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by daka
Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:10 pm
Forum: OLD IDEAS
Topic: "Elaboration of a tube" line in "Going Home"?
Replies: 104
Views: 81416

Re: "Elaboration of a tube" line in "Going Home"?

ThousandReviews wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:29 am It's the umbilical cord.
Your interpretation put a smile on my face. It could be that simple but I suspect the reincarnation analogy and the use of the hollow interior of a tube representing the void of our true existence, or our 'emptiness'.
by daka
Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: OLD IDEAS
Topic: "Elaboration of a tube" line in "Going Home"?
Replies: 104
Views: 81416

Re: "elaboration of a tube" - any interpretation suggestions

I know this sounds dull, but I think you can read this quite simply as a speaking tube. Something like this: http://www.aqpl43.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/COMMS/voicepipe/voicepipe.htm#speak The words are not his, he is just the speaking tube passing them on... "But he does say what I tell him Even t...
by daka
Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:00 am
Forum: Comments & Questions
Topic: Israel Concert video 1972?
Replies: 6
Views: 3355

Re: Israel Concert video 1972?

Yes, Mary Emma, this is part of that documentary but the entire documentary has disappeared from youtube for now, unfortunately.

Sean
by daka
Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: Comments & Questions
Topic: Israel Concert video 1972?
Replies: 6
Views: 3355

Re: Israel Concert video 1972?

It's not just the song at that concert, I am looking or the entire video.
by daka
Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: Comments & Questions
Topic: Israel Concert video 1972?
Replies: 6
Views: 3355

Israel Concert video 1972?

I saw a video of this concert where Leonard became really emotional when singing Marianne. I can't find it since then; I saw it on Youtube. Does anyone know where it is available to be viewed?

Thanks

Sean
by daka
Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Writing, Music and Art by the Forum members
Topic: I Dreamed Of Leonard Last Night
Replies: 0
Views: 1483

I Dreamed Of Leonard Last Night

I had a wonderful dream of Leonard last night; it felt like an intimate visitation from a close friend. I Dreamed Of Leonard I dreamed of Leonard last night in my bed I said to him: "Leonard you're not very dead" At first he sat beside me, very close, he spoke and spoke then sometimes he w...
by daka
Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:43 am
Forum: Writing, Music and Art by the Forum members
Topic: We Are Not Fans
Replies: 1
Views: 1139

We Are Not Fans

I was asked to be part of a four-person panel at a conference in Glasgow dedicated to the arts and mental health. The work of Leonard Cohen was explored in our panel of a journalist, a musician, a poet and a mental health /arts organizer, all sharing a deep fondness for Leonard and his music/lyrics/...
by daka
Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: Writing, Music and Art by the Forum members
Topic: Leonard Cohen Covers (Facebook Group - NEW)
Replies: 0
Views: 3171

Leonard Cohen Covers (Facebook Group - NEW)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/373203466349596/

There is a new Leonard Cohen Facebook group established for Leonard Cohen covers. Anyone who wishes can post their cover with any musical accompaniment, and with any level of talent :)

Sean hunt
by daka
Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Writing, Music and Art by the Forum members
Topic: A Friend's eulogy for Leonard
Replies: 0
Views: 2386

A Friend's eulogy for Leonard

https://soundcloud.com/henrytozer/dear-leonard

I introduced Henry to Leonard and he has been delighted to discover the vastness of Leonard's store of treasures these last few years. Here is a poem he wrote after Leonard died.
by daka
Sat Nov 12, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: Writing, Music and Art by the Forum members
Topic: Leonard
Replies: 0
Views: 2675

Leonard

Leonard He died days ago I didn’t know A few knew Now We all know We want details How where when why Who was with him What were the last words Heard Before he breathed His last breath In The City Of Angels He left the stage Split the scene This doesn’t mean The scene was real We dreamed him He dream...
by daka
Sat Nov 12, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: Writing, Music and Art by the Forum members
Topic: I'm Leaving The Table
Replies: 2
Views: 1052

Re: I'm Leaving The Table

Thanks for your appreciation, Jimmy. Nice to bump into you again :)

sean
by daka
Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: Writing, Music and Art by the Forum members
Topic: I'm Leaving The Table
Replies: 2
Views: 1052

I'm Leaving The Table

https://vimeo.com/191148583

After hearing the news this morning I recorded this

Sean
by daka
Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Thanks for the Dance
Topic: FROM LEONARD: HAPPENS TO THE HEART
Replies: 102
Views: 164832

Re: FROM LEONARD: HAPPENS TO THE HEART

Thanks! I Googled it and found this: Where did the phrase "Say Uncle" come from? Jonathon Green, Slang lexicographer. Author: Green's Dictionary of Slang (2010) Written 27 Dec 2011 The first recorded example of say uncle, also found as cry uncle, and meaning to beg someone to stop an acti...
by daka
Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: Thanks for the Dance
Topic: FROM LEONARD: HAPPENS TO THE HEART
Replies: 102
Views: 164832

Re: FROM LEONARD: HAPPENS TO THE HEART

I have read the poem many many times and tried to translate it into Italian. There is one thing I'd like to understand: You say Uncle, then it's simple What happens to the heart This Uncle , is he a member of Leonard's family, or is this some kind of saying either in the English language or in Nort...
by daka
Fri Sep 09, 2016 6:27 am
Forum: Writing, Music and Art by the Forum members
Topic: Reality Is Full Of Lies
Replies: 3
Views: 948

Re: Reality Is Full Of Lies

Boss wrote:So what is truth full of, Sean Hunt?

Have a wonderful Hebraic Shabbat won't you, Sean Hunt. Don't forget the Chalah and your yarmulke.

Boker tov,
Mashiach
Truth is full of emptiness

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