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| Al Stewart – Year Of The Cat Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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Many wonderful interpretations of the song posted here, each valid to the individual who feels it.
I subscribe to the sexual adventure/fate taking an unplanned turn idea. The sexual references are so free and natural in the poetic lyrics. But I am surprised that no one has mentioned the instrumental section as an obvious metaphor for lovemaking. The strings start softly like a gentle embrace and exploratory kiss. The Guitar builds on the theme with steadily increasing fervor. A change in modality signals a sharp rise in tension and cellos emphasize a more pulsing beat as passions rise in physicality. As the crescendo reaches it's climax, the saxophone blares out the lovers' cry of release, falling into whimpers of satisfaction. The composition is beautifully erotic as it tells this part of the story without the need for words. Play that section again and note the rise in your pulse and respiration rates.
The song is a wonderful work of art given for us all to enjoy. |
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| Chicago – Lowdown Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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Goatllama, you're right on with the "depressing upbeat song" description. What a great toe tapper! The music makes me so so happy -- picks me right up. But the message is such a bummer. This purposeful dichotomy makes the all the more powerful. |
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| Chicago – Introduction Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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Yes indeed. The music changes throughout in a creative medley of widely varied styles to introduce their range. Outstanding! |
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| Chicago – South California Purples Lyrics
| 13 years ago
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Great electric blues tune, It has really heavy guitar and base lines and the horns make for outstanding punctuation. I pulled out this album in 1971 after a breakup and played this one over and over. It's sound and message meshed so well with with my feelings it was as if I was climbing right into the song, curling up and being rocked reassuringly.
Long story short, we eventually got back together and married. To this day, she doesn't understand why I love this song so. |
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