A Grove of Ashes and Aspens

  • Canada Day

    Mild trigger warning: brief mention of genocide Now Playing: Fallen Timbers by Wind Rose Canada Day is one of those holidays I don’t really know how to feel about. Hear me out. On the one hand, yeah, it’s cool that the country exists and is a separate, autonomous entity and can do stuff. I love…

  • The Inherently Political Nature of Art

    Now Playing: Elvenlegions by Elvenking Throughout history, we can see discussions of political themes within art, ranging from a comedic look at history to playing with gender roles to open criticism of current political leaders to a critical look at social issues affecting the modern human being. Now, whether or not some people want to…

  • Classical Music: Universal Language or Tool of Oppression?

    Now Playing: Wonderland by Tungsten So as a classically trained musician living in Canada, I read music in the traditional European (or “Western”) fashion. Basically, I was trained to read music like all those snooty, elitist assholes who act like the big name composers from before 1920 are the best thing to ever happen to…

  • Ghost Stories but Make It Historical

    Now Playing: A Ghost In The Trenches – History Version by Sabaton I got thinking today, which is never a good sign. Ghost stories are rather interesting to me, especially from the perspective of a pagan and general lover of history. When asked, most people will probably tell you that ghosts and spirits are the…