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Shadow Gains - 06 Monk Mode

Monk Mode, the sixth track from the upcoming concept album, delves into the allure and dangers of prolonged isolation in the name of self-improvement.

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Monk Mode
"Monk Mode" examines the tension between solitude-driven self-improvement and the potential dangers of prolonged isolation. Rooted in the concept of Monk Mode, articulated in a 2014 article in Illimitable Men, the song warns of the seductive allure of retreating from life under the guise of noble self-development. While solitude can foster focus and ref…
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Passing the inspiration, background, song styling and lyrics through ChatGPT, Claude and Grok, revealed these three aphorisms which describe the composition:

Solitude builds strength; community gives it purpose

Isolation sharpens the mind, but connection feeds the soul

Retreat to grow, but return to thrive

Each track on the album is a result of thoughtful research, reflection, and creative exploration - enhanced by incredible AI tools.

We hope these pieces resonate with you, and that you find meaning in them as much as we have in their creation. If you enjoy what you hear, we’d be grateful if you could share it with others to keep the creative conversation going!

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