Pathos Musicality

I'm Pathos/Peter (it/he), i'm here to review music I listen to as I catalog it all!

[pathosvision]

Hey Just in case anything comes up here's a site with some blog info, I doubt any of it will be needed but just in case

Pathos!

Howdy, I am a funny internet man, inactive blogger, and aspiring musician! I'm also an autistic social reject, so I sometimes say the darnde

[upsettingandunfortunateclasshate]

Mad this. It literally says he got jailed for ignoring a court order telling him to stay away from the school - yet the headline says it's for not calling a kid they. He broke the court order cos he was being a self righteous stalkery Christian weirdo. I know the sort, they did the same to us at school cos we were scruffy poor unfortunates / desperate people that apparently needed god to save us. Loads of Christians are like this, proper weirdos.

[daughter-of-sapph0]

timeline of events:

teacher misgenders a kid in front of his class

the kid politely corrects him and the teacher gets really mad and upset

a few days later there's an event at school. pretty much everyone is there. teachers, students, parents

during this event he makes an impromptu speech about how pronouns are bad. reminder that this event had nothing to do with LGBTQ stuff. it was like a big school dinner or something

he also goes on a huge homophobic rant. other teachers, students, and parents are annoyed.

he then follows around the principal all night begging her to "ban pronouns"

the principal repeatedly asks him to leave her alone

teacher does not fuck off

principal puts teacher on paid leave. tells him not to come to work tomorrow

he shows up anyway

someone showing up at school when they've been told not to is a security risk and also a crime

staff ask him to leave

principal gets a legal document forbidding him from coming to the school

he continues to show up to school multiple days in a row, despite not being allowed at the school

he is potentially a threat to students

staff ask him to leave or they will call the cops

he doesn't leave

he gets arrested

judge rules that because he wasn't allowed near that school, and yet still showed up at that school multiple times, putting everyone at that school in danger, he was found guilty of contempt of court

so no, this was not a teacher going to jail because he used the wrong pronouns. this was a ass wipe who couldn't take no for an answer and violated a restraining order, potentially putting the kids and staff at school in danger, so he faced the consequences for his actions.

[garbage-empress]

every outrage-bait headline about trans people either has a backstory like this, or is completely unverifiable and almost definitely outright fabricated.

[pathosvision]

sorry, not a music post (sorry about my inactivity)

if you are G from kind words that thought my writing felt very Tumblr, your letter was like literallly the best thing ive ever seen!! top 10 things ive ever recieved <3

[pathosvision]

Review 7: Autism - Negative XP

Oh boy, our first NXP song. We have a good one here!

This song gets a 10/10!!

Firstly, it is one of the only few good songs about autism out there, most are disrespectful or not by autistic people, or just kinda suck. But this here? AMAZING. It perfectly captures my experience as an autist.

Next, this song sounds GREAT. A decent number of NXP songs (though I like them anyway) don't sound good, but this one is solid. I like his vocals, he has his usual lazy and angsty tone without sounding like he hates his own music. Even better, the guitar is perfect, I don't think there's any way to improve it. Also, the drums deserve some love, not crazy by any means, but it's just what the song needs.

Now let's get into the meat of this review!! The lyrics!

He starts by calling his autism "special" as a nod to being special needs, which was a good start. Then he starts to describe how being autistic is really hard for him, while dropping that he can't understand advertisements very well (which seems to teeter on the line of literal and figurative), I really liked this touch, it feels nice to hear someone talk about that lack of understanding, as it is a VERY specific feeling! In the chorus, he references conspiracies, continues the special motif started in the first lyric, and lightheartedly suggests his rhythm may be associated with his autism. I thought it was clever, and sounded good. Most might find the conspiracy mentions odd, but with the circles, many autists are pushed to (especially the more outcasted men) it makes sense, and it hits me a little. Then in the final verse he starts talking about how the companies and celebrities are lying to you, and you shouldn't listen or your mind will get warped. I LOVE this, whether it's meant generally, or in relation to autism, I agree. The way autism is usually talked about pisses me off, and the manipulation from media isn't any better. He also mentions how if you stare too long at computers you'll end up like him (autistic), I'm not sure if this is a nod to parents and organizations that suggest that screen time will fry your brain, the idea that the internet usage can heighten your awareness of your brain, or that seeing autism will give you autism (or some combination). Either way, I think the lyric is a nice addition.

I just adore this song! Here's a link if you have any interest!

[pathosvision]

Little Detour

Originally I was going in order from a spotify playlist I made to find the songs I have been reviewing, but a change is being made.

