Oh awesome! More shit to watch on youtube! Whew, i thought i was going to run out, you know?
And its all really *good* shit, too, which is important bc i wouldnt want to trade my life away watching *dumb* shit.
Ahh, i kid the yt junkies.. im all for self destructive behavior with addictive products that make me feel good(lights cigarette). Why, just the other day i was at the skating rink with my nephew and he was trying to show me some new trick hes learning and im all like dude, im trying to watch skating videos. Look, see? These guys are really good(this may be an apocryphal story, idk. I *do* know i cant remember the names of the songs or artists i *was* watching, maybe at the skating rink). Can you believe he didnt want to watch them? Kids these days are getting weird. Alot of them want to *do* shit instead of watching it being done. Im like, cant you see how much better this is? Its like a video game except i dont have to push any buttons(except to skip commercials:/)!
Ive heard some people say our culture is turning to shit, but i dont see it. Maybe those naysayers are watching the wrong videos
This object, and other media objects of this brand, "Grim Hustle," are the products of a PR campaign for membership in a regional fraternity/society. No judgement on the virtues of the society, and I have no further analysis on the ownership/backing of it, than the history described at this link.
While the stoic and strategic advice offered by the presentations may have legitimate appeal and a timely return to classical values of honor, self-defense, etc., (I think some of them are excellent on their face and in their content), it seems unlikely that the superficial provenance attributed to "Russian Mafia" is anything more than an artificial premise meant to mystify the power or association of the society itself. Like Little Orphan Annie's Secret Decoder Ring before it, it is an advertisement. Society webpage here:
Personally, I rather like the philosophical and pragmatic premise of this brand, and many of the lessons in the yt clips are inherently good. But, functionally, I find the notion of joining centrally managed clubs to present inherent risks. [Same goes for any closed lifestyle brand vertical, such as GAIA.com, for instance, which silos content and removes it from the general, freely accessible library, thus disappearing it for any who don't seek it, and those who don't wish to associate their credit history with said subscription.]
I wish such ethos and reading club lists, and such IRL society meetups could occur in a decentralized, spontaneous, non-networked manner, free of brand, and upper-ring managment. But that's me. Maybe Grim Hustle can be of great personal/private utility for others seeking community and association. It appears most likely unrelated to actual Russian mafia; That said, who knows? Maybe it is.
Alternatively or commensurately, maybe tracing back to its hidden origins, perhaps one would find Vladslav Surkov at the source. This is nought but my own imaginative conjecture, as what better way to win hearts and minds than by appealing to universal truths, thus abandoned by contemporary American Culture. After all: Russian Boogieman will Boogie. Maybe their boogie is better than any to be found on our shores. That said: beware ALL middlemen for they tend to be middling and meddling, regardless of their claims to loyalty, principle, and to you.
Heres a review i stumbled across. I have no idea who the author is, this is just the first thing google came up with(after the videos ofc). But my perusal of the ring of grim site at least meshes with the review. It definitely feels like a money getting thing
Your point is valid of course; I tend to go with the Even a Stopped Clock Is Right Twice a Day Theory, which allows me to scavenge knowledge and information without subscribing to any dogma.
In the same spirit, sharing a lovely video from an under-the-radar, seemingly new channel I’ve been enjoying recently: The Brutal Truth About Writing (And Why We Still Love It) https://youtu.be/geXJHSAXoNw?si=XahVgLvLv8dMrXqk
Talking about video game music, I must draw your attention to the song I Was Born for This, from the game Journey, composed by Austin Wintory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noDtj0MrX2o.
The Beautiful Playing & sensitivity of Laura Lootens brought me to Rapturous tears ,& I have been playing a Loooong time.
I'm sure ,in this Ugly world we a currently living in ,some will diss her in some way. Or me for saying how much she moved me. Who cares ? You'd be total fools if you did ...
Wow, what an awesome collection of videos. Grim Begins is now on my to read list, not because of bullies, but out of interest, but if my grandchildren ever need advice, the video was awesome. I used a number of those things instinctively, especially on the schoolyard of a rough school. You are no fun to a bully and their mates if you don't act out of fear. I loved the groove of Hejira, and her voice is perfect for Joni Mitchell.
I also loved the Crossroads video. Great memories of my Tennessee and Mississippi Pilgrimage 10 years ago. It would have been good to have someone from Crystal Springs there. I met Claudette at the Robert Johnson museum, but to be fair I didn't hear any music there.
Glad to see a Tedesco shoutout! I have yet to see the film about him, but I'm performing his Fantasia for piano and guitar in a few weeks, magical music.
Here's my favorite to share for today: Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek. You would never think that Anatolian folk (baglama and quarter tones included) could mix so well with psychedelic soul!
It's insane that bullying in school has become a legislative issue. Teach kids martial arts. Come for the self- defense, stay for the discipline. It's even been known to reform bullies.
I want to believe that Russian mafia guy isn't AI. Found him a while back and pretty sure it's just really good AI.
Does give good advice tho.
Thank you 💕💎💕
Oh awesome! More shit to watch on youtube! Whew, i thought i was going to run out, you know?
And its all really *good* shit, too, which is important bc i wouldnt want to trade my life away watching *dumb* shit.
