 Artist BIO
Bill Madden is an American singer-songwriter, also regarded as an indie and an activist. Madden is best known for his environmental song and music video Gone, a "metaphorical environmental warning alert" which sparked debate internationally and aired on U.S. and Canadian music video television networks and film festivals as well as won numerous awards and commendations. Madden's music is typically labeled as alternative folk rock or neofolk. Due to his use of metaphor, poetry and the socio/political and spiritual content of his lyrics, he’s been compared to Bob Dylan
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Website: www.billmadden.com |
NEWS
Madden's music is influenced by Eastern Philosophy, the teachings of Krishnamurti, and existentialism. Lessons from these teachings are prevalent in Madden's work. Path of the Heart blends metaphor (“your guru’s been waiting for eyes unclouded by fear”) with Eastern Philosophy (“truth waits for eyes unclouded by longing,” from the Tao Te Ching, and “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear,” a Buddhist proverb).[47] In it “satchitananda,” a Hindu term which translates into “sat” (truth), “chit” (consciousness), “ananda” (absolute bliss). The state of “satchitananda” is the state in which Atman (self) merges with Brahman (God). Art Of Being was inspired by Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig. |
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VIDEO SYNOPSYS
Bill Madden brings the worlds of film and music together with a metaphorical environmental warning alert. This compelling video raises questions, fusing art, social commentary, and music to spark debate on what it means to be alive and grapple with the consequences of environmental change.
The video communicates the need to reverse the effects of climate change while there's still time.
The film is directed by Andrew Watson of Current TV, an interactive cable TV channel founded by Al Gore. |
CREDITS
Directed by: Andrew Watson
Screenplay by:
Photography by:
Camera: Andrew Watson
Edited by:
Music by: Bill Madden
Cast:
Johnny Pulcinella
Prodution: Bill Madden
Master: Mini DV
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