A state of life that calls for another way of living...

One of my favorite films has to be Koyaanisqatsi by Godfrey Reggio. Its the film that broke new ground with its time-lapse and slow motion photography of natural and latterly urban landscapes. It has no plot and no characters but does boast a score by minimalist composer, Philip Glass.

Koyaanisqatsi is a Hopi Indian word that means chaotic life or crazy life; the film also defines it as life in turmoil and life disintegrating and a state of life that calls for another way of living. When you watch it the meanings become apparent as the film unfolds.

Released in 1982, it has been hugely influential, and not just with other films; pop videos, commerials, computer games, TV series and animation have all paid homage to the film and its score.

Here's the section entitled Pruitt Igoe. Mesmerising.

Today's run at 17:57
Distance	4.06 km	Time	22:23
Pace	5:31 min/km	Cadence	81 spm
Comments: Cloudy. Drizzle.