A musical building

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/30/arts/music/30byrn.html?ex=1212811200&en=4718d68f1d1e6bf2&ei=5070&emc=eta1


In class on Thursday we listening to a range of musical styles. While reading the news I stumbled across an interesting art instillation that brings together music, technology and architecture. The link above is to an article about an artist named David Byrne in New York who is using all the parts of an existing building as an instrument. Using an old organ he controls hammers and air pumps that wired to the pipes, columns and beams in the building bring it alive with sound.

Salah and others

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWewbZg5ZAA&feature=related

Continuing to look at the work of Salah I came across this video of him battling with a partner, competing with an interesting due of two much younger girls. The video does a good job of bringing together many of the dance themes we talked about in class of narrative, body control, partner interaction, and even the idea of flexibility of youth. Its incredible to see such a range of individuals so in control of their minds and bodies. It is encouragement and motivation to see just what my body is capable of in my personal pursuits.

Start of summer

Starting classes is never easy, never mind as the weather starts to get nice. Summer for me has always meant one thing, the beach and the hope for some good waves. With this changing for the first time the city and the class room feel more like a prison cell then anything else. Yet as we begin to talk of the world we live in and the ideas of utopia, I find myself examining my responsibility for my utopia and in turn my current happiness. Many seem to expect their utopia to come and find them, sitting waiting for life to change around them. Reflecting on my times of joy and happiness I find myself remembering a perfect wave on a beautiful morning. Knowing this and the effort it takes for those seconds of pure joy, I remember that finding our own utopia is a pursuit. One that simply needs to be redirected as I currently spend my time in the city.