Radio KAOM: LinsBrother video -Guy Sebastian "Like A Drum"

FEELING GOOD HAVING FUN!

 

Guy Sebastian

"Like A Drum"

LinsBrothers' Video 

Purdue Gymnastics Club

FUN FUN FUN!

Let's start our New Year Feeling Good Having Fun!

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/I_E3ZNRLzic

Radio KAOM: "River Flows in You" by Yiruma

Beautiful Music - Lovely Video 

Yiruma

"River Flows in You" 

(The Refrigerator Music Video)

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/oGFqB5Eo9ZE

AOM MUSIC and MEDITATIONS: 031220

Yesterday, once I got my computer back up and running with the new drive, I went to YouTube to begin testing things out. The first video I watched was this one by Letizia1989. As I watched, a great wave of Gratitude came over me. Thoughts of our time on earth, our opportunity to be here and how fortunate we are to live this human experience began to dive deep into my heart. 

Tears came to my eyes as my heart filled with Gratitude that I am here. Life sucks in so many ways. The pain and suffering we have to go through on life's journey can be so very difficult, but I think it is worth it - I know it is - because of the great Joy, Gratitude, Love, Friendship, Beauty, Compassion and Peace we get to experience. 

On my worst of days I might not think of these things, so on my best I keep reminding myself of how lucky I am to experience the life as a human on planet earth. So today I present this video as our Meditation and Music.

~*~

Note from Letizia:

"The protagonist of this video is Peace, that is represented here by the dancing girl. Her rainbow ribbon, is the thread of the video, that connects all the people, all the nations in a single hug. :)"

OUR BEAUTIFUL PLANET

videography by:

Letizia1989

music :

"Africa"

by

Marcus Warner

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/1wNXKgguyQQ

MUSIC VIDEO: Elio & Oliver "Nothing World be the Same"

BEAUTIFUL

elio & oliver

fan video:

"Nothing Would be the Same"

music:

"Visions of Gideon" (Orchestra Version)

(https://youtu.be/J0zHef23ajo)

narration:

Audiobook read by Armie Hammer

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/Y2qOGMPeJYg

MUSIC VIDEO: A GOOD DAY

THANKSGIVING = GRATITUDE

THIS IS A MUST SEE

Please stop everything 

Turn off your phones

And Watch this Video uninterrupted 

I know I've posted this before

But this video presents such profound wisdom

That we need to re-watch it from time to time

6 minutes of PROFOUND BLISS. 

Life-changing, in its eye-opening truth.

"Watching this amazing little movie, we guarantee you will feel a bit more love in your heart, and love life a little more. If you are feeling depressed, or is finding it difficult to feel positive - which is all of us at some moments - this little movie will heal your heart just a little bit." (YouTube Description)

~*~

YouTube Comments About This Short Film

"This video made me kneel and bow to the amazing gifts I have. I'm beyond blessed to be alive and healthy, with eyes to see and ears to hear the beautiful words this man encapsulated in my heart."

"Best 5 minutes I ever spent on YouTube. Thank you!"

"What a Peaceful and Meaningful reminder to Start the day."

~*~

"A Good Day: A Gift of Gratitude" 

a short film by

Louie Schwartzberg 

narrated by

Brother David Steindl-Rast

YouTube Direct Link:  https://youtu.be/4115qFsdWKQ

MUSIC VIDEO: "Art in Motion"

 GLORIOUS!!!!!

Bravo Letizia Bravo!!!!!

A note about this video from Letizia1989

"How does a creative work take shape? Everything starts with Red color, symbol of passion, and with flowers that symbolize the flowing ideas going fast. Everything is so alive that even the work itself starts to be animated! The Artist is in the fullest of his creativity, then, suddenly a moment of losing; the inspiration seems to have run out. Only after having passed the frustration of the inability to continue his work, suddenly a lightning strikes the sky: everything goes on, everything flows more than before. The work is finally completed. Hope You like it!!"

And I Love it! Letizia is an amazing creative artist. 

You should check out her video work on YouTube here: (LINK)

Many of the first paintings in this video

Are by the painter, William-Adolphe Bouguereau

"Art in motion"

Videographer: 

Letizia Telesforo

Music: 

"Emperor of the Sea" 

by 

Marcus Warner

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/PATuXbF2PSk

MOVIE SCENES: Valerie's Letter from V for Vendetta

VALERIE'S LETTER

One of many incredible scenes from the film, V for Vendetta. 

Quotes from this scene:

"I remember how different became dangerous.''

~*~

"Our integrity sells for so little, but it is all we really have. It is the very last inch of us, but within that inch, we are free. An inch. It is small, and is fragile, and it is the only thing in the world worth having. We must never lose it, or give it away. We must never let them take it from us."

