Greek Mythology :: Psyche :: Enthusiasm
en·thu·si·asm
n.
3. Archaic
a. Ecstasy arising from the supposed possession by a god.
Word History: "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm," said the very quotable Ralph Waldo Emerson, who also said, "Everywhere the history of religion betrays a tendency to enthusiasm." These two uses of the word enthusiasm-one positive and one negative-both derive from its source in Greek. Enthusiasm first appeared in English in 1603 with the meaning "possession by a god." The source of the word is the Greek enthousiasmos, which ultimately comes from the adjective entheos, "having the god within," formed from en, "in, within," and theos, "god."
-Courtesy of Dictionary.com
The tale of Eros and Psyche is my absolute favorite among Greek myths. My original novel is partially inspired by the story, and with November and the dreaded NaNoWriMo looming on the horizon, I am preparing for the haul by making a series of mixes and art pieces. The lovely Ginnifer Goodwin, who doubles as the model I keep of my main character in my head, is the face that graces the inlays for this compilation.
The music itself is mostly comprised of ambient, electronic, or acoustic pieces specifically chosen to induce relaxation. I slept to it myself last night, and it most certainly proved itself.
Teaser
And there shall be for thee all soft delight
That shadowy thought can win,
A bright torch, and a casement ope at night,
To let warm Love in!
-John Keats, "Ode To Psyche"
Front Cover
Back Cover
Track List
~ 01 ~
Balligomingo featuring Beverly Staunton
Falling
And I want to be strong
Cause I want you in my life
Feels like I’m floating through open air
Your flames seeping through me
~ 02 ~
Delerium featuring Rachel Fuller
Touched
You are my angel
And I thank god that you came into my life
You are one thing I see when I close my eyes
In the dark of the night
~ 03 ~
Conjure One featuring Marie-Claire D'Ubaldo
Sleep (Solarstone's Afterhours Mix)
Drown out the machinery in my head
Bring your peace of mind to my bed
Without sleep, there are no dreams,
Without dreams, we fall apart at the seams
~ 04 ~
Blue Stone
Far Away
I can feel the fire
I can feel the light you burn for me
Yeah, you take me higher
Far away, far away
~ 05 ~
Lunascape
Your Shadow
Illuminate your soul
Expose the shade
Liquefy your heart
Drown the pain
Fairy light of love
~ 06 ~
Evanescence
Good Enough (Terraphim's Takeoff Mix)
And I'm still waiting for the rain to fall
Pour real life down on me
'Cause I can't hold on to anything this good enough
Am I good enough for you to love me too?
~ 07 ~
Kate Havnevik
Show Me Love
I have a secret place
Of my own
That I visit whenever I need space to
Spread my wings
Where I drown my heart in daydreams
Where I go and taste your wine again
~ 08 ~
Amethystium
Hymnody
(Instrumental)
~ 09 ~
BT featuring Jan Johnston
Mercury and Solace
Awareness, the fruit of life
Awareness and happiness
Vibes...
The dance never ends
But I know youre there
~ 10 ~
Telepopmusik featuring Angela McCluskey
Don't Look Back
When love comes calling
Don't look away
And I'm standing over here
Watching you over there
Smiling, happy, unaware
Oh, life is spinning round
You're going underground
~ 11 ~
Holly Brook
Curious
I've put my theories to the test
You know I've tried to do my best
But maybe we weren't meant to strike gold
Sometimes things that you ignore
Are all the things I'm looking for
Will I learn to let go
Give into love and listen to my soul
~ 12 ~
Libra featuring Jan Johnston
Calling Your Name (Solarstone's Chillout Version)
Calling your name
Can't you hear me calling
Calling your name?
~ 13 ~
DJ Tiesto featuring Joanne Lloyd
Sweet Misery
There's a hunger do you know
Feed me, feed me
It's gettin harder not to show
Free me
I'm scared to fall into you
~ 14 ~
Vienna Teng
Gravity (Lake Version)
Hey love
I am a constant satellite
Of your blazing sun
My love, I obey your law of gravity
This is the fate you've carved on me
Your law of gravity
~ 15 ~
Sleepthief featuring Harland
Desire of Ages
Destiny rumbles the fortress
Love conquers everything
You fought your way through the darkness
Take my hand, run with me
We will find a brighter sun
As our secrets come undone
Now the boundaries of our love need a new heaven, a new earth
Our hearts in the hands of time
The full mix, including all 15 tracks and the CD inlays, can be found here.
Matching wallpaper can be found here. Please do not redistribute without my consent.
Credits: The font is "Selfish". The flowers and swirls banner was made by Angeles at DevientArt.
n.
