“Koyaanisqatsi” ~ “Life Out Of Balance” ~ 1983 Film Depicting The Effects Of Imbalance

Among the most famous works addressing imbalance is the 1982 movie, “Koyaanisqatsi,” which is a Hopi word meaning, “life of moral corruption and turmoil” or “life out of balance.” The movie is famous for its fast-paced images, no dialogue or plot, amazing cinematography and music by composer, Philip Glass.  The movie features disturbing, powerful images […]

“Poetry Is Nearer to Truth Than History” ~ Plato

What would the world be without poetry? Poets translate the world into infinite ways for us to experience it from the bittersweet, to the tragic, to the humorous. Poems were often sung in ancient times, and we are surrounded by song lyrics that often aspire to poetry. Plato said, “Poetry is nearer to vital truth […]

Rock Star Hopes For Change On A Global Level

Two nights ago, I attended an event at the new Grammy Museum featuring Tom Morello (guitarist for Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine and in his solo incarneration, “The Nightwatchman”). He was interviewed for an hour on stage and then he played six songs alone with his acoustic guitar. Tom blends politics and music. He talked […]