Browsing articles from "April, 2011"

Pink Light

Apr 28, 2011   //   by SeventhSwami   //   Blog  //  No Comments

In design, if I ever have to make something glow, I always add a touch of pink to the outer edge… a habit which actually started after I read Valis by Philip K Dick. It’s a reference to the phosphene activity he saw when Valis fired information into his brain.

Kindness

Apr 27, 2011   //   by SeventhSwami   //   Blog  //  No Comments

“This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.” — Dalai Lama XIV

Terence McKenna’s Last Interview

Apr 26, 2011   //   by SeventhSwami   //   Blog  //  No Comments

My Hero… We all love and miss you, Terence.

This film is dedicated to the work and play of Terrence McKenna, on the fractal edge of time, 1946 – 2000.

Terence Kemp McKenna was an American author, public speaker, metaphysician, psychonaut, philosopher, ethnobotanist, art historian, and self-described anarchist, anti-materialist, environmentalist, feminist, Platonist and skeptic. During his lifetime he was noted for his knowledge of psychedelics, metaphysics, plant-based entheogens, shamanism, mysticism, Hermeticism, Neoplatonism, biology, geology, physics, phenomenology, and his concept of novelty theory.

This video is included as a bonus film on the DVD “Shamans of the Amazon” now available in a 3-DVD Box Set – 260 mins – Cat# U670. Loaded with Bonus Features and featuring Terence McKenna. Go to http://www.UFOTV.com.

“Shamans of the Amazon by Dean Jefferys is one of the best documentaries available on the use of ayahuasca in contemporary context, in traditional cultures that are being destabilized by the forces of globalization. As Jefferys’ documentary makes clear, the revival of traditional shamanic practices with ayahuasca is proving to be a potent political and propaganda tool for reaffirming and preserving cultural values and identity in indigenous societies that are buffeted by environmental, economic, and societal forces beyond their control.”

- Dennis McKenna PhD, co-author The Invisible Landscape

Want It!: The Dusty Trail (5-28-11)

Apr 19, 2011   //   by SeventhSwami   //   Blog, Shows  //  No Comments

Ohhh this is going to be a good one!

Ticket info: www.wantit.org

Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208655479152954

 

SeventhSwami @ LoveTech (4-30-11)

Apr 19, 2011   //   by SeventhSwami   //   Blog, Shows  //  No Comments

On Saturday, April 30th, LoveTech is featuring the EVOLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEES’s LAST show in SF! Come out to see them before they go! We’re also welcoming JANAKA SELEKTA back from his time in India, and have many more interactive performances and playscapes for you all to dive into.

This is also a reminder of our epic Controllerism Battle happening June 25th, more info coming soon!

Saturday, April 30th 9pm-2am
@ Il Pirata 2007 16th St (@ Utah St)
San Francisco, CA

••••LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSICIANSHIP••••

featuring…
THE EVOLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE -  http://evolution-control.com/
JANAKA SELEKTA – http://www.janakaselekta.net/
GOYOPOD – http://www.goyopod.com
SEVENTH SWAMI – http://www.seventhswami.com/
RAJA the Resident Alien – http://rajatheresidentalien.net/

•••INTERACTIVE ART & MUSIC•••

INTEROPTIX – Troy Sheets
Live Lighting Design

All Night VJ Mashup:
Sign Up Here and Bring Your Laptop: http://bit.ly/LoveTechVJ

Digital Jam Lounge:
Bring your laptop, synth, or any electronic instrument, plug in and play
A collaborative jamming space with new music hardware and software
Sign Up Here and Bring Your Instruments: http://bit.ly/LoveTechDJL

••LEARNTECH••

9pm – Discussion-oriented LearnTech PlayShops
Our performers and interactive artists unveil their hardware & inspirations

$8

Looking forward to seeing you then!

 

•About LoveTech•

LoveTech is a community supporting the pioneers of live electronic musicianship. We combine musical innovation and inspired celebration to produce an immersive & heartfelt multi-sensory experience. Our engaging playshops, interactive art, and hands-on Digital Jam Lounge help create an optimal environment for education and collaboration. Discover the future of music technology & live performance! LoveTech will blow your mind, shake your ass, and inspire your creative soul.

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