WILDFLOWER BLOG

These written gems have been channelled from as far as the galactic star nebula birthing dusts to the close to home eco- systems.

Organic blog written pieces, that inspires the creative imagination from soul seed to insight.

And hopefully, in turn, will inspire the Temple Lah reader.

Radiohead: Transmitter
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Radiohead: Transmitter

Radiohead have never been content to simply repeat the signal. From the global impact of ‘Creep’ to the fractured landscapes of Kid A, they have continually dismantled, reconstructed and reimagined their sound. Along the way, music became intertwined with visual art, technology, experimentation and an ever-expanding creative ecosystem beyond the band itself. This blog explores the frequencies Radiohead have followed, the sound walls they've broken and the ideas they've sent out into the world.

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Björk: Pagan Poetry
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Björk: Pagan Poetry

An exploration through the ever-evolving musical landscapes of Björk’s album discography. From revisiting her Icelandic roots through textured volcanic sounds to exploring different aspects of orchestral ensembles and curated arrangements, Björk takes us on a journey through sound, beats and an unstoppable, unique presence, shaped by her sonic sensibilities.

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P.J. Harvey: Poetic 50ft Queenie
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P.J. Harvey: Poetic 50ft Queenie

A bold songwriter and poet, P.J. Harvey’s career has evolved through themes of desire, sexual power, obsession, dependency, female anger, agency, vulnerability, power dynamics and the body. An exceptional performer and multi-instrumentalist, she puts her words where her mouth is, commanding the stage with a presence that is entirely her own.

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Ruth Asawa: Intricate By Nature
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Ruth Asawa: Intricate By Nature

Ruth Asawa found possibility in the ordinary, in nature, wire, repetition, light and space. Her journey reminds us that creativity doesn't always follow a straight path. Sometimes, the most transformative work begins with an unexpected redirection.

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Sixto Rodriguez: Cold Facts
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Sixto Rodriguez: Cold Facts

A record that travelled the world, and an artist who had no idea just how far his music had reached. Cold Fact found its way into my childhood home in Australia and, decades later, I found myself standing in the crowd at a Sixto Rodriguez gig in Sydney. This is my reflection on this iconic album, the mystery, and the wonderfully improbable story of the man behind the songs who would later find the exposure that had eluded him back in the early '70s.

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Marvin Gaye: Soul Is in the Song
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Marvin Gaye: Soul Is in the Song

This is a reflection on the making of Marvin's iconic album, What’s Going On, the people and moments that inspired it, and why more than fifty years later its questions still gently echo through our everyday lives, even over a 6am coffee in a little Fitzroy café in the Southern Hemisphere.

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