Podcast appearances and mentions of Ron Fricke

We continue through Godfrey Reggio's Qatsi Trilogy with 1988's Powaqqatsi. Reggio works with Phillip Glass again but they lost Ron Fricke for this one and his absence is felt, particularly in the editing. While the first film looked at what US industrialization has done to its own people, Powaqqatsi travels around the world to look at the effects of industrialization on postcolonial peoples. Jonathan Hape joins us again for this journey, and along the way we talk about Reggio's Christian Anarchist and anarcho-primitivist influences, the 1990 Time Warner Earth Day Special, and Roger Ebert missing the point.

We start into Godfrey Reggio's Qatsi Trilogy this week with what many consider the strongest of the three films, mostly because Ron Fricke's cinematography and editing is masterful in it. Built from scenes of natural beauty and alienating industry with a phenomenal sountrack by Philip Glass, Koyaanisqatsi is a deeply effecting visual poem. Our dear friend Jonathan Hape (https://www.jonathan-hape.com/) joins us for the entire trilogy (probably).

Today, we look at some of the great "pure cinema" movies with little to no dialogue. Now listen-dialogue is great. Dialogue is cinematic. But to scale the heights, a moviemaker needs to know how to communicate cinematically (image + sound) without using dialogue as a crutch to convey information. Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill looks at F.W. Murnau's 1924 masterpiece The Last Laugh (with only two intertitles for the entire movie), avant garde master Stan Brakhage's The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes, Ron Fricke's 70mm essay movie Baraka, the incredible Ukranian movie all in sign language The Tribe, and Phil Tippet's stop motion mind blower Mad God as examples of movies whose power comes from their commitment to what Alfred Hitchcock called "pure cinema". 

This episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Yeerk to chat about Italo Calvino's final novel, Mr Palomar.We talk about Yeerk's battles against people who believe in "misinformation" and "AI art", humanism, encountering the world as it is and describing it, Italo Calvino's work more generally, looking at art and literature texturally, and the sense of the numinous writers like Calvino can bring to everyday existence.And over on Back Matter on Patreon, we will be discussing the Ron Fricke non-narrative documentary film, Samsara as a companion piece to discussion of this novel. To subscribe and listen, go to patreon.com/gettinglit.Listen to Yeerk's podcast, Bistro Californium: https://www.patreon.com/BistroCaliforniumFollow Yeerk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PYeerk

O cinema já retratou as cidades do futuro de muitas maneiras: Frias e asséticas.Escuras, poluídas, sem espaços verdes.Dominadas pela tecnologia, desumanas.Serão um dia assim, as cidades do futuro?O geoógrafo Gonçalo Antunes acha difícil de prever, sobretudo pensando num horizonte temporal superior a 50 anos. Contudo, as tendências que se desenham são bem mais positivas do que as retratadas pelo cinema. A Ana Markl quis então saber como é que o design atual das nossas cidades, tão dominado pelo uso do automóvel, se pode vir a transformar. Tudo parece orientar-se para uma urbe mais inteligente, mais descarbonizada, favorecendo o ambiente e uma mobilidade mais suave. Será que um dia viveremos nessas cidades? Será esse o legado urbano que deixaremos aos nossos filhos?  REFERÊNCIAS E LINKS ÚTEISLeituras:Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier, de Edward Glaeser. The City in History: Its Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects, Lewis Mumford. Cities of Tomorrow, de Peter Hall Metrópoles: a história da cidade, a maior criação da civilização, de Ben Wilson. The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs. The Just City, Susan S. Fainstein. Cities for People, Jan Gehl. Outros:Baraka, Ron Fricke, 1992 Home, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, 2009 Blade Runner Blade Runner 2049The JetsonsBIOSANA MARKLAna Markl nasceu em Lisboa, em 1979, com uma total inaptidão para tomar decisões, pelo que se foi deixando levar pelas letras; licenciou-se em Línguas e Literaturas Modernas porque gostava de ler e escrever, mas acabou por se formar em Jornalismo pelo CENJOR. Começou por trabalhar no jornal Blitz para pôr a render a sua melomania, mas extravasou a música e acabou por escrever sobre cultura e sociedade para publicações tão díspares como a Time Out, o Expresso ou mesmo a Playboy. Manteve o pé na imprensa, mas um dia atreveu-se a fazer televisão. Ajudou a fundar o Canal Q em 2010, onde foi guionista e apresentadora. Finalmente trocou a televisão pela rádio, um velho amor que ainda não consumara. Trabalha desde 2015 na Antena 3 como locutora e autora.GONÇALO ANTUNESGeógrafo, doutorado em Geografia e Planeamento Territorial pela Faculdade de CiênciasSociais e Humanas (NOVA FCSH) da Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Professor universitário na NOVA FCSH, actual coordenador da Licenciatura em Geografia e Planeamento Regional e investigador integrado no Centro Interdisciplinar de Ciências Sociais (CICS.NOVA). É especialista em políticas de habitação, dinâmicas do mercado imobiliário, políticas públicas urbanas, Geografia urbana, planeamento e ordenamento do território e de forma lata em estudosurbanos. Dentro destas temáticas tem várias publicações científicas, é coordenador de projetoscientíficos e organizou exposições na qualidade de curador, entre outras actividades dedisseminação do conhecimento.