~*~

"But what I hope most of all is that you understand what I mean when I tell you: that even though I do not know you, and even though I may never meet you, laugh with you, cry with you, or kiss you... I love you. With all my heart, I love you."

~*~

Comments from YouTube about this scene:

"I used to be on the fence with gay marriage until I saw this. It caused an entire paradigm shift in my worldview. It's one of the most powerful movie scenes I've ever seen." (YouTube Comment)

"As a gay man, I can't get through this without crying. Every. Single. Time. This scene is one of the most powerful scenes I have ever seen and has stuck with me." (YouTube Comment)

"This scene gave me a glimpse of the struggle that many LGBT people have had to face and this was way before I had even heard of the LGBT rights movement. While I may never know what it's like to struggle with acceptance for your sexual orientation or gender identity, at least this scene gave me some perspective of the issue." (YouTube Comment)

"This movie changed my life; made realize how primitive my way of thinking was against people. Individuality is perhaps the most important thing needed to balance out Collectivist behaviour in our world." (YouTube Comment)

"...she never faltered or strayed from who she was on this earth. She embraced it. She held onto that inch that makes every human different and precious..." (YouTube Comment)

~*~

In the scene, Evey (Natalie Portman),

Is in a prison cell.

Through a small crack in the wall

She receives a letter written by 

Valerie (Natasha Wightman),

A woman incarcerated because she is a lesbian

Evey lies on the floor near the door for the light

So she can read Valerie's letter

Valerie's letter

from the film

V for Vendetta (2005)

Music by Dario Marianelli

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/k2W0-z8EnaM

MUSIC VIDEO: "Two Men in Love" by The Irrepressibles

BEAUTIFUL

This music is not from the film

This is a fan video that took scenes from

Call Me by Your Name

And edited it to this song

I think they did a very lovely job

The Irrepressibles

"Two Men in Love"

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/Cgr42OXDnZE

MUSIC VIDEO: “Mystery of Love” by Sufjan Stevens from the film, 'Call Me by Your Name'

The Perfect Song for A Perfect Film

Beautifully, Joyously Heartbreaking

Music First Today
Because AOM Meditations is a great follow up to this

I recommend reading the lyrics

Before you listen and watch this music video

As you read, remember your first true love

Your exuberant joy, overwhelming bliss, 

heartbreaking farewell, the grievous sorrow,

Your tear streaked soul

All combined in the Mystery of Love

And though it was many and many a year ago

We still feel the echoes of that 
Love, Joy, Pain and Sorrow

Reverberating through our hearts and souls

I know

I feel it, too.

Note: A plover is a wading bird that runs-and-pauses on the beach

Note: Like Hephaestion, who died Alexander's lover

The first time you kissed me

The last time you touched me

Lyrics:

"Oh, to see without my eyes

The first time that you kissed me

Boundless by the time I cried

I built your walls around me

White noise, what an awful sound

Fumbling by Rogue River

Feel my feet above the ground

Hand of God, deliver me

Oh, oh woe-oh-woah is me

The first time that you touched me

Oh, will wonders ever cease?

Blessed be the mystery of love

Lord, I no longer believe

Drowned in living waters

Cursed by the love that I received

From my brother's daughter

Like Hephaestion, who died

Alexander's lover

Now my riverbed has dried

Shall I find no other?

Oh, oh woe-oh-woah is me

I'm running like a plover

Now I'm prone to misery

The birthmark on your shoulder reminds me

How much sorrow can I take?

Blackbird on my shoulder

And what difference does it make

When this love is over?

Shall I sleep within your bed

River of unhappiness

Hold your hands upon my head

'Til I breathe my last breath

Oh, oh woe-oh-woah is me

The last time that you touched me

Oh, will wonders ever cease?

Blessed be the mystery of love"

“Mystery of Love” 

by 

Sufjan Stevens 

from the film,

Call Me by Your Name

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/KQT32vW61eI

Weep because it’s over, 
Smile because it happened.

MUSIC & DANCE: HALLELUJAH" a film by Matthew Richardson

BEAUTIFUL & MEANINGFUL

Thanks to a Friend of AOM for send us this wonderful video

"“Hallelujah” is a queer/circus concept about religion and the importance of choosing kindness regardless of our differences or beliefs. Religion is a tough subject for many in the LGBTQ community, and this piece is a reflection of the struggle and rejection we often feel. It tells the story of an individual troubled by the hate in the world and his partner who is fighting to lift him up, to remind him he is beautiful exactly how he is. My message is that religion should inspire more kindness and open arms, even towards those you may not understand." (Matthew Richardson)

"HALLELUJAH"

(A Circus/Queer Film)

[Gay Love, Hate & Religion.]

