Posts Tagged ‘Playing for Change’
Playing for Change
Written by Suzanne on May 30, 2009 – 8:20 pm -I’ve mentioned this amazing movement of peace through music before but I finally had a chance to review the Playing for Change CD/DVD and I can’t say enough about how enjoyable it is. It’s entertaining, uplifting and thought provoking.
Here is Grammy-winning music producer and engineer Mark Johnson talking about how Playing for Change started and why.
Playing For Change Explained from Playing For Change on Vimeo.
What I love about Mark Johnson’s project is his ability to put us in the moment so perfectly. In this next clip we see Roger Ridley performing on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA. I’m sure many people passed this moment by because they had some place to go, something to do or someone to see. With this video, Mark keeps us right there dancing with the kids, swaying with the grown-ups and feeling Roger’s passion for the music.
Bring It On Home from Playing For Change on Vimeo.
The unique thing about this multimedia movement is seeing and hearing the collective consciousness, the human spirit through visuals and music around the world. Like I said I can’t say enough about this CD/DVD Playing for Change.
The good vibrations stick with you long after watching and listening to incredible music like this:
Playing For Change: Song Around the World “Don’t Worry” from Playing For Change on Vimeo.
Learn more about Playing for Change at www.playingforchange.com
To purchase Playing for Change/Songs Around the World click here.
“I was in a subway in New York on my way to work, and I heard these two monks playing music,” he recalls. “They were painted head to toe, all white, wearing robes. One was playing a nylon guitar, and the other was singing in a language I didn’t understand. There were about 200 people who stopped to watch, didn’t even get on the train. Some had tears in their eyes. And it occurred to me that here is a group of people that would normally run by each other, but instead they’re coming together. And it’s the music that brought them together.” —Mark Johnson
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Get Together and Feel Alright
Written by Suzanne on April 23, 2009 – 6:53 am -For the best quality viewing experience, please click on all highlighted text.
I’ve been in a Reggae mood the last few days, breaking out my Bob Marley and moving to the Movement of Jah People.
The condition of our planets people should not be overlooked. With all the talk about protecting Earth’s resources, let’s get together and feel alright. Many believe Reggae music has almost a meditative quality leading to inspiration and healing.
Click here to view One Love put together in honor of Bob Marley’s birthday February 6th, by global musical movement Playing for Change. For those of you with kiddos in your life, check out Ziggy Marley’s latest album Family Time.
A MySpace friend of mine sent me a video of the show Caribbean Beats. His name is White Rock Willie. People often get him confused with Captain Jack Sparrow but he’s actually a cousin of said savvy pirate.
White Rock Willie helped introduce some of the ”feel good music” on Season 5, scene 8 of Caribbean Beats in White Rock British Columbia, Canada.
Take a break and move with some Caribbean Beats. You’ll be feeling irie in no time mon!
Who’s your favorite Reggae musician?
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