Temos a sensação de que vivemos um momento contrário ao que a história descreveu tantas vezes: o “êxodo” urbano. Será mesmo assim?Estará a população a diminuir nas cidades e a aumentar fora delas?E, saem todos, ou apenas os que podem?Numa nova ‘trilogia de episódios', Ana Markl recebe Gonçalo Antunes para conversar sobre o tema das Cidades. Este primeiro episódio promete reflexões interessantes: desde as razões históricas que levaram ao nascimento das cidades, à sua expansão no território ou à constatação de que, afinal, este “abandono” das cidades não é assim tão marcado, nem inédito.A dupla que nos perdoe o ‘spoiler', mas não há como resistir em revelar uma parte: 55% da população mundial vive nas cidades, mas esta é uma realidade muito recente. Talvez faça parte dos 45% que vive fora das cidades, mas, quem sabe, o seu futuro passará por elas?REFERÊNCIAS E LINKS ÚTEIS Livros:“Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier,and Happier”, de Edward Glaeser.“The City in History: Its Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects”, Lewis Mumford.“Cities of Tomorrow”, de Peter Hall“Metrópoles: a história da cidade, a maior criação da civilização”, de Ben Wilson.“As cidades invisíveis”, de Italo Calvino.Documentários:“Baraka”, Ron Fricke, 1992.“Home”, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, 2009.BIOSANA MARKLNasceu em Lisboa, em 1979, com uma total inaptidão para tomar decisões, pelo que se foi deixando levar pelas letras; licenciou-se em Línguas e Literaturas Modernas porque gostava de ler e escrever, mas acabou por se formar em Jornalismo pelo CENJOR. Começou por trabalhar no jornal Blitz para pôr a render a sua melomania, mas extravasou a música e acabou por escrever sobre cultura e sociedade para publicações tão díspares como a Time Out, o Expresso ou mesmo a Playboy. Manteve o pé na imprensa, mas um dia atreveu-se a fazer televisão. Ajudou a fundar o Canal Q em 2010, onde foi guionista e apresentadora. Finalmente trocou a televisão pela rádio, um velho amor que ainda não consumara. Trabalha desde 2015 na Antena 3 como locutora e autora.GONÇALO ANTUNESGeógrafo, doutorado em Geografia e Planeamento Territorial pela Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas (NOVA FCSH) da Universidade Nova de Lisboa. É professor universitário na NOVA FCSH, coordenador da Licenciatura em Geografia e Planeamento Regional e investigador integrado no Centro Interdisciplinar de Ciências Sociais (CICS.NOVA). É especialista em políticas de habitação, dinâmicas do mercado imobiliário, políticas públicas urbanas, geografia urbana, planeamento e ordenamento do território e em estudos urbanos. Dentro destas temáticas tem várias publicações, é coordenador de projetos científicos e organizou exposições enquanto curador, entre outras atividades de disseminação do conhecimento.

For over 60 years Michael Stearns has been discovering and exploring the world of and through sound. He is an ambient music composer and performer, film composer, sound designer and soundtrack producer for theatrical films, documentaries, large format films, commercials and themed attractions. His award winning scores to Ron Fricke's non-verbal global film masterpieces “Chronos”, “Baraka” and “Samsara” have played to audiences around the world.Michael's music has been used by Laserium, NASA, and choreographed by the Berkshire Ballet. Through his soundtrack production company, Michael Stearns Productions, he has created the soundtracks to Universal's “Back To The Future, The Ride” and Paramount's “Star Trek, The Experience.”David and Michael look back ... and forward ... over Michael's expansive career.

The fifth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1992 features our documentary pick, Ron Fricke's Baraka. Directed and photographed by Ron Fricke, Baraka was filmed in locations around the world, on six continents over a period of 14 months. The post Baraka (1992 Documentary) appeared first on Awesome Movie Year.

