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THE SATURDAY SONG - Ruby - 07-12-2024
I belong to a 'Friday Song' WhatsApp group. One track is selected to be posted by the admin each week, with a story behind why that was so. No commenting is permitted on the group which is a good thing - it would get a bit crazy as there are hundreds of members, but you can respond with an emoji, or privately, if you wish. Anyway - it's a great concept so I'm stealing and adapting it (obviously comments can be made here). Sorry Mark!
The idea is to post the one song or track that has had you in its thrall during the course of the past week, for whatever reason. There must be a narrative of sorts, even if it's basic.
I bought The Pentangle LP this past week – it’s their debut album. The song I always have in mind though, when I think of Pentangle, is “Dragonfly” which appears on 1985's Open the Door. Quite aside from the incredible warm timbre of Jacqui McShee’s voice, the bass syncopation on this track, courtesy of Danny Thompson, and the violin playing by Mike Piggott are truly something else. Piggott perfectly portrays what one would imagine those shimmering iridescent wings to sound like, supposing one could hear them. It’s genius, IMHO. Super sophisticated folk rock and a simple yet pretty commentary on the fleeting nature of all things.
As for dragonflies – I learned something new about them too! Each of their four wings can rotate and operate individually which allows for superior manoeuvring. Such smart little helicopters! I clearly remember seeing a fantastic nature documentary (Microcosmos, if I recall correctly) which showed the emergence of a dragonfly nymph from its pupa. It looked for all the world like a fairy – maybe that’s where the notion originated.
This is my song of the week - feel free to share yours, if you have one!
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - JeromeD - 07-12-2024
You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and writing. I always learn something from your posts.
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - CRAZY-HORSE - 08-12-2024
^^
Dragonflies sure are incredible insects Ruby.
im not sure whether i have seen the same documentary as you but i have certainly seen one about them
love that song you posted also, is the rest of the album in a similar style?
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - Ruby - 08-12-2024
^Yes it is CH.
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - Ruby - 08-12-2024
(07-12-2024, 18:44)JeromeD Wrote: You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and writing. I always learn something from your posts.
Thanks Jerome - good to know you haven't deserted us!
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - Music Head - 08-12-2024
(08-12-2024, 16:19)Ruby Wrote:(07-12-2024, 18:44)JeromeD Wrote: You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and writing. I always learn something from your posts.
Thanks Jerome - good to know you haven't deserted us!
yea, I was about to send out a search party
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - JeromeD - 08-12-2024
Just been very busy with other boring stuff. In the process of clearing out all the crap I have accumulated over the years. I am downsizing...
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - Music Head - 08-12-2024
(08-12-2024, 17:34)JeromeD Wrote: Just been very busy with other boring stuff. In the process of clearing out all the crap I have accumulated over the years. I am downsizing...
Just did that a couple months ago
In Florida now
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - Mellope - 08-12-2024
Hello! My song of the week is 'Sqaubble Up' by Kendrick Lamar
Also hope yall are doing amazing
RE: THE SATURDAY SONG - CRAZY-HORSE - 08-12-2024
(08-12-2024, 16:15)Ruby Wrote: ^Yes it is CH.
thanks Ruby, sounds like something i might like,
it is now on my "to listen" list