quietly curated news + reflections from the team behind in pursuit of silence
Some writings from Greg Hindy during his cross-country silent walk
WASHINGTON D.C. PREMIERE - The film will screen on March 17 @ 6:30 pm at the National Museum of Natural History as part of the largest environmental film festival in the U.S., the "DC Environmental Film Festival in the National's Capital". Q&A with Patrick and Cassidy follows the screening. Other upcoming screenings include Hastings UK, Boulder, Iowa, and Montreal. MORE
ACOUSTICS OF AN ANCIENT SPACE: On a recent trip to Italy to attend the SeeYouSound Music Film Festival where the film was honored with a Best Storytelling award, Patrick paid a visit to the Duomo di Milan, one of the largest churches in the world, and brought back some recordings with him. Have a listen to this sample.
MEDICINE FOR YOUR EARS: Do yourself a favor and have a listen to our friend Alex Kozobolis's new album Weightlesswhich features 4 new gorgeous solo piano pieces. Also available on vinyl.
AUSTRALIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION: ABC National Radio ran a piece about the film recently ahead of its sold-out Austrlian premiere at Transitions Film Festival. No word yet on when the film will release in theaters in Australia but we'll keep you posted.
"Of all the ridiculous things the most ridiculous seems to me, to be busy - to be a man who is brisk about his food and his work." -Søren Kierkegaard
SPECIAL THANKS to Fabrizio Modonese Palumbo for gracing us with a special performance of John Cage's 4'33" at our recent screening in Turin, Italy. Check out his excellent track "Funeral March" set to archival footage of old funerals.
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