A REQUIEM ...

 ... of sorts.

It doesn't have to have particular meaning but there's a sense here of relevance to a generation of people in my age bracket.

I listened to a couple of versions of "Shine on you crazy diamond" today and the music and theme is evocative and has a disturbing relevance.

The video clip above by Pink Floyd is impressive with Gerald Scarfe artwork (like in The Wall) and the music is nicely paced to creep up on you. I particularly like the saxophones.

The other version of the same piece of music is by Christy Moore which, without the big production and effects is more visceral and I can see people using this as a eulogy for lost ones at funerals in the way that W.H. Auden's powerful and moving 'Funeral Blues' poem was read by John Hannah.

Here's Christy Moore's rendition of "Shine on you crazy diamond."

Now there's class.

CONCERT NEWS

 News has just come to hand of two pending library concerts featuring Richard of Richard's Bass Bag.

Richard bangs on about mentions these in passing: HERE , HERE , HERE , HERE , AND OH GOD HERE AGAIN

There's already a buzz at the selected libraries in Johnsonville and Tawa with tickets selling out fast being available to anyone who asks.

Homer Lesperson said: I've already reserved my seat ... well, to be honest, after I've used it no-one ever wants to sit there.

Stay tuned for updates which will be on Richard's Bass Bag the very popular  the original the only Bass Bag blog on the internet. Admittedly it's hard to find and the easiest access is via the link on Robert the apathetic sanctimonious sinner toilet cleaner threatener of eternal damnation and music snob's blog which can be found in the 'When Hell freezes over' section.