Co-hosted by Chris Kissel and Chuck Soo-Hoo, the twice-monthly dublab program Contact Wave enthusiastically celebrates the best experimental, avant-garde, psychedelic, and off-the-grid music crafted in L.A. and beyond. This episode features a conversation with ambient and New Age music pioneer Michael Stearns, who is also a multi-genre composer, sound designer, and soundtrack producer. His credits include music for television, feature films, planetariums, twenty-two IMAX films and seventeen solo albums. As one of the pioneers of American electronic music from his earliest self-released cassette in 1977 up through his 2021 Beyond Earth & Sky collaboration with Steve Roach, Stearns creates engaging textures melding with soaring melodies. He has created music for NASA, Laserium, Disney Films, HBO, 20/20 and the Berkshire Ballet. His award-winning scores for Ron Fricke's non-verbal global film masterpieces Chronos, Sacred Site, Baraka and Samsara have been heard by audiences around the world. Stearns creates at his The Guest House studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This year marks the rerelease of Stearns' groundbreaking and long out-of-print Planetary Unfolding (1981). Featuring the sound of the Serge Modular Synthesizer in 6 movements, the slowly evolving atmospheric swirls of this early spacemusic classic are a journey within inner and outer space. TRACKLIST: Michael Stearns – “In the Beginning…” – from “Planetary Unfolding” (Continuum Montage/Projekt) (1981/2022) **Michael Stearns Interview** Michael Stearns – As the Earth Kissed the Moon – from “Planetary Unfolding” (Continuum Montage/Projekt) (1981/2022) Cool Maritime – Temporal Dryft – from “Big Earth Energy” (2022) Patricia Wolf – Springtime in Croatia – from “See-Through” (Balmat) (2022) Charlatan – Sinking Between Pyramids – from “Streams” (The Jewel Garden) (2022) Jonas Reinhardt – Oxus – from “A Ragged Ghost” (Trouble In Mind) (2022) OHYUNG – tucked in my stomach! – from “imagine naked!” (NNA Tapes) (2022) Julian Stein – herons at night – from “pattern river” (Self-Released) (2022) Forest Management – One After Another – from “Palm Life” (Husky Pants) (2022) MAW – Prophase – from “A Maneuver Within” (Atlantic Rhythms) (2022) Andrew Bernstein – in flux (excerpt) – from “a presentation” (Hausu Mountains) (2022) JOYFULTALK – Take It To The Grave – from “Familiar Science” (Constellation) (2022) Mary Halvorson – Night Shift – from “Amaryllis” (Nonesuch) (2022) Noah Howard – Olé – from “Live in Europe Vol. 1” (Altsax) (1975/2020) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dublab-inconversation/support

John DeNicola is an American songwriter and producer. He is best known for co-writing the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", for which he won both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as receiving a Grammy nomination, in 1988. In 1989 he was the co-winner of ASCAP Awards' "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures" for "Time of My Life" as well as for "Hungry Eyes", another song from the film. Listen in as John tells Joseph about his latest release and the early days of analog recording.

How does one become a tech privacy attorney and a musician? How do you go to Mumbai to find your way? This is the story of Alan Chapell. Growing up on the multi-ethnic streets of Stamford, Connecticut, Alan Chapell was exposed to a multitude of music – playing piano and trumpet before the age of six and at age 15 recording with the legendary producer Jimmy ienner (Dirty Dancing, KiSS, etc) Along with his musical success, Alan has carved out a niche as an attorney . . . advising tech companies on privacy issues. When the producers of HBO's Silicon Valley consider creating a character to lampoon your role in the tech space, you know you've made it.

Richard Humann is a Brooklyn-based neo-conceptual artist whose work has been included in the Venice Biennale, represented the United States in the 2017 Karachi Biennale in Pakistan, and has had multiple national and international solo gallery and museum exhibitions. Richard was born and raised in the Lower Hudson Valley region of New York State. He divides his time between Brooklyn and Woodstock, NY. This podcast is not about art, it's about being an artist. Listen to Joseph and Richard talk it up.

Franke Previte: Academy Award and Grammy award winning songwriter, singer, talks with Joseph about his early childhood, selling cars in his driveway to earn money and how (I've Had) The Time of My Life and Hungry Eyes were written and how they found their way in movie Dirty Dancing.

