A bit o Sol LeWitt that I copied

Sleep Furiously

I went to see the documentary Sleep Furiously last night in MoMa. If anyone has the opportunity to see this I can't recommend it highly enough. The film focuses around filming scenes from everyday life, on 16mm film, around a small area in Wales. Shots of calves being born, sheep being herded, sponges being baked, children learning percussion in school, a choir practicing and a carpenter at work. It's a feast for the eyes. There is no distinct narrative or story. You're left more with your own impressions, which seem to be one of the tragic demise of a rural area. But there's great life in the story too and the shots are really delicious and reminiscent of my childhood. Except that is of course for the music provided by Aphex, I wasn't cool enough to be listening to him as a young un. The sound is pretty amazing, listening to the native tongue and beautiful recordings of people getting on with their lives, a true treat for the ears. The film was so refreshing, I hadn't seen anything shot like it before. Rent it, buy it or seek it out at a film festival, you won't regret it.

Day Trip!

Harlem Gospel Choir

The video speaks for itself...