Earth Communion We are first introduced to the steady beat of the ‘Gaia’ Life-force (Violin and Mallet) and the sustained presence of the Land (Didgeridoo). A wheat Seed (Clarinet) lies dormant in the dark ground.It responds to the Life-force and begins its struggle of transformation.The Sun (Flute) rises and sets, each day bringing warmth to the …
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🌐 World Service #9, Peace. October 12, 2021
In this episode: Listen to the Music, featuring Tom Johnston (Doobie Brothers), Playing for Change. Let’s Go Whale Watching! A Poem that was read by Charlie Chaplain at his 70th Birthday. Film Chat: ‘Ride the Eagle’. Peace Train, featuring Cat Stephens, Playing for Change. I reckon understanding peace as the absence of war probably doesn’t …
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🌐 World Service #8, RESPECT, 18 September 2021
In this episode: *The Staple Sisters, ‘Respect Yourself’, 1972. https:youtu.be/10Rw7tf3QzM *Brene Brown, Top Ten Tips for Self-Love https://youtu.be/s5d2yQK5P_E *Film Chat with Steve Parker – ‘R.E.S.P.E.C.T.’, MGM Official Trailer https://youtu.be/qTtxoz3OIlU *Aretha Franklin, ‘A Natural Woman’, Live at Kennedy Centre Honours, December 31, 2015. https://youtu.be/qz2efshhuq To view World Service 8 video, copy and paste the following url …
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🌐 World Service #7, ‘TOGETHER’, 20 August 2021
In this episode: Nick Seymour (Hunters and Collectors) leads the Couch Choir in ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’. Smelling Rose’s Roses – images and poetry. Geoff’s Radical Musings – everything is connected; Thich Nhat Hanh – the cloud in my tea. Overcoats sing a COVID Medley – ‘Used to be Scared of the Dark’ and …
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🌐 World Service #6, 2021. Facing Our Dragons
In this episode: Film Chat with Steve Parker – ‘Rosa’s Wedding’ Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, ‘Dragons’ – Late Show Stephen Colbert #PLAYATHOME How To Build UNSTOPPABLE CONFIDENCE & Start Fixing Your LIFE – Jordan Peterson ‘Seeds of Freedom’, Manu Chao, Playing for Change’ In Australia, COVID is striking back again. We are facing invisible …
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🗣 A New Book is Brewing
This may be biting off more than I can chew, and few may be willing to swallow! But quite a few thoughts have been circulating in my mind since I resigned my chaplaincy at Flinders University a few years ago. And it is time to put them into order.I have chosen to direct my attention …
🌐 World Service #5, 2021. Sponsoring Happiness
Playing for Change is a global network of professional musicians who collaborate to raise money to set up music – art – dance schools around the world for disadvantaged children and youth.In this episode we see some of the students themselves in action with their sponsoring musical heroes; as usual, singing about a vision for …
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🌐 World Service #4, 2021: Human Touch
In this episode: Song: ‘United’, Playing for Change Geoff’s Radical Musings: Belonging Smelling Roses’ Roses Film Chat with Steve Parker, ‘Land’ Song: ‘A Human Touch’, Leslie Mendelson and Jackson Browne This episode took shape after Steve Parker decided to review the film ‘Land’ – a story about attempting to recover from grief by isolation. At …
💬 Manifesto for Survival
Pay attention to Indigenous cultures – they’ve known how to survive much longer than us Be frugal with food and electricity – we can still eat fresh and healthy and we don’t need lights or TV’s on if no-one is in the room Don’t pay attention and be attracted to the lifestyles of the wealthy …
🌐 World Service #3, 2021. Special Places
In this edition: The Beach Boys classic, ‘In My Room’ by the Spooky Men’s Chorale Kids playing basketball on the street get a real surprise. One of my favourite places. Film Chat with Steve Parker reviews Oscar contender ‘The Father’. The Playing for Change band honours their inspiration, street musician Roger Ridley and performs ‘Stand By Me’ to a …
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