine work Justin :) 2022-10-25T08:37:09Z Comment by John Palmer superb sounds, great groove!!!! 2022-10-22T15:32:15Z Comment by John Palmer awesome sounds...love the stereo spread!! 2022-10-22T15:31:02Z Comment by IDGlitch The sound design is so crisp and fun! Lovely work Grevus! 2022-10-21T20:19:58Z Comment by Pier WILL Creativity in this experimental title, beautiful sounds/treatments! Wonderful achievement/production. ❤️Love, 🕊️Peace, 🙏Respect 2022-10-21T15:46:25Z Comment by Shin SAKAMOTO nice!(•‿•) 2022-10-20T21:59:39Z Comment by Léo Pensette very inspiring, like an experimental hip hop, very good this one Justin. 2022-10-20T20:22:38Z Comment by Léo Pensette funny track, big sound!! 2022-10-20T20:19:01Z Comment by damounta Super cool start!! Will be catching up with your works this afternoon 😋😋😋😋 2022-10-20T13:49:27Z Comment by Humanfobia great glitch downtempo beats i like the experimental mix on the whole track 2022-10-18T12:34:44Z