New Paths
February 25th, 2007Indulging once more in a musical theme… on rare occasions I will hear a song on the radio that will instantly seize my interest and demand that I learn more. That was the case with Audioslave’s Like a Stone. Chris Cornell is an astonishingly talented singer, and by the time he reached the lyrics
On my death bed, I will pray to the gods and the angels,
like a pagan, to anyone who will take me to Heaven…
I was utterly won over.
Like a Stone was a fairly unique song on this first CD, but there were many other excellent offerings, on this, and the next two albums. The latest CD, “Revelations” came out last September, at just the right time for me. Very often in the course of my writing, certain songs will serve as “theme music” to the stories I am trying to tell — sometimes for the lyrics, but more often for the mood or the feel of the song. Somehow “Revelations” became the music that let me write the final chapters of the fantasy novel with a speed and confidence that had been lacking during the tumultuous years when this story first began to develop.
So it was with regret that I heard the news that Audioslave is no more. Chris Cornell has left the band for a solo career. Artists must find their own paths, and my admiration goes to those who are willing to try new ways. So here is a toast to the past, while looking forward to the future.
Posted on: Sunday, February 25th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
Categories: General, Writing.
March 3rd, 2007 at 1:19 am
Dear Linda,
You must have missed Dream Girls. It won’t be as good at home. There is a new video at the store called Stranger than Fiction. It’s about a writer and her character. You can watch it at home.
On the musical theme, go to Pandora.com. You will love it.
Your Friend,
Phil,
March 8th, 2007 at 10:57 am
Hello, Mother! Tis I, your fantastically talented daughter. You are doing a far better job of keeping up with your blog than I am with mine. Still, you are the writer.
Can I link your blog on mine?
March 8th, 2007 at 10:58 am
And credit me for the title graphic, goodness. 😉
March 8th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Phil, I’ve heard of Pandora.com — I’ll have to spend some time there. And one of these days I’ll catch Dream Girls.
Hi there, my Dallas. Of course you may link to my blog. The more links the better. And sorry about the credit… how’s that? I can link it if you want, but to which one of your many websites?
March 9th, 2007 at 2:54 am
Audioslave might be no more, but Tool lives on.
I find solace in that.