Franklin> Hey Jeff, kudos for your investigative savvy. Even I DIDN'T know I was listed on that "special thanks" section. (LOL)My pleasure, Franklin. From the moment you stepped into this discussion list, I sensed a change in the air. A bit like old One Eye in White Fang; muzzle up, tail stiffened, not satisfied, and striving to understand the message born upon that air.
Upon further inquiry (I e-mailed the contact button at http://www.reconcilerecords.com) I discovered my hitherto unbeknownst "honor", buried in the back and immediately sent an inquiry (via their "contact" button as to WHY?)Great. I too have been trying to learn more about Reconcile Records but I just can't seem to locate them. Oh well, must be me.
And from "Sue Stark" (label manager):
"Due to the fact that we would have never had contact with him, or acquired this lovely site if it hadn't been for your sharing spirit, we added your name as an afterthought at the bottom of the "special thanks". Thought he would have told you... Sorry for the surprise and if you do not want it there, we will have it removed. You and those like you prove that this is a small world, and often smaller proves better."
Isn't that the truth, Franklin?
Now my question to you would be - as a savvy Internet "map" traveler, obviously intrigued enough to thoroughly investigate the "official" L.A. Cowboy site, did you hopefully fulfill your (presumably) initial intention and visit long enough to savor his unusual,(brilliant really) "quotes" page? Did you read any of his magnificent poetry, listen to his unique world-class music?Damn, you are certainly no chump. 'Presumably' sure says it perfectly. How did you know I had so little interest in la cowboy? Nope, it was you, Franklin. So much to say and so many selfless plugs of an 'obscure' artist, I just had to get to know you better.
Just understandably curious - as you made absolutely NO remarks - positive, negative or otherwise regarding my artistic recommendations. Perhaps you were so excited and enamored to find my name buried at the back of the site under that of my acquaintance, Brooke, who built it, that you totally forgot the reason for the visit. If that be the case, I recommend you reevaluate your initial intentions and re-proceed upon the quest with a renewed vigor to investigate the artist in question, as assumedly your investigation of me is now concluded. I do believe that WAS your initial intention - to explore the artistry of L.A. Cowboy - wasn't it?No. It wasn't.
But what a loser I would be if I didn't learn something along the fetid way. I sludged through that wellspring of wit and lo and behold found a few so telling I am compelled to share:
"Lies,
by definition
are manipulation,
my dear." Now where did I see that 'my dear' before ...?
"The seventh-day Sabbath
of the scriptures is the appointed
foundation of all
Divine worship." Thanks. I was never able to quite clear this wicket.
"The modern so-called gift of
'speaking in tongues',
is merely a self-stimulating
form of spiritual masturbation." Overlook the redundancy, this one bears repeating.
"My songs are
miniature quote books." Indeed.
"A fake
is generally devoid
of arrogance...
like it or not." I have my doubts.
"He who does not
enjoy his own company
is usually right." Ziggy?
"If I didnt waste my time
thinking,
Id spend my time talking" Or writing.
"Modern ecumenicism -
the setting aside doctrinal differences
in the name of "christian" unity -
is, in essence,
a form of spiritual homosexuality:
like attracting like.
YIKES! (or is it YUCK ?!)"
Yeah, that man to man stuff is pretty wicked, huh? Now where did I see that 'yikes' before...?
"Hey I'm just a broke 'rascal'
but most chicks dig it anyway...
What can I say?" What CAN you say?
"The epitome of an oxymoron:
"rap music"" