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Ecological music?
Apr 26th
The following guest post, by Benjamin Gleeson, a fellow student of ecology, stimulates us to think beyond our immediate ‘known environment’ and challenges our understanding of the relationships between of all forms of energy.
Ecological music
Indeed, may we ask, are all things created equal?
What do you think?
Many people play music to plants and animals to affect their growth and development.
Would music played to a farmer affect the development of that farmer?
In Eco Ag, we take it as self-evident that development of farmers affects the development of the farm. Development (change) within the farm environment affects the development of the food and fibre produced. The qualities of our food and fibre affect consumers and therefore society and culture. The relational web is infinite well beyond this description and is in constant flux.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKdsRWhyH30&feature=related
This is a link to ‘Woodstock’ a Joni Mitchell song, here performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.
“We are Stardust, we are Golden, we are billion year old Carbon, and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the Garden.”
Music often promotes a ‘transcendent’ response or emotional state.
Can music promote ecological awareness and perception? Could we use music to promote our ecological learning?
We listen to all sorts of music. Does anyone else identify particular music/songs which More >
What is an orb?
Feb 9th
Thursday, December 31, 2009
What is an orb?
As our planet spins and tilts a little, it is quite serendipitous to launch this blog as the earth experiences a blue moon (did I mention colour!).
Occurring every 18-20 years, the blue moon, tonight, also heralds the end of 2009.
In an ever evolving and revolving world … designs, colours and plans follow suit. Archecolour is here to help you secure the designs, colours and plans that you are most comfortable living in or working with.
Graphics, stories, projects and thoughts will populate each loaded with the intention of sparking inspiration and helping you acheive the comfortable, wakky, slick or chic space you are seeking.
Now, back on topic …. an orb: is Orb (noun)
1. Sphere: a sphere or spherical object 2. Jewelled sphere of king or queen: a small sphere usually made from a precious metal set with jewels and with a cross fixed to the top of it that forms part of a sovereign’s ceremonial regalia. 3. Eye: Eye or eyeball 4. Area of interest: A sphere of interest, influence or activity 5. Concentric planet-holding sphere: Astronomy: one of the concentric spheres that were formerly believed by astronombers to hold the planets in their orbital paths 6. More >
