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The lack of empathy in our culture seems to be the thing swelling in my mind. Searching, yearning. Feeling of obligation, necessity coming into being. In other news, it has been hard: trying to figure out a path, find grounding. Unfinished business in Brooklyn. Trying to find notches for hands & feet. Here is where my mind has been:
Text:
Shepard’s “Curse of the Starving Class” might be my favorite play.
The end of Scott Pilgrim era…
Ears:
Deerhunter – “Twilight at Carbon Lake”
Gil Scott-Heron – “New York Is Killing Me”
REM – “Drive”
Vijay Iyer & Mike Ladd – In What Language?If you can find anything from this album, listen to it. In the meantime, read this: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/4152-in-what-language-with-mike-ladd/
Akron/Family – “Before And Again”
Peter, Bjorn & John – “Objects of My Affection”
The Replacements – “Androgynous”
Eyes & Ears:
Robert Bresson – Les Dames du bois de Boulogne
Wim Wenders – Paris, Texas (written by Sam Shepard)
Robert Altman – 3 Women (first part of movie, available in its entirely on YouTube. Much inspiration from Bergman’s amazing Persona)
Spike Lee – Bamboozled (first part, available in its entirety. Mixed, mixed feelings on what one is supposed to take from this film, past the obvious. A lot of mixed thoughts/feelings. You can read some of my jumbled observances and questions here. (I refer to the characters by the actor’s names, as you’ll see)
Some artists that have been interesting me lately:
I know that this is a long, long list of artists, but they are all worth your time. There are amazing things happening in the world. It is uplifting. This is the inspiration we need.
I hope you have been well. Don’t be such a stranger.
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