In the Giddens' piece , he says that there are no more musical truths, at least as far as the world of jazz is concerned. I must respectfully disagree. Yes, I have heard Southern Indian Carnatic music. And yes, I have heard jazz. But I've never heard them smooshed together in this way. The breathtaking unison sax/guitar runs, somehow further driven by the tablas, were careening around the inside of TheWife™'s Jeep. Careening around inside my head too.
I broke out in a sweat. Seriously.
I found out yesterday that the CD isn't currently available. I didn't let that stop me. Drastic measures were necessary. Yes, that means that I had to make a purchase of digital media over the Internet. It would be my second time, and the process at Amazon went relatively smoothly. I've said this before but I find the whole experience very strange and, I dunno, bloodless? Yes, I have these mp3's that I can listen too, but it still doesn't feel like I've actually purchased anything. This is the future? Oh, the future is now, you say? Hmmm. By the way Amazon people, I forgot to tell you that my credit union reissued our card with a new number a while ago during one of their very thoughtful security procedures. Maybe you should have checked on that before allowing me to download the music? That email you sent to be this morning stating that my purchase had been canceled? It made me snort and laugh out loud.
In any event, the music is freaking gorgeous and it still gives me chills after several listens. It's another data point that supports my belief that if you think there's nothing new or good out there, well...you've just given up.
Article comments
1 - Josh Hathaway
Here here! It is still out there. You have to choose to involve yourself and invest in the search. The rewards are immeasurable.
2 - Tom Johnson
I somehow had a feeling you might be talking about this today.
3 - MarkSaleski
well, it was either this or the Flaming Lips cover of "Borderline"....but i didn't feel like making josh's head explode.
4 - Mat Brewster
If anything there is too much out there. My goodness I hardly have the time to listen to what I already have and every day I find something else of interest.