3. Archaic
a. Ecstasy arising from the supposed possession by a god.
Word History: "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm," said the very quotable Ralph Waldo Emerson, who also said, "Everywhere the history of religion betrays a tendency to enthusiasm." These two uses of the word enthusiasm-one positive and one negative-both derive from its source in Greek. Enthusiasm first appeared in English in 1603 with the meaning "possession by a god." The source of the word is the Greek enthousiasmos, which ultimately comes from the adjective entheos, "having the god within," formed from en, "in, within," and theos, "god."
-Courtesy of Dictionary.com
The tale of Eros and Psyche is my absolute favorite among Greek myths. My original novel is partially inspired by the story, and with November and the dreaded NaNoWriMo looming on the horizon, I am preparing for the haul by making a series of mixes and art pieces. The lovely Ginnifer Goodwin, who doubles as the model I keep of my main character in my head, is the face that graces the inlays for this compilation.
The music itself is mostly comprised of ambient, electronic, or acoustic pieces specifically chosen to induce relaxation. I slept to it myself last night, and it most certainly proved itself.
Teaser
And there shall be for thee all soft delight
That shadowy thought can win,
A bright torch, and a casement ope at night,
To let warm Love in!
-John Keats, "Ode To Psyche"
Front Cover
Back Cover
Track List
~ 01 ~
Balligomingo featuring Beverly Staunton
Falling
And I want to be strong
Cause I want you in my life
Feels like I’m floating through open air
Your flames seeping through me
~ 02 ~
Delerium featuring Rachel Fuller
Touched
You are my angel
And I thank god that you came into my life
You are one thing I see when I close my eyes
In the dark of the night
~ 03 ~
Conjure One featuring Marie-Claire D'Ubaldo
Sleep (Solarstone's Afterhours Mix)
Drown out the machinery in my head
Bring your peace of mind to my bed
Without sleep, there are no dreams,
Without dreams, we fall apart at the seams
~ 04 ~
Blue Stone
Far Away
I can feel the fire
I can feel the light you burn for me
Yeah, you take me higher
Far away, far away
~ 05 ~
Lunascape
Your Shadow
Illuminate your soul
Expose the shade
Liquefy your heart
Drown the pain
Fairy light of love
~ 06 ~
Evanescence
Good Enough (Terraphim's Takeoff Mix)
And I'm still waiting for the rain to fall
Pour real life down on me
'Cause I can't hold on to anything this good enough
Am I good enough for you to love me too?
~ 07 ~
Kate Havnevik
Show Me Love
I have a secret place
Of my own
That I visit whenever I need space to
Spread my wings
Where I drown my heart in daydreams
Where I go and taste your wine again
~ 08 ~
Amethystium
Hymnody
(Instrumental)
~ 09 ~
BT featuring Jan Johnston
Mercury and Solace
Awareness, the fruit of life
Awareness and happiness
Vibes...
The dance never ends
But I know youre there
~ 10 ~
Telepopmusik featuring Angela McCluskey
Don't Look Back
When love comes calling
Don't look away
And I'm standing over here
Watching you over there
Smiling, happy, unaware
Oh, life is spinning round
You're going underground
~ 11 ~
Holly Brook
Curious
I've put my theories to the test
You know I've tried to do my best
But maybe we weren't meant to strike gold
Sometimes things that you ignore
Are all the things I'm looking for
Will I learn to let go
Give into love and listen to my soul
~ 12 ~
Libra featuring Jan Johnston
Calling Your Name (Solarstone's Chillout Version)
Calling your name
Can't you hear me calling
Calling your name?
~ 13 ~
DJ Tiesto featuring Joanne Lloyd
Sweet Misery
There's a hunger do you know
Feed me, feed me
It's gettin harder not to show
Free me
I'm scared to fall into you
~ 14 ~
Vienna Teng
Gravity (Lake Version)
Hey love
I am a constant satellite
Of your blazing sun
My love, I obey your law of gravity
This is the fate you've carved on me
Your law of gravity
~ 15 ~
Sleepthief featuring Harland
Desire of Ages
Destiny rumbles the fortress
Love conquers everything
You fought your way through the darkness
Take my hand, run with me
We will find a brighter sun
As our secrets come undone
Now the boundaries of our love need a new heaven, a new earth
Our hearts in the hands of time
The full mix, including all 15 tracks and the CD inlays, can be found here.
Matching wallpaper can be found here. Please do not redistribute without my consent.
Credits: The font is "Selfish". The flowers and swirls banner was made by Angeles at DevientArt.