Playing For Change Day: 為世界而奏
走進咖啡廳、藝廊、餐館或酒店,聽著播著的不論是輕柔的鋼琴、活潑的現代歌還是節奏感強烈的嗨歌,即便可能不知道歌詞背後的意義,但相信大家都有過情緒隨之波動起伏的時候吧!這就是音樂神奇而美麗的地方,它能夠跨過語言的隔閡來連結彼此,連結不同的文化。
Playing for Change的創辦人馬克.強生曾把在街頭捕捉到的音樂帶往南非的一個小鎮,一個馬克說他看過最悲傷之一的地方;而後他們依然找了塊後院的空地,架設好簡單的設備,開始了他們的表演,而有趣的是,在那個被馬克形容成充斥著絕望土地上的人們紛紛被喚醒,從觀眾轉變成表演者,大家因為音樂開心的聚集在一起,一起唱著一起跳著;
「從這麼悲鬱到這麼快樂,唯一改變的只有音樂。」馬克說著;也因為見證了音樂如此有力量的一面,馬克與他的團隊更投入於此,更在那個小鎮開始了第一所Playing for Change學校。如今Playing for Change基金會已成立三間因為學校,更跨越數個國家持續進行不同的音樂企劃,打破語言、文化的分歧,繼續把音樂傳遞到世界每個角落。
而9月21號是2019年的Playing for Change日,全世界的音樂人或音樂愛好者都會共同慶祝這個特別的日子,而紅坊也不例外!9月21號會有STJ和STW雙節目來豐富大家的一天,快來加入我們吧!
活動資訊:
家庭聆聽分享會STJ
紅緣寄詩酒 STW
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by Peirong Li
Stage Time & Wine
來自紅坊夥伴的話
來自紅坊夥伴的話
踏入紅坊,起初為的是想拓展自己的視野,沒想到最後連思考方式都因此改變。
紅坊聚集了很多不同的人,不同的職業、膚色或國籍,每個人都是那麼獨一無二的個體,而這些人擁有的最大特點就是-保有那顆開放的心。
因為自己比較內向也沒太多的自信,第一次參與紅緣寄詩酒的那天,我是一個坐在角落的觀眾,但某種層面,我感受到了我透過聆聽分享者的分享共同見證了他們的歷程。
聆聽除了是字面上的意思,可以單純傾聽、解開誤會、理解彼此立場,更是另一種無形的支持,像是做為一個陪伴者的角色,陪伴他人度過或長或短的歷程們。
而紅坊聚集了最棒的傾聽者、陪伴者,彼此給予彼此最大的力量,大家都是用最寬廣的心在對待彼此,身旁總環繞著加油打氣、正面肯定、相信支持,或許也是為什麼我感覺紅坊就像第二個家的原因吧!
“Sometimes i just need to be cathartic.
Thank you for making it possible”
Isaac spoke these words as he set up to play a set on the stage at the August Stage Time & Wine… and then his songs told the rest of the story. Following Isaac, Owen’s soft and gentle voice cradled the silence in the room. At the Red Room, listening is something we take rather seriously. This culture of listening has become a part of anyone who steps into the space. As Owen finished his set, Addi, Host Stage Time and Wine Host, said, “If you are broken inside, it’s the right place to be.”
August was also a celebration of Sue’s birthday- so thankful she chose to celebrate it at the Red Room with her daughter Anjoli and her joy (Sujoy). Sue’s song, accompanied by Anjoli on guitar, picked up the energy in the room, like a skip and a jump. Anjoli followed with 2 original songs and then Marina, Red Room’s Reeves, picked up the guitar and sang a few songs. In her words…
It was my first time performing alone in front of a real audience. I was nervous. I usually only play and sing in front of my friends or partner. Playing the guitar and singing is something very personal to me, it used to me my private diary who I could talk to in my bedroom. After playing on stage that night and hearing the feedback from the audience was amazing, especially knowing that they have felt emotions or it made them feel relaxed. That was a total new feeling for me, which I loved! It’s making me want to share even more with them. So thank you.
Looking forward to hearing more of your music, Marina.
Even amongst this beautiful music, there are words, deep feelings and fears, that are shared, and heard. Life’s difficult moments become softer and slightly easier to bear when such deep sharing happens.
A mellow music night, a rich experience. Special in these cozy settings, sharing that is raw, unpolished, and real. And the red room listens. We are carried away with the words and the music, the vibrations enhance the energy in the room, taking us to a place where imagination lives and the world ceases to exist, even if only for one song.
As Bob Marley so aptly put it, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”