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Author: unkle.bonehead

  • I Gave Up

    I Gave Up

    You may notice that if you followed me on social media that I am no longer there. I think their a few straggling social media accounts that I have. Mastodon, Nostr, Gab, TruthSocial, Minds, Blurt, Hive and Facebook. Tbh, I think those are still there because I’ve used them so infrequently over the last several years. The only one I was really active on daily for the last year or two has been X. And I deleted it back on the 18th.
    The only social media I am “active” on is Matrix and the currently extremely rare irc chat. I talk with friends regularlly in dm’s on Matrix. I do stil have the Discord account and am in several rooms. But I treat it more Matrix and just use it for dm’s. I really cant stand to use discord. I feel like I need to take a shower everytime I have it open.

    I am now fully 5 days into abandoning social media entirely and I feel absolutely wonderful. I get up in the morning and dont watch any news. I sit drink coffee and think about what I want to accomplish between the end of the dayjob’s workday and I go to bed. My head is clear and I can actually think about me, my life and my family. My brain feels as clear as it did 30 yrs ago.
    #### AI Music
    You know that recently Ive been pretty heavy into creating AI generated music. During the month of December 2024 I wrote lyrics and produced 30+ songs and created 4 AI personas on [SunoAI](https://suno.com/@unklebonehead). I will have those all released on 20 music stores by Feburary 1, 2025. My original plan was to then spend the month of February writing and producing a group of songs to release during the month of March. One each day. But with the new found clarity I’ve gotten in my head I went ahead and started writing and producing this week. I ended up with 7 new Byte Rebel songs and 5 new Mira Nocturne songs. It’s actually 8 Byte Rebel songs but one is borderline slander against Elon Musk so I probably won’t release it. It’s titled “The Musk King” so you can let your mind go to where you think it would go.
    But since I’ve taken such an interest in the music stuff I’ve decided to seperate it from Liberty Bytes. I’ve created another web site for the ficticous record label I created to house all of my AI music. If you notice on all the digital stores the music is release by Rebellious Bytes Records. You can find it’s website and follow along with it [here](https://bytebackmusic.org/). I will be posting all music related content (blogs, podcasts) over there from now on.

    The reason I am doing this is because I feel like its taking away from the attention that of what I wanted to do on Liberty Bytes. The Liberty Bytes podcast wont stop and I wont stop making content on other subjects such as Linux, BSD and other open source topics. At least it wont slow down any further than it already has. I figure the seperate site would help to keep things nice and tidy.
    You also know that I didnt start the music stuff as an effort to make a profit. Its just a project and something fun to do. I really dont think it will go anywhere or expect any of the songs to take off. Come to think of it none of my projects that I’ve ever done has taken off or gotten anywhere near “viral” or popular. Most likely thats because that I make what many consider to be “boring” content. Do you know why my content is boring? Because I make it for me. I’m not faking a passion or acting like I’m really excited about something to get you interested in it. I’m making it for me. Yes, I really am that fucking selfish, lol.
    #### Whats to come?
    I am planning on recording an episode of Liberty Bytes Podcast soon talking about why I gave up on all social media and news and you should consider it too. In that episode I will explain my reasons. But I want an even more clear brain from all the fog of the last 30 years of the internet.

    I’m also planning a lot of videos and blog posts on how I created the AI personas and their music. The workflow I use, the Reaper templates I use to mix and master them, how I create the artwork and how I release them to 20 music stores using Distrokid and getting them for free on [Blurt.Media](https://blurt.media/c/ubmusic/videos).
    And I want some really cool music to play as well.

  • The Story of the song – “Hammer on Down”

    The Story of the song – “Hammer on Down”

    **Summary:**
    The song was originally a song that I wrote specificaly as a guitar based instrumental and sounds nothing like this version.
    This versiion of “Hammer on Down” is a song about perseverance and devotion in the face of adversity. The lyrics describe a person who’s driven by their love for someone they’ve lost or are losing. They’re willing to risk everything, including their own life, to make it back to this person and save their relationship. The song is an emotional and intense expression of the desperation and longing that comes with being torn apart from what matters most.

    **The3 Key Elements of this Story:**

    • **The Pursuit of Redemption**: The narrator is driven by a desire to make amends, prove themselves, or redeem themselves for past mistakes. They’re racing against time to save their relationship, which has become a source of comfort and purpose in their life.

    • **Love as a Source of Strength**: For the narrator, love is not just a feeling but a powerful force that propels them forward. The lyrics describe how they see their loved one in every headlight, every lonely night, and feel an overwhelming urge to make it back to them.

