To have added to the Stoic corpus. Incredible. Thousands of years, and no one has ever done this, nor anything like it. That you could have been a flash in the pan rapper, and was offered it- and chose to create something that transcends music and philosophy, which will be listened to 100 times longer than things with 1000 times the views today... that I should be among those who hear Meaningwave TODAY in the present, and to engage with its creation and lend my attention and receive a heart reacc from the creator... these things could not have happened by chance.
Two years ago when i just discovered your first JBPWAVE video i was just graduated, living with my parents, stuck in a office job on a small town, overweight, somewhat depressed and without any great prospects in life. Throughout these 2 years your compilations have been a pivotal part on my self development. In these 2 years I won a scholarship to study a Master's degree in one of the best universities on my country, I moved with my Girlfriend, Ran a 10k and did many other things i never knew where possible for me. Many of my achievment these 2 years have been in company with your music. My first 10k where run while listening to JBPWAVE, my study sessions where with Goggins and Jocko, I had good introspective revelations hearing Naval and WattsWave. I know i may be exaggerating but right now i am so grateful to you and your music because of the messages and motivation i get from them. And im sure im not the only one, many of the comments i have read on your videos are somewhat related to self development. I just want to say Akira, though I may never know you in person, Thank you, thank you for everything. Your music encapsulates the great ideas of self development and responsability in a digestible and marvelous way. Thanks Akira, You've got clout
I put on the JBP to clean house and get into my studio and create dome art. Makes a huge diffetence. Theres so much more good in our world becausr this music is here to.power it on.
Marcus Aurelius is part of the reason I am still around, so when I tell you that I am grateful, you will know that I mean it. Thank you! I am truly grateful for sharing this with the world as there are people who won't know of his *'Meditations'*
@@akirathedon this is most amazing just when I thought I had heard everything along comes your music it’s so refreshing & inspiring this pushes my creative envelope beyond what I previously thought was possible! Ty you gained another huge fan!
The track at 17:33 [Thanks to the Gods] was so beautiful. It made me so thankful for the good people in my own life- my mother, my father and my brother. It inspired me to tell them so. Thank you.
Every time Bandcamp sends me an email saying: "Akira The Don & Marcus Aurelius have a new track" I can't help but lol. 1800 years later and my guy is *still* doing bits out here.
All because he journaled to himself he created a cognitive cultural grammar of self mastery and philosophy not to preach to others but for himself and had a huge impact on the rest of us
I listen to this music while I do my maths. It keeps me focused and motivated, to the point where, after I finish with my Calculus or Trigonometry, I have so much energy that I can work out after. Focusing on what is important every day has allowed me to be a better help to my family, and I owe that to this music. Thank you Akira, you are a godsend!
That's what our intellectual powers are for: Understanding how man grasps God, with what part of himself he does so, and how that part is situated when he does.
(A)lways impressed by the visuals and delivery. (K)ind of vibes to get me moving. (I)nvested into the passion. (R)eaching out to the fans. (A)ll about MEANINGWAVE.
I discovered you when you did the manga mixtape, and now you're doing Marcus Aurelius. It's so fascinating to see you evolve like that. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey.
I propose an exercise to people willing to feel stoicism as a value and palpable power. Find yourself in a powerfully negative situation(Don't go searching). Listen to this, reading the lyrics and find the power in breathing to stave off any anger, sadness or overjoy. Feel the emotions being tempered internally. Keep a composed attitude, you will succeed and you will then learn the power of stoicism, not just admire it as a spectator. I feel Akira made the tracks in a powerfully emotional way for a reason, to craft an environment where stoicism can be practiced. There is power in being able to temper and digest powerful emotions.
I’m the luckiest person in the world, for I have discovered this album. If there was one video on UA-cam that I could rewatch over and over everyday til the day I die, this would be it.
Marcus Aurelius never intended his diary to be read much less praised by common people like you and me. The mere fact that he was so honest with himself so generously wise when dealing with his common servants, generals, and counsel and reflecting on his interactions WHEN NO ONE WAS LOOKING speaks volumes about his character and virtue.
