So true! So many on so many different levels, the question is almost akin
to which favorite tone a cello in YoYo Ma's hands delivered, or which lick
Lucille screamed for BB King, or even which stroke contributed most to
"Irises." But in the interest of breaking down gestalt or finding order in
the entropy, I'll also entertain a few that come to mind at this moment.
Joni's choices are so powerful and deliberate (perhaps choosing more overtly
in editing, than in creation as any great artist/producer would to maintain
objective,organic perspective), and often reflect a greater sense of
purpose: they sometimes sacrifice technical perfection for emotional
potency-- form follows function.
"Oh these nights are strong and soft." -- The Tea Leaf Prophecy
(A whispered break, private and subversive)
"I need your love, I need your love, God speed your love to me." --
Unchained Melody
(Cinematic, breaks from flashback to present without missing a beat)
"Where the cowgirls fill the room with their big balloons..."-- The Dry
Cleaner From DesMoines
(Rakish, syncopated rest pauses to take note as surroundings change, a
steadicam shot: hang on!)
"Surely to God you'd think some bells should ring." -- The Magdalene
Laundries
(Live, Madison Square Garden Nov. 1, 1998, YOU HAD TO BE THERE.)
"I could drink a case of you, darling." -- Blue, second refrain
(She steps to the stars, the moment I realized she was completely opened,
and I fell in love. You could have pushed me over with a feather.)
"Every mean-streets kick-ass." -- Borderline
(Tough as nails. Felt the punch. Didn't see it coming. And I'm from New
York City!)
CC
"Come to the dinner gong, the table is laden high." -- JM
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