Ahh, i kid the yt junkies.. im all for self destructive behavior with addictive products that make me feel good(lights cigarette). Why, just the other day i was at the skating rink with my nephew and he was trying to show me some new trick hes learning and im all like dude, im trying to watch skating videos. Look, see? These guys are really good(this may be an apocryphal story, idk. I *do* know i cant remember the names of the songs or artists i *was* watching, maybe at the skating rink). Can you believe he didnt want to watch them? Kids these days are getting weird. Alot of them want to *do* shit instead of watching it being done. Im like, cant you see how much better this is? Its like a video game except i dont have to push any buttons(except to skip commercials:/)!
Ive heard some people say our culture is turning to shit, but i dont see it. Maybe those naysayers are watching the wrong videos
Hahaha, yeah!
Re: "Russian Mafia Advice"... Quote/Unquote
This object, and other media objects of this brand, "Grim Hustle," are the products of a PR campaign for membership in a regional fraternity/society. No judgement on the virtues of the society, and I have no further analysis on the ownership/backing of it, than the history described at this link.
https://www.threads.com/@czepta.gold/post/CvzWxPTrHnc?hl=en
While the stoic and strategic advice offered by the presentations may have legitimate appeal and a timely return to classical values of honor, self-defense, etc., (I think some of them are excellent on their face and in their content), it seems unlikely that the superficial provenance attributed to "Russian Mafia" is anything more than an artificial premise meant to mystify the power or association of the society itself. Like Little Orphan Annie's Secret Decoder Ring before it, it is an advertisement. Society webpage here:
https://ringofgrim.com/
Personally, I rather like the philosophical and pragmatic premise of this brand, and many of the lessons in the yt clips are inherently good. But, functionally, I find the notion of joining centrally managed clubs to present inherent risks. [Same goes for any closed lifestyle brand vertical, such as GAIA.com, for instance, which silos content and removes it from the general, freely accessible library, thus disappearing it for any who don't seek it, and those who don't wish to associate their credit history with said subscription.]
I wish such ethos and reading club lists, and such IRL society meetups could occur in a decentralized, spontaneous, non-networked manner, free of brand, and upper-ring managment. But that's me. Maybe Grim Hustle can be of great personal/private utility for others seeking community and association. It appears most likely unrelated to actual Russian mafia; That said, who knows? Maybe it is.
Alternatively or commensurately, maybe tracing back to its hidden origins, perhaps one would find Vladslav Surkov at the source. This is nought but my own imaginative conjecture, as what better way to win hearts and minds than by appealing to universal truths, thus abandoned by contemporary American Culture. After all: Russian Boogieman will Boogie. Maybe their boogie is better than any to be found on our shores. That said: beware ALL middlemen for they tend to be middling and meddling, regardless of their claims to loyalty, principle, and to you.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/11/hidden-author-putinism-russia-vladislav-surkov/382489/
Other captivating reference to Surkov can be found in Adam Curtis' 2016 film "Hypernormalization." Must see if you have not come across it before.
Heres a review i stumbled across. I have no idea who the author is, this is just the first thing google came up with(after the videos ofc). But my perusal of the ring of grim site at least meshes with the review. It definitely feels like a money getting thing
https://www.heiditoivonen.com/literature/2025/07/what-is-the-grim-hustle/
Your point is valid of course; I tend to go with the Even a Stopped Clock Is Right Twice a Day Theory, which allows me to scavenge knowledge and information without subscribing to any dogma.
In the same spirit, sharing a lovely video from an under-the-radar, seemingly new channel I’ve been enjoying recently: The Brutal Truth About Writing (And Why We Still Love It) https://youtu.be/geXJHSAXoNw?si=XahVgLvLv8dMrXqk
My guess is it's Rick Rubin's prominently displayed bare feed that are keeping people from tuning in.
Talking about video game music, I must draw your attention to the song I Was Born for This, from the game Journey, composed by Austin Wintory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noDtj0MrX2o.
Pro-tip: you can listen to podcasts without having to watch anything! Try it sometime.
The Beautiful Playing & sensitivity of Laura Lootens brought me to Rapturous tears ,& I have been playing a Loooong time.
I'm sure ,in this Ugly world we a currently living in ,some will diss her in some way. Or me for saying how much she moved me. Who cares ? You'd be total fools if you did ...
Wow, what an awesome collection of videos. Grim Begins is now on my to read list, not because of bullies, but out of interest, but if my grandchildren ever need advice, the video was awesome. I used a number of those things instinctively, especially on the schoolyard of a rough school. You are no fun to a bully and their mates if you don't act out of fear. I loved the groove of Hejira, and her voice is perfect for Joni Mitchell.
I also loved the Crossroads video. Great memories of my Tennessee and Mississippi Pilgrimage 10 years ago. It would have been good to have someone from Crystal Springs there. I met Claudette at the Robert Johnson museum, but to be fair I didn't hear any music there.
Great work. I only knew of about half of these. Thanks.
Glad to see a Tedesco shoutout! I have yet to see the film about him, but I'm performing his Fantasia for piano and guitar in a few weeks, magical music.
Here's my favorite to share for today: Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek. You would never think that Anatolian folk (baglama and quarter tones included) could mix so well with psychedelic soul!
https://youtu.be/SZZ15oSNDmU
It's insane that bullying in school has become a legislative issue. Teach kids martial arts. Come for the self- defense, stay for the discipline. It's even been known to reform bullies.
I think you might like the videos if you haven't seen them already. https://nealshultz1.substack.com/p/five-must-see-short-videos-about?r=k7ywv
I'm flabbergasted, surprised, impressed, delighted that people are creating new and creative music with magnetic tape!!!