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Burmese days is a book, it seems. Haven't read. Was thinking about the hanging short story though, that was a good one. I really like the Freedom of Press eaasy (see linked note), though I'd read it prior to listening to the collection.

I enjoyed his reviews/take-downs of famous authors quite a bit. Talk about a good reviewer! 😮‍💨

Can't think of any single essays now, probably need to reread them all (audio) sometime soon. I was constantly impressed by his insight and writing skill though.

As far as music, it's all over the place, but last set of stuff I've been digging was Luigi Tozzi, Claudio PRC, Rrose, ERP, VC-118A, Pontiac StreatorLeafar Legov, Tim Man...based on quick skim of recent-ish plays

Bare Sounds Project 1w ago 💬 2

Burmese Days is Orwell’s first novel, and it’s criminally underrated imo. Love it. Make sure you read Time for a Tiger by Burgess.

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YODL 1w ago 💬 1

Ok. Adding to mental list. Been meaning to read a very short (unrelated to this convo) story, called I Have No Mouth But I Must Scream. Maybe I'll find audio and listen on my walk. May not be ideal material though, as it's a very dark horror about AI gone rogue and tormenting humans, from what I've gathered

Bare Sounds Project 1w ago 💬 1

Short stories kick it. I am a big big fan. Have you read Dubliners by James Joyce?

YODL 1w ago 💬 1

No... I could only understand Portrait of Young Artist, which I read in high school. Think I tried venturing into another, and Ulysses (impenetrable, though I know you're doing a read...listened to one, but not sure I have it in me rn to continue), and assumed the rest was out of my ability to enjoy.

Dubliners good/simple enough?

Bare Sounds Project 1w ago 💬 1

Dubliners is the simplest of Joyce’s work. That said, it is amazing. You should keep going with the Ulysses pods. Super rewarding in the long run

YODL 1w ago

I'll consider it

YODL 1w ago

This mix is still one of my all time faves for some reason (bear in mind I don't have THAT much exposure to mixes as those who really follow music, but some!)

https://youtu.be/OFiRPVc4GQU