'Normal' Narcissism

Narcissism has always been viewed as some form of extreme self love or an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Hence the phrase normal narcissism might seem to be an oxymoron. Well, Narcissism is oxymoronic.

Narcissists are usually unaware of their emotional landscape and hence are low on emotional intelligence. As a result, most narcs are incapable of empathizing with anyone, which is compensated by a high intellectual quotient. There is a substantial gap between their intellectual and emotional intelligence. The narc subconsciously portrays apathy.The very fact that a narc is unaware of his true emotions makes it is very difficult for a narc to be in a serious relationship.

However, narcissists are not emotionally immature.They are just oblivious to their own emotions.Hence, most narcissists have a sense of superiority of being more mature than the others.However, there are so many immature people around that it is not fair to judge a narcissist on that basis. A typical narcissist looks down with disdain on others and scoffs at how dumb people can get.

In a way narcissism can be perceived to be a defense mechanism. The narc portrays himself to be invincible, adroit and superior to the others. In short, narcissism directly paves the way for apathy. Sheer indifference stems from blatant narcissism.However, the ostensible superior equanimity disappears when narcissism turns self destructive.

Dissonance

A few months back I came across this band Anata (from Sweden). Now I don't usually post here about random bands I am following (ok ok but not that frequently) but this I had to. The music is so fresh and original, which is so rare these days. If I were to classify it, I'd probably say they are progressive technical death metal. However, this is not why they are really unique as a band. It's the dissonant harmonies they use in creating complex song structures. Two different guitars playing different arpeggio riffs in dissonance creating an unsettling beautiful melody. Listen to downward spiral into madness and you'll know what I mean.

Its not that unusual to find dissonant chords in metal, especially when we are talking about black or death metal. However, creating something as original and complex as this using dissonance is awe-inspiring. The pounding double bass drumming is typical tech death mixed perfectly. There is nothing really I would like to add not because there is nothing more to but because the best music is the hardest to describe. Besides it will never do justice to the music. The only way to understand it is to listen to it.

I bet you are wondering "What's the catch?". Well music this extreme and complex isn't that easily accessible. So you have to give it multiple listens even though you will probably not like it. There is a reason why the most talented bands and musicians aren't famous.

Fastest Guitarist on the Planet

Hello folks,
It Is Time
for troo PIYC (Pee In Your Chaddhi) stuff \m/

I was youtubing randomly as usual when I came across this video

The guy in the video is Tiago Della Vega from Brazil playing Flight of the Bumblebee at 320 BPM.
Playing that song at sixteenth notes 160 BPM is normally pretty impressive, hell that guy is doing it at 320!! Its mind-boggling totally overwhelming. Of course this is totally about the speed and not the music. Had it been otherwise I would not have ranted on and on about BPMs and the fact that this guy is theofficial fastest guitarist in the world as of now. He even has the Guiness World Record certificate to prove it. So keep the sad ass "where is the music" comments to yourself and enjoy the human feat

Enjoy the video and PIYC. :P

Hypocrisy

"I am a victim of hypocrisy"

I am sure you are familiar with the above words. This line is used regularly in common parlance so much so that its almost a cliche now. However, cliche or no cliche everyone has either felt it (in a particularly dejected state) or seen others going through the same phase. Ever wondered why this is so common? Because of our own nature obviously. Man by nature is selfish and so has a tendency for self deception. There is no selfless act-no selfless altruism. In performing an act of selflessness one looks for respect and gratification which convinces you that you are a good human being in spite of your previous actions. This maybe a conscious or subconscious act but its there.

The selfish nature of man demands self deception. One does not want to show ones true self but instead the image which is well accepted by the society, for ones own selfish gains or merely because the real self is too iconoclastic by the normal accepted standards. In any case one does not want to be ostracized and so the portrayal and the hypocrisy.

Its common knowledge that all (at least 99%) men watch pornography. More than 40% of the internet is nothing but pornography in various forms. But pornography as a profession is still a taboo. Just one blatant example of hypocrisy. Man is a hypocrite. The point is why is it so derogatory.

We are hypocrites accept that! What is the need to feel offended? Why can't anyone proudly accept it? See I accept I am one. Oh wait did I just say I am a hypocrite? Isn't that an antithesis of what a hypocrite should be? So I am not, which again makes me one...
Hmmm guess I'll sign off here.

Introspection

Have you ever been so totally mad at someone or something that you just want to go berserk; just lose it?
Have you ever felt like going on a rampage desecrating everything that comes in between?
Have you ever felt the rush of adrenaline gearing up for a flight or a fight; your face red hot with rage ?
Have you ever felt your blood curdle underneath your skin?
Have you ever felt like venting out all of your pent up frustration and hatred?
Have you ever been in a fight so bad that you shudder to think about it later?
Have you ever..??




Me Neither.

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Its 3:22 in the morning..I just finished watching "METAL: A HEADBANGER'S JOURNEY".Cool Movie.Must Watch.Ok I am done with the review.

Ofcourse this is not about the review,its about the conclusion that Sam Dunn points out at the end:

"Ever since I was 12 years old I had to defend my love for heavy metal against those who say it's a less valid form of music. My answer now is that you either feel it or you don't. If metal doesn't give that overwhelming surge of power that make the hair stand up at the back of your neck, you might never get it, and you know what? That's okay, because judging by the 40,000 metalheads around me we're doing just fine without you."

Also some tit-bits from the movie:

"Sam Dunn: ...Do you have a comment on that?
Necrobutcher (Mayhem): Yeah, I got a comment... FUCK YOU!... Ya know?"

"Nobody wants to be the weird kid, you just end up being the weird kid. You don't know how you ended up getting there."
-Rob Zombie

Ahhhh had to post that..I feel better already.

The Sweet Knight

The new Batman movie was recently released here and in case you don't know its compulsory for us to watch it. Besides since we have vowed that We Will Answer When Duty Shall Call, we obediently went to the multiplex. The whole jaunt turned out to be very "sweet".

We were fortunate enough to sit in front of a group of girls who were pretty well versed with English. The good thing was that they wanted everyone in their vicinity to know about their proficiency. As a result we had to endure non-stop commentary which wasn't even mentioned on the ticket. The best part,however,among the ooohhs and aaahhs was the word SWEET!!! mentioned after every couple of minutes, so much so that when we came out of the cineplex we were wondering which movie did we just see - The Dark Knight or The Sweet Knight.

But as fate would have it we happened to come across the same group of girls the next day in a mall. Payback Time!!
We sneaked up behind them at the food court just as they were ordering and...

1st guy: "dude..What will you have?"
2nd guy: "er...I dunno.Lets have soup."
1st guy: "Which one?Hot 'n' Sour?"
2nd guy: "Nah.Sweet Corn!!"