Philosophy/Religion
The price of a song
Posted April 27th, 2009 by Viktor Mastoridis
What is the price of a song? The price of a CD? How one measures the price of art? It seems that there is no clear answer to that question. One sets a price that (s)he believes a piece of art is worthy. In this case, a recorded, digitally copied piece of music composition(s).
And if it sells, it's OK. If it doesn't, it's OK nevertheless, because the value of a good recording doesn't go down in price. read more »
Why do wars happen?
Posted April 25th, 2009 by Viktor Mastoridis
Hmm, yesterday, just in the moment I believed in total bliss using the London transport... The Overground train left 90 seconds earlier and I missed it... And it's not the first time... Yesterday's story continues.
Sometimes, we do write or say things as if to ourselves. As if, by giving an opinion we talk to our deeper self. read more »
Easter morning
Posted April 19th, 2009 by Viktor Mastoridis
Easter morning (in the Orthodox Christian world).
There is a great mystery in the Resurrection.
Believe it or not.
This Mystery is well preserved and presented in the Easter church service. it's like we are in the depth of an ocean and we can breath and walk freely... And the silence, calmness & wonder are there. In and around us. And the feeling of absence of gravity. read more »
Almost Easter (Orthodox)
Posted April 18th, 2009 by Viktor Mastoridis
Almost Easter. We are off with Ginka to church to sing. I made nice spinach/cheese pie, she made some cookies (gurabii) for the Easter Breakfast, to share after the Liturgy.
What a great feast!
Great Saturday
Posted April 18th, 2009 by Viktor Mastoridis
Great Saturday is sunny. Preparing some food for tonight. We will be singing starting 11.45 till 2.30am, then breakfast, then helping with tidying up and finally getting home very late (or early morning).
Good Friday
Posted April 17th, 2009 by Viktor Mastoridis
Of course, in the English language it's called Good Friday, not so much Great Friday as I mentioned earlier.
As to why that word is used, here's a nice article:
Anyway, the singing tonight was great, the choir sounded really good. It's a beautiful service, and a day of thinking, really.
Great Friday
Posted April 17th, 2009 by Viktor Mastoridis
Today is Great Friday in the Orthodox Christian Calendar. Off to church in Holborn to sing in the chior.
The Meaning of Music
Posted February 22nd, 2009 by Viktor Mastoridis
(Ottawa, Scottish singer, about the Divine Performing Arts)
...In awe, I am awe-struck. As an artist myself - perfection... The spirit - you could tell there is a deep spiritual element in the whole performance. You have been touching the hearts of the world wit this performance. read more »
