Re: SoJ/I, Week Ten: "Maria"

This is the most underrated of all the JS albums...  I think the fact
that it was immediately labelled "jazz" had something to do with that.

It's actually one of my very very very favorites.

A couple of thoughts that immediately come to mind....

"Maria" (the song) has an irresistible flow - such ease and purity.

"Begat Begat" blows you away - definitely one the most powerful JS
vocals ever recorded.  I never tire of it.  You can really get caught up
in it and leaves you breathless.

"Pumpkinhead"  Purity of sentiment.  A nice "moment" in the midst of
larger arrangements.

"Oh My My"  JS has said that "The White Tent The Raft" was originally
about 30 minutes (in the writing stages).  When I hear "Oh My My" I can
easily imagine how that could be. Speaks of triumph and leaves the door
open at the end.

Track one allows you to walk into this sonic landscape with ease... and
the end of "Oh My My" leads you gently away.

Happy Easter to you all...

-Orchidbau

http://orchidbau.com

PS... Did we skip "Boy"?  Or am I just becoming more forgetful?