Giovanni Profeta
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Swimming through life one stroke at a time.
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The Red Planet - Rick Wakeman album review
With all due respect, I got to say that this album came like a breath of fresh air. After many non-appealing releases by Rick Wakeman, this one was well received. This is my 20th (I think; I need to check) from his vast collection of music. I know, I’m only scratching the surface, it’s just that some of his previous efforts are not that interesting to my musical taste. Maybe is great music, but not what I’m looking for.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Beat
Embrace the Omniverse
Is Meta where tech is heading? VR headsets, multiplayer, online games have been around for a while, but what pushes us over towards this? When can all agree that affordability of a VR headset plus the accessibility of cloud technology that can create virtual worlds that millions of characters’ can wander at large helps? But are we talking only about video games? No, we are not talking only about games, we are talking about commerce, real money, big money inside the Metaverse.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Futurism
Things to come - Movie review
Being called the first true science-fiction movie of the sound era, H.G. Wells Things to Come covers a full century of events, where man walked hand in hand with machines to forge the foundations of a new world. The whole movie is based on 1933 novel "The Shape of Things to Come" by H.G Wells, that novel was the main source being Wells himself the writer of the screenplay. It came out on the verge of the Nazi’s overtake of power, reflecting the fears of many that could see the troubled times ahead. On the screenplay, we see the world on war for more than 30 years, leaving humankind in a primitive state, curse by a terrible disease that clouded the future of a whole generation. His vision arrives to 2036 BC, questioning the very core of human society.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Futurism
Under A Mediterranean Sky - Album review
Steve Hackett for years has been a very prolific musician. He has been recording album on a yearly basis showing that he’s got more tricks up his sleeve. On this opportunity he offers us (Fans and music enthusiast alike) a wonderful recollection of instrumental pieces. Here you got the chance to travel to faraway lands Under a Mediterranean sky.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Beat
My struggle with "Introducing Selma Blair."
As an MS patient, I’ve been on the fence to see this documentary. Don’t get me wrong, I do appreciate what she’s doing with the documentary, she sheds light about the struggles and challenges of this vicious disease that walks right beside me.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Longevity
Vangelis "Juno to Jupiter" Album review
Vangelis leaves his mark again. In the wake of tourist space travel, Vangelis decides to take another leap forward and bring us a brand new album called “Juno to Jupiter.” This new sonic adventure has been inspired by the Juno Space probe and its ongoing exploration of Jupiter.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Beat
Shanghai
Can you imagine what is like to live in a city that never stops growing? A city that evolves to attract and stimulate its inhabitants? A place traditional and trendy at the same time? Under those premises, Shanghai can be a mind-blowing experience for everyone alike. With more than 40 years of development, it keeps astounding the world with magic, charm and a great deal of modernity.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Wander
Is homeschooling a safer option?
“The aim of education is knowledge, not only of facts, but of values” William S. Burroughs once said. Without any doubt, we need to take a deep look on how we are educating our children nowadays. Being an educated man is much more than being able to perform a complicated task, on a specific amount on time.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Education
Into the unknown
"The earth is the cradle of humanity, but mankind cannot stay in the cradle forever!” Said Konstantin Tsiolkovski, the famous scientist that pioneered space flight more than a hundred years ago. Space exploration has always been something that makes my imagination soar into new heights.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Futurism
Santana's Blessings and miracles - Album review
Here we are once more, another new release for us to dwell upon. I was looking forward to take me time and proper listen to this new material by Santana. Coming from the outstanding Santana IV, my expectations were high on this one. Even thought his Africa Speaks was forgettable to say the least. Santana has this ability to come up with new material and surf the wave of trends. When the hippie movement was in full blossom, he managed to flawlessly blend latin music with rock. The result, songs that moved the audience, rhythms so contagious that people were simply compelled to dance and leave their inhibitions behind.
By Giovanni Profeta2 years ago in Beat