There are a few musical icons in my life. Peter Gabriel is probably at the top of the list. Over my life his work has been there at many defining moments. Helping me grow as well as support me in both good and bad times. Solsbury Hill, Don't Give Up, Watcher of the Skies and currently occupying my mind, Carpet Crawlers. "... Weve got to get in to get out..."
From his early days with Genesis, he always seemed to stay true to his beliefs, passions and vision. And he had the will to move on when he felt he was being asked to comprimise. Unfortunately for us mere mortals, life is a little more complicated. We are the bug on the windshield. But some of us are fireflys. Burning bright in the night. For a brief moment, bringing wonder and amazement to all who wish to see. Hopefully the moment will last longer, forever perhaps.
I write this as I am listening to a playlist from the Leonard Cohen concert at the Beacon Theater. We managed to get tickets to his latest tour. (Can you call it latest if the last one was 15 years ago?). There is no time like the present to start my blog. And Leonard has put me in the mood and is keeping me up, helping me finish my thoughts. It is after midnight, I am a displaced person; joining several other memebers of my family.
Leonard is another one of those personal muscial icons. Another artist who seems to get better with age. And he is filling the empty space here with images, passion, joy and wonder. I have a soft spot for the poets. Artists that open up your mind.
We are now at the last song of the playlist, Closing Time; fitting. Time to take the last sip of the day. Savour the music, the wine, and soon the company. Like a great bottle, aged to perfection and ready to share. Lets live for the moment. Tommorow the music will play again. Another night, another time, another life. Leonard and Peter are waiting.
-- What is your favourite bottle of wine? The next one I am going to drink. ----
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