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The Eternal Return of a Melody: How a 2015 Song Finds New Life in 2026
Explore Nietzsche’s eternal recurrence through music in this personal essay. Discover how my 2015 track “Sometimes” finds stunning new life in 2026 as a Lumineers and Of Monsters and Men-inspired folk-pop reimagining by Dave & Lorelei. What if your old songs could return transformed? Philosophy, psychology, and songwriting collide in this story of creative rebirth. Listen now on Spotify and experience the eternal return of a melody. Perfect for fans of thoughtful music essays

David Lapadat | Music PhD
6 hours ago5 min read


Nietzsche’s Übermensch: The Explosive Philosophy Behind Rock Music’s Rebellious Icons – Jim Morrison, David Bowie, and the Superman Ideal
Explore how Friedrich Nietzsche’s Übermensch (Superman) philosophy profoundly influenced rock music legends like Jim Morrison of The Doors, David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona, Iggy Pop, and beyond. Discover the meaning of the Overman ideal, its celebration of self-overcoming and life-affirmation, the dangerous misinterpretations by Nazis, and its echoes in modern culture. This in-depth article examines Nietzsche’s “God is dead” declaration, the Dionysian spirit in psychedel

David Lapadat | Music PhD
Jan 205 min read


When Silence Dies, the Truth Bleeds
What if words fail us? Wittgenstein’s Tractatus questions truth and silence. Can art show what we can’t say? Dive into this philosophical jo

David Lapadat | Music PhD
Jun 1, 20254 min read
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