Last week I shared that I have an interest in snake handlin’ religious sects –this is from a cultural anthopological perspective… I do not plan on dancing with snakes anytime soon.
This weeks admission is that: I enjoy Bollywood music– okay selected Bollywood music might be a more accurate statement.
In 2001 the movie ‘Ghost World’ was released, and in the opening credits “Jaan Pehechaan Ho” performed by Mohammed Rafi is shown. The combined song and dancing makes for an upbeat performance– and toss in the Lone Ranger style face masks the men are wearing and it is just a complete retro entertainment package:
I commute to work by bicycle.
During my commute I listen to music on a little mp3 player. On my player I have a collection of songs that musically fuel my ride. One of the songs on my player is ‘Seeds of Night’ by The Cave Singers.
Not too long ago I was watching TV when a Washington Lottery commercial came on. The music sounded familiar, and then it dawned on me that it was the song on my mp3 player by The Cave Singers! I guess the lottery is good for somebody.
Anyway…
This morning, 5:15/5:20AMish, as I neared work on my bike ride; the song ‘Seeds of Night’ came on. And if you are familiar with the area near my work, the neighborhood could probably be described by some as a little raw… and so as I turned North on 8th Avenue and the song is playing I hear the sound of a car alarm in the background, and then with the car alarm I hear a rooster crowing… all while ‘Seeds of Night’ by The Cave Singers is playing through the earbuds.
It all seemed to work together well.
RE: THE VIDEO
The Cave Singers, from Seattle, were intially introduced to me through a video of their song ‘Dancing On Our Graves’ that was shared with me by my friend Keith.
This video has an Appalachian snake handling theme to it, which I can appreciate because I have an interest in that sort of thing –in an amateur homespun cultural anthopological sort of way.
The video ‘Dancing On Our Graves’ by The Cave Singers is this week’s “you-TUbESDAY” feature. Enjoy:
**late addition– also… check out The Cave Singers “Cave Singing” blogsite: here; they have pics.
Today I share with you a video by Pink Martini featuring their song ‘Sympathique.’ My dear wife is a fan of Pink Martini, her appreciation of this band began when she learned that vocalist China Forbes was a knitter.
Like the Pivot ‘In The Blood’ video I shared previously, this video is visually interesting to watch. I especially liked the dog eyed view in the first moments of the video.
I know that hugging, and showing affection is important.
I understand that as her Dad it is important for me to show her physical expressions of love and affection.
Often, I sadly (and shamefully) confess, I act like I am doing her a favor when I give her a hug when she asks….
“Interesting fact: to be most effective at optimizing the flow of the chemicals oxytocin and serotonin – which boost mood and promote bonding – hold a hug for at least six seconds.”
This video “In The Blood” by Pivot is amazing to watch, especially as you realize that it is all done with basically… puppets. Okay, so it is a little graphic, in a gross way. But wow!
The use of puppets, plastic sheeting and the way the handlers are appropriately clothed so that they fit in… yet at the same time they are in the background –is it a music video or a soundtrack to an interesting short feature film?
Don Letts was around back in the early days of UK punk. He made “The Punk Rock Movie” back in the 70’s, and he later made a good documentary that showed the history of punk rock called: “Punk: Attitude” in 2005.
All this to say that Don Letts has a cultural perspective that is worth givin’ a listen to… he has been around. This is a good little 3+ minute interview with Don Letts:
