This long-read piece follows on from my previous essay on 21st Century Rosicrucianism and was originally presented to the September 2020 virtual study group meeting of Metropolitan College, Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia. I’m pleased to share it here now, understanding that it is by no means a comprehensive view of early Rosicrucian texts; nor is… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Hypnagogia Album Release
Today marks the release of my debut album Hypnagogia! A minimalist psybient album created on a eurorack modular system, it explores concepts of isolation, contemplation and realisation through music that straddles the worlds of generative and performative composition. The concept running throughout the album speaks to our eternal capacity for spiritual liberation and ability… Continue Reading
Hypnagogia Album Release Announcement
I’m pleased to announce that my debut album, Hypnagogia, will be released on Thursday 10th September. This minimalist psybient album, released under the artist name Elementare, explores concepts of isolation, contemplation and realisation within the context of electronic music that straddles the worlds of generative and performative composition. The concept running throughout the album speaks… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
The Complete List of Philip K. Dick Videogame Adaptations
How many video games are based on the works of Philip K. Dick? Surprisingly, the answer wasn’t readily available – so with this post I’ve put together a complete list of all the direct adaptations of his work.… Continue Reading
Exploring VENUS: A Cyberpunk Short Film
An insurgent mother uploads the consciousness of her tragically killed daughter, Iris, into a stolen synthetic body. Torn out of her idyllic digital world and left on the run in an oppressive futuristic city, Iris must confront her body’s objectification and its violent capabilities, as well as the consequences of her mother’s actions. I’m always… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Esoteric Review: The Hermetic Art of Memory
This is the first review in a new series that will focus on esoteric texts modern and old, predominately from what is collectively known as the Western Mystery Tradition. The Art of Memory (Ars Memoriae) is an esoteric practice that I had heard reference to in various places both specialist and mainstream, from the scholarly… Continue Reading… Continue Reading