Hi Everybody, Just now coming somewhat off f my fest high. So I thought I would get my feet wet here with my own analysis.
Kate wrote: But from where I stand, I don't think Joni is under-rated at all. I think she is highly regarded, especially among musicians ... Bree says: I know a number of people who do not particularily care for her music ...for whatever reason. But they do understand her importance... her amazing song writing skills.. BUT.... she has not touched them like she has us. I completely agree with these two assestments and would add a couple of my own. Having tried to be a Joni ambassador and introduce and brainwash many a victim, here is my personal expereince. When I have tried to stress to Differently-abled music-fan friends ahem, their complaint is that music should be music and they don't want to delve so deep into so many layers. Well my friend, I say, I love you but you are freakin simple minded! I do not believe they look at music as art - it is purely a recreation to them. This is not the case with us. Creativity, reinvention and tranformation are keys. How many people will be sitting aroud 25 years from now and analyzing "Oops I did it again?" The other problem i believe was Joni's early voice, which is still my favorite period in her travelogue. But I try to explain again that this voice changes and has been at many different highs and lows through out her musical time. And finally because of hyper commercial success now being the judgement for an artist, this tends to diminish the music gene pool. And these days. although Starbucks plays Joni pretty regularly (ask my sister) Joni has never gotten the air time she deserved. And radio stations that introduced me to her Blue album back in the summer of 71, (I think was about 5) have also abandon her. It is sad, in some ways. But in a way I think for Joni and us, it all worked out. I am sure glad not to have those creative cripples amongst us. She's special and I think we all are too. Love all you Joniphiles! By the way since the subject line is "Blue Motel Room" - just let me say how much I love this song! I would love to perform this sometime, even though I'll never forget Bob Mullers steamy rendition from last years fest! Picture me in a frilly gown, a boa lying across ... never mind! Peace, Susan NP: HOSL= Dont Interrupt the Sorrow. Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
