httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpc-t-Uwv1I
Tony Robbins discusses the “invisible forces” that motivate everyone’s actions — and high-fives Al Gore in the front row.
The first time I went through the Tony Robbins tape series was 20 years ago. I still find him very inspiring.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW4C2h3lPac
Compare the two conducting and performance styles for Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
Top video is concluding part two of Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture performed by the Hallé Orchestra, conducted by Mark Elder at the Royal Albert Hall during the Nations Favourite Prom 2004
Bottom video is the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6LY11kV444
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clmpqf2aB5c
In this interview with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Holocaust survivor Rabbi Gerd Jacob (Zwienicki) Wiener shares his memories of Kristallnacht, the November 1938 pogroms.
A shout out to the Mad Dog motorcycle club in Hong Kong. I thought their leather vests were way cool and asked a member how I could get one. The response started with a polite sneer and ended with a rundown of the commitment and dedication the members have to their club. So I guess the only way I’ll get the vest is to get a knock off made at a local tailor in Macau or Zhuhai – and then if a Mad Dog ever sees me wearing it they’ll kick my butt – so maybe I won’t do that….
Back in the late 90’s or so I did have the privilege of playing for Sonny Barger of the Hell’s Angels. It was a private party and I was playing with Freddy Fender – I think it was in Hollister, CA. I remember Sonny approached Freddy to play a specific song and Freddy was like “Yes sir” – which was pretty funny because Freddy was a longtime Harley rider and a badass in his own right. But there’s a pecking order.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AEymY2U1FI
In the process of upgrading my phpBB2 forums to phpBB3. The actual upgrade process you can find on the phpbb website. But here I will keep a list of maintenance steps to take after you have upgraded and rebuilt your search index.
Castles Made of Sand
Music, Lyrics and Vocals by Karin Maria Andersson
Guitar and video by Olivier Milchberg
Macau (SAR) China, January 2010
This video has clips from the Cirque Du Soleil artists of ZAIA starting in Montreal, Canada from January 2008 during training (and lots of snow!) to late 2009 backstage, and during rehearsals for the show at the Venetian in Macau (SAR) China.
For us in the show the video is extremely emotional. Some of the people in this video are no longer with us in Macau. The time of ZAIA is one that all of us will remember and many of us will cherish. The experiences we had in China for many of us were not what we expected – they were experiences and adventures we could have never imagined; many good and some painful for each of us.
I normally don’t get seen in videos or promo photos – so thank you to Olivier for getting me in there several times. Fun to see the musicians and how all of our looks changed from the beginning in Montreal to the journey in China. As our composer told us: “You all look more shiny.” I would agree. Cirque and China have allowed us to shine.
I think this video will give a sense of closure to many of us for a slice of time we spent together – a “castle made of sand”.
I am personally moved by the video in a way beyond words. Thank you to Maria and Olivier for this truly precious gift of song….
*Update: A new audio version of this song:
https://www.last.fm/music/Feather+And+Down/_/Castles+Made+of+Sand
And a note from Olivier on this video:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OioiCniK_-c
Olberman slams Pat Robertson and Rush Limbaugh for their comments on Haiti.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taBAtxasWto
Fuerzabruta – The New Show from the creators of DE LA GUARDA. Visit fuerzabrutanyc.com for more info
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg
A young man with no disabilities and many abilities! This should inspire most people to be thankful for what we’re given and to realize most of our limitations are decided by ourselves. And I think his Claire De Lune sounds pretty good!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCjHV63MQ4w
The Christmas holiday is one of the most difficult times of the year to stay ‘green,’ but rocket launching our Christmas tree was a great way to recycle our trash destined tree. 32 large rocket engines and some careful calculations ensured fun for the whole family.