koyaanisqatsi

1.) A film directed by Godfrey Reggio and scored by Philip Glass, known commonly for having no spoken words; only images and sound. First part of the 'Qatsi' trilogy of films including Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi.

2.) A Hopi (Native American) word meaning "life out of balance".

I watched Koyaanisqatsi with my buddies last night.

by worldbuildergames December 15, 2003

koyaanisqatsi

In language of north-american indians - hopi, mean: life out of balance. Unbalanced, chaotic, self-destructive and self-build world.

see the movie "Koyaanisqatsi" 1982
producer and director: Godfrey Reggio
composer:Philip Glass

by BayPetko September 18, 2005

koyaanisqatsi

some ill shit dawg

That Madlib track was some true koyaanisqatsi up in here.

by joker the bail bondsman July 26, 2003

Koyaanisqatsi

What your cinephile uncle either sings in the shower or shouts down a bridge to hear the ball busting echo.

Your Uncle: KOYAANISQATSI.... KOYAANISQATSI

by Moronoki.com July 26, 2025