From: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org (shindell-list-digest) To: shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Subject: shindell-list-digest V6 #316 Reply-To: shindell-list@smoe.org Sender: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk shindell-list-digest Sunday, December 19 2004 Volume 06 : Number 316 Today's Subjects: ----------------- [RS] Re: music vs lyrics ["Wayne Thompson" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 09:29:49 -0900 From: "Wayne Thompson" Subject: [RS] Re: music vs lyrics As a fan of singer songwriter folk music ( or which ever genre you can embrace these musicians) I first heard Richard Shindell in Borders Book Store Music several years ago. My eyes caught a glimpse of Cry Cry Cry on the shelf. I began listening to the cuts. When I heard Cold Missouri Waters I was blown away. (I also love the music of Lucy Kaplansky) Who is this guy? I immediately bought that CD and found Sparrow's Point in the rack. After listening to those CD's I went home, logged onto Amazon (or his website, can't remember which) and bought the rest of his CD's. (This was before Patterson came out.) Of course, I have all his music now and have seen him in concert seveal times. As a singer songwriter myself, there are certain musicians/music that grab me. I find myself attracted initially to the music, the melody, and harmonies that I hear in my head as I listen. Richard's songs grabbed me that way. I love the melodic, full sound of his usually altered tunings and full voice. He has a special way of working his words with voice. I could not stop listening. For what ever reason, I have a hard time "hearing" the lyrics at first. It's always the music. Then I will sit down and read the liner lyrics consciously to tyr to understand what the song is about. I've learned a great deal from reading all your posts on the interpretation of the songs. Thant you. It's clear to me that some of you read and understand the lyrics at a much deeper levle than me most of the time. I appreciate your input because it has helped me listen more consciously to Richard's lyrics (and others). I'm rambling. But to answer the question, I listen to the music first. Nora was/is one of my favorites. Because of the music/sounds I hear. It took me a while to draw myself away from the sound to listen to the lyrics. Thanks, Wayne ------------------------------ End of shindell-list-digest V6 #316 ***********************************