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By: Hurben

Hurben — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:42:03 +0000

Hey Electric Joe,

Good thoughts & yes, I don’t know.

Leonard Cohen was here recently & a member of my team went to see him, her comments were that he was an ‘Elder statesman’ who had matured into his music. Especially raved about his rendition of ‘Hallelujah’, so yeah, I might end up seeing him anyway, God knows, it’ll probably be the last opportunity in my lifetime.

At least he has not become a parody of who he was, like Blondie, (i.e. Debbie Harry), who is also due down here.

James Taylor & Carol King, that was money well spent, one of the most magical evenings of my life.

Not sure about ‘depressing’ music, I love English folk music like Steeleye Span, songs like ‘Blackjack Davey’ & ‘Fighting for Strangers’ are so incredibly bloody they should be depressing but they are not.

Leonard Cohen’s 70’s ‘Songs of Love & Hate’ totally switched me off.

Just different Strokes for different folks.

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By: joetheelectrician

joetheelectrician — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:52:57 +0000

I don’t know what to say to that. Art is only supposed top make you happy? “Suzanne”. “The Partisan”. “Famous Blue Raincoat”, even. Granted these are not “happy” songs, but sometimes it just feels good to feel.
I placed a Cohen CD in the player while taking the family on a little trip, though, and they unanimously hated it. Called it “depressing”. Each to his own, I guess.

By: Hurben

Hurben — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:07:35 +0000

BGW, ‘Time will bring you love’, absolutely fucking magic.

A few months ago I went to a James Taylor/Carol King concert in Auckland & it was the best $200 that I have ever spent in my life.

Damn near cried when he hit ‘Fire & Rain’.

& Carol was fucking awesome as well.

Leonard Cohen is coming down soon, I have mixed feelings, I always regarded his music as a downer but he is getting such great reviews

By: Hurben

Hurben — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:54:19 +0000

BGW,

Anything sent to:

hbaynes@xtra.co.nz

will generally find it’s way to my cave.

By: bikesgonewild

bikesgonewild — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:50:16 +0000

…how do i get an e-address for you…i’ve got personal stories about every band you just mentioned…

…don’t wanna bore the dc regulars…

By: hurben

hurben — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:27:44 +0000

Got that, my spelling mistake, ‘The Sons’ are right up there with the Grateful Dead, Big Brother, Quickslivers Messanger Service, etc as far as I’m concerned.

I’m living my life musicaly retrospectivly, when I was there, I had neither the money, nor the freedom, (i.e. I was getting my arse shot off), to enjoy these artists.

Having said that, I’ve just recently taken delivery of the finest manual known to man, John Muir’s ‘How to keep your Volkswagen alive’, I wave it in front of all the wonder kids that end up in my team, saying that this is what I wnat to see you document.

They have no idea.

BGW, big hugs to you.

By: bikesgonewild

bikesgonewild — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:10:16 +0000

…hurben…’choo catch my mention of ‘the sons’ on the littlejar rant ???…

By: Hurben

Hurben — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:07:13 +0000

Ha !!

Theze are killing ze girl tonight, Oldt man…

You can save her….

Loved those two.

A window into our times..

Take care out there.
(Oldt Man)

By: bikesgonewild

bikesgonewild — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:59:51 +0000

…no need to apologize…i was just ‘clue nada’ on what up…

By: Hurben

Hurben — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:49:20 +0000

Nothing at all, I just felt a Cheech & Chong moment coming on. I apologise if you were offended.

Trust me, you will always have my respect.

By: bikesgonewild

bikesgonewild — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:38:27 +0000

…did i miss something ???…