tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post8223301096127822036..comments2023-10-24T11:11:49.568+01:00Comments on There Are Places I Remember: Songs About Places: And If Venice Is SinkingGeoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10966328708258079467noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-48746268668696247262018-11-15T04:46:55.172+00:002018-11-15T04:46:55.172+00:00 I’ve been to EPCOT Where you can visit China, th... I’ve been to EPCOT Where you can visit China, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, morocco, Canada, Japan and of course good old USA. I think that’s a fair assumption that Epcot has more “Faux” countries than Las Vegas. Lol. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325641536322337951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-70579117120672881542016-07-21T09:39:45.081+01:002016-07-21T09:39:45.081+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.GateIIT Coachinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333381281969488711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-32056669342223387032015-11-26T08:57:27.164+00:002015-11-26T08:57:27.164+00:00Thanks for your effort for make this post.keep it ...Thanks for your effort for make this post.keep it up.Most useful information about IT learners <a href="http://www.gateiit.com/mbbs-tuition-classes-bangalore.html" rel="nofollow">Online MBBS Coaching </a><br /><a href="http://www.gateiit.com/mbbs-tuition-classes-bangalore.html" rel="nofollow">MBBS Coaching in Bangalore</a><br /><a href="http://www.gateiit.com/mbbs-tuition-classes-bangalore.html" rel="nofollow">BDS Tuition in Bangalore </a><br /><a href="http://www.gateiit.com/mbbs-tuition-classes-bangalore.html" rel="nofollow">Pharmacy Coaching in Bangalore</a><br /><a href="http://www.gateiit.com/mbbs-tuition-classes-bangalore.html" rel="nofollow">B.PHARM Coaching institute in Bangalore </a><br /><a href="http://www.gateiit.com/" rel="nofollow">gate coaching centres in Bangalore </a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033402994003649762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-24884266044719276932010-10-18T07:42:42.003+01:002010-10-18T07:42:42.003+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.engineers institutehttp://www.engineersinstitute.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-75515299450943319132010-10-11T19:17:26.017+01:002010-10-11T19:17:26.017+01:00I feel like it's worth mentioning that this ba...I feel like it's worth mentioning that this band has a strong protest/political/social conscience element in their music as well. "Political," their first real hit, is an amazing song about the imbalance in a relationship caused by an insecure or controlling partner. ("Putting Up With) The Joneses" is a tongue in cheek look at the sort of damage socioeconomic elitism can lead to; even touching on the social taboo of eugenics. "Take It From The Source" takes on bigotry and hatred. That's why I'd challenge the idea that they are just a feel-good party band.Hildenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-89114532884653384712010-10-11T19:14:27.866+01:002010-10-11T19:14:27.866+01:00If anyone doesn't have any Spirit of the West ...If anyone doesn't have any Spirit of the West music, I'd recommend their retrospective album. It's called Spirituality 1983-2008 and is a 2-CD set marking 25 years of music. It has "Political", "The Old Sod", "Save This House", and "And If Venice Is Sinking".Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-19513214683136295572010-10-11T19:13:47.942+01:002010-10-11T19:13:47.942+01:00I heard them last October at the Algonquin Theatre...I heard them last October at the Algonquin Theatre - what a great evening of music.Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-59903068001259114612010-10-11T19:11:38.987+01:002010-10-11T19:11:38.987+01:00I have been following this band since I first hear...I have been following this band since I first heard them in 1983 in Vancouver, when they were just folk trio called Eavesdropper. I loved how they evolved to blend together Britpop and Celtic folk and hard rock - it's a fascinating evolution.Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-20641267608537091692010-10-11T19:10:19.111+01:002010-10-11T19:10:19.111+01:00I don't know, but does no one else find it sor...I don't know, but does no one else find it sort of incongruous that this feel-good party band (Spirit of the West has earned a reputation as Canada’s favourite party band) made a song about ancient, elegant Venice? It's weird to me. Genius of Geoff to pick this song when he chose Venice as the city to write about, but it's just a very strange marriage of band/reputation and city/image, I think!Sidneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-48322585767685336062010-10-11T19:06:38.601+01:002010-10-11T19:06:38.601+01:00This band seems pretty interesting and unusual in ...This band seems pretty interesting and unusual in their sound - it's a kind of Celtic folk-punk!Clintonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-45672143721423902342010-10-11T19:03:53.936+01:002010-10-11T19:03:53.936+01:00If you're thinking of doing a German column, t...If you're thinking of doing a German column, then Spirit of the West has a lovely song called "Frankfurt, I'm Sorry" which is an apology from the band to the residents of Frankfurt, who they labeled “losers” at one time because of a bad experience there!Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-20241457968363864292010-10-10T22:17:20.724+01:002010-10-10T22:17:20.724+01:00Yes, I think it's set in Venice, USAYes, I think it's set in Venice, USAGeoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966328708258079467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-58329063116289920392010-10-10T22:12:20.003+01:002010-10-10T22:12:20.003+01:00There is Van Morrison's song "Venice"...There is Van Morrison's song "Venice" too although I've never been sure if maybe it's about Venice Beach, California!Quentinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-16319058618976483712010-10-10T22:06:37.460+01:002010-10-10T22:06:37.460+01:00I wasn't sure what Geoff by the film "Don...I wasn't sure what Geoff by the film "Don't Look Now" so I went to investigate - I think it's this very creepy seeming film! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-hr0SoGcKQMickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129475788686123015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-49448287817490445382010-10-10T22:01:48.818+01:002010-10-10T22:01:48.818+01:00Geoff, thought you'd enjoy my song "Venic...Geoff, thought you'd enjoy my song "Venice Burning" - about the night that La Fenice Opera House burned to the ground: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMtje4QipMI.James LaBriehttp://www.mullmuzzler.com/main.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-10048538505307775092010-10-10T22:00:32.776+01:002010-10-10T22:00:32.776+01:00Thanks Tiffanye-I suppose he also meant there'...Thanks Tiffanye-I suppose he also meant there's an element of being for show in his comment.I won't write about Frank Sinatra quite a lot!<br />Thanks for the What If We Went to Italy link- it's a nice songGeoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966328708258079467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-56289023551715402112010-10-10T21:50:44.641+01:002010-10-10T21:50:44.641+01:00I meant "its NOT about Venice" - rather ...I meant "its NOT about Venice" - rather then "NOW" - sorry about that!K.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07064887918789647799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-17819293928331700402010-10-10T21:49:47.129+01:002010-10-10T21:49:47.129+01:00Also, I just wanted to thank you for not writing a...Also, I just wanted to thank you for not writing about Frank Sinatra - this time his "We Open in Venice" might have occurred to you, but thanks for ignoring it!Tiffanyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01945758814187026754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-28197654270910745572010-10-10T21:44:46.780+01:002010-10-10T21:44:46.780+01:00Geoff, it's now about Venice but I thought you...Geoff, it's now about Venice but I thought you might like Mary Chapin Carpenter's What If We Went To Italy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_OjqP-Brn8. I love this song. And I do think there is a whole genre of songs about Italy, rather than particular Italian songs - with lots of imagery and mythologising of the country that is interesting.K.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07064887918789647799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-11202276868937899062010-10-10T21:36:06.282+01:002010-10-10T21:36:06.282+01:00I think he meant exactly that, Geoff. That the gon...I think he meant exactly that, Geoff. That the gondolas and singing and prettiness was all too much - was like the experience of gorging yourself on something to the point of it being overwhelming. That's why I prefer your take on it, which makes it sound a lot better than just sickly-sweet. :)Tiffanyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01945758814187026754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-21450370822019819682010-10-10T11:28:46.120+01:002010-10-10T11:28:46.120+01:00I am not sure what Truman Capote meant by that quo...I am not sure what Truman Capote meant by that quote-I would imagine you would feel pretty sick.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966328708258079467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-30945825704711234522010-10-10T07:32:54.749+01:002010-10-10T07:32:54.749+01:00This is a lovely, lovely description of Venice - I...This is a lovely, lovely description of Venice - I love reading your prose, Geoff! "Venice is a strange place that seems to exist in its own world, with its own special light and sky. It can, at times, seem as though you have wandered into a Canaletto painting. You can look from the top of the Campanile at the people and pigeons in the mosaic square below and know that millions of others have shared the same view - yet that and all the sights down the alleys and canals seem somehow a unique experience".Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-81574824385828415992010-10-10T07:30:33.533+01:002010-10-10T07:30:33.533+01:00I sort of love Truman Capote's famous quote ab...I sort of love Truman Capote's famous quote about Venice too: "Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go". But you make it sound a lot nicer than this Geoff!Tiffanyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01945758814187026754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-43765793638481445252010-10-10T07:28:18.975+01:002010-10-10T07:28:18.975+01:00I love this column! think the rest of Thomas Mann&...I love this column! think the rest of Thomas Mann's paragraph on Venice is very strange though - "This was Venice, the flattering and suspect beauty this city, half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose insalubrious air the arts once rankly and voluptuously blossomed, where composers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferous eroticism".Sam Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523013822784596338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774690407548657707.post-14225826891443167632010-10-10T07:12:16.587+01:002010-10-10T07:12:16.587+01:00I love their Celtic instrumentation, it's incr...I love their Celtic instrumentation, it's incredibly catchy.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15427693964807938715noreply@blogger.com