Ben Kudria

Sunset over CDMX with a view of snow-capped (and active!) Popocatépetl - Aztec rulers would have their ice from here, delivered by teams of relay runners. #nofilter #floor22 (at Paseo de la Reforma)

(via Stunning New Portraits of Siamese Fighting Fish by Visarute Angkatavanich | Colossal)

On the cusp of autumn, we gathered a small group of friends atop Bernal Hill to record a mix while watching the sun go down over San Francisco. This is the first in our series of “20 •” listening events, where we gather in a scenic landscape that influences how we mix, and in turn influences those listening: a kind of triad between nature, music, and human interaction. We came together to enjoy the company of one another, laugh, listen, and dance. We couldn't have asked for a more intimate setting - rugs and blankets sprawled on the grassy hill top and the scent of fall washing over everybody. At the end of our recording session, the rain started to fall, but we weren't ready to stop… and neither were you. The most amazing part of the night was when you all gathered around us holding up blankets and jackets to shield the equipment from water damage. We spent the weeks leading up to this refining our intent with this sound project, "SkyFish", and how we might keep our path true to its origins on Mt. Tamalpais and at Burning Man - organic, always keeping our environment and our people at the forefront. So thank you to everyone involved. We look forward to developing this project through future recording sessions in other beautiful locations. Our goals for SkyFish include incorporating lecture series and open discussions on the intersections between music, community, nature, spirituality and science. Stay in touch! Homepage - http://cargocollective.com/SkyFish Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/107620205