OK, its time to start making waves again.
If you didn't already know, I am a huge Paul Simon fan. He was, without a doubt, my biggest influence as a songwriter. I can associate all of the important events in my life, from my time in the womb, to my last walk with the dog, with certain songs.
And I know I am not the only one!
Small side note- I was given a ticket to a Pixies concert for my Birthday from my friends. Great people give great gifts, in case you didn't already know.
At the show, I said to my friend Dave, "don't you feel a sense of community right now?" He didn't, so I continued, "Just think that all these people went to the trouble of buying tickets and showing up here to see this show. You could pass these people on the street and never know they like the same music you do, but we are all here for the same reason." Then he got it.
To celebrate.
I started thinking about how I celebrate, and create, and recalibrate, and meditate, and alleviate stress. It is with Paul Simon. I play his songs. Whenever it rains I play Kathy's Song. When I am homesick I play Duncan. Good mood-Gumboots. Bad mood-American Tune.
So I have decided to send out a big musical Thank you.
I am going to recreate Paul Simon's Graceland Album.
Don't worry, I will record the whole thing and post it on Facebook and Youtube.
I wonder if Paul Simon will see it, or if I am one of a million people who have done the same thing? You never know. He could be the kind of guy that sits around and Googles his own name. Maybe after scrolling through several hundred pages, he'll happen upon my blog...
We will have to wait and see if I fly under his radar, or he shows up here and sings a song with me, or just sends a Lawyer's letter and sues.lol
Wish me luck!
Oh, and if you live in the Vancouver area and would be interested in taking part in this project, message me for details.