I have two other playlists, a Youtube one for things not on spotify, and a SoundCloud one for whatever isn't on either platform. I noticed that some videos I sourced songs from are being privated so I'm switching over so I can get through them all before more get taken down. (also I'm working on a backlog, hence the lack of posting)

[pathosvision]

Review 6: 800 db Cloud - 100 Gecs

This is another song from 100 Gecs album "1000 Gecs"

On my first listen I gave it an 8/10, at first when relistening for this review I was confused why, but by the end, I could see it.

First I have to say, as per usual I LOVE Laura's vocals, she always sounds amazing and this is no exception. Laura supremacy for real. Also, the lyrics in this song are great, the album can really go either way on lyric quality, so this one was really impressive (though even if the album had more consistently good lyrics I would still be impressed by this song). Even for 100 Gecs, this song isn't super profound lyrically, but wow the main chunks of each verse really hit me for whatever reason.

The song also generally sounds great. The beat is nice, and the mixing is delightful! While there are plenty of songs I like (even love) with bad, or even horrible mixing, I can still be really picky on mixing quality, so I was very pleasantly surprised to hear how great the mixing is. In my opinion, mixing can be the main component of how good a song sounds, no matter how good or bad the rest of the song is, and this is a prime example, while everything aside from the mixing is great, the sheer quality of the mixing takes I to the next freakin level.

Now, with how gushy I got over the mixing and vocals, you may be wondering "how come you only gave this an 8/10?" It's for one major reason, the ending. Having an ending (or outro) that massively (or at least noticeably) differs from the rest of the song is pretty normal for 100 Gecs. Usually, I can except this as it usually sounds okay, (ex: Money Machine) but oh lord this one sounds awful, if it were its own thing it would be fine, but it isn't. Typically the outro will have the same bpm, or a similar sound profile, but I don't think it has either to ANY degree. It's an unfortunate mark on an otherwise great song.

[pathosvision]

Review 5: Money Machine - 100 Gecs

A hyperpop song in the popular 100 Gecs album, 1000 Gecs.

On my original listen for this project I gave it a 9/10, I think this is a little high, but not so far off that it's worth going out of my way to change.

I don't have many thoughts on this song but I will try to give you more than just "song good" for this review!

I hear mixed thoughts on Laura's speaking at the song's beginning, but I think it's pretty cool. I could go either way on the first few sentences, but it gets me into the song and is generally a good transition into the actual song.

The beat is good and exciting, and the lyrics are pretty good. I won't sit here and pretend that it's deep or anything, but that doesn't really matter because music doesn't have to be deep to be good at all! I like Laura and Dylan's vocals a lot in this song. This is a good example of how the autotune styles in hyperpop can sound great.

Overall an enjoyable listen and if you're looking to get into hyperpop or 100 Gecs specifically, definitely a good way to dip your toes in.

[pathosvision]

Review 4: 745 Sticky - 100 Gecs

I don't have a beginning blurb for this, so just wow, already at 4 reviews, ain't that something!

When I initially listened to it I gate it a 7/10, I still feel this is very accurate.

Like half the songs in the album, this is in (1000 Gecs) the appeal is more from the fun beat and enjoyable than anything else. The beat is really good as well as the tech instrumentals. I do think that this song has particularly good vocals, Laura Les keeps it really bumpy the whole way through. I also like The instrumental at the end, they introduce a new sound without feeling like they have completely switched gears. It's just a fun listen, I like to boogie a little when I hear this song.

Sorry I have fewer thoughts on this than other songs, I just don't really have more to say other than "song good".

[pathosvision]

Review Three: Lying Has To Stop - Clairo

This song is a cover of Soft Hair's "Lying has to stop".

This song for sure has a 10/10 from me!!

This song has what is arguably my favorite audio aesthetic ever, I love the fuzzy feeling it gives off. Clairo's beautiful vocals really bring out the best from the lyrics written by Soft Hair. This song was already good before (as you will hear about once I get to that song in my list of music to review) but WOW Clairo is just wonderful in her take on this song!

This song has a lovely sad feeling to it... It feels like sitting in bed swallowed deep into layers of blankets, no matter how warm it is, wondering what went wrong. I love it, it's like a hand against your back while you try to cry quietly in your room.

Edit: if anyone knows if this is a single or from a cover album please let me know, I am currently missing info on this song in my catalog. Thanks!

[pathosvision]

Review Two: Don't Stop Dancing (Reprise) - Kristen Schaal

This is another song from Bojack horseman, this one is a reprise of the last song I reviewed. I will mostly be referring to the singer as the character singing rather than the VA singing as I feel that makes more sense with my wording! If talking about Sarah Lynn's death I mention it in the second paragraph after my rating a few times, so feel free to skip that one.

