Friday, November 6, 2009

Neil Young.....

Good evening Rawkers. Now, not everyone is going to get where i'm at with tonight's blog. Afterall, not everyone understands, or even LIKES, our subject, NEIL YOUNG. But for those who do, he incites a deep love that transcends vocal quality and other superficial standards. For those who do, Neil Young offers a palette of musicianship that reflects all of the colors of life's broad experience.


Few musicians have achieved the level of expression reached by Neil Young. From his time with the Buffalo Springfield, to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, to his work with Crazy Horse and his purely solo efforts, Mr. Young has blazed a trail that was both fiercely independent and amazingly creative.

Key cuts include:

Powderfinger
Cortez the Killer
Rocking in the Free World
Southern Man
Mr. Soul
Helpless
Cinnamon Girl
Hey Hey (My My)
Sugar Mountain
Broken Arrow
Needle and the Damage Done

And these barely scratch the surface. You may not like the vocal quality, but please recognize the power behind the strained tenor and the perfect chord changes that helped define a generation and gave voice to a perspective on the world that is both brutal in its honesty and childlike in its beauty. The God of Thunder salutes Neil Young in all his iterations. I hope you appreciate him as well.

Go in peace....

G.O.T.
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5 comments:

  1. swinkelsNovember 6, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Okay, I agree that he has musical chops, but he's just a little too self-indulgent for me.

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  2. phillemmanNovember 6, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I run hot and cold on him. Sometimes I can appreciate the artistry, poetry, power, and passion. Other times it's just 'what is up w/ that'? He's not afraid to explore and put it out there, but not my all-around fave.

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  3. limomNovember 7, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    I like Neil Young's voice!

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  4. LolaNovember 7, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    What artist isn't self-indulgent...really?
    While the sometimes over the top boho/hippie thing is too much for my taste, I'd much rather listen to Neil Young than Bob Dylan (another subject for another time). Seriously.

    Some of his songs truly suck, but for every piece of crap, he's come out with an amazing tune that will stand the test of time. Long May You Run, Harvest Moon (to pluck out from the recents), Heart of Gold, Rockin' in the Free World, et al....

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  5. Rockin' JerryNovember 18, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    I hope Neil Young will remember. A southern man don't need him around anyhow!!!

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