GOOD VIBRATIONS PODCAST, VOL. 103: CHRIS DRAPEAU - SATANISM & HEAVY ROCK

Mention the idea of ‘Satanism’ in the music industry to any random individual, and their mind will probably go straight to the genres of Heavy Metal and Heavy Rock, such has been their association with the dark occult through groups such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Judas Priest. How did these associations come about, are they justified, and how much of it can be attributed to controversial hype, versus genuine links with the occult?

Guesting to discuss these points is U.S. rock musician-turned-researcher Chris Drapeau. We get into the ‘devil’s horns’ frequently flashed by both band members and fans at gigs, and Chris gives his perspective on where this came from. We also cover the subject of backmasking - subliminal messages placed in reverse in recordings, which have been much associated with these genres. Other aspects discussed include the genre’s roots, including a black mass committed to vinyl back in 1969, and the deeply dark Black Metal scene coming out of Norway.

MARK DEVLIN AT FREE YOUR MIND 5 CONFERENCE, THIS APRIL

GOOD VIBRATIONS PODCAST, VOL. 103: CHRIS DRAPEAU - SATANISM & HEAVY ROCK

Mention the idea of ‘Satanism’ in the music industry to any random individual, and their mind will probably go straight to the genres of Heavy Metal and Heavy Rock, such has been their association with the dark occult through groups such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Judas Priest. How did these associations come about, are they justified, and how much of it can be attributed to controversial hype, versus genuine links with the occult?

Guesting to discuss these points is U.S. rock musician-turned-researcher Chris Drapeau. We get into the ‘devil’s horns’ frequently flashed by both band members and fans at gigs, and Chris gives his perspective on where this came from. We also cover the subject of backmasking - subliminal messages placed in reverse in recordings, which have been much associated with these genres. Other aspects discussed include the genre’s roots, including a black mass committed to vinyl back in 1969, and the deeply dark Black Metal scene coming out of Norway.

MARK DEVLIN AT THE FREE YOUR MIND 5 CONFERENCE, APRIL 2017

I’m happy to announce that I’ll be back as one of the speakers at the Free Your Mind Conference near Philadelphia, happening between 5th and 7th April. There’s a mind-expanding array of presenters and topics on offer once again, as well as the invaluable networking opportunities with like-minded individuals. You can book advance tickets (which helps the organisers to make these things happen considerably) via the following link:

http://www.freeyourmindconference.com/speakers/

THE SOUND OF NOW. PLAYLIST & LISTEN AGAIN LINKS FOR 18/2/17

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FUTUREJACK: IN MY WAY (OPERATOR S REMIX)

KATE KLEIN: SHOOTING STARS (MATT JAM LAMONT/ SCOTT DIAZ VOCAL DUB)

TQD (ROYAL-T, DJ Q & FLAVA D): BAKED BEANS

BASS ADJUSTMENT FEAT. J BIRD: UNITY IN DIVERSITY (ALL IN TOGETHER NOW) (BAD HABIT REMIX)

KARL TUFF E NUFF BROWN & TODD EDWARDS: Y O U (SOLUTIONS DEEP HOUSE MIX)

STREET BEAT OF THE WEEK:
TQD (ROYAL-T, DJ Q & FLAVA D): A LETTER TO EZ

KNOX FEAT. AARON K GRAY: THANKFUL (KNOX N WOZNIAK MIX)

O.C.: MY CITY

STIK FIGA: HOLDING BACK TEARS

M-DOT: THE EMPATHY

SUPERIOR FEAT. BLU & EDO G: MAKE THE WORLD GO

YOUR OLD DROOG: G.K.A.C

PHIFE DAWG FEAT. DWELE & MIKE CITY: WANNA DANCE

KNOX: JUST GIVE (ORIGINAL MIX)

PLES JONES FEAT. FREEDAH SOUL: FEEL ALIVE

RAY BROWN: SHED A LITTLE LIGHT (ORIGINAL MIX)

LENNY FONTANA & D-TRAIN: WHEN YOU FEEL WHAT LOVE HAS (DJ SPEN REMIX)

PARIS: IF YOU LOVE ME

FOUR KINGS FEAT. SYBIL: TOGETHER YOU AND I (KNOX & WOZNIAK MIX)

O.C.: SAME SUN, SAME MOON (INTRO)

O.C.: SAM

RAPPER BIG POOH: CLIFFNOTES

J: COLE: EVERYBODY GOTTA DIE

TONE SPLIFF FEAT. TRAGEDY KHADAFI, JUKSTAPOSE & BLAQ POET: SPIT GAME

RAPSODY FEAT. AB-SOUL: 2AM

KNOX: GROOVESTREET REMIX DUB

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM, SHOW 73

Another showcase of conscious music old and new that you genuinely won’t hear anywhere else. The lyrics really go there with this instalment.
 



