http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoLTPcD1S4Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDXuCE7LeQ

source: http://www.mysticwarrior.us/mental_alchemy.html

Back in the Middle Ages alchemists sought to transform base metal into gold. They searched for an elusive substance, the philosopher’s stone, which would bring about this conversion, known as alchemy. But to initiates of the ancient mystery schools, alchemy was primarily an allegory for the real work of spiritual and mental alchemy.

Spiritual alchemy is the process of transforming a less evolved soul personality into a more refined one. The founders of all major religions have attempted to expedite this transformation by providing rules to help people achieve this goal and also lead happier and more productive…

Some of you may be familiar with Peter Heppner's earlier work while in a two man group named Wolfsheim. If you haven't heard of Wolfsheim, then do yourself a favor and give it a listen! I especially like Casting Shadows, but they started making an impact with their 1992 release No Happy View, in which The Sparrows And The Nightingales made it's first appearance.

This music had a huge impact on me during an excruciatingly difficult period in my life, and I can't believe I went all these years without hearing Peter's solo work! It's different… much, much darker, but…

I was skeptical when I first heard VNV's new album, Automatic… but much like their previous releases, once I heard it a few times it quickly became one of my favorite albums in my collection. These guys keep delivering the goods!

Here are the links to each song in their respective order:
*remember to select a higher bit rate (480p) for better sound!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx6n0dLYOj0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTklGbD19F4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhLZ4nSy2Io
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cHGJz0aYqI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCsbDUtaGn8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISMyCIsrxPc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jqVo88Gv_M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auj6qv7JOO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aCeY8i3Fto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jknfiEBZdRw

Sometimes we forget to… embrace who we are!
Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIXUSSZFwV4

Enjoy!

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