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The Soul of the Soul of 1960s Soul

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 552 implied HN points • 01 Feb 26
🎶 Music Soul
  1. A revisionist take on 1960s soul spotlights artists like Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Etta James and Freddie King and a landmark 1966 Dallas TV show as crucial to post‑war American musical culture.
  2. All profits from the post are being donated to an immigrant legal services and defense fund, with a promise to publish receipts.
  3. The fundraising pitch is wrapped in a bizarre, attention‑grabbing anecdote about a community member’s run‑in with ICE and a withheld recording, used to drive subscriptions and support.

Curating your unique inner imaginarium

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 3394 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Soul
  1. The concept of an 'inner imaginarium' suggests that our imaginations are influenced by external sources and have an independent existence, impacting soul-making.
  2. The imaginal world is seen as a realm of psyche and soul, where archetypes, stories, and creative insights thrive, connecting us to a deeper reality.
  3. Developing a 'mythic sensibility' involves embracing and working with the unique collection of images, stories, and archetypes that resonate with us, contributing to soul-making.

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine"

Rock 'n' Roll with Me • 219 implied HN points • 09 May 24
🎶 Music Soul
  1. The song 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' has many great versions by famous artists like Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight. Each version brings something special to the song.
  2. The song was created by talented Motown songwriters Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, who wrote many hits for various artists. Their work has had a lasting impact on music.
  3. Many artists have covered this song across different genres, showing its versatility and appeal. It's a song that continues to resonate with both old and new fans.

"The Letter" - The Box Tops and Joe Cocker

Rock 'n' Roll with Me • 79 implied HN points • 19 Apr 24
🎶 Music Soul
  1. The Box Tops had their big hit 'The Letter' when their lead singer, Alex Chilton, was just 17, showing that young talent can shine quickly in the music industry.
  2. Joe Cocker's version of 'The Letter' three years later highlighted his unique voice, even though he faced tough times with stress and financial troubles during his career.
  3. The Box Tops and Joe Cocker both represent lasting legacies in music, illustrating how artists can influence each other and continue to be celebrated over time.
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"Love Child" by Diana Ross & the Supremes (and bonus tracks)

Rock 'n' Roll with Me • 19 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
🎶 Music Soul
  1. Diana Ross and the Supremes were a major Motown group in the 1960s, known for their stylish performances and hit songs.
  2. Their success helped pave the way for future African-American artists in pop and soul music, with twelve of their singles hitting number one on the Billboard charts.
  3. Behind their hits, there were talented songwriters and musicians, although not all voices on their recordings belonged to the group members themselves.

Poem: Clang

Sounds Good! • 19 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
đź“š Literature Soul
  1. The poem reflects on the soullessness of a friend and the pain of realizing it too late.
  2. The friend in the poem exhibits a lack of vulnerability and is portrayed as psychologically bereft and spiritually bankrupt.
  3. The poem highlights the emptiness and profound sadness caused by a person who seems to lack a soul.

Kolmogorov Complexity Lays Bare the Soul

Sigil • 19 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
đź“– Philosophy Soul
  1. Kolmogorov complexity measures how efficiently data can be compressed.
  2. Fractals may look complex but can have low Kolmogorov complexity due to simple rules.
  3. A hypothetical Kolmogorov string could contain all essence of a person's being.

An uncanny glitch from the hinterlands of weirdness

Charles Eisenstein • 7 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Soul
  1. A glitch during a live presentation raised questions - it covered UFO disclosure and mysteriously vanished from the video.
  2. Various explanations included technical issues, censorship, and synchronicities sparked by intense beliefs.
  3. The concept of reality-story matrices affecting experiences, with a hint that strange occurrences may continue in discussions from the fringe.

The last task for the apocalypse cult

rene saenz • 0 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
đź“– Philosophy Soul
  1. Value interrupted, meditative boredom for soul nourishment
  2. Restructuring lives to interact with classic art can lead to self-discovery
  3. Consider the impact of different circumstances on the human soul, such as prison experiences and modern capitalism

Materialism and the soul

(hector egbert) • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Soul
  1. Life is limited, leading to choices that impact the world after death.
  2. Economy and wealth have limits, with winners and losers based on market forces.
  3. Debate surrounds the fate of the soul after death, with theories from transmigration to eternal existence.