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"To write is to pen your emotions when it is too difficult to speak them." I truly believe this for it is something I always have in mind whilst writing. Music is the Brain of the Mind Music is the Mind of the Body Music is the Body of the Soul Music is the Soul of the Heart Music is the Heart of the Song Music is the Song of the Love Music is the Love of the Breath Music is the Breath of the Life Hence MUSIC IS LIFE I have learned to accept the pain, hurt and greatness in life and I am proud of how far I have come and have learned to understand how precious life can be no matter the how hard the outcomes, because in the end, time does heal and has made me a stronger person. I'm a person that has accepted life both on the dark and the lighter side of things so the darkness will always be apart of me but the light has helped me through it. The way I see it, the darkness of our souls is the devil and the light our god and for me it always seems to be a struggle and a battle your always facing to do what's right and it's hard when one side is telling you something and the other something completely different. Life is a precious gift and we need to accept it and seek help from loved ones when needed. Humanity has seen war, famine, hatred, pain and discrimination come and go, turning from history to myth, but hope has always been there An emotionally intriguing work,, gently touching the depths of various ancient traditions. With a voice like dark honey. A wonderful journey into transcendental dance with authentic sounds from around the globe. Such a rich fusion of flowing power grooves and chilled out zones. “Music is the purest form of art... therefore true poets, they who are seers, seek to express the universe in terms of music... The singer has everything within him. The notes come out from his very life. They are not materials gathered from outside.”

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  • ~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says

    A penguin was driving down the road one night, when the "Check Engine" light came on. He pulled over at the gas station, and the attendant said he'd take a look at it, and tell him what was wrong.
    The penguin went over to a nearby shop and bought a vanilla ice cream cone. He finished the ice cream, threw the wrapper away, and walked back to the gas station, where the attendant was waiting for him. "It looks like you blew a seal," said the attendant. "Oh, no. Its just vanilla ice cream," replied the penguin. http://musicnation.com/music/thealtruistic/playlist/they-gotta-be-on-something-

  • Daryan says

    Hiya Smeeha! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Things over here have been busy, but good. Not too much happening on the music front, but everything else is running smoothly. How are you? I hope classes and music and all things else are great for you :)

  • ~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says

    How's this 4 cross promotional altruistic B.S. ?
    http://www.reverbnation.com/thealtruist

  • KICKING AT THE TRUNK says

    i just finished my two new tracks "coming down" and "tied" give a listen if you get some time... martin

  • Moon Over Mars says

    continue to write but please don't sing..thanks...

  • ~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says

    I have a new tune on my page & it's called 'Jazzy Blue' 
     This is the first time I've gotten to record within my brand spanking new ~ totally optimized Ashram / Asylum ~ & I must say with  this updated digital recording facility & some new axes to grind ~ it is truly a luxury at it's finest ~ at least it is for me me me !!!!! So here it is ~ just a rhythm track I'd made over the last couple of days ~ in order to  acclimate myself with all the new toys I now have at my disposal . . .  I'll be writing lots of new lyrics as well as new music ~ as I explore all of these wonderful tools ~ & continue developing the multi-genre eclectic material that most of you recognize as something I would most likely (certainly) would be making anyways . . . I'm writing songs for both of my next projects ~ the follow-up to my debut CD now available on Moiko Records ~ it's a new concept album I've been (Ben) working on for over a year & a half ~ as well as the awesome new version of The Altruistic Messiah's latest touring band ~ a line up consisting of life long friends & a few of the most amazingly talented new individuals I have just recently had the honor to become associated with ! I am always wishing each & every one of you the very best ~ & this continues to be the primary focus of any & all communication between us as individuals ~ it is my belief that this concern is fundamental in the advancement of humanity ~ & that this is the reason we are alive ~ that this is what we are living for ~ as human nature must transcend into something greater than it ever has been (Ben) ~ as every single one of us collectively evolve into everything we are destined  realize ~ & we must leave no man or woman behind ~ FUCK WAR ~ I know I go way of the beat & path often ~ but I love everyone !!!!!! Peace , Ben

  • smeeha says

    Treat life as a sea, heart as a seashore and friends like waves.
    It never matters how many waves are there? What matters is which one touches the seashore Difficulties in ur life do not come to destroy u, But to help u realize ur hidden potential .....

  • Daryan says

    hi there smeeha! i'm still around here and there, but unfortunately, not as much as before. how have you been doing? i hope that all is well for you and that you have a wonderful weekend. are you working on any new music?

  • ~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ a.k.a. ~ Ben Vandagriff says

    Thank you Smeeha !
    It's always a joy when you say hello !

  • Ghostof NewOrleans says

    What goes up must come down......Hello my friends..
    boooo..I'm the Ghost.. write some poetry about the Ghost..