I've been thinking about Travelogue a lot. I have listened to it the past month and I like some things about it. There are songs that I like hearing in this new recording-"Chinese Cafe" and "Dawntreader" are examples. Some of the songs were done so beautifully in their orginal recordings they can't be improved on. "Amelia" is an example. I think that "Sire of Sorrow" and "Slouching" and "Judgement of the Moon and The Stars" are too much-almost deadly. By the way I love "Otis and Marlena."
I know Joni's voice has problems. I still like it but it's not strong and her smoking and age have hurt it. However, I imagine this: Joni with only a few musicians doing new songs. If the songs were beautiful and the imagery breathtaking, her voice wouldn't be such an issue. I would love some new Joni songs. She has such a unique style. A friend of mine described writing and other creativity like fingerprints. Each artist has their own world view and style. I am rambling but the album gave me this feeling-you know that melancholy you can feel on an autumn day? It kind of hits you in the gut. It's a certain kind of sadness. Well I feel like that when I listen to T'log. The passing of the years etc. and a feeling of regret that things aren't the same. Maureen
