👋 Hi, I’m Nischal
Between the quiet moments of life, I’m lost in music, films, and fiction. This space is where I explore the art that stays with me — sometimes loud, sometimes subtle, always meaningful.
Why I Think Prog Music Is the Ultimate Form of Human Expression
From the brooding depths of Blackwater Park to the soaring organ lines of Close to the Edge, my journey through prog revealed why I see it as the purest human expression.
Oldboy (2003) – A Disturbing Masterpiece That Shook Me
My personal reflection on Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy (2003), a disturbing yet poetic film that dives into revenge, identity, and moral collapse.
Crimson – Edge of Sanity
An ambitious death metal epic that bends genre and time alike
Reverend Insanity
A thoughtful review of Gu Zhen Ren’s webnovel ‘Reverend Insanity’, exploring the Gu world’s philosophy, Fang Yuan’s ambition, and the fight against Heaven’s Will.