We all know that there are some extraordinary moments of realisation, change and advancement in the great story of human evolution. We also all know that the film 2001 presented us with a magnificent and dramatic presentation of momentous change. (Trailer 1, Trailer 2) And when we hear the powerful strains of Thus Spake Zarathustra, what can we think of but those seminal moments of adjustment from ape to humanity, and from humanity to…?
Many of us are also aware of the transporting music of Brian Eno, and of his involvement with the Portsmouth Sinfonia. Thus, it is the pleasure of this blog to be able to present the Portsmouth Sinfonia playing Thus Spake Zarathustra - redefining the evolution of humanity, redefining the very essence of what it is to be human…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpJ6anurfuw
By the way, here is a section from a documentary on the film. While I might not agree with every sentiment expressed in this, the doco does point to the real breadth of impact that the film had on the young viewer of the sixties and seventies.
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