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Bryan Padrick's avatar

It's quite interesting - and I'm really glad you liked finding out about it. When I was looking into resources to teach the mystery religion a few years ago, I also discovered Orphism was an (albeit short-lived) art movement begun around 1912. Check out this website for more info: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/o/orphism

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Edwin Arnaudin's avatar

Have you seen HADESTOWN or heard the music? "Why We Build the Wall" is a stunner.

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Bryan Padrick's avatar

I CANNOT believe I've been unaware of this - just listened to this track. 'Stunner' is an understatement.

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Edwin Arnaudin's avatar

Here's my review from when the show stopped at Peace Center last year: https://ashevillestages.com/theater/hadestown

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Bryan Padrick's avatar

Hi, Edwin - I haven't seen or heard of it, but will check it out as a matter of urgency. Thanks for the recommendation!

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Tom Pendergast's avatar

Good stuff today--I’ll use this playlist to start a little road trip I’m taking off on.

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Bryan Padrick's avatar

Really glad you like it - the playlist is one of my favourites. I especially like the Orpheus version of Walk Away Renee ... which I'd not really heard of until recently! Let me know what other tracks you add to your playlist.

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Mark M.'s avatar

I had never heard of Orphism before. Very interesting stuff, Bryan.

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