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The Sphinx: whether the weather be wet
A collection of unusual aerial photographs of the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, music by Patrick Leonard/Shenkar - "pudusu" from their CD "udistam". The Sphinx is classic in its structure and form. Its body is a beautifully proportioned carving out of one piece of limestone bedrock on the edge of the Giza Plateau, although curiously, the head of the sphinx is small. The Sphinx of Giza is about 240' long and 66' high. John Anthony West and Dr. Robert Schoch, a geologist/geophysicist, from Boston University, presented the idea that the weathering on the body of the Sphinx and walls of the Sphinx enclosure had been created by precipitation - over a long enough period of time to create the deep fissures and smooth rounded shapes you can see, particularly on the west and south walls of the Sphinx enclosure. Detective Frank Domingo, a senior forensic officer with the NYPD applied his expertise of identification techniques to compare the facial structure between the Sphinx, and the Pharoah Chephren from a statue in the Cairo Museum. The attribution of Chephren being the builder of the Sphinx is partly because of this discovery and dedication given by proxy, reports suggesting they look similar. Take a good look. Check out John Anthony West's YouTube Channels: JAWSPHINX99 and MYSTERYOFTHESPHINX. For contact re: "pudusu" from UDISTAM, udistam@yahoo.com, and Shenkar - www.myspace.com/shenkarworld A collection of unusual aerial photographs of the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, music by Patrick Leonard/Shenkar - "pudusu... more
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Mexico: Dawn, Dusk, Ritual and the Afterlife
A brief overview through a simple slide show of Mexico's ancient archaeological and sacred sites and rituals: Teotihuacan (City of the Gods) and the sun rise ceremony of the Sun during the Vernal Equinox, carvings of the legendary Quetzalcoatl who promises return very soon, Chichen Itza, the sacred tomb of Chac Mool, magnificent Uxmal, Oxkintok, Sayil, Dzibilchaltun, Kabah, Labna.Then, a significant cultural shift - remote churches also in ruins (and still used by the local people) in Yucatan, and onto Izamel Convento built on top of an ancient pyramid and a blending of cultures - pre columbian elements of worship can still be found, the Pope and the Goddess, moving to Day of the Dead and Night of the Dead Festival (Dia de Muertos, Noches de Muertos) and the Festival of Guadalupe celebrated in the weeks before Christmas. A brief overview through a simple slide show of Mexico's ancient archaeological and sacred sites and rituals: Teotihuacan (City o... more
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In Search of Camelot: let there be peace
Patrick Leonard and Shenkar's evocative and moving improvisations for their new C.D. "Udistam" with photographer Caroline Davies' images of "sacred places" in the U.K.
A piece to sooth the soul and calm the spirit.
Part One - Stones, Part Two - Swans, Part Three - Angels, Take a breath between each part.
"And so Galahad decided that it would be a disgrace to set off on a quest with the other knights. Alone he would enter the dark forest where there was no path. This is the myth of the Hero's Journey." Joseph Campbell Patrick Leonard and Shenkar's evocative and moving improvisations for their new C.D. "Udistam" with photographer Caroli... more -
Machu Picchu and The Sacred Valley: Part One
A short introduction to the Sacred Places and mythology of this region of the Andes Mountains. The ancient petroglyph - the universal spiral, the jungle waterfall - where veils between worlds are often thin, crossing over through gushing fountains of life seeing easily the paradox of Pan and the Cathedrals - the three doorways of consciousness, discovery, returning to the ancient spirit of the Puma - guardian to Machu Picchu - a place that feels like heaven on earth and is home to the Condor - the carrier of souls to the "other world".
Original music composed and performed by Shenkar (the voice of "Heroes") and Michael Perfitt with photography by Caroline Davies. A short introduction to the Sacred Places and mythology of this region of the Andes Mountains. The ancient petroglyph - the universa... more -
Rosslyn Chapel
A meditation piece on the legendary Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland. Rosslyn Chapel is famous for it's myths and legends of Knights Templar, Arthur, The Holy Grail, buried treasure, and the intricate medieval carvings of whimsical creatures, biblical characters and scenes covering almost every space on the walls and ceilings. Piano improvisations by Patrick Leonard and photographs by Caroline Davies. www.carolinedavies.com A meditation piece on the legendary Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland. Rosslyn Chapel is famous for it's myths and legends of Knights Te... more
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