Siren's Trials by GrevusAnjl published on 2021-10-02T20:37:42Z (Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually as part of my next BandCamp solo album) Just over 4 years ago, I created a song called ‘Siren Rising’. I was still pretty new to Soundcloud at the time… so I cautiously kept my liner notes short back then; and my blog was my primary repository for all the esoteric ideas in my head. Unfortunately, my blog never really took off. But I quickly discovered the lengthier liner notes were being well received here (a music/art/writing trifecta), so this was clearly the way to go. :) Jump to today, and I’m amazed how much this song reminds me of that first piece (thus the title that sounds like a sequel). But now I’m faced with the challenge of taking the root word ‘Siren’, and turning it into a meaningful and positive message. Let’s be honest. A Siren, by mythological standards, is not necessarily a good thing. We all know the tales of Siren Song luring sailers to their deaths. And the dictionary defines a Siren in more modern terms as ‘a woman who is considered to be alluring or fascinating, but also dangerous in some way.’ So how does one twist that story into a positive message? I think I have an answer, and it involves undoing some of the core thinking that created that myth. In fact it probably requires undoing a whole lot of myths surrounding women. The myths that women, left to their own devices, are a dangerous thing; a group that needs to be controlled. And it doesn’t take a scholar to realize who wants to do the controlling. I could speculate at length why men (not all) have had a need to control women since the earliest moments in human history. But it always seems to come down to one thing; viewing a woman as a possession, rather than an equal. And society has created many institutions that perpetuate that thinking. I honestly believe we are evolution-locked as a species… as long as we cling to this type of thinking. There is something to be said for the balance that happens when men and women work in harmony. We truly compliment each other… but only as equals. And we are way behind schedule on achieving that balance. Hard fact. There is no nobility in controlling a member of the opposite sex, especially when our physical strength becomes a defining factor. I see men treat women questionably (and sometimes poorly), simply based on that one premise alone. And it’s poisonous to the male psyche as much as it is dangerous to the female in general. But it takes tremendous strength of character (combined with a healthy amount of humbleness and gratitude) to sit down with the opposite sex and say “You know things I don’t know. You understand aspects of the human experience that I don’t fully grasp. Will you help me understand your perspective, so I can become a better person.” If we choose to treat each other as equals (in every sense of the word)… I have no doubt this will become an amazing world. I have learned so much (and grown so empathetic), listening to my partner and our daughter’s describe their experiences in this life; and I am a wiser, more balanced person as a result. I believe with all my heart… this really is the healthiest, most loving way to go. I hope you enjoyed my write-up as well as my latest sonic adventure, ‘Siren’s Trials’. Genre EqualTo Comment by FlexHead Awesome vocal 2023-02-24T02:56:02Z Comment by kensuke kotori The music is very mysterious and reminiscent of some kind of ritual! And thanks for the great article! 2023-01-04T14:34:52Z Comment by ZDCOM I am enjoying your siren compositions. 2022-10-28T03:20:15Z Comment by Mountain Songs A gorgeous piece with such a wonderful genesis. Loved reading your description and could not agree with you more. Why certain men fear an equality that would benefit all of us is a mystery to me. As a man in his 70's, have constantly had to rethink my own attitudes - they were certainly not what they now are and I feel a strong sense of shame about that. But one cannot change the past, only the now and the future. Equality is the only way forward and your message must be heeded. Deep respect to you, Justin. 2022-10-27T07:27:50Z Comment by STONERJAZZ Such a comforting Meander Justin:) I enjoyed your commentary on this subject too and of course, you are absolutely Right... 2022-09-28T17:47:32Z Comment by Nothing’s Existing Thought So good :) 2022-08-21T12:34:44Z Comment by Sphaera's Portal Love that wobbly sound 2022-04-15T16:44:19Z Comment by Sphaera's Portal Makes me think of a swamp with cute dragonflies and faeries everywhere haha :D 2022-04-15T16:44:01Z Comment by Yellow Moth this hits so nicely just the right point of the inside of my skull ... , ...tytytytyty 2022-03-08T04:44:30Z Comment by George Wanat like the melodic theme!! great collection of sounds!!! 2022-03-01T18:32:56Z Comment by METALIZADO 2 shoking bro,exellent 2022-02-06T01:51:28Z Comment by Me11:11ow I like sirens 2022-01-17T20:39:33Z Comment by Mike Molino I really like this piece, really suspenseful feel to it, awesome vibes and sounds 2022-01-13T14:03:30Z Comment by Humberto Alvarez Great power with sweet melody 2022-01-12T13:43:15Z Comment by K. M. Ende wow! excellent mix; I love those fragile voices. 2021-12-23T23:27:30Z Comment by Khaki Green Gills This is a mystic trip. Finely textured. Brings to mind moths in the moonlight. 2021-12-23T20:02:07Z Comment by Libby Laksmi niiiiiiice 2021-12-07T23:42:49Z Comment by rixSHEARERism Excellent building tension, atmosphere and cover art! 2021-12-07T23:42:36Z Comment by Boneshaker brilliant 2021-12-03T17:24:06Z Comment by Jeff Volkman Nice work, man. You're an idea guy! 2021-11-30T19:28:50Z Comment by Tru.anT 🖤 Very mysterious sounds... it stimulates my imagination :) 2021-11-28T16:08:29Z Comment by Satoshi S Very impressive melodies. 2021-11-27T11:52:08Z Comment by Masahiro Shinoda Love the delay effect of the guitar here. It gave me a somewhat mysterious and sad feeling. 2021-11-24T01:09:20Z Comment by Phantom Noise cool build up track. love that bass 2021-11-23T18:22:32Z Comment by Boneshaker great sounds and atmosphere, very different . Nice vibe ! :) 2021-11-21T15:21:28Z Comment by Yusuke Yachida Beautiful work...amazing track!!!!!! 2021-11-21T13:25:33Z Comment by Boneshaker brilliant !! Use of sounds is superb top werk 2021-11-19T19:58:39Z Comment by Richard John Haunting, mind bending and beautifully put together ………. enjoyed reading your thoughts on this one. 2021-11-19T18:59:58Z Comment by Boneshaker mellow but gr8 considered track , clever good 2021-11-17T19:27:02Z