Quote Originally Posted by Illmaeran View Post
I was bedridden for extended periods while receiving and/or due to severe chemotherapy treatment a few years ago. When I heard he had continued working on music while in the hospital my mind was blown. Half the time I was barely conscious, only slept for a couple hours at a time w/nurses coming in to change IVs etc, was extremely physically uncomfortable, and in very bad places mentally/emotionally. The only thing I had going for me was I had my appetite and could continue eating normally. Seeing him so thin, all I can think is that he was going through what I did on top of not being able to eat/keep food down.

I have no earthly idea how he was able to continue making such amazing music that wasn't completely dominated by fear, sadness, and overall depression. He will always have my utmost respect.
Yeah, it was really something hearing his story. I've watched people go through extensive chemo. After a certain point it was like they nearly lost the will to live entirely. It's a very painful process to say the least. How Soken was able to continue working, and working well, is beyond me too. Sure, his fans were probably great motivation, but still. Something...greater clearly drove him. I'm not sure how else to put it.