It was the anti-Oz. Peaceful vibes, and the beautiful art of John Hurford (an Aubrey Beardsley for the 'sixties). Articles on meditation, organic food, Mu, all the stuff that got ironed out and sanded down into New Age consumerism. Don't confuse it with that - Muz Murray had a clear head and a vision: change the world from your back yard. It's never too late to start.
You can dismiss this, and the spirit that inspired it, as faintly risible hippie bullshit, or you can, if you're lucky, recognise the timelessness of the message. Having said that, remain wary of guys who get themselves gussied up as gurus.
Download contains the six magazines, the entire run. Om shanti, youse bums.
To qualify for this harvest of hippie goodness, tell us what makes you smile. Really. What cheers you up?
ReplyDeletemusic, cheech and chong movies, firesign theater records, walking my doggies, robert anton wilson books, underground comics, patrick mcmanus books, letterkenny, disenchanted, futurama, rick & morty, monty python, girls in their summer clothes, rye whiskey, bourbon, hot fudge sundaes, greezy cheeseburgers,welcome to night vale, more music, that's what comes to mind, simple guy really.
ReplyDeleteGreat response. Thank you.
DeleteJust to upvote one item in particular: Doggies are the best!
Deletebuster keaton, marx bros, underground and XXX comics firesign theatre, nina hagen, the goodies, a lot of mine are the same as Rick's !
ReplyDeleteDoggies. Love Doggies.
ReplyDelete(Formerly known as Bob in Vancouver.)
What a coincidence! I once had a dog I named 'Bob in Vancouver'.
DeleteBut yes, doggies make me smile, as does music in general, cooking, wine, playing my gitfiddle, my family (usually).
Old zines certainly, music in general, good food, glass of wine, our cats - your blog - all the great music blogs out there. Comfort food for the ears.
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Thanks Farq. These awesome.
ReplyDeleteMany thanx! Love these counterculture rarities I never got to see these when they were out in print.
ReplyDeleteTHIS PLACE makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteAnd occasionally guffaw, chortle, chuckle, and do spit takes. Often all or some of that is out loud & out proud. Just like a little giggly girl in her summer.... oh ferggeddit...(!)
"T.M.I."
(It IS hotter'n Hades here... I blame the weather for my unusual forthrightness...)
(I am usually straight... Oh gads, not again... I mean I usually CUT to the CHASE...)(Yeah, write...)
The World has yet too realize your ingeniousness.May peace be everlasting unto you, Farquhar. I like turtles.
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