Music of Our Lives

My favorite part of the internet is actually meeting people and seeing things they have to say. I met Hank Beukema through Marquetta, who had reviewed one of my Cds on her website. Through her website, she introduced me to Hazy Davey, and Italian songwriter with a Springsteenish nickname. I was intrigued enough by his music that I subscribed to his newsletter. His newsletter is also subscribed to by Hank, who from time to time lets us all know he has posted a new article. So, I really don't "know" Hank except through his articles; but his articles strike so close to home that I feel we've passed paths in bars from time to time.

Anyway, today was one of those times Hank let us know he posted a new piece. It is purportedly a review of an album that has been out for 4 years and spent lots of time on all our turntables (if you can call a cd player a turntable?). You can wonder at that, till you notice the date of the review. I won't spoil it for you - it's simply a powerful piece of writing. It is very subdued - with the proper glee and elegance at hearing an extraordinary album. Of course, juxtaposed with the date of the listening party gives us this fabulous line - I thank you so much for this - says everything a body can't say in the extraordinary circumstance of the the previous day:

"I’m still empty and aching, but somehow I can stand it a little better now… The world’s still the same as it was an hour ago, but somehow I’VE changed a little… Not a lot; not a big deal; just enough to go a little further, though… Just enough to keep giving it another try… Just enough to keep goin’ down the trail… Just enough........" http://www.mytown.ca/beukema/

The link to Marquetta's site is http://www.lonestarwebstation.com/mtmkfront.html

The link to Hazy Davey's site is http://www.lonestarwebstation.com/davideravera.html