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| Song of the New Earth | ||
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| Review by Ross Anthony | ||
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The spirit world, the rational world, like yin-yang swirling, creating a force, a tension, that expands both. Perhaps it's this friction that brings forth such visceral sounds capable of rattling up spirits, and soothing the ills. Tom Kenyon is an amalgam of science and the religions of the world… both sides of the brain pumping alongside spirit in creation or revelation (you decide) of powerful stories into which the film's animators aptly draw you with simplicity and energy. The story of the "Song of the New Earth" is the most intense, dramatic, and stirring. Earthy, unusual, monk-like songs resonate in and out of Tom creating contemplative, meditative segues between the stories which essentially unravel Tom's winding life journey. I found both fascinating, save for a few too many shots of red/white light across the ocean, and more than just a few shaky overexposed takes of Tom relating his tale. But the later could be forgiven because the sound is clean enough and Tom charms one story after the other. If you suspect there's more to life than the company line, give Tom's story a listen. It may or may not ring true for you, but perhaps his song will cajole a step along the unique spiritual journey that's awaiting you at this current moment. |
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Grade..........................B+ (2.5/4) |
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Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
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