Episode 56  An Imaginary Movie in Sound   Playlist John Carpenter, “Opening sequence” from Dark Star (1980 Citadel). This record contains incidental music, sound effects and dialogue from the motion picture. Electronic music by John Carpenter. Completed in 1974, the film wasn't released until 1979 following the success of Carpenter's Halloween. The soundtrack followed in 1980. Early synth music from Carpenter for which he used the EMS VCS3 synthesizer. 3:30 Dick Maas, “Main Title” and “Out of Breath” from L'Ascenseur Bande Originale Du Film (The Lift) (1984 Milan). Composed by, Roland synthesizers, Dick Maas. 5:11 Mike Oldfield, “Pran's Departure,” “Worksite,” “The Year Zero,” “Blood Sucking” from The Killing Fields (1984 Virgin). Composed by, guitar, Fairlight Computer, Mike Oldfield; Choral & Orchestral Arrangements, edited by, David Bedford; Choir, Tölzer Boys Choir; Composed by David Bedford (“Worksite”), Mike Oldfield; Conductor, Eberhard Schoener; Orchestra Of The Bavarian State Opera; Asian Percussion, Preston Heyman (“The Year Zero”). 6:56 David Holmes, “You're Going To Belfast,” “The Hunt,” and “'71” from '71 (2014 Touch Sensitive Records). 10:01 Arthur B Rubinstein, “Video Fever” plus dialogue from Wargames (1983 Polydor). Composer, Arthur B Rubinstein; Synclaver II Digital Music System; Linndrum Drum Machine; Roland System 100 Analog Synthesizer, programmed and performed, Anthony Marinelli, Brian Banks. 3:30 Michael Stearns, “Meditation 1” from Chronos (1984 Sonic Atmospheres). Created for the Ron Fricke film and produced for the six-channel discreet surround sound system of the OMNIMAX IMAX theaters. Stearns plays synthesizers made by Serge Modular, Oberheim, Yamaha, and EMU. Constance Demby plays “space” bass. 8:36 Cliff Martinez, “I Drive” from Drive (2011 Lakeshore Records). Composer, performer, Baschet Crystal, Cliff Martinez; Guitar, Mac Quayle; Lute, Sitar, Gregory Tripi. The Cristal Baschet is a contemporary musical instrument developed in 1952 by the brothers Bernard and François Baschet. To play, musicians rub the rods with wet fingertips. Martinez was also known as the drummer for the early Red Hot Chili Peppers. He uses the Baschet Cristal, a kind of glass harmonica, for many of the sustained, ambient tonalities, plus vintage synths and percussion devices to create these beautiful textures. 2:04 Cliff Martinez, “My Name on a Car” from Drive (2011 Lakeshore Records). Composer, performer, Baschet Crystal, Cliff Martinez; Guitar, Mac Quayle; Lute, Sitar, Gregory Tripi. 2:19 Cliff Martinez, “On the Beach” from Drive (2011 Lakeshore Records). Composer, performer, Baschet Crystal, Cliff Martinez; Guitar, Mac Quayle; Lute, Sitar, Gregory Tripi. 6:35 Cliff Martinez, “Rubber Head” from Drive (2011 Lakeshore Records). Composer, performer, Baschet Crystal, Cliff Martinez; Guitar, Mac Quayle; Lute, Sitar, Gregory Tripi. 3:09 Michael Stearns, “Meditation 3” from Chronos (1984 Sonic Atmospheres). Stearns plays synthesizers made by Serge Modular, Oberheim, Yamaha, and EMU. Constance Demby plays “space” bass. 5:05 Popol Vuh, “Sieh Nicht Überm Meer Ist's” from Cobra Verde (1987 Milan). Piano, Synclavier, vocals, Florian Fricke; Synclavier programming, recording and digital mastering by Ralph Graf; Guitar, percussion, vocals, Daniel Fichelscher; Vocals, Renate Knaup. 1:23 Popol Vuh, “Nachts: Schnee” and “Der Marktplatz” from Cobra Verde (1987 Milan). Piano, Synclavier, vocals, Florian Fricke; Synclavier programming, recording and digital mastering by Ralph Graf; Guitar, percussion, vocals, Daniel Fichelscher; Vocals, Renate Knaup. 4:24 Christopher Spelman, “The Final Journey” from The Lost City of Z (2017 Filmtrax). Composed, Arranged, Christopher Spelman; Conductors, Adam Klemens, Pejtsik Péter, Richard Hein; Drum, Jim Berenholtz; Flute, Jim Berenholtz; additional music, Kent Sparling; FILMharmonic Orchestra, The Budapest Film Orchestra, orchestrated by Daniel Halle. 7:51 Background Music, Introduction Vangelis, “Blade Runner Blues” from Blade Runner (1994 EastWest). "Most of the music contained in this album originates from recordings I made in London in 1982, whilst working on the score for the film Blade Runner. Finding myself unable to release these recordings at the time, it is with great pleasure that I am able to do so now. Some of the pieces contained will be known to you from the Original Soundtrack of the film, whilst others are appearing here for the first time. Looking back to Ridley Scott's powerful and evocative pictures left me as stimulated as before, and made the recompiling of this music, today, an enjoyable experience." Vangelis (Athens, April 1994). 8:54 Opening: Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. For additional notes, please see my blog Noise and Notations.  

