lectures & readings

Taken from David's Lyre - In Arms EP released February 22nd. Download via ITunes and Amazon. 12" Vinyl via HMV.com (http://t.co/ycH1yyE). Performed by Iskra String Quartet. Arranged, Recorded and Mixed by Paul Frith.

David's Lyre - In Arms (Iskra String Quartet Version)

The Cinematic Orchestra - Colours

Transcript, context, and related artwork: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2014/02/17/dfw-leadership-debbie-millman/

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David Foster Wallace on leadership, read by Debbie Millman

Recorded at TED 2014. Transcript and context: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2014/03/20/neil-gaiman-ghost-stories/

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Neil Gaiman on why there is no such thing as "children's" books

it's a piece about farewell...
...hope you enjoy

Cover photo from the amazing SUNG SOO LEE: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tjoy7/

Gare du Nord

'Imaginational Anthem vol. 7' Available February 17, 2015

'Trees Return to Soil' by Simon Scott

Funeral Canticle - John Tavener (Tribute)

Annotations and transcribed highlights: http://www.brainpickings.org/2015/06/16/neil-gaiman-how-stories-last

Recorded at the Long Now Foundation (http://longnow.org/) on June 9, 2015. 

Follow @https://soundcloud.com/longnow and subscribe to the podcast of their excellent seminars on long-term thinking on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/seminars-about-long-term-thinking/id186908455?mt=2

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Neil Gaiman on how stories last

I first heard this in the film Youth, where Mark Kozelek makes an appearance! It's a beautiful and special film, catch it if you have the chance :). 

Onward - Yes / Mark Kozelek - Cover

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/

Neil Gaiman reads "The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury"

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from Ascent Into Insignificance, track released November 9, 2016 
Written by Steve Stankevicius 
Guitars and bass performed by Steve Stankevicius 
Drums performed by Hik Sigumoto 
Mixed by Steve Stankevicius 
Mastered by Jonathan Yates

Ascent Into Insignificance

From Eternity To Here

A birthday present for a beautiful woman...

Birthday, Houston, 04:08:18

Background and context: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/03/18/tolstoy-reading-rare-1909-recording/

The fascinating story of A Calendar of Wisdom, with selected highlights: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/03/15/a-calendar-of-wisdom-tolstoy/

Leo Tolstoy reads from "A Calendar of Wisdom," 1909

Poem text and context: https://www.brainpickings.org/2020/05/31/spell-to-be-said-against-hatred-jane-hirshfield

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Amanda Palmer reads “Spell to Be Said against Hatred” by Jane Hirshfield

Excerpt from Orwell's fantastic 1946 essay outlining his 11 "golden" rules of tea perfection: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/05/14/george-orwell-a-nice-cup-of-tea/

George Orwell on how to make the perfect cup of tea

An inspiring commencement address delivered to the graduating class at San Jose State University. Transcript and discussion: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/05/15/debbie-millman-look-both-ways-fail-safe/

Neil Gaiman on how stories last

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