Brody Graham
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Just on a Journey of music and sounds that will light up your world
Stories (2/0)
Iris And The Giant Is A Masterpiece
Why You Should Praise Iris And The Giant Video games have almost always had a bad reputation. From violence to drugs and sex, it is understandable why most of the general public seems to look down upon them with harsh scrutiny. With AAA companies like EA and Activision making decisions that focus on making profits through loot boxes and other live services, the issue is only getting worse. However lately there has been a multitude of titles that prove video games can be much more than mindless profit machines. With easier access to the creative tools and education required to make a game, there has been a surge in indie developers and the critically important ideas they bring with them that break the normal expectations of this medium, creating a renaissance for groundbreaking video games.
By Brody Graham4 years ago in Gamers
Are you (Un)Lost?
(Un)Lost In my opinion, The Maine have easily been the source of the biggest influence towards positive growth throughout my young adult life. But, even before songwriting had become an outlet for my thoughts, their lyrics had been storming my ears. Their constant messages of vibrancy and an acute attention to mental health really struck a chord. As a child, when times were low and survival seemed impossible, one particular song stood out – ‘(Un)Lost’ from The Maine's 2015 album ‘American Candy’. (Un)Lost is substantial enough to have earned its place permanently on my skin - not once, but twice, in the form of tattoos on my wrist and hips. A constant reminder of who I was, am and will be. Growing up I was dealt with circumstances that I wouldn’t wish on anyone else. Separated parents, suffering from Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder, and discovering I was gay in a strict Christian household… These are just a small piece of those difficult circumstances. I was confused and lost. Eventually I gave up on finding a purpose … a sense of gravity. I dabbled in many different career aspects - cooking (which I still love), gaming, graphic design, fitness and personal training, media and even psychology, but nothing stuck until more recently, when I gathered the tools and confidence to fold absolutely into music and creative writing. In those early years it was easier to follow the tide of mediocrity – “Get a job” and “Finish school” was what I was told. So I kept my head low and somehow survived. Hence when I heard the lyrics:
By Brody Graham4 years ago in Beat