Beyond The Ordinary

 

I used the Gemini AI to generate a sample of music for a forbidden forest. I simply entered: Music For A Forbidden Forest.

 

Gemini's description of Where The Earth Watches (WTEW) reads: I've composed a generative ambient soundscape for your forbidden forest.

 

I like this sample. If I was to write my own version of the classic Commodore 64 game, I would definitely use music based on WTEW.

 

Beyond The Ordinary

 

An Advent Trilogy by Paul Norman (with William The Norman).

Beyond The Ordinary

 

 

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.

 

 

 a

 

¹Whose woods these are I think I know.

²His house is in the village though;

³He will not see me stopping here

⁴To watch his woods fill up with snow.

 

 

 b

 

¹My little horse must think it queer

²To stop without a farmhouse near

³Between the woods and frozen lake

⁴The darkest evening of the year.

 

 

 c

 

¹He gives his harness bells a shake

²To ask if there is some mistake.

³The only other sound's the sweep

⁴Of easy wind and downy flake.

 

 

 d

 

¹The woods are lovely, dark and deep,

²But I have promises to keep,

³And miles to go before I sleep,

⁴And miles to go before I sleep.

 

 

                                Robert ᐅFrostᐊ.

Beyond The Ordinary

 

 

Forbidden Forest And The Demogorgon.

 

The Demogorgon in the context of the "Forbidden Forest" game refers to the final boss in the Commodore 64 game Forbidden Forest. This game, designed by Paul Norman, is a pioneering survival horror title where players, armed with a bow and arrows, navigate a forest and face various creatures, including the Demogorgon. The Demogorgon appears as a shadowy figure during lightning flashes, and defeating it is the ultimate goal of the game.

 

Here's A More Detailed Breakdown.

 

Forbidden Forest (C64):

This game, released in 1983, is known for its atmospheric horror and challenging gameplay.

 

Demogorgon:

This is the final enemy encountered in the game.

 

Gameplay:

Players navigate the forest, using a bow and arrows to fend off various creatures like giant spiders.

 

The Encounter:

The Demogorgon is a shadowy figure that appears during lightning flashes, and players must aim for its head to defeat it.

 

Limited Resources:

Players have a limited supply of arrows and a limited number of lives, adding to the challenge.

 

Four Difficulty Levels:

The game offers different difficulty levels that impact the frequency of encounters and the strength of enemies, including the Demogorgon. 

 

 

https://youtu.be/hZ0L4sOP5y0?si=tmAIoN28S_lmsfJq&utm_source=MTQxZ

https://mocagh.org/loadpage.php?getgame=advtrilogy

 

 

The name "Demogorgon" refers to a mysterious and terrifying deity or demon associated with the underworld, often depicted as a powerful and ancient figure in mythology. It's a term with roots in ancient lore, though its exact origin is debated, and it has been used in literature and popular culture, most notably in the Netflix series Stranger Things. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Mythological Origins:

The Demogorgon is often described as a powerful, ancient entity linked to the underworld, with roots in Greek mythology. However, the name's origins are somewhat unclear and possibly stem from a misinterpretation of earlier texts. 

Literary Appearances:

The name Demogorgon has appeared in various literary works, including Doctor Faustus and Paradise Lost, where it's associated with powerful, infernal beings. 

Stranger Things:

In Stranger Things, the Demogorgon is a monstrous creature from the Upside Down, a parallel dimension, and is known for its grotesque appearance and predatory nature. It's depicted as a terrifying being that hunts and abducts people. 

Meaning and Symbolism:

In both mythological and fictional contexts, the Demogorgon often symbolizes chaos, darkness, and the unknown, representing forces that are powerful and potentially destructive.

🔻 Silent Running In A Forest.

🔹️In the movie "Silent Running," the "leaf"

     symbolizes the last remaining forests of Earth, which are being preserved in geodesic domes attached to a spaceship. The protagonist, Freeman Lowell, is a botanist deeply attached to these forests and fiercely opposes their destruction when ordered to return to a barren Earth. The leaf serves as a poignant reminder of what humanity has lost and a symbol of hope for a potential return to a more natural world. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

The Domes:

The spaceship, Valley Forge, houses the last forests in large, enclosed domes. 

The Order:

The crew is ordered to destroy these domes and return to Earth, which has become a desolate wasteland. 

Lowell's Reaction:

Lowell, horrified by the prospect of destroying the forests, rebels and attempts to save them, even if it means sacrificing his crewmates. 

The Leaf as a Symbol:

The image of a little girl holding a leaf in her hand, juxtaposed with the reality of a world without trees, is a powerful symbol of what has been lost and what Lowell is fighting to preserve. 

Moral Ambiguity:

Some reviews say the film doesn't explicitly condemn Lowell's actions, highlighting the ethical conflict between preserving nature and the lives of his crewmates. 

The Robots:

The robots, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, play a significant role in the story, assisting Lowell in his efforts and becoming his companions. 

A Warning:

The film serves as an allegory for humanity's relationship with nature and the potential consequences of environmental destruction.

🔻 Some 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 quotes - from

      Silent Running [and Ark Sphere Earth (SEA), the SEA Of Life (SOL)].

🔹️𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥: [gesturing toward a

     picture [👀🅒12👇]] "Look on the wall behind you. Look at that little girl's face. I know you've seen it. But you know what she's never going to be able to see? She's never going to be able to see the simple wonder of a leaf in her hand. Because theres not going to be any trees. Now you think about that."

🔹️𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥: On Earth, everywhere you

     go, the temperature is ᐅ75ᐊ°. Everything is the same; all the people are exactly the same. Now what kind of life is that?

🆆 IMBb - 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 Quotes.

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0067756/quotes?item=qt0251795

🅼🆅 SILENT RUNNING - Rejoice In The Sun.

https://youtu.be/1G4TNb_fQ_M?si=GGBvMBW5sl5JWea7&utm_source=MTQxZ

🅼 JOAN BAEZ - Rejoice In The Sun.

https://youtu.be/CJvkl6SRN68?si=41i-G2tfH8-j8x26&utm_source=MTQxZ