Van Morrison

musicismylife78
musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
edited August 2012 in Other Music
Thoughts?

He;s often considered one of the greatest lyricists of all time, but it often seems like he's simotaneously underrated, because if you were to discuss with someone who they thought was the greatest songwriter ever, i dont think his name would necessarily come up.

Some of his lyrics to me are pretty unreal. Astral weeks, the song, those lyrics are mindblowing. Would you kiss-a-my eyes.

Plus that voice. Something about his voice. Its calming yet shocking at the same time.

I find his personality interesting as well. Seems alot like Dylan, he just flat out doesnt care about pleasing anyone, fans, critics, anyone. He just makes music, and if you dont like it, or even if you like it, he doesnt give a damn.
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  • dasvidana
    dasvidana Grand Junction CO Posts: 1,356
    I'm a huge Van Morrison fan, although I've never seen him live. I hear he's temper-mental too. For instance, if his band fucks up any of his songs, he walks off the stage and refuses to return to finish the show. Can't remember where I read that, so for all I know, could be just a rumor.

    Nonetheless, he's the MAN and I am very thankful to have his music to accompany me through this life. I could listen to Astral Weeks (the album) all day.......
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  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    dasvidana wrote:
    I'm a huge Van Morrison fan, although I've never seen him live. I hear he's temper-mental too. For instance, if his band fucks up any of his songs, he walks off the stage and refuses to return to finish the show. Can't remember where I read that, so for all I know, could be just a rumor.

    Nonetheless, he's the MAN and I am very thankful to have his music to accompany me through this life. I could listen to Astral Weeks (the album) all day.......

    He's great. Unique sound. can't be mistaken. Been a fan since the beginning.
    Temperamental...but NOT temperamental enough to walk off when HE is the one f**king up, right? :lol:
    peace,
    jo

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  • YLed2
    YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    The man is one of the greatest artists of all time. Period.
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