The reprise is a bit better earning a solid 9/10.

When I first heard this song I was ASTOUNDED by it. Despite not being a professional singer (at least to my knowledge), Sarah Lynn's VA does an amazing job with the vocals! I have a pretty good ear for auto-tune and it only sounds like they used auto-tune when they thought it would fit the song, not to fix vocal issues. Usually, that would just be a nice touch but again, considering the singer is just an actor/VA is just... wow.

Now I'll get back to the actual song itself so you can hear more than just my thoughts on the vocals! First I gotta say I LOVE how they use the idea of the curtain falling as symbolism for death, it is SO cool!! Near the end of the song, Sarah Lynn's voice quiets down as she talks about her fame slowly dying down leading up to her death and then nearly utters the titular line "don't stop dancing, don't stop dancing.." then it ends.

I love how the tempo of the song increases and decreases throughout the song, even though there are a lot of songs that use tempo changes to control the energy of the song, I wish more did and I think this song is a great example of how you can use changes in tempo as a tool in music.

[pathosvision]

Review One: Don't Stop Dancing (from Bojack Horseman)

I believe this song is sung by Stephanie Beatrice (the character Gina's voice actor).

This song received a 7/10 on my first review and I stand by that still.

The song is quite catchy and shines a particularly interesting light on Bojack's perspective on his fame and his life. It keeps consistent energy but slowly builds up through that song, increasing the energy all the way to the final line where Gina states "nothing's certain but the curtain". This of course refers to the falling of a curtain at the end of a show or performance, this concept is used in the song to refer to how the only things that Bojack can rely on are his career someday ending, and maybe even that his own life my fall the same fate.

Even if you haven't watched Bojack Horseman and have zero interest in doing so I highly recommend this song, it's a really good interest even if the number rating I gave makes it seem less appealing.

[pathosvision]

Update

I'm purging this account in order to make a new blog that actually has purpose unlike whatever this has been.

It will be a place for me to review music as I slowly catalog songs I've heard, so feel free to keep following if you're interested!

[thevelvetgoldmine]

I have one thing that’s more important to me than my restaurant, and that’s my family.

[pathosvision]

well people die every day I wouldn't have it any other way! I just think they should feel good while they're alive

Penelope Scott

[kristina100000]

the thread

[aroloverboy]

This Pride, don’t forget about us

ID: “This Pride remember to respect all trans people : Trans women who don’t shave with a drawing of a woman whit a yellow and pink beard, trans men who don’t bind, masculine trans women and feminine trans men with a drawing of a trans woman with short pink hair wearing a yellow baseball T-shirt holding hands with a trans man with a yellow crop top and short curly blue hair, fat trans people with the drawing of a fat trans woman with short white hair, dark skin and a pink cropped top, disabled trans people with a drawing of a wheelchair and a walking cane in the color of the trans flag, neurodivergent trans people with the symbol of the autistic community, trans people who are sex worker with a drawing of blue bra and pink underwear, poor trans people who can’t afford transition, trans people who aren’t out yet with a drawing of a closed door, trans people who don’t plan on transitioning, black trans people with a black fist holding a trans flag, and any trans people who isn’t white with multiple hands of different skin tones, muslim trans people with a drawing of someone wearing a hijab in the color of the trans flag, jewish trans people with a drawing of someone wearing a white shirt and a kippah in the color of the trans flag, non binary people even those who don’t identify as trans with the non binary flag, those whose identity you might not understand with the genderfluid flag, the agender flag, the demi gender flag and the genderqueer flag, trans people who don’t pass and don’t want to with a drawing of a trans woman with a beard and dark skin raising her fist, every pronouns with dialog box in which are different sets of pronouns, trans people of every identity with the gay flag, the lesbian flag, the ace flag, the bi flag, the pan flag and the aro flag, every trans person is beautiful and deserving of so much love so don’t forget the T.” End ID

P.S. : can someone tell me if I did the image description right cuz I have no idea

[prideknights]

Say Their Names

Day 1 of Tumblr’s #ActsOfPride campaign:

These are the black trans lives we have lost due to violence in the United States since 2009. Sadly, this is most likely not a complete list as many of the souls we have lost go unreported or were misgendered. They will not be forgotten.

