We’ve recently had the pleasure of being introduced to and working with The Enemy Lovers from right here in Asheville, NC. Very sorry about the absence of our online presence but I can assure you it was all in the name of fun! I can’t even tell you what it’s like to see amazing music performed in small intimate venues that feel like private concerts. It’s kinda like you know a secret and you’re savoring every show because soon enough they’ll be playing to sold out arenas and these small shows will be a thing of the past. I remember seeing Dave Matthews Band before anyone knew their name and that memory is crystal clear! So, if you haven’t caught our tweets over the past couple of months here’s our official introduction – meet THE ENEMY LOVERS! Below is there very first music video accompanied by some epic behind the scenes footage from the making of it. Also have a listen to their EP, they’re working on new music now that is something real special … can’t wait to share with ya’ll.

Check out this fun epic behind the scenes B-roll footage that didn’t make it into the actual music video!

Great way to start celebrating our 1 year anniversary with this new short film from Greenpeace!

For a list of full credits, visit the website of the Writer / Director, Daniel Bird.

Give earth a hand!

http://www.greenpeace.org/me2

Recently I watched the documentary “FLOW (for love of water)” which unexpectedly at the end of less then two hours shifted my outlook on water and made me vow to never drink bottled water again. I think before I thought as long as I recycle the bottle then, it’s an o.k. thing to do. I mean it’s better then drinking high fructose corn syrup, right?! Well for my body yes water is the better choice, for the environment tap water should be the ONLY choice!  After watching FLOW, I’m thinking bottled water should just be outlawed all together. This whole bottled water thing not only affects other countries negatively (which we’re kind of pros at) but we’re even destroying our own back yard for this one, gasp!   That’s right, Nestle is currently devastating / flat out draining parts of Michigan so that it can pump millions of gallons of water out of the ground to bottle. Then there’s the little tid bit that bottled water is WAY less regulated then tap water and often times more dangerous to drink … and we’re talking seriously dangerous sometimes. So, I’m thinking my palette can withstand the sometimes not so pleasant tap water if it means I’m not contributing to severe devastation of my own country and other countries (ie. earth).

I really think you should watch ‘FLOW’ and come up with your own conclusion. However if you don’t thrive off educational documentaries, I totally understand. So, below is a shorter 8 minute lamens version that you and your 5 year old can understand in under 10 minutes.

If this article is all the time you have then please, just trust me on this … you really, really, really don’t want to drink bottled water unless it’s an absolute emergency! It’s so not cool and I feel pretty bad for not understanding the consequences of my bottled water drinking sooner.  If you want natural clean water in your future then you will stop drinking bottled water immediately.   For, all my office managers out there it’s up for you to educate your employers on how taboo it is and get a water filter and pitchers instead to serve to clients and employees!  You can do it

Green Mountain Culture at the Banff Center

Check out the tour dates near you!

http://h2oildoc.com

Animated sequences by La Moustache for the feature documentary H2oil h2oildoc.com

via Drawn!

More Info
http://www.carolinamountain.org

A 30-Minute Documentary from the makers of King Corn about The Ecological Consequences of Industrial Agriculture.

http://www.bigriverfilm.com

Make your voice heard
http://www.greenpeace.org/myvoice

WATERLIFE follows the epic cascade of the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. From the icy cliffs of Lake Superior to the ornate fountains of Chicago to the sewers of Windsor, this feature-length documentary tells the story of the last huge supply (20 per cent) of fresh water on Earth. The source of drinking water, fish and emotional sustenance for 35 million people, the Great Lakes are under assault by toxins, sewage, invasive species, dropping water levels and profound apathy. Some scientists believe the lakes are on the verge of ecological collapse. Filled with fascinating characters and stunning imagery, WATERLIFE is an epic cinematic poem about the beauty of water and the dangers of taking it for granted. The film is narrated by The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie and features music by Sam Roberts, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Ros, Robbie Robertson and Brian Eno.

For more info visit http://www.ourwaterlife.com

You can also visit this interactive website to further explore the issues at stake.
Thanks to Brooke Glaze for sharing this.

And since we’re on the topic of water, I want to share this interesting TED Talk video I came across (via JulesMae) of Michael Pritchard, who invented a water filter to make filthy water drinkable.

Thanks to popular films like Food Inc., Monsanto is becoming more of a household term.  But who is Monsanto?  Where did they come from?  Why can saying their name alone bring such outrage that their nickname is the ‘devil’?

Below you will find a great 10 part documentary series free on YouTube in HD.  Since this one company is now controlling a majority of the worlds food supply and it’s unlikely to ever hit your evening news in a big way, take the time now to educate yourself.  Learn more, see how you feel about the company form your own opinions and open up dialog with your friends and family. If you have any trouble viewing the videos below view them on YouTube here.

The World According to Monsanto | part 1 of 10

part 2 of 10

part 3 of 10

part 4 of 10

part 5 of 10

part 6 of 10

part 7 of 10

part 8 of 10

part 9 of 10

part 10 of 10

Here’s a short video we cut together from the Warren Wilson College 2009 Mountain Green Sustainability Conference. We decided to open up a dialog with vendors, speakers and attendees asking a simple question, “What does green mean to you?”.

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