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The Emerald ForestThe Emerald Forest
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $3.68
Based on a true story, western civilization meets the Amazon jungle. Just about any John Boorman films are visually appealing and this film especially is a sumptuous treat for the eyes (and a treat for the heart, too).
The Wicker Man (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Wicker Man (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy used from: $55.99
Stick with this version, not the Nicholas Cage remake. A great pagan movie with a mystical, old world feel. Very entertaining and one of the most surprising "oh my god!" endings to any film.
The Globe Illustrated Shakespeare - The Complete Works [In One Volume] Annotated (1979)The Globe Illustrated Shakespeare - The Complete Works [In One Volume] Annotated (1979)
Buy used from: $27.77
Love him or hate him, Shakespeare's eloquence, command of language, and breath & scope of topics leave him pretty much second to none.
In-A-Gadda-Da-VidaIn-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.44
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, the most influential and maybe the greatest guitar riff in heavy metal history?
Handel: Water Music; Music for the Royal FireworksHandel: Water Music; Music for the Royal Fireworks
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $3.26
Handel's Water Music, IMHO, may be the greatest classical music piece ever. Well, I'm not really qualified to say what is the greatest, however, it is my favorite. Royal Fireworks music is pretty darn good, too.
Mozart Edition: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set)Mozart Edition: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set)
Buy new: $139.99 / Used from: $95.00
When it comes to classical music, you can't go wrong with Mozart. You don't like classical, well give Mozart a try. You just might like it. Mozart has my vote for the greatest overall classical music composer.
Johann Sebastian Bach: 6 Brandenburg Concertos / 4 Orchestral Suites - The English Concert / Trevor PinnockJohann Sebastian Bach: 6 Brandenburg Concertos / 4 Orchestral Suites - The English Concert / Trevor Pinnock
Buy new: $29.49 / Used from: $13.27
Arguably, there would be no Handel, Mozart, or Beethoven without Bach. The Brandenburg Concertos and Orchestral Suites are outstanding classical pieces.
Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 7Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 7
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $5.09
Beethoven's 5th Symphony is the "Stairway to Heaven" of all classical music symphonies.
The Yes AlbumThe Yes Album by Yes
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.96
The first time I heard this album, I was blown away -- jazz meets hard rock meets classical influence. Amazing bass playing, singing, guitar, drums, and song compostion. Very diverse and eclectic (my type of thing).
Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals - The Reference Book Describing the Metaphysical Properties of the Mineral KingdomLove is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals - The Reference Book Describing the Metaphysical Properties of the Mineral Kingdom by Melody
Buy new: $16.52 / Used from: $5.90
Discover the hobby of gem collecting and the joy & serendipity of working with "the stone people."
The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image (Compass)The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image (Compass) by Leonard Shlain
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $2.49
World shattering book about the influence of the written word as opposed to images. Very eye opening and thought provoking.
Unleashed in the EastUnleashed in the East by Judas Priest
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.99
The greatest live album of any music genre I've ever heard. When I put this CD on, even people who don't like heavy metal music say, "Who is that? They're great!" Yea, Judas Priest is great. Best live act I ever saw in concert, too.
No Sleep 'Til HammersmithNo Sleep 'Til Hammersmith by Motorhead
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $8.32
Metal punk...or punk metal...or something else? The second greatest live album I've ever heard. A complete original sound to something some label as heavy metal music.
Sabbath Bloody SabbathSabbath Bloody Sabbath by Black Sabbath
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $3.99
Spiral Architect is my favorite song. The first time I heard it I imploded and the lyrics absolutely resonated within me. Great album, by the way.
HemispheresHemispheres by Rush
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $4.99
Hemispheres my second favorite song. Great progressive rock.
Stormy WeatherStormy Weather
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $7.00
In the very last two or three minutes of this film you will see a phenomenal dance routine by the Nicholas Brothers. It's the greatest dance I've ever seen anywhere. No kidding.
