i’m wishing i had some clever addition, insight, or other comment to make, since this was a beautiful and cutting piece of writing, but this will have to do. i feel every word of this. and i usually loathe to read about music, though i love to play and listen to it, but i loved every note of your exposition.
thank you :) i feel the same (Zappa liked to say that writing about music is like dancing about architecture). like i said, it's a bit sinful to talk about it in an analytical way, as of any and all holy things. so i tried to add some spice to it. i'm glad i succeeded.
i was thinking, on my drive to work this morning, about when we discussed essays vs stories, and how Bruce’s writings were a secret third thing. i think you’ve found that for yourself, with these. doesn’t feel like an essay at all. more like Laethcore Doctrines and Covenants.
"the only real war now is about preventing what is yet to be created"
I've always been a closet participant in the yard sign wars here in America. It's not a very honorable pasttime, as it mostly involves imagining the zingers and head-scratchers I might respond with as I drive through one of those didactic yard sign neighborhoods. In my head, I choose the most clever riposte and commit it to a sign for my own humble yard. Over time it becomes as popular as a tourist landmark. The curious turn around at the top of our street, returning to contemplate, scales removed at each pass. In time they reorient their metaphysics and seek to join and create their heavenly family. A yard sign miracle!
Now with this quote I have the yard sign to beat all yard signs. Just need to find a printer!
interesting. that’s a completely alien culture to me as a european. i think it’s quintessentially american. fun and interesting. and ofc feel free to use any quip of mine you like.
i’m wishing i had some clever addition, insight, or other comment to make, since this was a beautiful and cutting piece of writing, but this will have to do. i feel every word of this. and i usually loathe to read about music, though i love to play and listen to it, but i loved every note of your exposition.
thank you :) i feel the same (Zappa liked to say that writing about music is like dancing about architecture). like i said, it's a bit sinful to talk about it in an analytical way, as of any and all holy things. so i tried to add some spice to it. i'm glad i succeeded.
great Zappa quote.
i was thinking, on my drive to work this morning, about when we discussed essays vs stories, and how Bruce’s writings were a secret third thing. i think you’ve found that for yourself, with these. doesn’t feel like an essay at all. more like Laethcore Doctrines and Covenants.
ahaha that sounds great. thank you.
"the only real war now is about preventing what is yet to be created"
I've always been a closet participant in the yard sign wars here in America. It's not a very honorable pasttime, as it mostly involves imagining the zingers and head-scratchers I might respond with as I drive through one of those didactic yard sign neighborhoods. In my head, I choose the most clever riposte and commit it to a sign for my own humble yard. Over time it becomes as popular as a tourist landmark. The curious turn around at the top of our street, returning to contemplate, scales removed at each pass. In time they reorient their metaphysics and seek to join and create their heavenly family. A yard sign miracle!
Now with this quote I have the yard sign to beat all yard signs. Just need to find a printer!
interesting. that’s a completely alien culture to me as a european. i think it’s quintessentially american. fun and interesting. and ofc feel free to use any quip of mine you like.