Daniel Reardon his own son Commodus, though this is disputed. The other theory is that he died of the Antonine plague... Under mysterious circumstances while they were alone
The best 48 minutes on the internet, i love this album. Akira, youre a stud. I appreciate your existence, im blessed to have come across your music when i did. Total game changer, thanks for making those "its a beautiful day to be alive' shirts i cant wait for mine to arrive. ML be well
Nearing the one year anniversary of what i believe is among the most important albums ever made. Thank you for using the talents gifted to you by God to help mankind
Had this playing at my work desk today, generated alot of conversations about managing stress and accepting reality as it is, not as we wish it could be. Stoic teachings - blessings - debts and lessons. This is the way 🙏 🙏 🙏
You had me at Debts and Lessons. Stumbled upon this last week then searched in vain yesterday for TWO HOURS trying to find it again to watch the whole thing. Happened to sign up for Thinkspot. There you were! This is everything I need right now.
An artist and philosopher? Truly an amazing combination Akira the Don! Music engages our soul and philosophy engages our mind. What could make you feel more alive than philosophy wave?
Thank you for your creation. Having listened "Thanks to the Gods". I am going to call people just to tell them how I feel. We all need to appreciate more what we have.
I think i understand now why i loved track 7 so much (You could leave life right now) , not only because the music is great, but the first passage seems to have helped me forgive my father for his anger management issues when i was growing up
All the songs on this are good, but thanks to the Gods and grateful to the Gods are as good as any song ive ever heard. Thank you for putting the lyrics on there so my kids and i can sing along. Absolute bangers.
My favorite album of 2020! Thank you for ALL the beautiful and inspired albums you created and shared! I am humbled. I am grateful. Thank you for these waves of meaning -- breaking and cleansing -- a part of what loves me into being.
Didn't expect "Oh what a glorious thing" to be in here, but now I have one of my favorite songs in ANOTHER one of my favorite songs. We're reaching levels of awesomeness that shouldn't even be possible! THANK YOU AKIRA
D I V I N E !! Wave 3-6 are my favorites. Edit: They're all my favorites. Meditations might be the best literary piece I've come across, and this easily digestible and epic way of delving into it has been so valuable for me. Excitedly awaiting VOL. 2!
Premiered 12 hours ago! After being pleasantly surprised by your previous marcus aurelius work on a road trip I wished for more. Looks like my wish was granted. And now Maine will forever be tied with the last competent emperor of rome.
man. i pray your life is blessed beyond measure and you can continue to create more audio/visual blessings for this world and people will have ears and a heart to hear it.
Vol II coming April 19, preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII
There is nothing else like this on the internet. Original and beautiful.
🌊🙏🙏🙏🌊
Make it beautiful
It’s amazing this hasn’t been done yet - very inspiring! Did you know he has clout, too?
Vol II coming April 19! preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII
The title. It contains "VOL. 1". Thats what I like most about the album yet.
The album contains Books 1 and 2 of Meditations... so you know there's a gang more!
@@akirathedon possible VOL. 2 some day? 🤯 Mind blown
@@akirathedon I'm very thankfull for what you do, but also jealous. The sheer amount of output you produce speaks for an energy i really wish i had.
@@bliantfive Let it inspire you for your Possibilities!!!
@@bliantfive you have that energy fam!! Discover what's your Potential
To have added to the Stoic corpus. Incredible. Thousands of years, and no one has ever done this, nor anything like it. That you could have been a flash in the pan rapper, and was offered it- and chose to create something that transcends music and philosophy, which will be listened to 100 times longer than things with 1000 times the views today... that I should be among those who hear Meaningwave TODAY in the present, and to engage with its creation and lend my attention and receive a heart reacc from the creator... these things could not have happened by chance.
LOVE YOU, THANK YOU 🌊🙏🌊
The classics. Reliable and valued
@@akirathedon divine human, be whole and safe
Marcus is slapping this rn w Nietzsche, Alexander, Monet, and Stanley Milgram in the afterlife
Vol II coming April 19! preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII
Two years ago when i just discovered your first JBPWAVE video i was just graduated, living with my parents, stuck in a office job on a small town, overweight, somewhat depressed and without any great prospects in life. Throughout these 2 years your compilations have been a pivotal part on my self development. In these 2 years I won a scholarship to study a Master's degree in one of the best universities on my country, I moved with my Girlfriend, Ran a 10k and did many other things i never knew where possible for me. Many of my achievment these 2 years have been in company with your music. My first 10k where run while listening to JBPWAVE, my study sessions where with Goggins and Jocko, I had good introspective revelations hearing Naval and WattsWave. I know i may be exaggerating but right now i am so grateful to you and your music because of the messages and motivation i get from them. And im sure im not the only one, many of the comments i have read on your videos are somewhat related to self development. I just want to say Akira, though I may never know you in person, Thank you, thank you for everything. Your music encapsulates the great ideas of self development and responsability in a digestible and marvelous way. Thanks Akira, You've got clout
I am deeply grateful to be of use in your life brother. Thank you 🙏
He's got clout :) Love Love Love
Álvaro Domínguezxohse m
I put on the JBP to clean house and get into my studio and create dome art. Makes a huge diffetence. Theres so much more good in our world becausr this music is here to.power it on.
