Treasures of Wonderment
TW Newsletter Number 17 - July 2010
Welcome to the July 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. [Some interviews and stories are presented in two languages: French & English)
In this issue:
SEVEN MARTYRS OF TEHRAN by Ivan Lloyd
19 signed limited edition prints of this painting "The Seven Martyrs of Tehran" measuring 18"X24" exclusively for Treasures of Wonderment. This is a first come first served offer and historically the lower the number the more valuable the print. Be the first to own this magnificent work of art by ordering your print today. Read more...
UNDER ONE SUN
Look with the heart
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.
What is essential is invisible to the eye.”
“Só se vê bem com o coração.
O essencial é invisível para os olhos.”
"On ne voit bien qu'avec le coeur.
L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux."
Ivan Lloyd
Ivan Lloyd then traveled overland to India where he studied Art and Eastern Philosophy in Bombay as part of the Maria Montessori teachers training program. He came to America in 1972 and lived in San Francisco until he accepted a tenure as the artist-in-residence for The Southern Arizona Light Opera Company where he worked in close collaboration with the original set designers of “The Wizard of Oz” and “My Fair Lady.” As head of a select team of artists he created numerous stage sets for Theaters around the country and for eight years, between seasons, he designed “Haunted Mansions” for charitable organizations in Scottsdale, Las Vegas and Atlanta.
Lloyd draws upon his experiences in the theatre to create original artwork with an authenticy strongly influenced by his romantic exposure to other cultures. His painting style is immediately recognizable and his work adorns the walls of many prestigious homes and private collections around the world and several of his large original oil paintings are on permanent display at the Desert Rose Institute in Eloy Arizona. He has written and illustrated three books on Persian history which have been published in English and translated into Farsi.
Andrew Mboya
bio coming soon!
Adam Crossley
Meet Adam Crossley, an acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer. With comparisons to Coldplay, Sting and Ryan Adams, Crossley’s melodic voice & thoughtful lyrics are gaining recognition and anticipation is building for the release of his first solo record.
Crossley was inspired by music very early in life and he began playing the piano and writing songs at the age of seven. Adam first came onto the music scene as the lead vocalist with the Nashville-based pop/rock band, 9 Point Landing. Crossley turned heads with his impressive song writing skills and captivating vocals.
Materialism
Materialism: moral and social consequences
Abdu’l-Missagh Ghadirian, M.D.Materialism is having a devastating impact on societies and individuals throughout the world. With a focus on the moral and social consequences of materialistic mindsets and lifestyles, this book examines psychological, sociological and spiritual perspectives substantiated by extensive scientific research reported in the literature. The problem of wealth and poverty is not only an economic issue; it is also a moral dilemma. In challenging the unbridled accumulation of wealth, or the economic injustices and corruption of our modern world, the author discusses the roles of egotism, arrogance and indifference to the plight of millions who die each year from starvation and disease. Such indifference, as well as the deterioration of human behaviour, are rooted in the loss of values and spiritual perspectives on life.
Under One Sun
(Version française ci-dessous) 23 July, 2010 - A special interview with Geneviève Labbé, singer and songwriter extraordinaire conveying a message of hope, love and unity to all the children. Geneviève who lives in Québec has traveled around the the world to share her message of peace. An artist who wishes to offer all she can using her music and voice.
We Are as the Flute
RumiWe are as the flute, and the music in us is from thee;
we are as the mountain and the echo in us is from thee.
We are as pieces of chess engaged in victory and defeat:
our victory and defeat is from thee, O thou whose qualities are comely!
Who are we, O Thou soul of our souls,
that we should remain in being beside thee?
L’Islam et la Foi Bahá’íe
L’Islam et la Foi Bahá’íe: Réflexions offertes à mes Compatriotes Nord-Africains en Europe
« Parmi les questions d’ordre religieux qui préoccupent les esprits des Musulmans en ce moment, se trouvent la situation de l’Islam et la condition des Musulmans. J’ai choisi quelques concepts qui prévalent dans les esprits, pour les présenter de façon brève dans les pages de ce livre, et les discuter selon ma compréhension, éclairée par la lumière des Enseignements Bahá’ís.
