A documentary about various singers, musicians, artists, astrologers, etc., who attended a "New Age" gathering in Maui, Hawaii.A documentary about various singers, musicians, artists, astrologers, etc., who attended a "New Age" gathering in Maui, Hawaii.A documentary about various singers, musicians, artists, astrologers, etc., who attended a "New Age" gathering in Maui, Hawaii.
Jimi Hendrix
- Self
- (archive footage)
Vella Cameron
- Self
- (as Yella Cameron)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaThis film was developed and produced by ANTAHKARANA PRODUCTIONS under the direction of Chuck Wein. According to numerous discussions with Director Chuck Wein ~>
"...so, the word AntahKarana derives from the Sanskrit language employed by yogi and yogini alike; and in esoteric teachings refers to the 'Rainbow Bridge'."
"The Rainbow Bridge (AntahKarana) is the location (as a path of light) where, the results of a process known as 'Raising The Kundalini' may be expressed."
"The 'ki' (vital force of life) is aroused in the chakra nearest the base of the spine (where sexual Tantric energy is generated)."
"That 'ki' is then methodically passed upward, as a yogic practice, through the chakras, as it makes its way upwards, towards the crown chakra (pineal) where, after causing self-realization to occur, the spirit of an enlightened form of genuine pristine 'ruthless compassion' is born, and, it thereafter completes the process by making its return to and through the pituitary body (third eye) on its way back to the heart chakra."
"The Rainbow Bridge is path followed by the refined 'ki', to wit, the 'Light of Wisdom' (that has been born through Self-Realization) as passes from the Crown, to the Third Eye (pituitary) as it makes its way back to the Heart."
"Specifically the AntahKarana (Rainbow Bridge) is the bridge between the Awakened Third Eye (pituitary) and the fully coherent Heart ... i.e. a heart instilled with, suffused and tempered by 'ruthless compassion' (as it referred to in the Mahayana Traditions of Tibetan Tantric Yoga ...homage to the Dakini)."
In review;
"...the ki energy (vital force of the serpent coil) rises up, making its way though ALL chakras one by one, eventually illuminating all of them simultaneously, and when reaching the crown chakra (pineal body), it then triggers the harmonic resonant response within the endocrine gland systems throughout the entire human body (both physical and subtle), which thereby adjusts and balances the otherwise erratic hormones of the acolyte (yogini) (Bodhisattva); and upon completion of that process, the Buddha / Christ-like nature is REMEMBERED and restored to its full potential, as the soul awakens from its long slumber. The light of wisdom, in its pristine perspicacity then sends that radiant resonant light out into the cosmos by way of the Rainbow Bridge, and shines forth magnified by the heart chakra... in the hope that all unnecessary suffering of others may, to some extent, be remedied and relieved, whenever and wherever appropriate."
(if memory serves well this report is offered in gratitude and humility)
~ AUM TAT SAT
~ May the entire world discover the peace and joy that resides within.
~ "A message to the people of planet Earth."
- Crazy creditsThe copyright notice is the first credit to appear onscreen. Following this, there is a long series of 70's-style animation (checker-screen wipes and all) over the other opening titles.
- Alternate versionsThere are a wide range of versions that exist for this film. The DVD from Rhino Video claims that the film runs 137 minutes, although the running time comes to 125 minutes. The 125-minute version is the only one with the length open black-screen monologue. The 108-minute version is the version shown to theater audiences in 1972. There is a 74-minute version, and the grand majority of this version consists of just the Jimi Hendrix concert footage with only a few scenes involving the commune remaining.
- ConnectionsReferences Too Late the Hero (1970)
- SoundtracksFoxy Lady
Written and Performed by Jimi Hendrix
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For anybody who came of age during the late 1960's/early 1970's,this film will probably be a feather in your cap. This film,shot mostly in a commune in Hawaii that seemed to be centered in various realms of spirituality was directed (?)by Chuck Wein, a former hanger on with Andy Warhol & the Factory clique (a few of which appear in this film). The film seems to be pure improvisation, as there is no screen writer mentioned in the credits,and the cast made up of various members of the commune. Don't try & make any kind of sense out of it (at least in the traditional way,anyway). The film seems to be very organic in it's presentation (shot in 16mm,which vies for it's kitchen sink,do it yourself look). The obvious highpoint of the film is the participation of Jimi Hendrix,who in addition to being filmed at a concert overlooking a volcano,also makes a non musical appearance,conversing with some of the various denizens of the commune. I suppose experiencing this film loaded to the nines on whatever psychedelic drugs one can get their hands on is a "must" for this film (but so were other films of this nature produced between 1967 to 1975). All I can say is, fish out those love beads that have been hiding in that back drawer for the last 30 plus years,turn on that black light,roll another number & drop this in your DVD/VHS player & get 'yer groove on.
- Seamus2829
- Dec 30, 2007
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- Jimi Hendrix, o athanatos
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- Maui, Hawaii, USA(after the Sunset Strip scenes, the film continues in Maui Hawaii)
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