That’s fantastic! More of this stories like this should be shared on the internet!
Marcus Aurelius is part of the reason I am still around, so when I tell you that I am grateful, you will know that I mean it. Thank you! I am truly grateful for sharing this with the world as there are people who won't know of his *'Meditations'*
🌊🙏🌊
@@akirathedon this is most amazing just when I thought I had heard everything along comes your music it’s so refreshing & inspiring this pushes my creative envelope beyond what I previously thought was possible! Ty you gained another huge fan!
Stay blessed
Vol II coming April 19! preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII
The track at 17:33 [Thanks to the Gods] was so beautiful. It made me so thankful for the good people in my own life- my mother, my father and my brother. It inspired me to tell them so. Thank you.
Awesome 🙏
Vol II coming April 19! preorder and hear the 1st single: igg.me/at/MEDITATIONSII
Every time Bandcamp sends me an email saying: "Akira The Don & Marcus Aurelius have a new track" I can't help but lol.
1800 years later and my guy is *still* doing bits out here.
IMMORTAL WAVELORD
All because he journaled to himself he created a cognitive cultural grammar of self mastery and philosophy not to preach to others but for himself and had a huge impact on the rest of us
This is phenomenal. I absolutely love it. I just imagine Marcus Aurelius listening to this and smiling.
Thank you! Vol 2 just dropped: www.indiegogo.com/projects/marcus-aurelius-x-akira-the-don-meditations-vol-ii
This guy is doing the work of God.
Just listened to this for the first time while running a 10k! Divine Human is a P O W E R F U L verse!!!
EPIC
I listened to it doing a 5k last night because I’m slightly fatter
@@seanconway2817 GOOD - YOU DID SOMETHING 😤👊😤👊😤👊
Listened to it while drinking 10 beers
@@AcidicDelusion GOOD - YOU SAVED SOMEONE ELSE A HANGOVER !!! 🍺
I listen to this music while I do my maths. It keeps me focused and motivated, to the point where, after I finish with my Calculus or Trigonometry, I have so much energy that I can work out after. Focusing on what is important every day has allowed me to be a better help to my family, and I owe that to this music. Thank you Akira, you are a godsend!
Get after it!!
This is might be my favorite of all your mixes. Really love it. Drills his philosophy into your head. I’ve listened to it many times. Thank you.
Every time I think you've reached your peak you always outdo yourself. Respect.
Thank you G
"The world is maintained by change, in the elements and of the things they compose." What a profound statement.
My man just rapped the entire first two books of meditations! 😳
Vol 2 soon!
Meaningwave toga merch?
Grateful for this work, you've made a masterpiece!
EPIC ACTIVITIES ONLY IN 2020!
That's what our intellectual powers are for: Understanding how man grasps God, with what part of himself he does so, and how that part is situated when he does.
(A)lways impressed by the visuals and delivery.
(K)ind of vibes to get me moving.
(I)nvested into the passion.
(R)eaching out to the fans.
(A)ll about MEANINGWAVE.
LOVE YOU DEVIN
Akira
Re-listening to this 4 years later and still hits so hard. I love this album
My g! Hope you dig vol II!
I discovered you when you did the manga mixtape, and now you're doing Marcus Aurelius. It's so fascinating to see you evolve like that. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey.
Thank you for being here! Can’t wait to do Manga Music 2....
Being into the anime and manga stuff already I liked his stuff, but the philosophy tapes just hit different and I like them more I think.
I propose an exercise to people willing to feel stoicism as a value and palpable power. Find yourself in a powerfully negative situation(Don't go searching). Listen to this, reading the lyrics and find the power in breathing to stave off any anger, sadness or overjoy. Feel the emotions being tempered internally. Keep a composed attitude, you will succeed and you will then learn the power of stoicism, not just admire it as a spectator.
I feel Akira made the tracks in a powerfully emotional way for a reason, to craft an environment where stoicism can be practiced.
There is power in being able to temper and digest powerful emotions.
Thanks, bro.
This video made my girlfriend weep tears of self realization. We love it. Thanks.
