One never knows how the muses will inspire us, or open doors for us...?
Someone who attended last Friday evening's House concert in James Bay has invited me to play for an art show opening at the Empress! "Arts of all Sorts" hosts a widely diverse collection of works (for sale) by local artists of all ages- a fundraiser for an Emily Carr sculpture that has been commissioned for Victoria, with installation set for May.
It all takes place in the Empress Library Room, and I'll be playing on opening night (Monday)February 8, from 4:45pm....and once more on Saturday, February 13, from 2:45pm.
If you enjoy browsing original art, listening to poetry, storytelling, and some tones to go along with it, do drop by!
Avec plaisir!
Philipp
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Heal the Heart House Concert- Thanks!
Thanks to all who came out for a wonderful, heartfelt evening.
It was "cozy" in that James Bay heritage house with folks right up to our knees, almost!
Kenn and I enjoyed ourselves immensely, and agreed that we could do this again sometime soon. One particularly special part of the evening for me was the silence that was held between the movements of playing my harp- people seem to thirst for that kind of spaciousness. Silence is indeed golden!
Miryam also suggested that we could do our own fundraising for the dojo at another appropriate venue with another band contributing as well...
Matched gov't funding for "Medecins Sans Frontiers" will get $100 from the proceeds to go towards relief efforts in Haiti! Thanks to Nicole at Animate Community for forwarding this.
Grateful for family and friends' support. May we get out to hear some of you at another "unplugged", live music event soon!
Merci, beaucoup!
Philipp
It was "cozy" in that James Bay heritage house with folks right up to our knees, almost!
Kenn and I enjoyed ourselves immensely, and agreed that we could do this again sometime soon. One particularly special part of the evening for me was the silence that was held between the movements of playing my harp- people seem to thirst for that kind of spaciousness. Silence is indeed golden!
Miryam also suggested that we could do our own fundraising for the dojo at another appropriate venue with another band contributing as well...
Matched gov't funding for "Medecins Sans Frontiers" will get $100 from the proceeds to go towards relief efforts in Haiti! Thanks to Nicole at Animate Community for forwarding this.
Grateful for family and friends' support. May we get out to hear some of you at another "unplugged", live music event soon!
Merci, beaucoup!
Philipp
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Prayers, songs for Haiti!
Once again world events reach our consciousness, and once again there are ways we can
respond. Sending out a prayer song of support for everyone affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti today. The folks in the streets of Port-Au-Prince seem to be able to do it under impossible conditions... So too can we who are non-local!
Miserere miserecordie... mercy and compassion s'il vous plait!
From sleepy Victoria...
respond. Sending out a prayer song of support for everyone affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti today. The folks in the streets of Port-Au-Prince seem to be able to do it under impossible conditions... So too can we who are non-local!
Miserere miserecordie... mercy and compassion s'il vous plait!
From sleepy Victoria...
Monday, January 11, 2010
Tough Questions for Religion
Compassionate Action - Humanity's Immune Response to a Planet in Crisis
JANUARY 19, 2010
4:30 - 6:00 PM
University of Victoria McLaurin Bldg
DAVID LAM AUDITORIUM
Free
Acclaimed filmmaker and spiritual activist Velcrow Ripper, director of Fierce Light and Scared Sacred discusses the global zeitgeist of compassionate action that is exploding around the planet today - "humanity’s immune response to a planet in crisis". It is the power that is released when spirituality is combined with activism, a transformation that is both inner and outer. Gandhi called it "soul force", Thich Nhat Hanh calls it "love in action", for Ripper it is "Fierce Light." It is the force of the Sacred Warrior, heart centered and fierce at the same time. A dynamic, engaging exploration of the world of spirit in action.
JANUARY 19, 2010
4:30 - 6:00 PM
University of Victoria McLaurin Bldg
DAVID LAM AUDITORIUM
Free
Acclaimed filmmaker and spiritual activist Velcrow Ripper, director of Fierce Light and Scared Sacred discusses the global zeitgeist of compassionate action that is exploding around the planet today - "humanity’s immune response to a planet in crisis". It is the power that is released when spirituality is combined with activism, a transformation that is both inner and outer. Gandhi called it "soul force", Thich Nhat Hanh calls it "love in action", for Ripper it is "Fierce Light." It is the force of the Sacred Warrior, heart centered and fierce at the same time. A dynamic, engaging exploration of the world of spirit in action.
New Years' Greetings to all!
This blog has come into being in response to many inquiries about the work of Music-Thanatology, and a broader interest in Music as a vehicle for personal, and trans-personal transformation.
As my experience and time will allow, I hope and intend for the seeds sown here to grow into a more fleshed-out website. Of course, since deciding to embark on this 'virtual path', it has become clearer, once again... that I am not alone in dreaming a more joyful vision for the challenging time of change in front of us.
With the oft' quoted reminder "that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no individual could have dreamed would have come their way..." I recognize an urgency to "get my own house in order", so as to better meet the needs of those I seek to serve with music.
So, here is yet another beginning.
Stay tuned for many interesting links and articles of special interest.
May this grow and prosper to benefit as many as possible!
Merci Beaucoup!
Philipp
This blog has come into being in response to many inquiries about the work of Music-Thanatology, and a broader interest in Music as a vehicle for personal, and trans-personal transformation.
As my experience and time will allow, I hope and intend for the seeds sown here to grow into a more fleshed-out website. Of course, since deciding to embark on this 'virtual path', it has become clearer, once again... that I am not alone in dreaming a more joyful vision for the challenging time of change in front of us.
With the oft' quoted reminder "that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no individual could have dreamed would have come their way..." I recognize an urgency to "get my own house in order", so as to better meet the needs of those I seek to serve with music.
So, here is yet another beginning.
Stay tuned for many interesting links and articles of special interest.
May this grow and prosper to benefit as many as possible!
Merci Beaucoup!
Philipp
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