A Film by Matthew Richardson

MUSIC - "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/KDgA2sxQIn8

MUSIC VIDEO: "A World of Art" by Letizia - Music By Marcus Warner

 GORGEOUS MUSIC

PHABULOUS VIDEO

Another wonderful music video from Letizia1989

About this video from Letizia:

"Nature has always inspired man to imitate it and represent it under different forms of Art. As long as we are surrounded by its beauty, its scent, its immensity, none of us will ever feel alone. This is the theme of the video: a world of Art in every where that inspires us and comforts us in the darkest moments. The little paper boat symbolizes hope and our journey into life, which will color it in different shades." 

Check out more of her video work on her YouTube channel here: (LINK)

"A World of Art"

Videographer:

Letizia Telesforo

Music:

"In the End" by Marcus Warner

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/HrPw6BJsZG4

MUSIC VIDEO: "70 Million" by Hold Your Horses

AMAZINGLY CREATIVE!!!

To me, the song is okay

But the video is outstanding

A most creative idea and execution

"70 Million" 

by 

Hold Your Horses

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/erbd9cZpxps

MUSIC VIDEO: Shakira "La La La" & Woodkid "Iron" ..

POSITIVE FEEL GOOD ENERGY!!!

As I was watching this video

Which is Awesome by the way

I noticed some similarities

To another video I had seen

You can check it out in the following video

NOTE:
After looking at this post again
I suggest watching the second music video First
That way you should definitely see the similarities

Shakira

"La La La"

FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014) 

(Official Music Video) 

ft. Carlinhos Brown

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/7-7knsP2n5w

~*~

If you watched the following music video

You will see some of the ideas

They used in the previous video

Especially them middle part of this one
BUT
If you watch this one first
You will be more prepared to see the similarities
Both Excellent Music Videos

Woodkid 

"Iron" 

(Official Video)

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/vSkb0kDacjs

MUSIC VIDEO: Letizia1989's "The Dance of Colours: Red"

PHANTASILICIOUS!

The ART of MUSIC VIDEO EDITING

Here is another glorious music video created by Letizia1989. Her work continues to impress me. Having been a videographer myself, I am well acquainted with the arduous and tedious nature of the work. Kudos to Letizia for creating a beautiful emotional journey. 

Note from Letizia about her video:

The Dance of Colours - Red: creation, courage, awe, anger, passion, propulsion, blood, love, destruction, heart. A video project about the dance of colours, I hope you'll like it! :-)

"The Dance of Colours: Red"

videographer

Letizia1989

Music

"Reborn"

by 

2 Steps from Hell

composed by

Thomas Bergersen

from the album, Illusions

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/7_hqIouDLu8

MUSIC VIDEO: "The Cider House Rules Theme" by Rachel Portman

BEAUTIFUL

Great Music

Great Video

Rachel Portman

"The Cider House Rules Theme"

Video: AIR & EARTH 

by

Letizia1989

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/W_RkqwN2Ndw

The ART of MUSIC VIDEO EDITING: EREDUS

The ART of MUSIC VIDEO EDITING

This is one to listen and watch

An Ode to Mother Nature

"A video to honor the stunningly beautiful yet endangered world we live in. From the icy north to the scorching hot south, our planet is simply gorgeous. I don't intend to make any (political or religious) statements whatsoever with this video. However, fact is, more and more species are becoming extinct. We must never forget that we are not the only ones living on this planet. It's important to take care of each other and this planet." ~EREDUS

~*~

Inspiring Music - Stunning Video

Capturing the Vast Beauty of Nature

Excellent Video Editing by EREDUS

The Magnificent Beauty of Nature

videography by

EREDUS

Music 

"Adiemus" 

composed by 

Karl Jenkins

sung by 

Miriam Stockley

Footage used from:

- Blue Planet II (2017)

- Planet Earth II (2016)

- Africa (2013)

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/B66lqt0K2I0

The ART of MUSIC VIDEO EDITING: Letizia 1989

The ART of MUSIC VIDEO EDITING

I've done a lot of music video editing in my lifetime. It is TEDIOUS WORK! Long hours of going through videos to select clips that you feel will fit your story. Then you look at the different video clips over and over - Making decisions as to which clip to place at which moment in the music - getting the timing just right - like when the music explodes, a flower must open or a person must jump up on the precise beat. You are constantly  feeling your way through the music and video to get just the right emotional impact you are striving to evoke. Phew!

For me, I found it arduous work. I also found it to be most satisfying when it was all done and I could experience the art I had created. It is the type of project I never want to start, but once I start, I become completely absorbed and obsessed in the creative process and will not stop until it is complete. 

