Brainpicker #2

A recording created as part of the Golden Record carried into space by the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Story here: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2014/02/10/murmurs-of-earth-sagan-golden-record/

FULL STORY

The Sounds of Earth (The Golden Record)

Gavotte de l'Aven by Wouter Kuyper.

One of the first demo-tracks of Wouter & de Draak (2014).
Recorded by Sander van der Schaaf @SanderStudios


Gavotte de l'Aven - Wouter en de Draak

A Blessing for One Who Is Exhausted (John O'Donohue)

Neil Gaiman reads his short story "The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury," written as a present for Bradbury's 91st birthday. Context and more here: https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/08/22/neil-gaiman-reads-the-man-who-forgot-ray-bradbury/

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Neil Gaiman reads "The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury"

This was recorded in late October, in the hour before dawn, on the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.  The first part of the recording features the undulating liquid call of White-browed Coucal. Noisy Egyptian Geese, White-crowned Lapwing and Hadeda Ibis are heard throughout, as is the splashing of Hippopotamus in the river. The track ends with a loud exchange of Hippopotamus grunts.

Telinga SSM microphone, Olympus LS-11 recorder

Morning on the Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia (2013-10-22-0089c)

Poem text and context: https://www.brainpickings.org/2017/04/03/working-together-david-whyte/
Excerpted from https://soundcloud.com/onbeing/sets/david-whyte-the-conversational

Photograph by Nicol Ragland

POEM TEXT / CONTEXT

David Whyte reads "Working Together"

Full context and poem text: https://www.brainpickings.org/2017/04/27/janna-levin-reads-planetarium-by-adrienne-rich/

Recorded at "The Universe in Verse," April 24, 2017.

Photograph of Janna Levin by Molly Walsh / Academy of American Poets

Astrophysicist Janna Levin reads "Planetarium" by Adrienne Rich

The inner child is a vital part of you that should be nurtured and treasured. We explain exactly what the inner child is, how it can impact your adult life choices and potential, and simple steps to work with and heal your inner child.

With practical emotional and spiritual advice and tips from ordained Taoist master and experienced inner child therapist, David James Lees. 

In EPISODE #18 of our Walk the Wu Wei series, we demystify the inner child. You’ll learn how unresolved inner child issues can impact your physical and emotional wellbeing, and how to work with your inner child for greater health and happiness. 

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The Inner Child Explained - Walk The Wu Wei #018

Poem text and context: https://www.brainpickings.org/2019/02/04/janna-levin-w-h-auden-the-more-loving-one/

Recorded at the Academy of American Poets' 16th annual "Poetry & the Creative Mind."

Astrophysicist Janna Levin reads "The More Loving One" by W.H. Auden

Poem text and context: https://www.brainpickings.org/2019/12/17/sarah-kay-astronaut-whitman/

Recorded at "The Universe in Verse: The Astronomy of Walt Whitman," hosted by Maria Popova and Pioneer Works on Governors Island, October 26, 2019. Portraiture by Rowan Renee / Brooklyn Tintype.

Sarah Kay reads from "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman

This is a fairy tale from my new book Planting the Seeds, Poetry, Short Stories and Prayers. I hope you enjoy it! If you want to get yourself a copy of the book, you can do it from all good online retailers. I like Book Depository, they offer free International Shipping: http://bit.ly/plantingtheseedsbook

Planting the Seeds

Prince Sannu - a Fairy Tale from Planting the Seeds

SATSANG OF THE WEEK
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"How can I purge this stubborn fear of death?" 
This fear of losing loved ones is seemingly standing in the way of freedom. 

A very beautiful and rich excerpt in which a questioner comes to rest in the understanding of her ever-perfect nature. She expresses great gratitude for the guidance shared. Moojibaba shares many beautiful analogies and powerful pointings which invite us into experiential recognition.

"I don't see anything standing in the way of your freedom. By honouring yourself, you are the gift. Discover the gem of your own self, a hidden beauty. 

This is your uncreated self, and it is always stable, always peaceful, always true, always loving, it is always open and it is imperishable. Beautiful — beauty full."

This talk is an excerpt from the Satsang, "Your Awakening Is Your Gift to the World" 
Online Weekend Retreat 
26 April 2020 | Afternoon Satsang

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ABOUT THIS ALBUM:
“Sketches” is a fully improvised solo piano album.  Several of the songs were completely improvised during the recording process for this album and several were inspired by my “Monday Morning Improvisations” series on YouTube.  This was a very challenging album project for me and it was a lot of fun improvising and writing songs on the fly for this album.  It was also fun to relearn some of the previous improvisations and let those evolve during recording.  I hope you enjoy the music on this album as it comes from my inner well of creativity and straight from the heart.  

My “Monday Morning Improvisations” series is a collection of improvs that are recorded “first try, first take”, where I record and release an improvisation on the spot every week.  The entire collection of “Monday Morning Improvisations” can be found on the Michele McLaughlin YouTube channel.


SONG CREDITS: 
1.  At First Sight - (inspired by Improvisation #1)
2. Hope - (improvised and created during recording)
3. One Life - (inspired by Improvisation #15)
4. Waiting - (improvised and created during recording)
5. The Traveler - (improvised and created during recording)
6. Farewell Little Love - (inspired by Improvisation #75)
7. Forever Yours - (improvised and created during recording)
8. The Right Choice - (inspired by Improvisation #8)
9. The Long Night - (inspired by Improvisation #76)
10. Relief - (improvised and created during recording)
11. Home At Last - (inspired by Improvisation #68)
12. Lost - (inspired by Improvisation #28)
13. Unshakeable - (inspired by Improvisation #25)

SPECIAL THANKS:
To all my listeners and fans, friends and family, and those who personally helped with this project… thank you!  You mean everything to me.

TECHNICAL CREDITS:
All songs improvised, composed, produced and performed by Michele McLaughlin michelemclaughlin.com 
Piano & Recording:  Michele's Home Studio in Salt Lake City, UT on her Fazioli F278 9' Concert Grand
Mastering & Engineering:  Joe Bongiorno at Piano Haven Studio in Sedona, AZ pianohaven.com 
Album Design:  Matt Strieby at New Leaf Design newleafdesign.com
Manufactured at Diskmakers www.diskmakers.com
Copyright ©2020 All Rights Reserved (ASCAP)
www.michelemclaughlin.com

Astrophysicist Janna Levin reads "The More Loving One" by W.H. Auden

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