Patrice Rushen – Straight From The Heart (9 songs, 1982)

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Straight From The Heart

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Straight From The Heart is a 9 songs music release by Patrice Rushen. It was released on April 14, 1982 by Elektra Records.

This classic album is a high point of 1980s boogie-funk and soul-jazz. Blending Patrice Rushen’s masterful keyboard work, infectious grooves, and smooth vocals, it perfectly captures the sophisticated yet danceable sound of the era. The standout hit “Forget Me Nots” became a massive success and is still a timeless dancefloor favorite today.

Featuring tight basslines, lush arrangements, and heartfelt songwriting, the record showcases Rushen’s incredible talent as a singer, songwriter, and musician. From upbeat party tracks to tender ballads, it remains one of the most beloved and influential R&B/jazz-funk albums of the early 80s.

TrackList

# Artist Track Title Duration
1 Patrice Rushen Forget Me Nots 4:45
2 Patrice Rushen I Was Tired of Being Alone 3:52
3 Patrice Rushen All We Need 5:54
4 Patrice Rushen Number One (Instrumental) 4:59
5 Patrice Rushen Where There Is Love 3:11
6 Patrice Rushen Breakout! 4:06
7 Patrice Rushen If Only 3:35
8 Patrice Rushen Remind Me 5:19
9 Patrice Rushen (She Will) Take You Down To Love 4:25

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Esther Phillips – From a Whisper to a Scream (9 songs, 1972)

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From a Whisper to a Scream is a 9 songs music release by Esther Phillips. It was released on February 1, 1972 by Kudu Records.

This powerful soul album marks the beginning of Esther Phillips' celebrated run with the CTI/Kudu label. Blending raw emotion, bluesy depth, and sophisticated arrangements, the record showcases her incredible vocal range — from gritty intensity to tender vulnerability. Highlights include her iconic cover of Gil Scott-Heron’s “Home Is Where the Hatred Is” and the dramatic title track.

With lush strings, tight funk rhythms, and top-tier jazz musicians (including Hank Crawford and David Liebman), the album delivers a perfect mix of southern soul, jazz-funk, and emotional R&B. It remains one of Esther Phillips’ finest and most influential works from the 1970s.

TrackList

# Artist Track Title Duration
1 Esther Phillips Home Is Where the Hatred Is 3:25
2 Esther Phillips From a Whisper to a Scream 4:15
3 Esther Phillips To Lay Down Beside You 5:00
4 Esther Phillips That's All Right With Me 3:20
5 Esther Phillips 'Til My Back Ain't Got No Bone 3:15
6 Esther Phillips Sweet Touch of Love 3:15
7 Esther Phillips Baby, I'm For Real 4:20
8 Esther Phillips Your Love Is So Doggone Good 3:55
9 Esther Phillips Scarred Knees 6:15

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If you think everything is a simulation… how would you determine if you're alive or dead? What details would you look for?

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This is a question that has been plague-ing my mind for days. But first, let's imagine a scenario:

  • You were alive
  • You died
  • But… when you died… you (have / had) no clue you died… because, the simulation just continued on… i.e., you don't remember transitioning from the world of the living… to… the world of the dead (A-K-A the afterlife)
  • So, you are currently in the world of the dead and everything looks and feels the same, as it was, in the world of the living.
  • What are some key details or differences, you would look for, to determine which "reality / world" you're in?
  • I am also going to remind you of 3 movies which coincide with the idea I'm presenting here: The Sixth Sense, Beetlejuice, and the TV show "Lost"…
  • In these 2 movies, and that 1 TV show, the people didn't know they were dead. It took them some time to figure it out… and that's EXACTLY why I'm asking you this…
  • Let's also consider this: When you were born, it was a traumatic event. An event so traumatic, that your brain chooses to not remember it.
  • I can only imagine that… if you were to die, your brain (conscience) would do the same thing again… i.e., dying was such a traumatic event, that your brain (conscience) chooses to not remember that event either.
  • How would you know the difference, if both "worlds / realities" are identical, and you don't remember dying… i.e., that transistion?
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