Western esotericism
Western esotericism, also called esotericism and esoterism, is a scholarly term applied as a label to a wide range of groups and schools of thought which share a general air de famille. It refers to a wide array of ideas and movements which have developed within Western society, and which have remained largely distinct from both orthodox Judeo-Christian religion and Enlightenment rationalism. A trans-disciplinary field, esotericism has pervaded various forms of Western philosophy, religion, pseudoscience, art, literature, and music, continuing to have an impact on intellectual ideas and popular culture.
The precise definition of Western esotericism has been debated by various academics, with a number of different alternatives proposed. One scholarly model adopts its definition of "esotericism" from certain esotericist schools of thought themselves, treating "esotericism" as a perennialist hidden, inner tradition. A second perspective argues that it is a category that encompasses world views which seek to embrace an 'enchanted' world view in the face of increasing de-enchantment. A third view, propounded by Wouter Hanegraaff, views Western esotericism as a category encompassing all of Western culture's "rejected knowledge" that is accepted by neither the scientific establishment nor orthodox religious authorities.
Esoteric (album)
Esoteric is the fourth studio album by Swedish metal band Skyfire. It was released on 14 September in the United Kingdom, 18 September for the rest of Europe and October 13, 2009 in North America, through Pivotal Rockordings. The cover artwork was made by Pär Olofsson who also created the artwork for other acts such as The Faceless, Psycroptic and Spawn of Possession along with the layout by Erik Olofsson of Cult of Luna. Martin Hanner revealed that the album is a concept album and that "The cover is basically a guy who is being initiated by a cult," he further responded with:
The band was also going for an epic sound inspired by the likes of Symphony X and Bal-Sagoth. A choir and orchestra was said to be added to their overall sound but it is unclear as to what extent they would be used. As for bonus tracks, the band and label decided on releasing material previously unheard by the public from their demo Within Reach. At this time, the band used clean vocals as opposed to growling vocals.
Esoteric (disambiguation)
Esoteric information refers to Esotericism, the hidden meanings and symbolism of various philosophical, historical, and religious texts. It may also refer to information understood by a small group, which is kept secret for larger groups.
Esoteric may also refer to:
Esoterica may refer to:
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Esoteric
ALBUMS
- Paragon of Dissonance released: 2012
- The Maniacal Vale released: 2008
- Subconscious Dissolution Into the Continuum released: 2004
- Metamorphogenesis released: 1999
- The Pernicious Enigma released: 1997
- Epistemological Despondency released: 1994
- Esoteric Emotions: The Death of Ignorance released: 1993
Esoteric
ALBUMS
- Machete Mode released: 2013
- Boston Pharaoh released: 2011
- Fly Casualties released: 2010
- Saving Seamus Ryan released: 2009
- Serve or Suffer released: 2009
- Pterodactyl Tubeway (vs. Gary Numan) released: 2007
- Egoclapper released: 2007
- Too Much Posse released: 2005
Fly Casualties
Released 2010- Heroic Future
- Dactyl Rap 1138
- Black Manta
- Worst Things First
- 1989 (Rap version)
- Dustman
- Zod (70's Cartoon edit & remix)
- Vinyl's Dead
- Popcorn in Revere
- Looks Like Reign
- My Swordz
- Pterodactyl Sax
- Blow My Mind in 2 Parts
- Knifegirl (Eso's Uber-Dramatic remix)
- Hold On (OG version)
- Real American Heroes Demoralized
- Pterolab 1st Slaughter
- Scalper
- Deathwish
- You Ain't Hip
- Waxing on Decepticon
- Time With My Girl
- Watch the Pro