House Divided
A House Divided: flash movie
Around the world, as we assemble, In every mosque and church and temple
We intone our dedication; To become one congregation
Now the sun of truth has risen; We will break out of this prison
God of mercy, God of thunder; Help us tear the walls asunder
Steven King
Acclaimed fingerstyle guitar master, Steven King
"When it comes to repertoire, it’s hard to top Steven King. The 19 challenging tunes arranged for solo fingerstyle flat-top on "Acoustic Swing" range from Zawinul’s ‘Birdland’ to Mancini’s ‘Dreamsville‘ to the bop classic ‘Anthropology.’ Despite the extreme technical demands of his orchestral-sounding arrangements, King has fun with music by Scott Joplin, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin. He cut these swinging, polyphonically dense tracks live over a four-day period, which means he carries all this wonderful music around in his head. That’s humbling. " --- Guitar Player Magazine
Nordic Voices
Version française ci-dessous - Oslo, Norway — Since his breakthrough as a composer more than 30 years ago, Lasse Thoresen has been searching for a musical language that brings the world's diverse cultures together. Now, one of his innovative vocal works is being acclaimed for the similarities it draws between ancient and modern, as well as Scandinavian folk music and sounds more associated with the Middle East. The piece, titled Opus 42, has won a prestigious music award.
Voix Nordiques
Version française de l'article 'Nordic Voices' - Oslo, Norvège, 07/07/10 - Depuis sa percée, il y a plus de 30 ans comme compositeur, Lasse Thoresen a mené des recherches sur un langage musical qui rassemble les diverses cultures mondiales. Aujourd’hui, l’une de ses compositions vocales d’avant-garde a été acclamée pour les similitudes qu’elle présente entre le moderne et l’ancien, ainsi qu’entre la musique folklorique norvégienne et les sons que l’on associe généralement au Moyen-Orient. L’œuvre intitulée Opus 42 a été l’objet d’une récompense prestigieuse.
Lasse Thoresen
Lasse Thoresen (born in Oslo on 18 October 1949) is a professor of composition at the Norwegian State Academy of Music where he has taught composition, electro-acoustic music, and sonology since 1975. He received a graduate degree in composition in 1972 from the Oslo Music Conservatory, where he studied under Finn Mortensen, after which he studied electro acoustic music and composition under Werner Kaegi at the Institute of Sonology in Utrecht, the Netherlands. From 1978 to 1981 he conducted a post graduate research project in sonology with support from the Norwegian ‘Norwegian Research Council for Science and the Humanities’. From 1988 to 2000 Mr. Thoresen occupied the principal chair of composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo where he is still teaching composition.
A World of Soccer Balls
PeaceXPeace - “Ferishta, a young mother who returned to Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban with nothing, tells a story that is remarkable and also typical.” In the week of the Kabul Conference, I know Afghanistan’s future depends on its women. In June 2009, I visited Mazar-e Sharif to better understand the status of women. I interviewed women of all ages and heard stories of oppression, violence, and resilience. Every woman I met had hope for the future of Afghanistan, as well as for the lives of women across the country. This is an aspect that is often not mentioned in today’s media coverage of the war in Afghanistan. Ferishta, a young mother who returned to Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban with nothing, tells a story that is remarkable and also typical. She gives a new meaning to the term soccer mom.
Get it? Capiche? Comprendo? Compris?
Those that love
are the ransom for those that do not
Mankind needs its heroes
Though their plight may be very worn and hard to bear
Their trials and tests and ever more difficult
The chosen one are not chosen for nothing.
Their strengths are given so that they may
carry the world in their pockets..
while we write poetry in their honor.
Kristin Barnes
Kristin Barnes, singer, songwriter and vocal coach was born in Los Angeles, CA. As the daughter of legendary musician and producer John Barnes who worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Marvin Gaye, Herb Alpert, Paulino Da Costa, Manhattan Transfer and Celine Dion, and singer/songwriter Sharon Barnes who wrote for Patti LaBelle and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kristin Barnes was exposed to music from birth. Her early childhood often found her sleeping in recording studios and hanging out in jam sessions soaking up the creative energy of a professional music environment.
Are we praying hard enough?
Are our prayers taking Mankind on a journey
leading them closer to the hearts?
We who are sheltered and secure
maybe we need to pray just a little harder
for those who are not and have not.
Yes, there are feelings in our prayers
It is giving them strength
O Heroes of our Age
Maria ChouchtariO Friends, O Heroes of our Age
Your eyes glow like flowers in the Sunshine
Your love is not in prison behind bars
Only your bodies are like birds in cages
But your wings of Faith and Courage
Are ever ready for flight
We hear melodies here tonight
That we hope will traverse the sounds and vibrations
and reach the ears and the hearts
and uplift your spirits