Joseph met Diana at a SAG-AFTRA workshop and have been friends since. Diana is an actor, voice actor and producer. Known for her recurring roles on "The Young and the Restless" and "Days of Our Lives", she has also done a number of TV Commercials. She began working in Group ADR in 2010, on "Eureka", and has been heard on "Alphas", "Defiance", "Code Black", "Quantico", "Midnight Texas", "Into The Dark" and more. The daughter of an avionics mechanic from Sri Lanka and a Danish mother, Diana's unusual ethnic background has granted her a strong sense of culture. Her love of travel began at a young age and she's been to over 30 countries. www,dianalansleen.com

Bill Schnee is an internationally renowned producer, engineer, and mix master. He has received over 125 gold and platinum records and more than 50 Top 20 singles that run the gamut from Barbra Streisand to The Jacksons, Rod Stewart to Steely Dan, and Whitney Houston to Dire Straits. This is my conversation with Bill about his journey and his art. Check out Bill's new book: Chairman at the Board: Recording the soundtrack of a Generation

Today's guest is Nashville music producer, singer, songwriter Aaron Ruiz. Aaron is an artist who has had hundreds of songs placed in tv shows. Joseph and Aaron talk about the work it takes to stay present, dealing with negative self talk and accepting that we are not in control of whether a song is a success or not. www.aaronandandrew.com https://soundcloud.com/skyline-brigade

Meridith and Joseph have a podcast (Are You Waiting For Permission) dedicated to those of us who have stood on the edge, waiting for others to give us permission to pursue our dreams. Today, Joseph interviews Meridith and Joseph about their creative journeys as actors, coaches and podcasters.

Today Cathy and Joseph wrap up their conversation. We learn of Cathy's acting opportunities; how she drove 3 hours each way for her auditions and how she views her creative process.

This week, Cathy and Joseph continue their conversation. We hear how Cathy moved forward with her education and started modeling. We also learn of the one woman who positively impacted her life.

Cathy is a first generation Vietnamese American born and raised in Seattle, WA. To say that Cathy grew up under difficult circumstances is an understatement. Her story is one of hard work, perseverance and survival. Cathy graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of Washington all the while working as a genetic researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. She earned her second degree in Graphic Design & Illustration. Cathy worked her way through various design specialties for Fortune 500 companies and found her sweet spot as an e-commerce User Experience (UX) / Product Designer. Cathy has appeared in GRIMM, LEVERAGE and is a recurring guest star for a series to be announced soon as well as a recurring guest star on an animated series. www.cathyvu.com

Thomas Laub is a producer currently represented on Broadway with David Byrne's American Utopia (Special Tony Award). Past work includes Slave Play (Tony Nomination), Seven Deadly Sins, and the site-specific Myths & Hymns. Upcoming: Douglas Carter Beane's Fairycakes, Selina Fillinger's POTUS, and Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. Founder of Runyonland Productions and entertainment revenue management firm Standing Room Theatrical Solutions.

Katie Leigh is a voice actress, best known for her roles as Sunni Gummi in Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Zuzu in Poppy Cat, Alex in the first two seasons of Totally Spies!, and as Connie Kendall in the Focus on the Family radio program Adventures in Odyssey since 1987. This is her story.

Today's episode you'll hear Joseph talk about his decision to change markets - from NYC to Los Angeles; how a scoring rejection caused to him to reconsider his dreams and how he received the opportunity to compose the underscore music for American Sniper.

For the first episode of Pivot Point in year two, Joseph continues with an exploration of his own journey. This Pivot Point explores his years in Nashville, his time working at Belmont Church, his unsuccessful production company and how he dealt with difficulties in his personal life. This two-part series starts where he left off in bonus episode #4. Want to know more about his earlier journey? Listen to bonus episodes 1 - 4 in year 1.

Today's guest is Janay Woodruff. Janay is a powerhouse rock singer and songwriter. She hails from St. Louis where she cultivated her love for music at age 9 through the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Known for her laser focus and unshakeable drive, Janay was unsurprisingly tapped to open for FloRida for NOW 96.3 NOW Night Out. The into features her successful song, Diamonds. www.janaesound.com

Kevin Brewerton is a 5 time world kickboxing champion, author, director, actor and painter. His story is one of seeking the truth both in his life and in his art. Kevin's book is called - These Are African Hands-A Memoir. You can find it on Amazon.