- Makin' Beats in the Lab With Numan
- You Ain't the Reel One
Saving Seamus Ryan
Released 2009- Studio Time/Goodbye
- The Darkest Park
- Punks Shoot & Steal
- Plotting My Revenge
- Mass General/Macko's Angle
- I Need a Dope Beat
- Bar Thief
- I Rap Too Much
- Modern Love (In Boston)
- Ace's Take
- No Features
- Hold On
- Selling Spidey
- Take Him to the Bridge
- The King Is the Dog
- Chocolate Popcorn
- The Wrong Attitude
- My Audition
- The Good Fight
- Back to the Lab
Serve or Suffer
Released 2009- Yellow Beat
- Shay's Rebellion
- Shalla Bal
- Moogie Howser, MC
- 1989
- Whole House Freeze
- Hal Jordan
- Swords to a Fistfight
- Let the Leo Out
- Steve Rogers
- Silence Is Golden
- Swing It Baby
- Goblin's Horse Tranquilizer
- Hero's Plight
- Hot Punk
- Galactus Trilogy
- Vermont for Nothing
- Basement B/W Comics
- Go Ask Malice
- Time Is Running Out
- One Day as a Ryan, 10.4.08
- Milk, Milk
- Boba Fett Thrills Me Still
Pterodactyl Tubeway (vs. Gary Numan)
Released 2007- Send in the Godz
- Numan Crack in the Flesh
- Deathless Fascination
- General Zod
- Pterodactyl
- Zero Bars (Drop the Beat)
- Gold and a 4-Door
- Stop Motion Animation
- Icy Observation
- Revisiting the Terror
- College Girl
- Me, I Disconnect From Rap
- Pharoah in the Park
- North Shore Mall
- LM-1 Drum Computer
- Isn't It Odd
- Occupant 256
- Jet Jaguars (Humanoid mix)
- Fist of Iron
- General Zod (Bladerunners edit)
Egoclapper
Released 2007- Egoclapper
- Watch the Pro
- Warlords (feat. Celph Titled, trademarc & Karma)
- Mind on Fire
- Tranquilizer
- Typhoons in Japan
- Street Stigma (feat. Rack Lo)
- Incredible Hulk Rap (feat. Termanology)
- Ego Empire
- Zombie Combat
- Really Fly
- Boston Garden Rap (feat. Raydar Ellis & Jawn P)
- Esos Father Finds the Chosen One
- Frank Miller Tank Killer
- First of a New Breed
- Spidey Jail Break
Too Much Posse
Released 2005- Pound for Pound (feat. Rasco & Beyonder)
- Top Shelf (feat. Karma)
- Hip-Hop Philosophy (feat. Tha Trademarc)
- Ryan's Revenge (Esoteric remix) (feat. Apathy & Celph Titled)
- Street Pay (feat. Main Flow)
- 5 Perfect Exertions (feat. Jedi Mind Tricks, Virtuoso, Chief Kamachi & Bahamadia)
- Global Networking a.k.a. Battle Stance (feat. Virtuoso, Mr. Lif, Z-Trip & The Prunes)
- Devil-Smasher (feat. Breez Evahflowin & C-Rayz Walz)
- Final 4 (feat. Reks, J-live, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Young Zee, Pacewon, Danja Mowf & Lonnie B)
- The Hunted (feat. Jedi Mind Tricks)
- Gunn Clapp (feat. J-Treads & Breezly Brewin)
- Higher Standard (feat. Virtuoso, Mr. Lif & DJ Vadim)
- Skitzofreniks' State (feat. Checkmark, Reks, Virtuoso & Killa Cal R.I.P.)
- Recognize (feat. Kabir)
- Bringing It Back (Esoteric remix) (feat. Mic Stylz)
- Chain Reaction (Apathy remix) (feat. Vinnie Paz)
- Duck Hunt (feat. Porn Theater Ushers)
- Well Well Well (Well Done edit) (feat. Celph Titled, Rise & Apathy)
- Piece of the Pie (feat. Count Bass D & Virtuoso)
- Beantown (feat. John Cena & Tha Trademarc)
- Battle Royal (feat Akrobatik)
- Bahamadia's B-Sides (Live on 103.9 FM Philly, Feb 98)
- Chop Off the Head (feat. Del, Taja & K the I)
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A Torrent Of Ills
by: EsotericAvert my eyes to prevent the falling,
Some things should not be seen
And if I dare glance
The quickening travels swiftly,
To take leave of my senses
Excess in place of sleep
Cathartic,
Still, yet restless amidst this elucidation
The red mist contorts, distorts,
Blasting through my mind
Destroying all rational thought
Reflections of dissolution
A malevolent labyrinth
Spurious, blinding
Unforgiving reality
This fantastic chaos that contains everything the mind
could imagine,
But mostly would not care to see
Merely breathing
Searching for that elusive purpose that drives us,
But we know not where
Time will eventually scrub me from existence
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