Blog of E Anthony Collins (Tony)

The blog of E. Anthony Collins (Tony), Filmmaker and Teacher   W: anthonycollinsfilm.com

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What is wisdom?

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

I read an article that connects notions of wisdom with loneliness. In the article, loneliness is defined this way: “Loneliness does not mean being alone; loneliness does not mean not having friends. […] Loneliness is defined as ‘subjective distress.’ Essentially, it is the perceived gap between the relationships you have…

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Old time fiddle music in the Ozarks 1980s

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

My new project dates back more than 40 years ago. Back in the early 1980s I traveled with my lifelong friend, Bob Morgan, in my beautiful 1970 VW poptop van to Missouri. We took our best audio and photo gear and ventured to the Ozarks and beyond with a $750…

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A helpful list for a moral life

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

The Five moral precepts Refrain from taking life. Not killing any living being. D if you count food. Refrain from taking what is not given. Not stealing from anyone. OK. Refrain from the misuse of the senses. Not having too much sensual pleasure. …a work in progress Refrain from wrong speech. Not…

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The fallacy of race

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

I have pondered the notion of race and racial categorization for a long time, ever since the 1980s at UCLA. I want to re-focus my thinking in the direction of this debate once again. I have been greatly influenced by Ashley Montagu’s writings on the topic of race, and I…

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Be a Creator, Not a Complainer

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

some good advice for the arduous journey to betterment Be a Creator, Not a Complainer

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Solitary Man

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

Recently heard this song in a shopping mall as if wafted meaningfully through meaningless commercial corridors.  Since then I haven’t gotten it out of my head, recalling its various versions by Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash and others.  Until I find x (a woman, love, etc) then I’ll just stay as…

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The music of Osvaldo Golijov

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

Today, I first heard “AYRE,†a very unique song cycle by a contemporary Argentine composer, Osvaldo Golijov (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osvaldo_Golijov). Wow,  I am thrilled, absolutely enchanted, by what I hear.  This music is a beautiful and wonderful mix of textures and sensibilities, performed on a wide range of voices and instruments. Check…

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Sukiyaki (Uewo Muite Arukou)

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

Sukiyaki versions

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Can’t you hear me calling? Bill Monroe.

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

A really nice old timey tune by Bill Monroe. Can’t you hear me calling?

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Hardanger Fiddle

By pwsadmin | December 29, 2021

TWO NICE SAMPLES OF HARDANGER FIDDLE: SKRADDARRLATTEN SPRINGAR av VIDAR UNDERSETH

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