> And talking of joni, I'd like to know about people's epiphanies, or otherwise > with her music. I don't know how she sort of crept into my musical life but it > certainly wasn't with a bang. Some people here on the > list have said that hearing 'Blue' opened the doors, but what about the > others. Epiphanies anyone?
Back when I was in college, in '89 I believe, someone lent me Song To A Seagull and I was completely blown away. Up until then I'd only been listening to Rush(with which I experienced probably the biggest epiphany ever), Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Yes, etc...and of course they used some interesting chords but here all of the sudden was this woman playing all by herself in weird tunings and singing these hauntingly beautiful songs. She undoubtedly made a big impression on me. It was around then I also discovered Neil Young, Van Morrison, Bob Marley and the Grateful Dead. Hearing Nick Drake in 1995 completely changed me as well, even more so perhaps. Johnny Hartman, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis and John Coltrane, and definately Stevie Wonder. And by joining the JMDL a few years ago I've had the opportunity to rediscover Joni Mitchell's music which has made a major impact on the direction things have taken. Victor in Ashelanta --- Victor Johnson --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.cdbaby.com/victorjohnson Look for the new album "Parsonage Lane" in March 2003 Produced by Chris Rosser at Hollow Reed Studios