Caprice Curry, 31 - Killed January 17, 2009 Jimmy McCollough, 34 - Killed April 14, 2009 Foxy Ivy, mid 30s - May 23, 2009 Christopher Jermaine Scott, 36 - Killed July 1, 2009 Beyonce (Eric) Lee, 21 - Killed July 26, 2009 Tyli’a Mack, 21 - Killed August 26, 2009 Dee Green, 25 - Killed October 26, 2009 Toni Alston, 44 - Killed April 3, 2010 Chanel (Dana A. Larkin), 26 - Killed May 7, 2010 Sandy Woulard, 28 - Killed June 21, 2010 Victoria Carmen White, 28 - Killed September 8, 2010 Stacey Lee aka Stacey Blahnik, 31 - Killed October 11, 2010 Tyra Trent, 25 - Killed February 19, 2011 Marcal Camero Tye, 25 - Killed March 8, 2011 Miss Nate Nate, 44 - Killed June 13, 2011 Lashai Mclean, 23 - Killed July 20, 2011 Shelley Hilliard, 19 - Killed October 23, 2011 Chassity Nathan Vickers, 32 - Killed November 17, 2011 Githe Goines, 23 - Killed December 29, 2011 Crain Conaway, 47 - Killed January 17, 2012 Deoni Jones, 23 - Killed February 2, 2012 Coko Williams, 35 - Killed April 4, 2012 Tyrell Jackson, 23 - Killed April 4, 2012 Paige Clay, 23 - Killed April 16, 2012 Brandy Martell, 37 - Killed April 29, 2012 Tracey Johnson, 40 - Killed July 5, 2012 Tiffany Gooden, 19 - Killed August 14, 2012 Dewayne “Deja” Jones, 33 - Killed August 26, 2012 Kendall Hampton, 26 - Killed August 29, 2012 Evon Young, 22 - Killed January 1, 2013 Cemia “CeCe” Dove, 23 - Killed March 27, 2013 Kelly Young, 29 - Killed April 3, 2013 Ashley Sinclair, 30 - Killed April 11, 2013 Fatima Woods, 53 - Killed May 30, 2013 Jock Maurice McKinney, 50 - Killed 12 July, 2013 Diamond Williams, 31 - Killed July 14, 2013 Domonique Newburn, 31 - Killed August 20, 2013 Islan Nettles, 21 - Killed August 20, 2013 Artegus Konyale Madden, 37 - Killed September 1, 2013 Terry Golston, 44 - Killed September 6, 2013 Eyricka Morgan, 26 - Killed September 24, 2013 Brittany Stergis, 22 - Killed December 5, 2013 Kandy Hall, 40 - Killed June 3, 2014 Yaz'min Shancez, 31 - Killed June 19, 2014 Tiffany Edwards, 28 - Killed June 26, 2014 Mia Henderson, 26 - Killed July 16, 2014 Aniya Parker, 47 - Killed October 3, 2014 Ashley Sherman, 25 - Killed October 27, 2014 Gizzy Fowler, 24 - Killed November 12, 2014 Lamar Edwards, 20  - Killed January 9, 2015 Lamia Beard, 30 - Killed January 17, 2015 Ty Underwood, 24  - Killed January 26, 2015 Yazmin Vash Payne, 33 - Killed January 31, 2015 Taja Gabrielle DeJesus, 36 - Killed February 1, 2015 Penny Proud, 21 - Killed February 10, 2015 Keyshia Blige, 33 - Killed March 7, 2015 London Chanel, 21 - Killed May 18, 2015 Ashton O’Hara, 25 - Killed July 14, 2015 India Clarke, 25 - Killed July 2, 2015 Shade Schuler, 22 - Killed July 29, 2015 Amber Monroe, 20 - Killed August 8, 2015 Kandis Capri, 35 - Killed August 11, 2015 Elisha Walker, 20 - Killed August 13, 2015 Kiesha Jenkins, 22 - Killed October 6, 2015 Zella Ziona, 21 - Killed October 15, 2015 Veronica Banks Cano, mid 30s - Killed February 19, 2016 Maya Young, 25 - Killed February 21, 2016 Demarkis Stansberry, 30 - Killed February 27, 2016 Kedarie Johnson, 16 - Killed March 2, 2016 Shante Isaac, 34 - Killed April 10, 2016 Keyonna Blakeney, 22 - Killed April 16, 2016 Tyreece Walker, 32 - Killed May 1, 2016 Mercedes Successful, 32 - Killed May 15, 2016 Goddess Diamond, 20 - Killed June 5, 2016 Deeniquia Dodds, 22 - Killed July 13, 2016 Dee Whigam, 25 - Killed July 23, 2016 Skye Mockabee, 