Jazz and nature are the perfect escapism in combination. Just a few moments each day. Or all day. But never nothing. We all need balance and harmony in whatever dose. Life is short and life is a privilege. Prayers to all the innocents who suffer today in ways that are unbearable to acknowledge. May they find peace within our universe. And may they forgive us all.
Mama Terra. Just so beautiful. There’s so much great jazz out there at the moment.
Tiffy Belle. X
Gondwana Records Release date: Mar 17 2014 “Though very much jazz-based, they sit on the sort of spectrum that encompasses the likes of Radiohead, Portishead or Massive Attack” STV Entertainment “It’s obvious why the Manchester clubs are jumping to this band.” The Guardian Signed to Matthew Halsall’s Gondwana Records and championed by DJs from Mike Chadwick to Gilles Peterson and Jamie Cullum GoGo Penguin’s skittering break-beats, telepathic interplay and a penchant for anthemic melody all contribute to a sound that’s wholly their own.
Pianist Chris Illingworth’s yearning classical influenced melodies are filtered through the dance music energy of bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Rob Turner. But there is no leader, no global set of rules. Each member receives inspiration, ideas and information from each other. Their instrumentation might be the archetypal piano trio but while the melodic, harmonic and structural ideas are influenced by both classical and jazz the rhythms are drawn from left field electronica and it’s this meeting of opposites that makes their unique acoustic-electronica sound so exciting and creates such an interesting and emotionally rich palate for the listener.
Album: v2.0 [ALBUM] Track: 10 of 10 Title: Hopopno Artist: GoGo Penguin Label: Gondwana Records Cat#: GONDCD009 Formats: CD/Digital/Vinyl Digital Release: 17th March 2014 Physical Release: 17th March 2014.
Here is a simple meditation technique to escape ‘for a while’ from mainstream expectations and social pressure in the comfort of your own mind. Reminding us we are all unique and have our own crafts and skills to cultivate for our own peace of mind and inner balance.
Whether this is writing, creating art, dancing, speaking in public or setting up groups in our communities. We can do whatever it is our soul so desires for ‘self.
Explore your crafts and leave your footprints. You are great!
We have more than we realise. We have nature and it’s waiting to teach us. So let’s stop killing and be awake. We can do this. We unite in so many ‘other’ ways. Love is timeless and our positive energy interacts with greater intensity than hate and ignorance.
We do not need permission to be ‘self.’
Tiffany Belle Harper.
🤍 Tiff 🤍 