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"Freedom is not Free" is a high-energy Drum & Bass track set at 170 BPM. It kicks off with a haunting atmosphere, featuring distant vocal samples and a subtle, echoing melody that builds tension. The drop unleashes a barrage of sharp, rolling basslines, punchy drums, and intricate percussive elements. The track weaves between intense, driving sections and brief moments of calm, reflecting the theme of struggle and sacrifice. Layered with eerie synths and dynamic effects, the track creates a relentless pace, embodying the message that freedom comes with a cost.

《Freedom is not Free》是一首與台灣有關的高速能量鼓打貝斯音樂，節奏設定在每分鐘170拍。這首曲子以充滿張力的氛圍開始，背景中隱約傳來的聲音樣本和迴響旋律逐漸醞釀情緒。隨著節拍的下沉，銳利的滾動低音線、強力的鼓點和精巧的打擊元素被釋放出來。音軌在激烈推進的段落與短暫的平靜之間交替，反映出掙扎與犧牲的主題。多層次的詭異合成音和動態效果，營造出一種無情的節奏，體現了自由是需要付出代價的訊息。

Freedom Is Not Free

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the day the sky stands still

“Recall” captures the spirit of civic resistance in Taiwan—when the people rise against injustice and demand accountability.「罷免」紀錄了台灣人民在面對不公義與政治失衡時，走上街頭，發聲、奮鬥的心情。

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Hello Taiwan

In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we investigate China’s growing political influence in Ireland and the recent meetings between Irish elected officials and members of the Chinese Communist Party. These engagements come at the very moment Ireland’s national cyber-security authority warns of state-aligned threat actors— including those linked to China and Russia—targeting Irish infrastructure, public institutions, and democratic processes.

We examine who attended these meetings, why they matter, and how they align with the EU’s newly announced European Democracy Shield, designed to counter foreign interference from authoritarian regimes.

In this episode, we dig into China’s growing reach in Irish politics and the uncomfortable question at the centre of it all: Is Ireland leaving its democracy unshielded?

This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in Irish politics, democracy, foreign interference, China’s global strategy, and the future of European security.


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Audio transition: Sound Soul (This Logo Reveal) by Diamond_Tunes via Pixabay
Clip of Deputy Alan Kelly's speech at the Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Nov 19th, 2025 provided courtesy of the Houses of the Oireachtas. © Houses of the Oireachtas, 2025
Clip of Comissioner Michael McGrath’s speech on the EU Democracy Shield provided courtesy of the European Parliament Multimedia Centre. © European Union, 2025 – Source: EP. 

Democracy Unshielded - China's Growing Reach in Irish Politics

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