26 - Killed July 30, 2016 Rae'Lynn Thomas, 28 - Killed August 10, 2016 T.T. Saffore, mid-20s, Killed September 11, 2016 Crystal Edmonds, 22 - Killed September 16, 2016 Jazz Alford, 30 - Killed September 23, 2016 Brandi Bledsoe, 32 - Killed October 12, 2016 Noony Norwood, 30 - Killed November 5, 2016 India Monroe, 29 - Killed December 21, 2016 Mesha Caldwell, 41 - Killed January 4, 2017 JoJo Striker, 23 - Killed February 8, 2017 Jaquarrius Holland, 18, - Killed February 19, 2017 Keke Collier, 24 - Killed February 21, 2017 Chyna Gibson, 31 - Killed February 25, 2017 Ciara McElveen, 21 - Killed February 27, 2017 Alphonza Watson, 38 -Killed March 22, 2017 Kenne McFadden, 27 - Killed April 9, 2017 Chay Reed, 28 - Killed April 21, 2017 Brenda Bostick, 59 - Killed April 25, 2017 Sherrell Faulkner, 46, Died May 16, 2017 Ava Le'Ray Barrin, 17 - Killed June 25, 2017 Ebony Morgan, 28 - Killed July 2, 2017 TeeTee Dangerfield, 32 - Killed July 31, 2017 Jaylow McGlory, 29 - Killed August 4, 2017 Kiwi Herring, 30 -Killed August 22, 2017 Kashmire Redd, 28 - Killed September 4, 2017 Derricka Banner, 26 - Killed September 12, 2017 Candace Towns, 30 - Killed October 31, 2017 Brooklyn BreYanna Stevenson, 31 - Killed November 27 2017 Brandi Seals, 26 - Killed December 13, 2017 Celine Walker, 36 - Killed February 4, 2018 Tonya Harvey, 35 - Killed February 6, 2018 Phylicia Mitchell, 46 - Killed February 23, 2018 Amia Tyrae, 28 - Killed March 28, 2018 Sasha Wall, 29 - Killed April 1, 2018 Nino Fortson, 36 - Killed May 13, 2018 Gigi Pierce, 28 - Killed May 21, 2018 Antash’a Devine Sherrington English, 38 - Killed June, 2018 Diamond Stephens, 39 - Killed June 18, 2018 Cathalina Christina James, 24 - Killed June 24, 2018 Keisha Wells, 50s - Killed June 24, 2018 Sasha Garden, 27 - Kille July 19, 2018 Vontashia Bell, 18 - Killed August 30, 2018 Dejanay Stanton, 24 - Killed August 30, 2018 Shantee Tucker, 30 - Killed September 5, 2018 Londonn Moore, 20 - Killed September 8, 2018 Ciara Minaj Carter, 31 - Killed October 3, 2018 Regina Denise Brown, 53 - Killed October 10, 2018 Tydi Dansbury, 37, Killed November 26, 2018 Keanna Mattel, 35 - Killed December 7, 2018 Dana Martin, 31 - Killed January 6, 2019 Jazzaline Ware, 34 - Killed March 25, 2019 Ashanti Carmon, 27, Killed March 30, 2019 Claire Legato, 21 - Killed April 15, 2019 Muhlaysia Booker, 23 - Killed May 18, 2019 Michelle “Tamika” Washington, 40 - Killed May 19, 2019 Paris Cameron, 20 - Killed May 25, 2019 Chynal Lindsey, 26 - Killed June 1, 2019 Chanel Scurlock, 23 - Killed June 5, 2019 Layleen Polanco, 27 - Killed June 7, 2019 Zoe Spears, 23 - Killed June 13, 2019 Brooklyn Lindsey, 32 - Killed June 25, 2019 Denali Berries Stuckey, 29 - Killed July 20, 2019 Kiki Fantroy, 21 - Killed July 31, 2019 Pebbles La Dime Doe, 24 - Killed August 4, 2019 Bubba Walker, 55 - Killed July 2019 Tracy Single, 22 - Killed July 30, 2019 Bee Love Slater, 23 - Killed September 1, 2019 Bailey Reeves, 17 - Killed September 2, 2019 Ja’Leyah-Jamar, 30 - Killed September 13, 2019 Itali Marlowe, 29 - Killed September 20, 2019 Brianna “BB” Hill, 30, Killed October 13, 2019 Yahira Nesby, 33 - Killed December 19, 2019 Monika Diamond, 34 - Killed March 18, 2020 Nina Pop, 28 - Killed May 3, 2020 Tony McDade, 38 - Killed May 27, 2020

All of them should still be here with us today.

Say their names.