Well, it is about Big Sur... but Ben has said that he wasn't able to write much of Narrow Stairs while he was there. It's more about he couldn't get the inspiration from Kerouac/Big Sur that he thought he would to help him write new songs. It's all about disillusionment, both with the trip, and with life in general.
Well, it is about Big Sur... but Ben has said that he wasn't able to write much of Narrow Stairs while he was there. It's more about he couldn't get the inspiration from Kerouac/Big Sur that he thought he would to help him write new songs. It's all about disillusionment, both with the trip, and with life in general.
Exactly... been to Big Sur recently - it's an amazing place.
Exactly... been to Big Sur recently - it's an amazing place.
Ironic that he wrote a song lamenting not being inspired, yet the song that was inspired by the situation is beautiful.
Ironic that he wrote a song lamenting not being inspired, yet the song that was inspired by the situation is beautiful.
I cursed myself for being surprised That this didn't play like it did in my mind." - my favorite part, especially with the melody
I cursed myself for being surprised That this didn't play like it did in my mind." - my favorite part, especially with the melody