This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th and 21st century philosopher and moral theorist, Alasdair MacIntyre's essay "Plain Persons and Moral Theory"

It focuses upon a generalized narrative that MacIntyre calls "the story of the decline and fall of the plain person", with four main "episodes".
1. The protagonist strives to answer the question "what is my good", but doesn't develop a temperateness needed toward less than supreme goods
2. A "radical discrepancy develops between rules needed for pursuit of the good and the multiplicity of goods
3. The discrepancy gets resolved in one of two incompatible ways. Either rules take priority or goods do. The protagonist learns that they cannot avoid taking sides
4. The protagonist discovers that the major issues at stake cannot be rationally resolved

MacIntyre also maintains that this is not just a story of individuals but of our moral culture from the 16th-20th centuries, as set out in his book After Virtue

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Alasdair MacIntyre, Plain Persons - Narratives of Moral Decline - Sadler's Lectures

Tragedy: - lil sunshine (prod. temcandoanything)
This one is a bit different than usual
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This song is a captivating exploration of the enigmatic and elusive nature of someone who appears perfect on the surface. With its catchy melody and witty lyrics, the song delves into the mystery of a person who seems too good to be true, hiding secrets and vices behind a sugary facade.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
With a smile so sweet and a heart so light
You're the perfect darling, of the morning light
You're a cookie cutter cutie, with a sprinkle of flair
But I wonder what's behind, that perfect little air 

[Chorus]
Sugar and spice, and everything nice
But what's the flavor, of your secret vice?
You're a sweet little mystery, with a twist of surprise
But I'll never know, behind those sugar-coated eyes 

[Verse 2]
You're a master of disguise, with a tongue so quick and sly
You're a chameleon cutie, with a heart that's hard to buy
You're a porcelain doll, with a crack in your disguise
But I'll never know, the truth behind your sugar-coated lies 

[Chorus]
Sugar and spice, and everything nice
But what's the flavor, of your secret vice?
You're a sweet little mystery, with a twist of surprise
But I'll never know, behind those sugar-coated eyes 

[Bridge]
Maybe I'm just jealous, of your perfect little life
Maybe I'm just curious, about the secrets you hide
But I'll never know, the truth behind your sugar-coated smile
And I'll just keep on wondering, for a long while 

[Chorus]
Sugar and spice, and everything nice
But what's the flavor, of your secret vice?
You're a sweet little mystery, with a twist of surprise
But I'll never know, behind those sugar-coated eyes


Sugar and Spice

A little bit of this and a little bit of that, sassy, dark and sexy.

Familiar Vices - Come Alone

A collab of Vices and OddlyFamiliar - our first track as a duo!

Come Alone

VICES (fast version)

Vices

We're all just runnin', but where do we go?
Buildin' our castles on foundations of woe
You say the bottle whispers secrets in the night
But those whispers turn to screams in the cold morning light
And I can feel the weight of a thousand eyes
Lookin' down from billboards in the open skies

Seems we're chasin' dreams that just ain't ours
You tell me tired's the heart that's lyin'
Then you feel that emptiness inside you's cryin'
And I can't see they're sellin' highs
Not the freedom that we're buyin'
I can’t see past the smokescreen lies

We're all just sellin', but what do we own?
Peddling pleasure while our sorrows have grown
You say the screen sells joy in high-def glare
But that joy disappears, just smoke in the air

And I can hear the chains of laughter tight
Clasped around souls in the neon night
Trapped in the grind, dollar signs in our minds
Spinning wheels in a race, just to stay in one line
But the truth, it burns through, in the still of the night
Saying life's more than a chase, more than hustle and strife
Cause we’re hungry for meaning, in this land of the free
But we're fed on illusions, that's the irony

Behind the bar's clink, where our worries all drown
We search for our peace in a pour or a round
You claim every shot can heal the soul's scars
But those bottle-born bandages won't get us far
And I can see the crowd of lost names
Marchin' in rhythm to the TV's games

Kelly K - Vices

Weiland - Farewell (Slowed & Reverb)

Weiland - Mellotron ( Slowed & Reverb)

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Vice City Sunset  (Prod. by AI-Grhythm)

Vices by Stringer Bellz

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Vices by Stringer Bellz

Weiland - Let me go (LQ FULL remastered) (prod. fish)

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Drums & Bass | Est. 2019
Немає виправдання.

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here, for the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer, and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW If you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or so I will probably unfollow. The same goes with when I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow me back within a week or so, I'll unfollow, because I'd like to even out my follows/followers numbers.  Hope that makes sense? 😘













Hailing from the depths of a darker sound. Oddly Familiar has been destroying dance floors since 2005. He's had hand in everything from minimal house to dubstep but found his home in Drum & Bass. Coming back into the scene with after a 7 year hiatus with a more profound sound, he is someone you want to keep up with. From deep and dark to fast and vicious this man doesn't miss and strives to keep the underground sounds alive and well. 

For booking inquires contact oddlyfamiliar@outlook.com.

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