Specifically the song Thankful to the Gods
It was like that naming it. Thank you both 🌊🙏🌊
I love Meditations. Absolutely blows me away how wise some people were even so long ago
I’m the luckiest person in the world, for I have discovered this album. If there was one video on UA-cam that I could rewatch over and over everyday til the day I die, this would be it.
Marcus Aurelius never intended his diary to be read much less praised by common people like you and me. The mere fact that he was so honest with himself so generously wise when dealing with his common servants, generals, and counsel and reflecting on his interactions WHEN NO ONE WAS LOOKING speaks volumes about his character and virtue.
💯💯💯💯💯
Out of all of the art and knowledge that was lost from antiquity. We are truly blessed to have the meditations
Released ten days before the day he died in 180 AD.
Woah
Never forget the man who killed him 😤
@@spagandhi Who killed him?
Daniel Reardon his own son Commodus, though this is disputed. The other theory is that he died of the Antonine plague...
Under mysterious circumstances while they were alone
@@danielreardon6453 Its literally the plot of 'Gladiator' with Russel Crowe.
Yeah, that was worth the necro.
Thanks to the Gods was absolutely beautiful, thanks for this Don.
Blessings!
Grateful To The Gods is a BOP
In truth I listen to this when I am struggling with what is important. This has become a morning ritual in these times.
Bless you
I listen to this album repeatedly. The music is so good. The lyrics are so meaningful. I keep thinking it’s my favorite album ever.
This may be asking too much, but i think a meaningwave song with uncle iroh would be dope.
Also this album is amazing, good job.
The great philosopher continues teaching us, beyond death, beyond space and time! MA could be a timelord! AKIRA IS the WAVELORD!!❤❤
Best meditation on UA-cam
Man deserves a noble prize
💯💯💯
‘In Time’ will be played at my funeral. Thank you Akira.
I'm still here listening to these masterpieces. This is my favorite work of yours Don. Sending positivity your way.
God bless!
Working at a different dog daycare now but thank you so much for your music.
You are helping me get out of a dark place. Thank you.
You got this g
Thank you for bringing us this wisdom from our forbears, Akira. You're a true force for good in this world, BLESS!🙏
BLESS!!!!
My mind is already blown and I haven't even heard it yet! 🤯
Ha!
The best 48 minutes on the internet, i love this album. Akira, youre a stud. I appreciate your existence, im blessed to have come across your music when i did. Total game changer, thanks for making those "its a beautiful day to be alive' shirts i cant wait for mine to arrive. ML be well
Nearing the one year anniversary of what i believe is among the most important albums ever made. Thank you for using the talents gifted to you by God to help mankind
God
Bless!!!!
that Akira nod at the end of the first track. So epic
Had this playing at my work desk today, generated alot of conversations about managing stress and accepting reality as it is, not as we wish it could be. Stoic teachings - blessings - debts and lessons. This is the way 🙏 🙏 🙏
🌊🌊🌊
You had me at Debts and Lessons. Stumbled upon this last week then searched in vain yesterday for TWO HOURS trying to find it again to watch the whole thing. Happened to sign up for Thinkspot. There you were! This is everything I need right now.
Amazing! Thanks Todd!
Just, thank you Akira.
Akira the Don, the Wise, the Legend. Thank you!!
🌊🙏🌊
The internet needed this. Beautiful!
BLESS UP MITCH!
One of your most important works.
I’m happy you still make music thank you
Happy you’re here 🌊🙏🌊
My favourite album, thank you, Akira.
Grateful to you, from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you!!!
An artist and philosopher? Truly an amazing combination Akira the Don! Music engages our soul and philosophy engages our mind. What could make you feel more alive than philosophy wave?
GOD BLESS!
My relentlessly unyielding pursuit of excellence brought me here.
Winner
God bless Akira the Don
🌊🙏🌊
Artist of the decade: I sleep
Akira drops a new album: ΛＷΛＫΞＮ
🌊🙏🙏💜🙏🙏🌊
Thank you for your creation. Having listened "Thanks to the Gods". I am going to call people just to tell them how I feel. We all need to appreciate more what we have.
Just the best sound to listen while i read J. Peterson's book
AMEN
Album dropped and spirits uplifted 🔥
🌊🙏🌊
Thank God. For keeping me alive to witness this!
We need to put this everywhere its awesome!
EXCELLENT PLAN
This is the genre I have been looking for. The reading of the classics set to dream beats.
Love this album Akira. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Robert!
I usually find hip hop British voices to be grating but this lad is so soothing when he speaks.
