Word: minimalistically
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Physically, the production is minimalist but effective. The stage itself strongly resembles a "Structure" advertisement, but captures the essence of what is considered today as ancient Greece. A constant stream of sparkling confetti falling from one spotlight is distracting at first, but could be interpreted as representing the watchful eyes of the gods. The special effects are nothing short of amazing--the gods' wrath, especially the destruction of Pentheus's house, is truly frightening, and appropriately loud. An excellent lighting scheme also works to create a variety of moods, from raptured to tense to apocalyptic...
...extremely familiar. You've seen all the moves a million times, and watching the show you enter a state of reflexive TV consciousness. The pace and tone of the more simplistic programs, on the other hand, is very unfamiliar, which makes them oddly fascinating. More effectively than a minimalist musical composition or a 16-hour theater piece featuring lots of chanting, they stretch your sense of time and change your mode of thinking. They also exercise an emotional attraction as they reassure the child within that the world is a stable, comprehensible place where he or she is valued...
...kind piece of art made with copper wire, scarlet colored glass and fiery tear -shaped bulbs. These lamps, a small collection of wine bottles and a few black and white prints contribute to the sparse yet effective decoration of the dining room. In fact, the relaxed, minimalist setting is a great contrast to the exotic, complex and flavorful dishes served later in the evening. Pleasant (not-too-loud) music and high ceilings help to diffuse sound and lend privacy to the meal, creating a truly romantic and chatty atmosphere...
...though, is the true triumph of Please Do Not Disturb. It incorporates the same mega bass of "Give Me Some Of That" but melds it seamlessly with an achingly beautiful pop refrain. Starting out as neogrunge, the song quickly shifts to minimalist slow-core hooks for the verse. When Juliana commands early on to "Get off of me!", it sounds pretty imposing. Suddenly, though, the song shifts gears; as the chorus approaches, the thrash elements melt away, leaving only a soaring, melodic vocal line that is not a command at all, but a poignant plea...
...church does with that money. Most denominations spend on staff, charity and the building and maintenance of churches; leaders will invest a certain amount--in the case of the Evangelical Lutherans, $152 million--as a pension fund, usually through mutual funds or a conservative stock portfolio. The philosophy is minimalist, as Lutheran pastor Mark Moller-Gunderson explains: "Our stewardship is not such that we grow the church through business ventures...