emiliamonte posted: " As if discussing global suicide data and giving you advice on who to call if you are feeling down isn't gloomy enough, Tim, Avicii's official biography, talks a lot about substance abuse. Suicide kills 700 000 people annually which is more than war. Acc"
As if discussing global suicide data and giving you advice on who to call if you are feeling down isn't gloomy enough, Tim, Avicii's official biography, talks a lot about substance abuse. Suicide kills 700 000 people annually which is more than war. According to the WHO almost 3000 people commit suicide every day. I have never actively wanted to kill myself but remember vaguely sometimes, as a teenager, having moments where I was hoping I would not wake up in the morning. I guess these thoughts were brought on by feelings of loneliness and sadness. I was fortunate enough not to suffer from more complex mental health issues, and was able shake off my teenage angst by distracting myself with activities that are designed to improve your mind. And as a teenager you should realise that "there's an endless road to discover". When you age you can go on stupid mental health walks. WebMd says that walking regularly can help ease symptoms related to chronic mental health conditions likeanxiety and depression.
Tim Bergling grew up in a wealthy family in Sweden. He went to one of the best high schools in Stockholm. He had a loving family and a lot of friends. He had acne growing up which made him insecure. Regardless of the excellent preconditions we're blessed with, mental health problems creep in unexpectedly.
I never really got why people were so crazy about Avicii. I never cared to look into his lyrics, or analyse the beats in his productions until I picked up Tim, The Official Biography of Avicii written by Måns Mosesson. I realise now that you can find deeper meaning in the most generic lyrics if you know the story behind the song.
As I was listening to the description of how Avicii's mega hit "Hey Brother" was made, I thought that audio books could be improved. I know that my suggestion would most likely be a nightmare from a royalty/copyright perspective but not impossible. Although Hey brother was playing in my head while I was listening to the story, it would have been a completely immersive experience had the song actually been playing quietly in the background. The whole book could have benefitted from the sound of exotic drum beats and the rhythmic singing of a Masai choir. The following tiktok illustrates what I am after.
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