I don't do major projects very much these days but I sure can appreciate good music video editing when I see it and Letizia is a true artist. I am most impressed by the artistry of Letizia. You can feel the love and passion she has for making the world a better place by creating such moving and life-affirming music videos. Having been there done that, I know and can appreciate the time and energy (the blood, sweat and tears) she puts into her work. She is phenomenal. Just look at the number of videos she had to go through and find little scenes to cut and use in just this music video:

And adding to all this, she also added sound effects on top of everything else. Phew!

Here's the Story

Letizia's Story for this Music Video:

"The main character here is a writer. We see her take up the pen and begin writing. At the beginning of the video the writer presents to us the characters of the story: a woman and a man. The two start a love dance accompanied by the music of a small orchestra. Eventually, the musicians and the instruments become protagonists. While the story is being written, it also composes a musical score. The love story that at first seems to involve only the two dancers will blossom and will be heard around the world. Each element, each musician, each animal and each dancer will be affected by this energy and will all join together in the dance and orchestra to become The Universe Rhapsody."

KUDOS TO LETIZIA

She's a marvelous music video editing artist

She is a Treasure

Now to ENJOY her Artistry

The Universe Rhapsody

by

Letizia1989

Music: 

"Choros" 

by

Ludovico Einaudi

from the album, Taranta Project

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/kRPyxx6oza4

MUSIC: "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister

The song "Broken Wings", by Mr. Mister, was a US No. 1 and worldwide Top 10 hit. It was inspired by the novel, Broken Wings, by one of my most beloved and inspirational writers, Kahlil Gibran. The line, "Take these broken wings and learn to fly" is the main line of lyrics in the song. A very similar line also appears in The Beatles song, "Blackbird," as well. Paul McCartney and John Lennon both were influenced by the work of Kahlil Gibran as were Mr. Mister.

"Gibran's book, Broken Wings, is a poetic novel first published in Arabic in 1912. It is a tragic love story, set in turn-of-the-century Beirut. A young woman, Selma Karamy, is betrothed to a prominent religious man's nephew. The protagonist (a young man that Gibran most likely modeled after himself) falls in love with Selma. They begin to meet in secret, however they are discovered, and Selma is forbidden to leave her house, breaking their hopes and hearts. The book highlights many of the social issues of the time in the Eastern Mediterranean, including religious corruption, the rights of women (or rather the lack thereof), and the weighing up of wealth over happiness." (Wikipedia)

Here is a quote from the book of the Lover's final farewell:

“We stood up and bade each other farewell, but love and despair stood between us like two ghosts, one stretching his wings with his fingers over our throats, one weeping and the other laughing hideously. As I took Selma's hand and put it to my lips, she came close to me and placed a kiss on my forehead, then dropped on the wooden bench. She shut her eyes and whispered softly, "Oh, Lord God, have mercy on me and mend my broken wings!” (~Kahlil Gibran, Broken Wings)

The theme of the book is echoed in the song: picking up the pieces of your life and moving on. In the song there is a note of heartbreak as the singer is asking his beloved to "take these broken wings and learn to fly again - learn to live so free.", hoping that they will reunite with one another. 

The video for Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings" is also very beautifully made. You will notice the hawk plays an important symbol in the video. I see it as the singer's heart or animal spirit guide - the singer has to follow his heart rather than the road map. Other major symbols are the church, the tango dancers, the desert, the map, and the ocean.

So!

Now that you have the background.

Here is one of my favorite songs from the 1980's

I love the haunting sound of the music and the mood of the video

Great lyrics with a great voice singing them

Mr. Mister

"Broken Wings"

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/nKhN1t_7PEY

MUSIC: "Caribbean Blue" by Enya

Soothing Joy!

I love this song

And this most artistic video

Enya

"Caribbean Blue"

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/Jl8iYAo90pE

MUSIC VIDEO: Silly Dance to "Pop Culture" by Madeon

SUPER SILLY FUN

This is how to be silly

Completely uninhibited

Totally Free to Be

Just Fun having Fun

I think we can learn a lot

From the example in this music video

The video is great

The effects are great

The music is fun and full of energy

It is a mash up of about 20 pop songs

All mashed together to make this song

Plus

Ben Lins is Hilarious

Just sit back

Watch

And Enjoy the Fun Being Free and Silly

FREE SILLY!!!!

Linsbrothers Music Video

(Portland Dance Video)

song

"Pop Culture" by Madeon

(I especially like seeing the reactions of the folks just passing by
And as silly as he looks, Ben's got some moves
Just so you know, he is a gymnast in college)

YouTube Direct Link: https://youtu.be/iJj_Cp6ZGaY