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STRAINJ POETRY: INTRO SKIT

STRAINJ POETRY: ALL THE NEVERS

DVG. WHEN I BREAK FREE

ISHE NAMARA. REBORN (TSOF ESOTERIC)

OC: SAME SUN, SAME MOON (INTRO)

OC: SAM

COMMON FEAT. TASHA COBBS: LITTLE CHICAGO BOY

THE LAST POETS: E PLURIBUS UNUM (1973)

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA: WARLOCKS AND WITCHES, COMPUTER CHIPS, MICROCHIPS AND YOU (1996)

DEPECHE MODE: WHERE’S THE REVOLUTION?

TRUTH TRIP:
PRINCE: ANIMAL KINGDOM

CAPTAIN SENSIBLE: WOT, NO MEAT?

“PAUL McCARTNEY”/ WILLIAM SHEPHERD: LOOKING FOR CHANGES

CRO MAGS: DEATH CAMPS

OLETA ADAMS: RHYTHM OF LIFE

SOUL II SOUL: GET A LIFE

CARON WHEELER: LIVING IN THE LIGHT

BASS ADJUSTMENT FEAT. J BIRD. UNITY IN DIVERSITY (ALL IN TOGETHER NOW) (CJ REIGN EXTENDED MIX)

LENNY FONTANA FEAT. TOMMY RANDO: HOPE FOR THE WORLD (MAIN VOCAL MIX)

MD's CLUB/ RADIO/ TALK DATES, FEBRUARY/ MARCH 2017

Saturday 18th February
The Sound Of Now, Destiny 105FM, Oxford (6-8pm)

Saturday 25th February
Presentation, Open Minds Ireland Conference, Dooleys Hotel, Waterford, IRELAND

Friday 10th March
Conscious Music DJ set, Poetic Justice, Hive, Dalston, London

Saturday 11th March
The Sound Of Now, Destiny 105FM, Oxford (6-8pm)

Saturday 18th March
The Sound Of Now, Destiny 105FM, Oxford (6-8pm)

Saturday 25th March
The Sound Of Now, Destiny 105FM, Oxford (6-8pm)

Saturday 25th March
Old-school DJ set, Brown Suga’s Soul Survivor, The Lounge, Manchester

GOOD VIBRATIONS PODCAST, VOL. 102: WILLIAM RAMSEY - ALEISTER CROWLEY

No figure seems to have had more of an influence on the popular music icons of the past 50 years than the notorious British occultist Aleister Crowley, and the teachings he espoused through organisations such as The Golden Dawn, AA, and Ordo Templi Orientis, (OTO.) Why should there be any link at all between magick rituals, and the world of entertainment?

Guesting to consider the question is American author, researcher and film-maker William Ramsey, who has written three books on Crowley. We discuss the myths, apparent contradictions and hidden aspects of Crowley’s life, and examine the effect that his work seems to have on a few specific names in the music world. The chat also touches on the appeal of the OTO towards celebrities, Crowley’s links to the world of military-intelligence, and who one of his illegitimate children might just be.

MARK DEVLIN ON SOWING SEEDS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

An excerpt from a recent radio interview, getting into the harsh reality that those spreading truthful information in these times are unlikely to experience the full-on benefits of the consciousness shift that it may eventually bring about, but that the results may by felt by future generations of humanity.

MARK DEVLIN ON TAKING ON RESPONSIBILITY FOR TRUTH

A recent interview excerpt, getting into the obligation to communicate spiritual truths to others that an individual takes on, when coming to these understandings for themselves.

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM, SHOW 73

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM, SHOW 73

Another showcase of conscious music old and new that you genuinely won’t hear anywhere else. The lyrics really go there with this instalment.




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STRAINJ POETRY: INTRO SKIT

STRAINJ POETRY: ALL THE NEVERS

DVG. WHEN I BREAK FREE

ISHE NAMARA. REBORN (TSOF ESOTERIC)

OC: SAME SUN, SAME MOON (INTRO)

OC: SAM

COMMON FEAT. TASHA COBBS: LITTLE CHICAGO BOY

THE LAST POETS: E PLURIBUS UNUM (1973)

AFRIKA BAMBAATAA: WARLOCKS AND WITCHES, COMPUTER CHIPS, MICROCHIPS AND YOU (1996)

DEPECHE MODE: WHERE’S THE REVOLUTION?

TRUTH TRIP:
PRINCE: ANIMAL KINGDOM

CAPTAIN SENSIBLE: WOT, NO MEAT?

