ARTIST
Creatively as an individual Open Being thrives upon turntables, vocalises upon microphones and ignites pages with insight. Although embracing of openness he has a solid core… A paradox that is Open Being.
Currently playing shows on In2beats 106.5 FM – in2beats.com/
STUDY, RECOVERY WORK & PROJECTS
Open Being studied psychology at the University of Bedfordshire and has carried out extensive research into the topics of comparative spirituality and activism. He works as an addiction keyworker.
In 2013 his poetry book Inside Us was published, followed in 2014 by the first edition of Open Minds To Realise Peace that was released to family and friends. The Heal Our World CD (acoustic rap & hip hop) featuring Karnzi & Anatomy Beats was released in 2012, then in 2013 the double CD of Mystical Balance was released (DJ mix with poetry) involving vocal-engineering by Justin Hurst. This was a limited release due to royalties of tracks included (PRS). He performed alongside Karnzi at local events including Diverse Arts Live (MK theatre), Properstock, Free Spirit Festival, Scribal Gathering as well as Secklow Sounds radio. In 2015 Open Being formed Bless Up Tribe and B.U Tribe radio sessions began. Later In 2018 the B.U Tribe – Level 11 compilation was released and is still up for free download on bandcamp – click here – bandcamp link.
Open Being had his first set of decks aged 12 which started a mega passion for DJing. He has since mixed various styles of rave on several radio stations including In2beats FM, Dose, Control Live FM, MKFM, UK’s Finest FM & Lab Radio FM. At Lab Radio, two years running he received the award for best weekend show (2008/9). In 2011 he released a mix with Jot Maxi MC for the dubstep label Dubthugz. Together with Jot he performed grime shows on radio and later in 2017 they released the Stronghold minimix. As well as the airwaves Open Being has spun tunes at various clubs, raves and local festivals. More recently he has played deep house & trance at Wild Cow ecstatic dance events in Milton Keynes and live streamed shows for the Conscious Buddy Community.
UNIVERSAL TRUTH
My outlook is that a complete understanding of the universe is beyond human comprehension, and so even the core scientific theories of the modern world are actually philosophy until proven. Even the experts have differing and diverse perspectives. I suggest that there is as many world perspectives as there are people, we derive our own sense of perspective from our own unique experience and sense of knowing. However there can be thought a universal truth and experience that we all contribute and tap into.
I have approached spiritual texts from a variety of faith traditions in search of truth and purpose in life. Although diverse, I have observed a uniting theme of love for each other, nature and its force of creation, which may be termed as God or Spirit.
A passage of scripture that I particularly resonate with is:
“I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1-2 Bible – New International Version)
TREE OF LIFE
Together we are the roots to a tree of humanity that is amongst a forest of nature. We collectively make sense of our world, sharing and exchanging thoughts drawn upon our collective consciousness. We all have potential to inspire others and grow towards the light. The thoughts and ideas that we engage with become ourselves, like us they are alive and with nourishment can grow strong like trees lasting many years, reaching beyond our lifetimes.