I wanted to return some gratefulness to you! I have been going through your Christmas playlists and some Sufjan Stevens came up. So I went to the album which, lol. 5 “discs”, 2 hours of music. So I have been listening to it and hit on a song that is just resonating: That Was the Worst Christmas Ever! Just beautiful. And tragic. And uplifting.
I completely agree with you on curiosity. I feel like that is what is missing for too many people. Particularly in something as abstract as art. I will say the most abstract art is instrumental music. There are no words, no visuals. Just sound. I also feel like I missed out on learning about art but I always enjoy myself when I go to an art museum.
That song is on either one or both of my playlists (sometimes a song falls off isf an artist moves their work; hard to keep up) but yes it’s lovely.
I’m definitely a jazz (and classical) dilettante but think you are on to something at least with the concept of wordless music and the world it creates!
Thanks you Madelyn and agree that it's life changing. This from someone who frowned on and resisted the idea of "self help" a lot in my early days. I love the book and keep going back.
Barry Sonnenfeld, the cinematographer for 'Blood Simple,' just did his edition of The Criterion Closet, and it's one of the funnier ones they've done. He talks about the film, plus adds in a pretty amazing anecdote from its production.
Kim Gordon's shirt made its way to Korea, too, as seen on this video by Sailor Honeymoon. They put a twist on it and apparently sell it at their shows.
Yeah I can't wait to watch the Sonnenfeld thing. Thanks for sharing. And I loved the song and now need to check out the band. It's great how there are these connections -- a post with a t-shirt leads to a new band discover and a cool song with a fun video. You are clearly my Korean connection, which is helpful because I'm all about that right now.
I wanted to return some gratefulness to you! I have been going through your Christmas playlists and some Sufjan Stevens came up. So I went to the album which, lol. 5 “discs”, 2 hours of music. So I have been listening to it and hit on a song that is just resonating: That Was the Worst Christmas Ever! Just beautiful. And tragic. And uplifting.
I completely agree with you on curiosity. I feel like that is what is missing for too many people. Particularly in something as abstract as art. I will say the most abstract art is instrumental music. There are no words, no visuals. Just sound. I also feel like I missed out on learning about art but I always enjoy myself when I go to an art museum.
That song is on either one or both of my playlists (sometimes a song falls off isf an artist moves their work; hard to keep up) but yes it’s lovely.
I’m definitely a jazz (and classical) dilettante but think you are on to something at least with the concept of wordless music and the world it creates!
Yes I realize it was on one playlist, not the other.
Just an example of a profound instrumental piece. It’s Christmas. 4 minutes and it’s a journey.
https://open.spotify.com/track/2XhqBNleOolhfCACGZTQwg?si=3LVimvlkQKifPUbddoRKsg
Not this column, but I thank you for recommending The Power of Now. Life changing. 🙏
Thanks you Madelyn and agree that it's life changing. This from someone who frowned on and resisted the idea of "self help" a lot in my early days. I love the book and keep going back.
I'm buying three copies for holiday gifts. You know what they say about the newly converted 😂.
Barry Sonnenfeld, the cinematographer for 'Blood Simple,' just did his edition of The Criterion Closet, and it's one of the funnier ones they've done. He talks about the film, plus adds in a pretty amazing anecdote from its production.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td2060BoCAk
Kim Gordon's shirt made its way to Korea, too, as seen on this video by Sailor Honeymoon. They put a twist on it and apparently sell it at their shows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u5NbzExkvE
Bandcamp: https://sailorhoneymoon.bandcamp.com/album/sailor-honeymoon
Yeah I can't wait to watch the Sonnenfeld thing. Thanks for sharing. And I loved the song and now need to check out the band. It's great how there are these connections -- a post with a t-shirt leads to a new band discover and a cool song with a fun video. You are clearly my Korean connection, which is helpful because I'm all about that right now.