Holy man
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Holy man can refer to:
- a person, usually an asceticAsceticismAsceticism describes a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures often with the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals...
, who is exceptionally pious or religious (see sacredSacredHoliness, or sanctity, is in general the state of being holy or sacred...
). - "Holy Man", an instrumental by Dennis WilsonDennis WilsonDennis Carl Wilson was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys. He was a member of the group from its formation until his death in 1983...
, recorded during the Pacific Ocean BluePacific Ocean BluePacific Ocean Blue is Dennis Wilson's only solo album, released in 1977. After several attempts, starting in 1970, to release his own project, some of which made it to the finished album, Wilson recorded the bulk of Pacific Ocean Blue in the months spanning the fall of 1976 to the following spring...
sessions that was abandoned before a vocal track was recorded. It was subsequently lost until its inclusion on the 2009 Legacy Edition of the album. - "Holy Man", a song by One Minute SilenceOne Minute SilenceOne Minute Silence is a four-piece band based in London that combined influences from metal, hardcore punk and rap and as of 2010 they have sold over 500,000 albums. The band consisted of vocalist Brian 'Yap' Barry from Templemore, Co. Tipperary, guitarist Massimo Fiocco from Limerick City, drummer...
. - Holy ManHoly ManHoly Man is a 1998 comedy drama film directed by Stephen Herek. It starred Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum and Kelly Preston. The film was a box office and critical failure.-Plot:...
, a movie starring Eddie MurphyEddie MurphyEdward Regan "Eddie" Murphy is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer, director, and musician.... - "Holy Man", a song by Paul Weller on the 1993 album Wild WoodWild WoodWild Wood was Paul Weller's second solo record, released in September 1993. It made it to number 2 in the UK charts, and contained three UK hits: "Wild Wood", which reached #14 in the UK charts, "Sunflower", which reached #16 and "Hung Up", which reached #11.The original 1993 UK and European CD...
- "Holy Man", a song by Deep PurpleDeep PurpleDeep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
from their 1974 album StormbringerStormbringer (album)-Side Two:-35th anniversary bonus tracks:-Personnel:* David Coverdale - lead vocals* Ritchie Blackmore - guitar* Glenn Hughes - bass, vocals* Jon Lord - organ, keyboards* Ian Paice - drums-Additional personnel:... - a freestyle motocrossMotocrossMotocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. It evolved from trials, and was called scrambles, and later motocross, combining the French moto with cross-country...
trick where the rider lets go of his bike. - Holy Man, an Oratorio written by David PalmerDavid Palmer (composer)David Palmer is a composer. He lives near Croydon, in the county of Surrey, United Kingdom. He worked as a teacher, particularly at Thomas More High School in Purley, now in the London Borough of Croydon, where he was head of music for 30 years....