The fact that someone took the time to translate your words into music, to let them live in a different medium, to let them breathe through voices and string, is a testament to the life your work has taken on beyond you. There is something deeply moving about hearing words that were written in solitude being sung in a room full of people.
What I find myself sitting with is the idea that a work of art is never truly finished. It continues to be born in the people who receive it, in the forms they give it, in the ways they carry it forward. The book became a chamber piece. The chamber piece becomes something else in the ear of the listener. The cycle continues.
Thank you, Laura. I completely agree. I think the deepest messages are less like objects we possess and more like living conversations. Each person receives them differently, and in that act of reception, something genuinely new is created. That's part of what makes art—and truth—so alive.
I had not felt well for a few days! Oh my goodness, it’s as if my soul was yearning to hear The New Story! This was stunning in its simplicity.I’ve been resuscitated! Thank you.
Your words stay with us, give us hope that the feelings we have — that we are more connected and cohered than the current world would have us believe — are true.
Humbled and grateful for this amazing testament to the power of the message you gave us. 🤍
I was there - the cathedral was a wonderful venue - echoing your words through the ages. I am not a musical aficionado but my feeling was it could have had been more optimistic
Vlad expressed my thoughts in a much more eloquent way that I would have. I also find it exciting that those ideas are now reaching a different audience - who knows what seeds they may plant.
It is beautiful! Perhaps it exemplifies what is asked for in the writing. It reminds me of Coleman Barks reading his Rumi translations with musicians. Sema (deep listening).
The fact that someone took the time to translate your words into music, to let them live in a different medium, to let them breathe through voices and string, is a testament to the life your work has taken on beyond you. There is something deeply moving about hearing words that were written in solitude being sung in a room full of people.
What I find myself sitting with is the idea that a work of art is never truly finished. It continues to be born in the people who receive it, in the forms they give it, in the ways they carry it forward. The book became a chamber piece. The chamber piece becomes something else in the ear of the listener. The cycle continues.
I think this is how a message of any depth works Vlad! Thank you for these wise words!
Thank you, Laura. I completely agree. I think the deepest messages are less like objects we possess and more like living conversations. Each person receives them differently, and in that act of reception, something genuinely new is created. That's part of what makes art—and truth—so alive.
I love it.
It reminds me of the guy (I called him Pete Townshend) who played the cello as Charles spoke.
♥️ 🙏 ♥️
I had not felt well for a few days! Oh my goodness, it’s as if my soul was yearning to hear The New Story! This was stunning in its simplicity.I’ve been resuscitated! Thank you.
So beautiful Charles...I actually live in Kilkenny!
Your ripple effects are greater than you know.
Your words stay with us, give us hope that the feelings we have — that we are more connected and cohered than the current world would have us believe — are true.
Humbled and grateful for this amazing testament to the power of the message you gave us. 🤍
I was there - the cathedral was a wonderful venue - echoing your words through the ages. I am not a musical aficionado but my feeling was it could have had been more optimistic
Oh fabulous Anne - are you living in Kilkenny too?
I am based in the UK Lucy but I have family in Waterford about 1hr away from you
Lovely place to visit - the festival starts this weekend
I like the repeat of New story and Old story... drives the idea deeper. We humans need repetition so that an idea is learned.
Well thought words and sentences... Truth as far as I understand
Disturbing, aching, brilliant, perfection. Mesmerizing.
Reminds me of the band playing while the Titanic sank.
Wow‼️
Vlad expressed my thoughts in a much more eloquent way that I would have. I also find it exciting that those ideas are now reaching a different audience - who knows what seeds they may plant.
It is beautiful! Perhaps it exemplifies what is asked for in the writing. It reminds me of Coleman Barks reading his Rumi translations with musicians. Sema (deep listening).
You and music are indescribably beautiful gifts to human consciousness. I love and appreciate you with all of my being, dear Charles.
Poetry, truth and beauty all artistically shown at Kilkenny!!!
Many thanks for this wonderful gift 🫶🪷💫