Thriving too

In-between: de tussentuin

Following on from my earlier post (here and here) on the in-between or interim spaces, here’s another example from Rotterdam. De tussentuin, which translates to 'the interim-garden: a garden realized for two years after a building block was demolished. A group of residents, including a landscape-architect together developed the plan for this garden. They organized some money from the housing corporation, got running water from an adjacent café-restaurant, and got woodchips from chopped down trees in another part of Rotterdam. Bringing it all together has resulted in a marvelous garden. But there is more to this temporary space than gardening. It even has its own music-stage. On this stage all kinds of music played by musicians from across Rotterdam are given the opportunity to perform. All in all a very nice green space in one of the most densely populated parts of Rotterdam.

 

After this series of inter-spaces, I will shortly write a blog on inter-persons as part of my exploration of the in-between.

 

 

Orbital

No, not the indie-electrical 90's duo, but a music box based on the orbiting planets in the solar system. Designed by Luke Twyman.

But if you do want to check out the former, then here's the Box

Morning mash

Picture the scene:
It's 11.16am. You had too many cosmopolitans last night. The only thing left to eat for breakfast is an over ripe banana and some peanut butter. You are wondering how to muster the energy to get mobile and do it all again tonight.

Cue Kutiman... using YouTube clips as instruments and a lot of patience he has created something pretty impressive to brighten up your day.

Be inspired. And go and brush your teeth.

Music Training Might Help Interpret Emotions

New research published in New Scientist shows that musical training might help autistic children to interpret other people's emotions. A study has revealed brain changes involved in playing a musical instrument that seem to enhance your ability to pick up subtle emotional cues in conversation.

The results suggest musical training might be useful for kids with dyslexia, some of whom have trouble processing sounds.

Often, these children have trouble processing the complex sounds for which musicians develop an especially good ear. Autistic children might also benefit, if improving their responses to complex sounds helps them interpret emotional speech.

100 Dances and 100 Songs

100 dances?! I'd be happy with just the one! Great music, great dancing, great idea.

I may just have to add this to my list of mindapples... a dance a day to keep the doctor away!

BOOMBOX from Ely Kim on Vimeo.