[pianotech] Slightly OT: Movie recommendation

[Gene Nelson]

It's an important point too, one that is too much lost in the
commodification of work in our society, where finding meaning and value in
one's work (beyond the monetary) is all but forgotten.
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Not forgotten at all. This is the warp and woof of life, beyond which are
the shibboleths of a mechanistic world.

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Encore Pianos
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 1:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [pianotech] Slightly OT: Movie recommendation

It's an important point too, one that is too much lost in the
commodification of work in our society, where finding meaning and value in
one's work (beyond the monetary) is all but forgotten.  It seems that we are
an anachronism to most people.  But I cannot help but think that we are the
lucky ones, even if only a few others know it, because we have work that we
love and have a lifetime passion for, fed by an unquenchable curiosity.  I'm
planning on dying with my enthusiasm intact, no matter how old I get.  

I watched the preview online a short while ago.  The way he handles his food
reminds me of the rituals of the Tea Ceremony, where one spends a lifetime
practicing what seem to be the simplest of movements.  

Will

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Love
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 4:14 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Slightly OT: Movie recommendation

Yes, I realize the danger here.  The other movies you mention are quite good
too.  But one of the theme's here is dedication to a life's work and also to
enumerate the principles of refining one's craft.  I couldn't help but think
of piano work as I watched and the parallels were too strong to ignore.  It
is available as a rental at this point.  

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com


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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Encore Pianos
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 12:53 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Slightly OT: Movie recommendation

You're in danger of creating a monster here, David - there are so many
possibilities.  Several come to mind for me:  Babette's Feast;  Eat, Drink,
Man, Woman; and Julie and Julia.   

I saw the previews to this film a few months ago at our local beloved Indy
film theatre, and we ended up missing it  (Arrggghhh!!)  But it's just out
on DVD, and Netflix has it.  I have long been influenced by the traditional
Japanese sensibility of craft where the journey towards perfection in one's
craft is also a spiritual one, and one has to master oneself before they can
master their craft.

Will Truitt

 


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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of David Love
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 2:53 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Slightly OT: Movie recommendation

For a good movie which parallels to our own commitment to craft see "Jiro
Dreams of Sushi"  

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com