Cool as! Reading this also makes me think about all the folk songs I sing that DON’T exist on the internet— shared only in the flesh. Look forward to reading!
"The state of the world is undoubtedly bleak". let's say 100 billion humans have lived and died, i wonder if we experienced everything they did, on average, how we'd evaluate today's level of bleakness. or even what a map of the human condition would look like, can/should joy be enjoyed by anyone if even one person is suffering. my brain evolved to understand the situation of maybe 200 people, can it function healthily when I'm exposed to the problems of 8 billion people in 4khd. is it possible to keep things in perspective and appreciate progress without minimising the pain of others. is it plausible harm has been caused by a world view intensely centred on suffering, despite the best of intentions. please don't judge me harshly I love your stories.
“Melancholic isn’t necessarily sad but contemplative. Euphoric music, on the other hand, is the audio equivalent of LSD, a rush of sound that twists perception, floods the senses, and makes you feel so alive you could burst.”
Great idea! I too am obsessed with the transformational power of music (and movement). Different music for all our moods. Music to enhance or change moods. Music as our best therapist.
Keep 'em coming, eh? Why, if you get me going, I might never stop. Here's one that I have loved ever since I heard it during the closing credits of "The Secret Garden." (The perfect 1993 version, of course):
Linda Ronstadt - "Winter Light."
If nobody told me it was her, I would have never known, because she sings the song in a breathy, ethereal manner, sounding more like Sarah Brightman than the starlet from "Different Drum."
And the song is beautiful. I usually listen to it around winter solstice, because it makes me think about endings and beginnings.
What a lovely idea.
Cool as! Reading this also makes me think about all the folk songs I sing that DON’T exist on the internet— shared only in the flesh. Look forward to reading!
How exciting, this will be very, very special
Amazing, can't wait for this series. Loved your shared songs on Instagram which I no longer have so this is a great replacement
"The state of the world is undoubtedly bleak". let's say 100 billion humans have lived and died, i wonder if we experienced everything they did, on average, how we'd evaluate today's level of bleakness. or even what a map of the human condition would look like, can/should joy be enjoyed by anyone if even one person is suffering. my brain evolved to understand the situation of maybe 200 people, can it function healthily when I'm exposed to the problems of 8 billion people in 4khd. is it possible to keep things in perspective and appreciate progress without minimising the pain of others. is it plausible harm has been caused by a world view intensely centred on suffering, despite the best of intentions. please don't judge me harshly I love your stories.
“Melancholic isn’t necessarily sad but contemplative. Euphoric music, on the other hand, is the audio equivalent of LSD, a rush of sound that twists perception, floods the senses, and makes you feel so alive you could burst.”
I look forward to this series!
Thanking you ☺️ x
Great idea! I too am obsessed with the transformational power of music (and movement). Different music for all our moods. Music to enhance or change moods. Music as our best therapist.
I’m big on movement too, especially in the form of dance!
Yes yes yes! All kinds of dance!
This is new and different and hoping to find some resonance and shared feelings and also inspiration to listen to some songs you will share
You are helping the world, AA. Thank You, and God Bless.
Really introspective song by CSN - "Southern Cross."
A true soul-searching tune about finding oneself while sailing on the opposite side of the world.
“4+20” and “Slowpoke” by CSNY are my favourites. I’ll check out Southern Cross! Thanks for the recommendation. Keep em coming!
So I listened to 4 + 20 this morning. It's a very melancholic song, isn't it?
I think it's a great song if they ever get it finished 😁 What I mean by that is, the ending is very abrupt, and I was expecting more.
Keep 'em coming, eh? Why, if you get me going, I might never stop. Here's one that I have loved ever since I heard it during the closing credits of "The Secret Garden." (The perfect 1993 version, of course):
Linda Ronstadt - "Winter Light."
If nobody told me it was her, I would have never known, because she sings the song in a breathy, ethereal manner, sounding more like Sarah Brightman than the starlet from "Different Drum."
And the song is beautiful. I usually listen to it around winter solstice, because it makes me think about endings and beginnings.