{"id":5278,"date":"2021-09-26T15:59:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T13:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ponderosa.it\/?p=5278"},"modified":"2021-09-26T16:09:47","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T14:09:47","slug":"an-ode-to-nature-joining-mind-and-heart-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ponderosa.it\/en\/an-ode-to-nature-joining-mind-and-heart-together\/","title":{"rendered":"An Ode to Nature Joining Mind and Heart Together"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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13.09.2021, by Giacomo Luperini<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

July 21st was the release date of Divine Tides, the long-awaited album by \u201csuper-duo\u201d Ricky Kej and Stewart Copeland<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the complex landscape of nature documentaries we find two distinct veins: we might call one \u201cglossy\u201d and the other one \u201cpurist\u201d. The first aims to show off the beauty of our planet with sensational imagery, astutely zooming in on unusual elements and using impactful shots. It has only one flaw: its tendency to avoid anything that may feel disturbing or remind us too much of the human presence. The second genre, on the other hand, aims to create documentaries that are as \u201cobjective\u201d as possible, showing the beauty of nature without shying away from the fearsome changes and difficult challenges that threaten it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Both veins have their pros and cons. The \u201cglossy\u201d vein has the merit of connecting with a wider audience and grabbing it by its \u201cheart\u201d, creating an emotional attachment that is essential in order to spark feelings of belonging and protectiveness, particularly important in this day and age. The \u201cpurist\u201d vein, with its equally impactful images, seeks to grab the audience\u2019s \u201cmind\u201d: by sharing sometimes troubling data and facts, it is able to resonate and raise awareness, which however decreases its popular appeal and drives away wider audiences who do not wish to dwell on our planet\u2019s sufferings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

These two distinct approaches, often opposed and incompatible, can be found in music as well, as it tentatively begins to engage with climate change issues. Many artists, for example, throw themselves into forced reflections on the beauties of nature, detailed descriptions of landscapes and long explanations on the role played by humanity. Divine Tides, however, is very different.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n