“PAUL McCARTNEY”/ WILLIAM SHEPHERD: LOOKING FOR CHANGES

CRO MAGS: DEATH CAMPS

OLETA ADAMS: RHYTHM OF LIFE

SOUL II SOUL: GET A LIFE

CARON WHEELER: LIVING IN THE LIGHT

BASS ADJUSTMENT FEAT. J BIRD. UNITY IN DIVERSITY (ALL IN TOGETHER NOW) (CJ REIGN EXTENDED MIX)

LENNY FONTANA FEAT. TOMMY RANDO: HOPE FOR THE WORLD (MAIN VOCAL MIX)

THE SOUND OF NOW. PLAYLIST & LISTEN AGAIN LINKS FOR 11/2/17

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RAY BROWN: SHED A LITTLE LIGHT (ORIGINAL MIX)

WILL DOWNING FEAT. PARIS CESVETTE: NIGHTS OVER EGYPT

PLES JONES FEAT. FREEDAH SOUL. FEEL ALIVE

KNOX FEAT. AARON K GRAY. THANKFUL (KNOX N WOZNIAK MIX)

BROOKSIDE CHASE: CALL ME ON THE WEEKEND

LENNY FONTANA FEAT. TOMMY RANDO. HOPE FOR THE WORLD (MAIN VO.C.AL MIX)

O.C.: SAME SUN, SAME MOON (INTRO)

O.C.: GOOD MAN

COMMON FEAT. GUCCI MANE, PUSHA T, BJ THE CHICAGO KID: FOREVER BLACK AMERICA AGAIN

STIK FIGA. HOLDING BACK TEARS

M-DOT. THE EMPATHY

L'ORANGE AND MR: LIF: THERE'S AN ART TO SLEEPING

YOUR OLD DROOG: G:K:A:C

BASS ADJUSTMENT FEAT. J BIRD: UNITY IN DIVERSITY (ALL IN TOGETHER NOW) (BAD HABIT REMIX)

KATE KLEIN: SHOOTING STARS (FOOR REMIX)

KARL TUFF E NUFF BROWN & TODD EDWARDS: Y O U (SOLUTIONS DEEP HOUSE MIX)

PINKY: LUCY (OPERATOR S REMIX)

LISA UNIQUE FEAT. LAURA BAYSTON: LET ME LOVE YOU FOR TONIGHT (DANNY FOSTER & CHRIS BASS REMIX)

KNOX. GROOVESTREET REMIX DUB

STREET BEAT OF THE WEEK:
O.C.: REAL LIFE

RAPPER BIG POOH: CLIFFNOTES

TONE SPLIFF FEAT. FEAT. ED OG & FATLIP: PLAYTIME OVER

VERBAL SKILLZ: DON'T TRY TO TELL ME

MADVILLAIN: AVALANCHE

O.C.: SERIOUS

GENERAL STEELE & ESK: FEAT. VVS VERBAL, MAR'RZ ATOMZ & SMOOTHE DA HUSTLER: EMPIRE STATE

KNOX: JUST GIVE (ORIGINAL MIX)

JUISEPPE: LOVE WILL FIND A WAY

THROWBACK THURSDAY: OXYGEN 107.9FM, OXFORD, JULY 1999 - MARK DEVLIN, KID FURY & THE OUT OF DA VILLE CREW

Some footage from Mark Devlin & Kid Fury's Joints & Jams show on Oxygen 107.9 in Oxford from Summer 1999. Featuring freestyles from Nottingham's Lee Ramsey & Simone, and a very young Mista Jam on the decks!

GOOD VIBRATIONS PODCAST, VOL. 102: WILLIAM RAMSEY - ALEISTER CROWLEY

No figure seems to have had more of an influence on the popular music icons of the past 50 years than the notorious British occultist Aleister Crowley, and the teachings he espoused through organisations such as The Golden Dawn, AA, and Ordo Templi Orientis, (OTO.) Why should there be any link at all between magick rituals, and the world of entertainment?

Guesting to consider question is American author, researcher and film-maker William Ramsey, who has written three books on Crowley. We discuss the myths, apparent contradictions and hidden aspects of Crowley’s life, and examine the effect that his work seems to have on a few specific names in the music world. The chat also touches on the appeal of the OTO towards celebrities, Crowley’s links to the world of military-intelligence, and who one of his illegitimate children might just be.

MIND CONTROL SYMBOLISM IN VINTAGE MADNESS VIDEO

I caught this Madness video on Top Of The Pops 1983 last night. Anyone who’s looked at symbolism will recognise the second half of this, (about 2:10 onwards) as being Mind Control Programming 101. Absolutely blatant, and the relevance would have been missed by 99.9 per cent of people at the time, without the opportunity then for the public to research such things.

I’m looking at a whole load of 80s pop videos with a fresh perspective now.