»I don't see the reflection of a man, I see a specter, a phantasm, a distor… Read Full Bio ↴»I don't see the reflection of a man, I see a specter, a phantasm, a distorted human-like figure to which I can't relate«
Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words is the specter that haunts Sweden's Thomas Ekelund. A graphic designer, musician, and visual artist, Ekelund brings to his body of work a dark vision of brooding isolation tempered by the hope that salvation from the garbled ether of digital and psychological pollution is possible.
After being diagnosed with a near crippling mental disease, Ekelund sought sanctuary in sound but recoiled from what he created. Ekelund stares into the shadow sounds that invade our lives and grind the spaces between us and sees his fractured reflection staring back. With his splintered mind as a guide, Ekelund plumbs the depths of noisy maelstroms and explores the currents of isolation and madness, conjuring emotive landscapes that draw blood as often as they heal.
Yet, the psychic violence of Ekelund's compositions cannot erase the sympathetic response they evoke. Through sonic alchemy, Ekelund transmutes buzzing drones, ominous atmospheres and dirge-like melodies into spaces where we can seek solace. For it is through these songs that we, like Ekelund, can find joy through pain, calm through anger, comfort through isolation, and peace through madness.
Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words is the specter that haunts Sweden's Thomas Ekelund. A graphic designer, musician, and visual artist, Ekelund brings to his body of work a dark vision of brooding isolation tempered by the hope that salvation from the garbled ether of digital and psychological pollution is possible.
After being diagnosed with a near crippling mental disease, Ekelund sought sanctuary in sound but recoiled from what he created. Ekelund stares into the shadow sounds that invade our lives and grind the spaces between us and sees his fractured reflection staring back. With his splintered mind as a guide, Ekelund plumbs the depths of noisy maelstroms and explores the currents of isolation and madness, conjuring emotive landscapes that draw blood as often as they heal.
Yet, the psychic violence of Ekelund's compositions cannot erase the sympathetic response they evoke. Through sonic alchemy, Ekelund transmutes buzzing drones, ominous atmospheres and dirge-like melodies into spaces where we can seek solace. For it is through these songs that we, like Ekelund, can find joy through pain, calm through anger, comfort through isolation, and peace through madness.
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halfy1072
John Updike is quite simply one of the GREAT prose writers. Reading him is a joy, especially his ability to write about every day life and relationships. 'Giving the mundane it's beautiful due' .
Doots Cat
His ability to formulate sophisticated and creative responses and convey them so eloquently is remarkable.
Southern California
I have enjoyed reading John Updike for many, many years.
I will miss him.
TheBigDelicious
Last week finished a reread of 'Roger's Version' and am now immersed in 'The Beauty of the Lillies'. As I have commented elsewhere, John Updike is my favourite author. I love the poetry, the mellifluous current of words, am transfixed with images, and the challenge of the whole to re-think, to alter, and yes, to worship at the altar of the greatest author of my lifetime.
pawsoned
Enchanting person, intelligent man and great author <3
René Fabre
A lovely conversation. I'm glad it showed up on my suggestions! Long time fan of John Updike and wonderful to revisit this evening. Thank you!
SamuelDaram
I miss John Updike. Thank goodness for the books. And these You Tube videos of Updike. He will live forever like this.
Ryan Ortega
The quote you've chosen is what makes Updike, for me, essential, especially for those of us who are students of Literature.
Smoochy Gaming
@HR5308 That's interesting, I found "Terrorist" to actually be his weakest novel, at least of the ones I've read (just 3-4).
Horst F. Runzler
"Terrorist" seems the best book from Updike, even in the german translation I have read. What a great novelist!