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Subject: Re: Re: OPERA: Om Namai Rudra- Was on the bus this morning and out of nowhere starting to hum and thenchant- people looked at
me sideways but a couple smiled- and that epitomizes what I bring home from Burning Man after this mythird and best burn- the smiles and genuine fellowship cooperation and loveextended throughout our experience in
transforming ourselves into Phlegs andbreakingfree- Daphne you and Christopher and Twan are Awesome- the temple wasunbelievable and I will try to come early to help build it- Sunday afternoon whilelying on your
massage sheet and contemplating the Opera amidst such beauty ayoung goddess bearing a lap dulcimer and her swain with guitar came and sat onthe stairs to the pool and played the perfect music for the moment- and iwas
transported into a state of bliss such as I have not seen for too long-you could almost hear the original "Om" as it awakened the universe- thank you all and a fine time it was indeed- just cannot seem to
getused to these 4 walls and clothes and attitude of the world to which we return. Om Namai Rudra! Boom Shiva Shankar! Subject: Re: opera I loved the opera. especially
the music -- who was performing it? is there any way to get a recording of it? totally mesmerized by the wholething.
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Subject: Re: The Opera's Libretto? A program? A comic Book? I was extremely impressed by this year's Opera! Well Done to everyoneenvolved! The temple was fantastic, the performers were
terrificly bizarre and beautiful, and the music was top notch! I was so intriged by the look of each diffrent clan and their members that I wished I could find out their whole wonderous story of who and what each
performer was portraying- And who or what were those incredible insect headed gods on the temple! I find my self unable to stop thinking about it! Totallybewitching! I was so moved by the performance that I knew I
had to help if another opera was going to be created for next year. What can I do? ( for an opera next year?) I'm a professional artist, so I could do body paints, or mask making. I have, and play, a drum. I would love
to dance. I would like to offer this, and... I would be extremely interested in creating a small publication which explains a bit of the story of these fantastic operas- I'm thinking of a black and white comic book
( l create graphic novels for a living) - Something explaining a short bit of history or mythology or the Opera's story, which could then be freely circulated at Burning Man. Like a program or Libretto. I would be
grateful for any information you could pass my way. Subject: Re: Universe is fine Thank you for your reply. I was not in the play. But then I felt like I was. Thank you so much for making my Saturday night so wonderful. Sorry miss'es full moon, but you was fucking with our
heads, lazy clouds danced around, lazy clouds dance around. If you could see my smile on my face you would smile too. I love you all Subject: Re: Musicians at Burning Man 98'....... Hello.....whoever
may read this. I am desperately trying to find out the names of the bands and musicians that performed at the OPERA at Burning Man98.....I am a freelance music video producer and really would like to work with this
incredible group of musicians........or incredible artists that put on the production. The show was out of this world!!!!!!!.....Please contact me if interested in working on any types of visual projects intended to
stimulate the MIND and SOUL!!!!!! LOVE & LAUGHTER!~! Date:Sun, 20 Sep 1998 Thanx
again for the amazing ritual!!!!!! I'm sure the music touched the souls of many that strange night!!!!!! It did mine!!!! The flowing energy in the music was extremely powerful. Subject: Beautiful..... Hello there! Subject: Re: The Chalice I do want to say that I'm sure I'll be heavily involved again next year. I'm also sure it'll be like that night I thought of not performing in Rudra...once I saw Pepe out there, my heart
clenched, I felt the amazing Power coming together...and I knew I wanted to be a part of it NO MATTER WHAT!!! I'm sure it'll be the same next year. :) I know *me* too well. :) Subject: Rudra! Rudra! Rudra! We are two individuals who
participated in the Temple of Rudra Opera and are wondering if you have any insight as to the progress and/or availability of the Official 1998 Rudra Opera Videotape(TM). I was just wondering if you would know if such a
video does exist, or may exist in the future. Because the Opera changed our lives, and we would like to show a video to some non-believers so that they will know what the fuck we are always babbling about.
Thank you very much Subject: Hello There I am a willing
participant for this year's performance. If you could get me some information on when the meetings are, I would greatlyappreciate it. Subject: Re: Pepe's Opera Hiya Pepe! Subject: Re: Pepe's Opera I will try to contain my enthusiasm (and
my orgyasm too) and find something useful to do with my skills of imagination, art, creativity and music. I hope to grow rich in ideas as we all work together to create this new opera. I hope I can contribute something
useful to you all. Thanks for putting me on the list..........I will be practicing my Haitian-Juju rhythms until I hear more about about what I can do to help with the Opera Subject: Opera I am interested in staying in touch with Pepe Ozan,
Twan, and the opera at Burning man. Please add me to the mailer. Thank you for being in communication with me. It meens alot to me to be a part of the opera. I feel a deep connection in expressing myself in such a
way. I love fire, dance, and ritual. I would love to be put on the burning-opera-digest list. Also if you can let me know how it is possible to be part of the camp when out at the Man in the desert.Thanks so much Subject: Burning Man Opera Hey-
Subject: OPERA: performance Hi! I just joined the list to communicate with other people about the opera this year.. I have seen Pepe's spectacle every year since 95 and desperatly want to
contribute.. I dance and drum so, not sure how this works- if anybody is out there and gets this, please contact me! Thanks Subject: Opera 99 Twan, I'd just like to reaffirm my offer to help with a photo
record of the event this year. And to do anything else with whatever talents I have which may contribute to the Voodoo opera. Let me know Subject: Stories! We want stories!!
Okay, I know you're both busy, but we want -- no, *need* -- to hearabout your amazing adventures!!! We're waiting with bated breath, my friends!! Subject: Re: connection Hi Twan. Subject: burning man opera digest I would be interested in
participating in the opera this year. Can you put me on the digest mailing list. I saw the opera in 97. Wow. Subject: Participation in the opera Twan; Subject: Re: OPERA: Drums along the Border Pepe's drumming at the
SF beachburn is a good example of how spirit canbe translated into drumming. This is what we need magnified x1000 . can you imagine 1000 drummers passing the spirit of voodou drumming around and into the air. the
effects on the people will create the setting and feeling for the opera. magic will be in the air.. Subject: Re: love ya! I am able, willing, and wanting to be a part
of your fabulous opera in any way. How many participants do you have so far? I am eagerly awaiting your response. Subject: Re: OPERA: Re: Burning Man Opera Digest V2 #92 I am
counting the moments until we are together again, writhing under the throbbing echoes of the tribal drumbeat that pulses across the glowing playa. Your messages fan visions of smoldering embers that remained in the one
persistent tower of the Temple of Rudra. The Playa is a safe harbor for our souls and an eternal source of energy and creativity for those who are still human enough to feel the bond of our common origins. My
hunger for the unique experience of the Burning Man grows each day. I am so grateful to each of you for your contributions that make the Burning Man all that it is. At last year's Opera I wanted to be inside the circle
so bad, it made me feel cheated in a way to be an observer. This year I hope to be a participant. I look forward to meeting you and working with you. I don't know what role I might play, but any contribution that I can
make, would be my priviledge. Subject: participation in opera
greetings, twan! Subject: OPERA: Re: Sorry Our dear Pepe! Because you can create the impossible and the unimaginable from the undreamed-of, nothing you would say could possibly surprize any of us! If you said we'd be wearing hats made
of *pure* gold, I wouldn't doubt it would happen! I suckle on your postings like a starving new born babe... I'd drink up anything you write to sustain my life from now until Burning Man! |
