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Ambient Music, Black Cats, and Folk Horror Films Highlight Recent Discoveries
Imagine you found a new way to make work feel less boring by listening to calm music with pretty nature videos, like a cozy fireplace!
Someone else saw a black cat and thought about how many 'bad things' are around us, like dirty air and sugary snacks, but still thought the cat was beautiful.
Another person finally watched a scary movie called 'Midsommar' and learned that sometimes, scary groups can seem nice and welcoming, which is what makes them so unsettling.
Lastly, a classic happy movie about friends going to a forest is being shown again, and it's like a warm hug to watch.
These are all little things that made people think or feel happy.
YouTube channels with ambient music and scenic visuals are transforming work routines into more immersive experiences.
A black cat's appearance prompted reflections on various 'bad omens' in modern life, contrasted with the cat's own aesthetic beauty.
The folk horror film 'Midsommar' is highlighted for its depiction of toxic relationships and the seductive nature of cult-like community.
Satyajit Ray's film 'Aranyer Din Ratri' is described as a cherished 'hangout movie' due to its joyful characters and setting.
A newly restored version of 'Aranyer Din Ratri' is being released in theaters.
- Who
- Shephali Bhatt, Nipa Charagi, Bibek Bhattacharya, and the characters/director of films.
- What
- Discoveries and reflections on ambient YouTube channels, observations on black cats and omens, a review of the folk horror film Midsommar, and a spotlight on Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri.
- Where
- Personal workspaces, public spaces, and cinematic settings.
- When
- Recent discoveries and ongoing appreciation, with specific film release dates noted.
- Why
- Seeking immersive experiences for work, reflecting on modern-day omens, exploring the appeal of community in horror, and revisiting a classic film.
Interpreting Omens
Appreciating Aesthetics
Black Cats and Superstition
Interpreting Omens
A black cat can be seen as a bad omen, prompting someone to cross the street, similar to other 'bad omens' like pollutants and unhealthy food.
Appreciating Aesthetics
A black cat, regardless of superstition, can be appreciated for its beauty, with examples like Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service or Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Key facts
- Midsommar Release Year
- 2019
- Aranyer Din Ratri Release Year
- 1970
- The Wicker Man Release Year
- 1973
- Blood on Satan's Claw Release Year
- 1971
Quotes
Nipa Charagi
Author of "Black Beauty"
“Bad omens are all around us: in the form of pollutants in the air, water, mind; in sodium- and sugar-saturated snacks; in pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables; as trolls on social media.”
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“The list is endless.”
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Shephali Bhatt
Author of "Ambient Escapes"
“I have always relied on instrumental playlists.”
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“But these long-form videos offer something more immersive.”
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Bibek Bhattacharya
Author of "Organic Horror"
“An unholy child of The Wicker Man (1973) and Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971), Midsommar updates the creepiness of sinister neo-pagan European cults by placing a very modern toxic relationship smack in the middle of the story.”
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“Some wise-cracking reviewer once called it an extreme breakup film, and it is that, but much more.”
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Satyajit Ray
Filmmaker, referenced in "Forest Essential"
“Days and Nights in the Forest”
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