    • **The Struggle with Fate vs. Personal Willpower**: The song touches on the idea that fate can be cruel, but personal willpower and determination can help overcome obstacles. The narrator is willing to “hammer on down” through the challenges of life, rather than giving up or accepting their circumstances as destiny. This theme is reflected in the bridge, where they say, “I’ll break the dawn, I’ll hammer on down.”

  • The story of the song – “Hidden Shadows”

    The story of the song – “Hidden Shadows”

    The purpose of these posts are to make you aware of my AI generated music. If you like the songs you can get them all at [BlurtMedia](https://blurt.media/c/ubmusic/videos)

    **Summary:**

    “Hidden Shadows” is a song about anonymity, digital freedom, and the quest for truth in a world where information is power. The lyrics describe a sense of rebellion and resistance against those who seek to control or manipulate others. The Byte Rebel navigates the dark web, encrypted channels, and secret networks to uncover hidden truths and protect his identity. It is essentially describing the dark web of i2p and Tor.

    **3 Key Elements of the Story:**

    • **The Quest for Anonymity**: The song’s protagonist is driven by a desire for anonymity and protection from prying eyes. They’re willing to navigate the dark web and use encryption to shield themselves from those who would seek to exploit or control them.

    • **The Power of Digital Freedom**: The lyrics celebrate the freedom and empowerment that comes with being online, where individuals can express themselves freely and access information without restriction. This is reflected in lines like “Digital warriors no chains can claim” and “Torch of freedom burn[s] in the gloom”.

    • **The Importance of Secrecy and Discretion**: The song highlights the importance of secrecy and discretion in a world where information is power. The narrator uses coded language, encrypted channels, and hidden networks to evade detection and protect themselves from those who would seek to expose their identity or secrets. This theme is reflected in lines like “Hide from the eyes patrolling the night” and “Shielded and guarded always in flight”.

  • The Story of the song – “Come Home to Me”

    The Story of the song – “Come Home to Me”

    **Summary:**

    The song “Come Home to Me” is about a woman who is struggling with the absence of her husband who is a long haul truck driver. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation as she navigates the challenges of being apart from him. Written from her pov, she is trying to hold on to hope and love, but it’s wearing thin. The song is a heartfelt plea for an absent loved one to return home and end the pain and hardship.

    ** The 3 Key Elements of the Story:**

    • **Physical Distance vs. Emotional Distance**: The lyrics highlight the contrast between the physical distance separating the narrator from her loved one and the emotional distance that’s just as debilitating. She feels lost without her partner, and even small reminders, like photos or seeing trucks on the road, only serve to deepen the ache.

    • **The Weight of Parenting Responsibilities**: The song mentions “managing chaos” and wearing a “thousand hats,” indicating that she’s shouldering a heavy burden as a parent. This adds an extra layer of emotional complexity to their situation, making it harder for them to cope without her husbands’s physical support.

    • **The Power of Love and Hope**: Despite the challenges and heartache, the song remains hopeful and redemptive. The woman of the story whispers love to the wind, carries their emotions across miles, and pleads with the husband to return home safely. This emphasis on love and hope underscores the idea that even in the darkest moments, connection and redemption is possible.

  • Why I Quit Hive

    Why I Quit Hive

    In this episode, I dive into why I’ve decided to step away from Hive, a platform I once enthusiastically promoted as a beacon for Web3 social networking. Here’s the breakdown:

    – The Downvote Economy: I discuss @krom’s eye-opening article about how Hive has become a “downvote economy.” I’ve witnessed how established users use this system to their advantage, essentially squashing new creators and hoarding rewards among themselves.

    – Decentralization Contradiction: I also cover another of @krom’s insights, where he mathematically shows how Hive’s downvote mechanism actually centralizes control, contrary to what you’d expect in a decentralized network. This has led me to question if Hive truly stands for what it preaches.

    – My Journey with Hive: I share my personal journey, from being a hopeful advocate to recognizing the platform’s failure to evolve into a fair, decentralized space. Despite my efforts to push for change, the system seemed rigged to favor the ‘Hive oligarchy.’

    – Conclusion: I stopped promoting Hive because it feels like endorsing a system that’s more of a pyramid scheme than a community-driven platform. I urge listeners to look for alternatives that might better embody the principles of decentralization such as Blurt

    Links discussed:
    – https://beblurt.com/@khrom/79o56x-the-downvote-economy-how-to-steal-the-value-of-someone-s-work-and-get-rich-off-their-efforts
    – https://beblurt.com/@khrom/5smqz7-why-downvotes-contradict-decentralization-a-mathematical-perspective
    – https://peakd.com/hive-173575/@theringmaster/hivewatchers-thinks-i-m-some
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