Frankly Speaking

I could go on and on about how great this book was and why I like it and such…because that’s all true. Frankl’s story is amazing and I found his explanation of logotheraphy insanely interesting as well. But there was something that frustrated me. The existential vacuum. It’s not that I don’t understand the concept. I do, very well actually. I, like many others, sometimes find myself sinking into this state of restlessness. I know the feeling, I know the boredom and I know the sense of worthlessness. What I do not understand is the reason why. Why does the existential vacuum exist? How did life get to the point where the simple acting of being is not enough? Is this phenomenon attributed to human nature or has it recently developed because of the digital age? There are so many possibilities and factors to think about. There may not be answers to these questions, but at least considering them could be worth something. My hope is that through understanding the existential vacuum I might fall into it less. 

Music Review: Equal Worses

Equal Worses is a new band, but so far they’re showing tons of promise. Dr. Philosophy formed the band at the beginning of September, though I doubt even he expected the success it would become. Despite being its creator, Dr. Philosophy is not the lead singer of the band. In fact, his musical instrument of choice is a tall wooden stick, which can occasionally be heard in the background of their songs (but is mostly used to keep the rest of the band in check when they get too rowdy). It’d be impossible to list all of the band members and their respective instruments, as it has a total of 27 members. However each member contributes to the band in a way that leaves listeners intrigued, if not completely confused.

Most of Equal Worses’s songs are composed of a cacophony of sounds that can be portrayed as a deep battle between ideas that are equally as bad, hence the name Equal Worses. My personal favorite song by Equal Worses is “The Absurdist Existentialism of a Nihilist.” This track is 47 minutes long, and consists of, guitar rifts, triangle melodies, some a capella work, and an amazing oboe solo. However the highlight of the song is a hostile argument concerning the meaning of life. The band never reveals what the meaning of life is, but the song definitely gets you thinking.

Unfortunately, none of Equal Worses music can be found online. However, if you’re dying to witness the band’s antics, it can be found in room 201 during 6^th period.