December 4, 2008
The Secret Swami Baba (BBC 1of 6)
To many, Satya Say Baba is a holy man and living deity, called by his devotees: the Lord of Serpents. An ironic appellation considering his history with young members of his following he attempted to seduce. As with many open frauds and mountebanks, Say Baba has humble pre-canonizational beginnings yet through influence and power attained by auction of hyperbole and credulity he has gained a significant following.
On November 23, 1926 he was born "Sath-yan-arayana Raju" to Peddacenkappa and Easwaramma in a remote village of the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Much like Mary mother of Jesus, Easwaramma reported an encounter with a holy god or swamy, "Sathyanarayana Swamy," who, in a dream, overcame her with a blue light sphere making her faint and by some mystery, also pregnant. While Baba developed, as the chosen mother reports, musical instruments played on their own accord in their household. In deed, Baba' beginnings appear miraculous by the accounts of his mother, while other accounts proffered by other family members show some discrepencies. Whatever the truth is, it was in Sathyanarayana's high school years that he declared his divine reincarnation.
After reviving from a coma induced by scorpion bite, Baba began to spontaneously pronounce shlokas or story like prayers from Hindu scripture. In May 1940 he proclaimed himself to be a reincarnation of the fakir and saint Sai Baba of Shirdi, adopting his name, Sai Baba.
Despite the wishes of his devotees, there is much to read about his man, his story has been dissected and explored. Nevertheless, one need not uncover any hidden details to assert the fraudulence of this following. His prophecies are unsure and his teachings are generic. One can't help, as with Mohamed or Joseph Smith, but notice his eclectic collection of obviously plagiarized dictates. Some example of subject matter include, service and charity, love for all creatures, temporary status on earth, devotion to God, etc. Other curious teachings that separate Baba's following from other faiths, such as celibacy after age fifty or requisite meditation from 3:00 am to 4:00 am, make one wonder what possible utility his sayings have aside from making one drowsy and perhaps regretting marriage.
The real mystery in my mind is whether or not his +1 million devotees actually believe their dear leader. According to Baba all religions, including the Pope's Catholicism, Phelps' Westboro Baptists, Koresh's Branch Davidians, and Farrakhan's Nation of Islam are all "paths to realizing the One (God)." Assuming they ignore doctrinal considerations such as these, how do they come to terms with accusations surrounding his sex abuses on the boy Alayan Rahm and Marc-Andre St. Jean?
Partisans who visit my channel on YouTube have revealed an interesting theme to me, and I've since seen it prolifically among believers of all stripes as I have made commentary on their various videos. It is the ridiculous silence they attempt to maintain throughout their community regarding the validity of Baba's claims. The lack of candor is admittedly depressing. Users such as "seealwaysinside" and "i2smile" ignore my commentary and questions better than any other user I have attempted to challenge. It seems as though they have seen always inside and smiled about how they can get away with falsity and distortion of truth.
As you watch Tanya Datta's documentary on Baba, ask yourself what you think about him. Are in fact his followers honest about their leader's nature? It is my hope you will answer no, extreme dishonesty it rampant. I hope in general that you see the liability associated with both leader worship and lack of inquiry.
Marie Bryant: On the sunny side of the street ("Jammin' the Blues" Los Angeles 1944)
Marie Bryant - On the sunny side of the street - From Gjon Mili film "Jammin' the Blues" Los Angeles 1944....
- Marie Bryant..........singer
- Lester Young..........sax
- Harry Edison..........trumpet
- Barney Kessel.........guitar
- Sidney Catlett........drums
- Marlowe Morris........piano
- Red Callender.........bass
Jammin' The Blues (Historic Black Jazz Jam Session 1944)
Jammin' the Blues is a 1944 short film in which several prominent jazz musicians got together for a rare filmed jam session. It features Lester Young, Red Callender, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Sid Catlett, Barney Kessel, Joe Jones, John Simmons, Illinois Jacquet, Marie Bryant, Archie Savage and Garland Finney. For some, this is their only known appearance in a theatrical film. Barney Kessel is the only white performer in the film. He was seated in the shadows to shade his skin, and for closeups, his hands were stained with berry juice. Lindy Hop legends Archie Savage and Marie Bryant do the Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) on this footage. Directed by Gjon Mili and selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
Barney Kessel - "One Mint Julep"
American jazz guitarist Barney Kessel plays "One Mint Julep" on the CBC Vancouver series Showcase from the early 1960s backed up by Don Thompson on bass and Terry Clarke on drums
Barney Kessel talks about his guitar
Oklahoma jazz great Barney Kessel talks about his guitar. From the Vestapol DVD "Barney Kessel Rare Performances 1962-91.
Alex Chilton "Make A Little Love" (New Rose)
un étrange clip français au milieu des années 80...c'est l'époque des albums de l'ex-Big Star sur le label New Rose.
Il tourne en France en trio à cette pèriode et j'ai souvenir d'un concert magique à Sete.
Sukho Lee: Harvey Sid Fisher!
Sukho Lee directed this super8 film featuring none other thanTHE Harvey Sid Fisher!The music was written and performed by Harvey himself.
Harvey is most famous for his Astrology Songs album and videos but he’s still around and he’s still writing and performing funny,
clever, and insightful songs.This premiered at the 2007 Attack of the 50 Foot Reels film festival hosted by Flicker LA in which none of the films are edited - just shot as is, in sequence, and turned in undeveloped.
The soundtrack is turned in separately. All this requires you to keep track of every single shot and its duration in order to synchronize properly with the sound, and if you need to switch locations back and forth that means you have to physically go back and forth too.
Oh, and there are no second takes.
Raw iGoogle outdoor art gallery in NY Meatpacking District
Raw 10 minutes Outdoor art gallery in New York's Meatpacking District, where on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights the art from the iGoogle artists project will be projected on the buildings, sidewalks, and streets. Hear the original sound mixed with New York street noises.
December 3, 2008
SALVADOR DALI IMPERSONATOR (ES BORACHO): Boladís, la beguda de la festa major de Valls
El boladís de Valls. Granitzat de llimona, Anís de Valls i Bolados
Teddy's Bar, Billsburgville, Brooklyn (Mae West born upstairs, i almost died downstairs: dedicated to mellisa and courtney)
Teddy's Bar, Billsburg, Brooklyn (Mae West born upstairs, i almost died downstairs: dedicated to mellisa and courtney)
Pete's Tavern: O'Henry (Gift of the Magi) I posted this video for your birthday and you cut your dsl cable to make me a friends
Mark and Jimmy visit an old haunt of the Kennedy Clan, and just about everybody else. Perhaps the oldest bar in NYC, come with us to Pete's Tavern.
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