One Taste: Daily Reflections on Integral SpiritualityOne Taste: Daily Reflections on Integral Spirituality by Ken Wilber
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $5.91
My introduction to the profound and sagacious mind of philosopher and spiriutal teacher, Ken Wilber. Highly recommended.
Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & SmallAnimal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small by Ted Andrews
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $9.68
Don't know what your totem animal is? Tisk, tisk. You should know and this is a good place to start.
Hagakure: The Book of the SamuraiHagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $10.62
The movie "Ghost Dog" got me curious about this book and once I read "The Book of the Samurai" I became hooked on everything Samurai.
Meditations (Penguin Classics)Meditations (Penguin Classics) by Marcus Aurelius
Buy new: $7.92 / Used from: $3.95
A philosophy book by a Roman Emperor. Yep, you got it. Fantastic.
Dolphin Connection: Interdimensional Ways of LivingDolphin Connection: Interdimensional Ways of Living by Joan Ocean
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $1.46
A beautiful soul who lives her dreams. Joan Ocean is fantastic and she inspires me to live my dreams, too.
Dolphins into the FutureDolphins into the Future by Joan Ocean
Buy new: $16.00 / Used from: $3.81
Ditto.
Heaven Or Las VegasHeaven Or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $6.70
Beautiful, ethereal music that's very original. Very light, gentle, and dreamy.
Ascenseur Pour L'Echafaud (Lift To The Scaffold): Original SoundtrackAscenseur Pour L'Echafaud (Lift To The Scaffold): Original Soundtrack
Buy used from: $8.95
Generique is the most hauntingly beautiful jazz song I've ever heard. The song alone is worth the price of the album. Play it grab your sweetie and slowdance. Tee Hee. Awesome.
Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. HandyLouis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy by Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars
Buy used from: $2.50
Louie Armstrong's music is like Bob Marley's music in the sense that you start bopping around and it makes you happy. IMO, this is one of Louie's best CDs and the sound is first rate! Great old school jazz.
Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to EnlightenmentPower of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment by Laurie Cabot
Buy new: $13.68 / Used from: $1.24
This book got me interested in Wicca/Witchcraft; the book is not bad at all and will get you exploring other things. I don't really categorize myself exclusively as a Wiccan/Witch. I consider myself to be more of an Eclectic Pagan (Shaman, Gnostic, Hindu, Taoist, Energy Worker, Buddhist, Shinto, Wiccan).
Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship (Folk wisdom series)Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship (Folk wisdom series) by J. T. Garrett
Buy new: $11.20 / Used from: $3.76
I am part Cherokee. This book is a basic primer about Cherokee spirituality written by an actual Native American.
System of a DownSystem of a Down by System of a Down
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.80
I have never heard any metal music like System of a Down. Absolute novel, seminal metal. These guys really created their own sound, and, yes, they're mental.
MezmerizeMezmerize by System of a Down
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $3.49
Ditto.
Ramayana: India's Immortal Tale of Adventure, Love and WisdomRamayana: India's Immortal Tale of Adventure, Love and Wisdom by Krishna Dharma
Buy new: $17.95 / Used from: $17.99
An entertaining epic adventure from India. The Ramayana is huge in and of itself yet it is merely an excerpt from the largest and some say greatest epic ever written (the Mahabharata).
Avengers '66 - Set 2, Vols. 3 & 4Avengers '66 - Set 2, Vols. 3 & 4
Buy used from: $44.00
Diana Rigg (who plays agent Emma Peel) is every fetishist dream. Watch "How to Suceed at Murder" and you'll know what I mean.
Gilligan's Island - The Complete Second SeasonGilligan's Island - The Complete Second Season
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $7.39
I've had a thing for Ginger Grant (Tina Louise's character) ever since I was a kid. The series itself is a little dated and slightly obtuse, but hey, Tina and Dawn are eye candy.