I think i understand now why i loved track 7 so much (You could leave life right now) , not only because the music is great, but the first passage seems to have helped me forgive my father for his anger management issues when i was growing up
Amazing 🌊🌊🌊🌊
All the songs on this are good, but thanks to the Gods and grateful to the Gods are as good as any song ive ever heard. Thank you for putting the lyrics on there so my kids and i can sing along. Absolute bangers.
AMAZING work as always, life-changing level music right here :)
Worth many many re-listens
Much love, respect, and appreciation for all your hard work
LOVE YOU BROTHER
@@akirathedon i finally dont need to keep going to your dropbox link to re-listen to the album haha XD, the visuals are AMAZING too, great job!
One of the best, Marcus Aurelius i salute you.
Brilliant. Glad to be part of the wave 🌊
Glad you’re here!
This gives me perspective on life and motivates me to want to be the best i can be. Thank you.
That is so soothing to the heart...
💜
This is extraordinary. I'd venture to say it's one of the most interesting and valuable things on youtube. Thank you!
Thank you Buck 🙏
Phenomenal work man, will have a viewing party with my mates
Epic!
I have to say, you did a really good job on this Akira. Your music is helping me get through stressful times.
BLESSINGS!
Akira, this is one of the most life-changing things I have ever encountered. Please release a Volume 2 when you can. I will pay whatever it costs.
Thanks to the Don from the bottom of my heart!
God bless!!!
My favourite songs from this playlist so far are "self control" and "grateful to the gods". Congrats man you did a great job.
My favorite album of 2020! Thank you for ALL the beautiful and inspired albums you created and shared! I am humbled. I am grateful.
Thank you for these waves of meaning --
breaking and cleansing --
a part of what loves me into being.
I'm so excited, I can't hide it! Gonna be great I already know. Keep it up! Hammer on! Discipline equals freedom! Woo woo
AMEN!
@@akirathedon I was right, It was great man! Keep it up! The 🌊 ride feels so wonderful!
Completely Amazing Stoic Master Brilliance - AKA Wisdom Jams 🎉
THANK YOU
This album scored my workout this morning starting at 5am. It illicits tearful rapture in the striving man.
I love this guy.
🌊🙏🌊
@@akirathedon I'd love to see you tackle Epictetus and Seneca. Love your stuff puts my mind in a good place.
Simply Incredible.
🌊🙏🌊
Can you delay this please, my body just isnt ready.
TOO LATE
You really need to pepper your angus.
Didn't expect "Oh what a glorious thing" to be in here, but now I have one of my favorite songs in ANOTHER one of my favorite songs. We're reaching levels of awesomeness that shouldn't even be possible! THANK YOU AKIRA
Brings back memories from reading Meditations. Grateful for this 🙏🏼
BLESS YOU
Unique, passionate, and deep. This has enriched my fortitude, to forthrightly address the day. Cheers
Blessings!
love ya akira, help me keep the wagmi spirit
👊
This will be my new playlist for running (y) Thank you !
Get after it!!!
man... The quality is just mind blowing! Great work! Keep it up!
LOVE YOU!
My copy of Meditations arrived in the mail the very same day this masterpiece came out 🙏🤩
Woah!
VOL. 2 PLZZZZZZ!
I got you!
@@akirathedon Woohoo!
Thank you for continuing to produce creative, interesting, and aesthetic adaptations of wise words.
Thank you for being here and taking time to write G
In Time touches me on a deep level. 😊 Thanks for putting this out there. I love music and I love wisdom. This is all I ever wanted.
🌊🙏🌊
D I V I N E !!
Wave 3-6 are my favorites.
Edit: They're all my favorites. Meditations might be the best literary piece I've come across, and this easily digestible and epic way of delving into it has been so valuable for me. Excitedly awaiting VOL. 2!
🙏🙏🙏
AMAZING ALBUM
THANK YOU!
Dope as always. Much appreciation for doing what you do!
Thanks g!
Original innovative classic
🌊🙏🌊
Premiered 12 hours ago! After being pleasantly surprised by your previous marcus aurelius work on a road trip I wished for more. Looks like my wish was granted. And now Maine will forever be tied with the last competent emperor of rome.
🌊🙏🌊
Marcus was the best, but don’t sleep on Aurelian
man. i pray your life is blessed beyond measure and you can continue to create more audio/visual blessings for this world and people will have ears and a heart to hear it.
An absolute masterpiece, thank you, Akira!
Bless you g