We Are All Connected, We Are The Universe December 4, 2017Summer No CommentCheck out this quick video on our favorite installation from this year’s burn. Full breakdown from The Confluence below! ILUMINA IS THE MOST RECENT ART INSTALLATION TO TAKE THE BURNING MAN WORLD BY STORM At Burning Man this year, an interactive art installation by the name of Ilumina took on the playa for the first time and provided an unforgettable experience to anyone who participated. Conceived by Mayan Warrior and Sr. Pago founder Pablo Gonzalez Vargas, the 37-foot tall creation illuminated the Nevada desert and attracted visitors who were drawn to its majestic glow. The true experience of Ilumina though extended well beyond just a visual experience to gaze upon. With Ilumina, guests are invited to take part in an immersive three-minute long meditation and flow exercise that ushers them into a state of coherence and deep harmony with themselves, fellow participants, and the universe through a proprietary merger of modern technology and ancient design wisdom. To start, biometric sensors are connected to the earlobes of each participant, which measures their unique state of coherence and averages them together. Ilumina’s dazzling lighting design and moving soundscapes respond to this unique algorithm. As the group becomes more coherent, the sculpture glows brighter and the music swells, creating a shared experience for participants. The design for Ilumina was inspired by an amalgamation of four key concepts. The first is Torus, which can be seen in the flow of electrons within an atom as well as the shape and flow of the greater universe itself. Next is the Fibonacci sequence, which is a simple and elegant ratio that binds nearly all design in the living world, from the human body to leaves on a tree. The third source of inspiration is a cutting-edge tool provided by the HeartMath Institute, which uses biometrics sensors to train oneself on the self-regulation of emotional states to achieve coherence. Lastly, there is Metatron’s Cube, which contains all of the geometric shapes in existence and thus embodies the divinity of all potentials. These four concepts come together to create Ilumina. “Ilumina was inspired by an experience I had using HeartMath Institute’s feedback software where I found myself in a state of flow,” says Ilumina founder Pablo Gonzalez Vargas. “I was inspired to create a piece for Burning Man that took this concept to a larger scale designed around collective coherence while bringing together the elements of flow, mathematics, and the fundamentals of sacred design.” Artists that worked alongside Pablo to complete Ilumina included HeartMath Expert & Executive Producer Gaby Vargas, lighting design expert Paolo Montiel, who has worked closely on all of James Turrell’s projects in Mexico, highly experienced musician and performer Mendrix, Mexico-City based art studio Cocolab, renowned painter and sculptor Marco Kalach and many more. This is the second piece the Pablo has brought to Burning Man, with the first being the multi-media arts vehicle Mayan Warrior. Since its debut in 2012, Mayan Warrior has brought musical performances, elaborate lighting designs, and painting by visionary artist Alex Grey. Mayan Warrior continues to be one of the most popular and dazzling experiences on the playa. Since Burning Man, Ilumina has experienced a spread well beyond those who experienced its inaugural journey with over 500,000 views and counting on videos uploaded to social media. More news to be announced in the near future regarding next steps for Ilumina. STAY CONNECTED: Ilumina Website | Facebook | Vimeo THE CONFLUENCE: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram #THECONFLUENCE Festival2017, art, Burning Man, Ilumina, The ConfluenceShare : Tweet
Lightning in a Bottle 2015 June 1, 2015Summer No CommentLast year, lightning in a bottle was the most surprising festival experience I had ever had; this year, the most fulfilling. My only regret is having not mastered macro scale quantum superposition so that I could fully experience everything the festival had to offer with out abandon. I had been looking forward to seeing Stylust Beats for a while, so it was great to get to catch that set on the Thunder stage along with several of other favorites RL Grime, Griz, Koan Sound, Phutureprimitive and The Opiuo Band. Impressive headliners Such as Flume, Tycho and Odesza electrified the Lightning stage while the Woogie was nonstop dope beats; luckily I was camped near by because I couldn’t get enough. There is so much more than just music to experience at LiB, countless yoga and workshops, holistically covering all aspects of health and consciousness. I was super stoked to get to catch Nassim Haramein, thought I had missed him earlier in the day, so I was over joyed when I heard his voice coming from the Temple Stage when haphazardly wandering by at 12am Sunday Morning. In between it all were volumes of artwork on display and the Android Jones projection mapped dome was a huge hit. Particularly entertaining performance art acts this year included favorite, Lucent Dossier Experience, Dream World Cirque, Bubble Gutter and Les Sirens. Can’t forget about the newly remodeled Amori’s Casino and Burlesque for after hours entertainment. It’s difficult for one person to give a full account of this festival, with so much variety, I can only share my sliver of experience and assure you that if you haven’t been to Lightning in a Bottle yet, you must experience it for yourself. Compared to the many festivals I’ve attended I believe this is a wonderful first time festival experience for a newbie. When I mentioned earlier that this was my most fulfilling LiB it was because I brought my friend from Miami who had never been and she had the time of her life, which was the ultimate highlight for me. The Do Lab is bringing Woogie Weekend to the Oak Canyon Park festival grounds this July 17th-19th, check out the website for more details! Awesome video brought to you by AudioMolly affiliate RawkMantra Festival"Made In Heights", Amori’s Casino and Burlesque, Android Jones, Bubble Gutter, Dream World Cirque, festival, flume, Koan Sound, Les Sirens, LIB, LIB 2015, Lightning in a Bottle, Lucent Dossier Experience, Nassim Haramein, ODESZA, Opiuo Band, Stylust Beats, The Confluence, The Do Lab, Tycho, Woogie WeekendShare : Tweet
never have to worry April 9, 2015Summer No CommentLightning in a Bottle will be here before we know it and this video with footage from last year has me so excited already! I can’t wait to be singing along with headliner Flume and dancing until sunrise at my favorite festival of all. Stay tuned here for all things LIB including updates and featured artists tracks, visit their website for FAQ and ticketing information. FestivalFestival Season 2015, flume, LIB, Lightning in a Bottle, The Confluence, The Do LabShare : Tweet
just popped March 7, 2015Summer No CommentThe Lucent Dossier Experience just popped my Kundalini with their deep electrocuting bass surges… or maybe it was the sick Bouzouki riff in Shaman’s Dance… it also could have been the automated phone system processing sound around 0:05 in Kundalini that I’ve ALWAYS wanted to hear in a song. I love their use of electronic pipe organ and epicness, per the usual. I’ll be listening all weekend and I can’t wait to see it live! ElectronicElectro World, Epic, LDE, Light of the World, new album, The Confluence, The Lucent Dossier ExperienceShare : Tweet
