One Straw Revolution - Zen Farming...

I had the pleasure of reading Masanobu Fukuoka's inspirational book "One Straw Revolution", more info at http://www.onestrawrevolution.net/index.htm, whilst siting on an idyllic porch over looking a majestic "Do Nothing" style "No Dig" Garden, cover to cover, whilst a photo shoot was taking place for a local food book. Not only is it the easiest read in history and I think that's because he's not trying to prove anything, merely align, so its one of the most fascinating and comforting reads I've ever experienced also... Its seems that life is so simple when you stop trying to control it... 

Fukuoka and his subsequent movement is the inspiration to many modern movements (like permaculture, biodiversity, sustainability & holistic management, etc...) all turning back to nature... For nature is perfect and we are stuffing it up! 

Who & when...?  Us & Now...!

Enjoy..!

"The One Straw Revolution" narrated by the book's editor Larry Korn. In 1973, he was under the tutelage of his Sensei (teacher), Masanobu Fukuoka, who lived in Shikoku Island, Japan. Korn received a hands-on education in the art of non-cultivation and do-nothing, natural farming. Translated in many languages, Masanobu Fukuoka wrote "The One Straw Revolution," (New York Book Reviews), a classic memoir and guide. You'll learn about his philosophy and the Four Principles of Natural Farming: no cultivation; no chemical fertilizer or prepare compost; no weeding by tillage and herbicides; and no dependence on chemicals. Even though his methods require less labor, it can result in higher yields for your farm or garden. To learn more, visit www.onestrawrevolution.net.

*Produced and edited by Joy and Daniel Davis of Beyond 50 Productions.

**Narration and photos provided by Larry Korn, editor and translator of "The One Straw Revolution" (www.onestrawrevolution.net).

***Video Images from "The Close to Nature Garden with Masanobu Fukuoka", courtesy of Rodale Press and Bullfrog Films, Inc.

Joe Goddard feat. Valentina - Gabriel (Official Video)

Joe Goddard feat. Valentina - Gabriel (Official Video) from Greco-Roman on Vimeo.

 

It's been a kind year for waves & its been a kinder year for music...

This track from Joe Goddard featuring Valentina has captured to minds of many and is giving Goyte's Somebody that I used to know a real run for his money...Its going to be super interesting to see just who tops to Triple J Hottest 100 this year..

Noway,,, how funny a Joe Goddard Remix special just came on the radio, sick..! synchronicity.. ;-)

Peace

99 Bottles of Beer,,, on the,,, wall...

For the past couple of months we've been working on a fantastic bottle project and looking into design principals to eliminate the "disposable" part of the disposable bottle industry, not necessary...We're not usually ones for promoting beverage companies, especially alcoholic brands, but this particular find is such a great example of multi-use and anti-disposable,,, that we just had to share it...

Fifty years ago the Heineken Beer company looked at reshaping its beer bottle to be useful as a building block. It never happened, so Buddhist monks from Thailand's Sisaket province took matters into their own hands and collected a million bottles to build the Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew temple. It puts every other bottle building we have shown to shame and its enough to drive seasoned drinkers to the... temple...

From Bottle to Building Block... Blind...

Even the washrooms and the crematorium are built of bottles, a mix of green Heineken and brown local Chang beer.

800 & 88,000,,, 800 & 81..... or was it 82..? Start again...

What..? I said INTRICATE detail..!

Arty mirror shot from through the bottle gap..

I said, INTRICATE roof line detail... Hiccup...

Buddhist Monks hmm... I do need a trim...

We've all seen bottle buildings before, but this surely takes sustainability to another level... I wonder who the architect was..?

No wonder Buddha always had a smile on his fat little face,,, sustainability make you happy..

Peace

Forest Architecture

Remember that magical feeling of when you made your first tree house? I just got it back from the clip below!

If ever there was a prize for keeping buildings real, organic, alive, or in tune with nature through architecture then SunRay would have won a heap of em, he may have not collected but that besides the point. His designs, concepts and love for whats natural are a great example of what's achievable if you think out side the box! Enjoy....


Inspired By... SunRay Kelley from Shwood Eyewear on Vimeo.

Still... Surfing... by Nathan Oldfield

Stillbirth & Surfing from Nathan Oldfield on Vimeo.

WOW..!

Mark Twain said that there aren’t enough words in all the languages in the world to express the sorrow of losing a child. This is a short film I produced while grieving for my daughter, Willow, who was stillborn.

This short actually forms the centrepiece of a feature length surf film I made, called Seaworthy. Since the film’s release, I have received many heartfelt words of sympathy & encouragement. There have been scores of letters & emails from surfers from all over the world that have been sensitive & authentic & moving. I have been especially touched by the messages from those who have travelled their own grief journeys. I am awed & humbled that my work somehow resonated with others’ broken hearts.

A common theme echoed among the beautiful feedback I’ve received is that the story deserves a wider audience. Surf films, by definition, appeal to only a limited demographic, & the kind of surf films I make are left-of-centre even within surfing circles. So I decided to post this online, in the hope that it may reach a few others, especially those who may be living with loss & longing.

All of us experience & express grief in varied ways, which is a good thing since we’re all different. Because I’m a surfer, this is how I gave expression to my experience of bereavement.

Thanks for taking the time to watch.

Black n White Gold...

www.johnwitzig.com.au has surely taken some amazing shots in his time and this priceless gem of our good friend Bob McTavish at Noosa in 1965 is no exception and captured my imagination more times than I care to remember.

So its time to share, just be careful as you can mind surf these loggin dreams for days... Don't stay up too late kids, its a school night...

The one, the only Bob McTavish, living legend. Last time we visited Bob he was almost running up the stairs to his office, fresh out of a total knee replacement and contemplating a surf,,, within 2 weeks of the knife... Grin from ear to ear, happier than Larry...  I want to be just like that when I grow up...

Peace

6 on the Street - Shaolin Afronauts

6 on the St is a film project that takes an intimate look at 12 Adelaide artists in a series of six minute documentaries. Next guest in our line-up of local talent: The Shaolin Afronauts.

Myspace:
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Facebook:
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The mysterious afro-soul of The Shaolin Afronauts first echoed across the dance floors of Australia in late early 2008. Heavily inspired by the sounds of 1970's West Africa, Ethiopia and the pioneering avant-garde jazz artists of the same period the Shaolin Afronauts draw on the this highly innovative and sometimes volatile era in music, using it as inspiration to create music with the same fire and intensity. Their spirited performances have fast gained a reputation as some of the most exciting live shows around.

Originally conceived as a side project for members of The Transatlantics the Afronauts have quickly grown into one of the most exciting bands in the country, captivating listeners with their fully instrumental original Afrobeat sound. The key to the Shaolin Afronauts unique sound is the line-up, which comprises of a three-piece horn section, 5-piece rhythm section and three percussionists.

The Afronauts have recently signed to UK based label Freestyle records and with their debut album due to be released internationally on CD and LP in February 2011 you can expect to see and hear a lot more of this band in clubs across the world.

Check them out as the play WOMADelaide 2011!

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Tune in on the 6th of every month for the latest installment.