“The Pestilence of AIDS”: a Testament to the Homophobia of the 80s
Thanks to this bizarre, archaic pamphlet that I discovered recently, I now know what religious-based homophobia was like back in …
Media Analysis
A Celtic Fight Anthem: “Against the Wind” by Moya Brennan
My parents’ love of Celtic music led to me becoming obsessed with the genre at a very young age. One …
“We Were Alive”: Austra’s Lament for Depressed Love
“What if we were alive?” The Canadian electronic group Austra is known for making melancholic music dealing with loneliness and the gloomier …
“Ok Ok Ok” by Little Green Cars: a Mournful Song About Facing Romantic Trauma
The Irish alternative band Little Green Cars has a penchant for writing songs that deal upfront with heartbreak and resulting …
“I Want Love”: Silent Hill 3’s Mournful Ode to Loneliness
“I want a cup that overflows with love, although… it’s not enough to fill my heart I want a barrel …
“Secreto Perfecto” by Jotdog: a Whimsical Love Song for Lost Lovers
I discovered the Mexican electro-pop band Jotdog in my junior year of high school, when I discovered their single “Lluvia …
A Classic Love Story: Richard Rich’s “The Swan Princess”
One of my favorite movies of all time, a film that’s become a personal Valentine’s Day tradition to view, is …
Austra’s Anthem for Gay Youth in Love: “Painful Like”
I had the pleasure of discovering the Canadian electronic band Austra back in 2014, when my Introduction to Formal Philosophy” …
Claudia Wolf: a Character Analysis of Silent Hill 3’s Tragic Pharisee
“I can picture a place where everybody feels it too. It might be fiction, but I’m seeing ahead! There’s nothing …
We’ll Get There One Day: “One Step At a Time” By Jordin Sparks
College graduates in this day and age all struggle with the frustration of not immediately going where they want to …
An Anthem for the Brokenhearted: “My Love Took Me Down to the River to Silence Me” by Little Green Cars
Heartbreak is never easy to overcome, especially when the person responsible was motivated by malice. The pain of that betrayal …
The Lady of Shalott and the Pain of Unrequited Love
I recently started listening to my favorite Celtic artists from my childhood after going through my old CDs. One of …
A Love Ballad Inspired by Silent Hill 2: “Richtung Lichtung” by Ali As
One of the most timeless features of the Silent Hill video game series is the haunting soundtrack that, while of …
Disney’s Anthem for the Ostracized: “God Help the Outcasts” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“God help the outcasts, hungry from birth Show them the mercy they don’t find on earth God help my …
Celtic Songs: the Musical Masterpieces of Ireland
I recently went through my collection of CDs, and rediscovered my favorite Celtic music albums. My parents got me interested …
The Song for Lonely Nights: “Come” by Namie Amuro
One of my favorite genres of music is Japanese pop and rock, otherwise known as “J-Pop” and “J-Rock” respectively. The …
The Grief of Alessa Gillespie: Silent Hill 1 and God’s Mission to Rescue His Children
“Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.” (Psalm 27:10) (Note: For those of you who …
Personal Favorite Songs for Erasing Loneliness
I have a strong affinity for music that helps me get through the random bouts of loneliness that catch me …
Laura Palmer’s Angel: a Cinematic Representation of God’s Faithfulness
Note: If you haven’t watched the original Twin Peaks 1990-91 series and/or Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, please be …
Reading Up on Saint Faustina-Part 1
Ever since a powerful God-given experience I was given back in October 2016 (which I wrote about here), I’ve researched …
