~ films above: 1st one is da opening trailer for da movie. 2nd one is da famous scene of the infamous failed Pruit-Igoe housing project, that was located in Missouri - a prime example of a world gone out of balance - set to my fav philip Glass composition ~ (more on the Igoe project later's)

Koyaanisqatsi - "Life Out of Balance"

Here's an old film that formed a huge cult following back durin' da 80's --- and now one of my favs -- A powerful n' intense classic ~ with a single message that is so vital for THE WHOLE WORLD'S CIVILIZATION TO HEAR ~

"Koyaanisqatsi" - the first in a trilogy of "Qatsi" films (followed by Powaqqatsi & Naqoyqatsi) --- which uses only visuals n' sound ~ without the use of narration ~ to directly convey its internal message into the minds of viewers -- bypassing any logic and mental filters ~ To literally grab the viewer's undivided attention ~ By usin' fast-paced n' frenetic time-lapsed video scenes meshed into one whole sequence -- (makin' da viewer experience a sense of chaos n' confusion...Ayyyy!!!! Barf Bag!!) -- while the music (composed by legendary minimalist composer Philip Glass) -- is hauntingly grandesque n' beautiful in its own right -- reflectin' in tempo n' mood to da displays in da film ~ further enhancin' da audio-visual experience ~

The film's message is clear: - The World is Out of Balance! -- Out of Harmony -- Our modern-day civilization has gone off in an almost dizzyin' n' confused state where people have virtually lost their touch with true reality.....the things that really matter in life --- And out of touch with our inner being ~ Our Emotions ~ Our Values ~ Our Morals ~ This world we live in....has taken on a shape of chaos & confusion --- reflectin' of our subconscious minds -- People have forgotten literally....what it's like....to live in harmony ~

With so much wars, violence, bloodshed, needless loss of lives - hurt feelings - and more ~ WE HAVE TO FREAKIN' WAKE UP!! ~ no seriously....not just simple rhetoric talk....TAKE ACTION! --- How much more of this can we cope with....How much more abuse can humanity take? How much more corruption n' destruction can exist on our planet? - Our environment? - Is this the direction we have decided to go on? - Taking a nosedive over da cliff?

~ Or are we going to finally see.....the truth - that we must rethink our values....or lives....and see that our current paths, lead to more suffering - more hurt - it doesn't do any good for the whole of civilization ~ No matter HOW MUCH we continue to have self-denial on world issues n' justify our every action ~ Are we willing to acknowledge our faults? Our Wrongdoings?

~ And make a difference in this world???? ~

Koyaanisqatsi -- a hopi indian word that means....crazy life, life in turmoil, life out of balance, life disintegrating, a state of life that calls for another way of living....the message in the movie: "Humanity is living in such a way ~ "and we must learn to change our ways....for the better" ~

One thing i've learned: - Life is too sacred to waste - Everyone seeks harmony, happiness in their lives....even those that hurt inside - Instead of engaging in greed, selfishness, hatred. revenge..etc....Why not do the opposite? - Love n' care for others, forgive others, (even if they have hurted you), mind our actions n' words with the other person's best interests, doing what elevates us as a human civilization.....and raises others.....Let's put a stop to this torture shall we???? :)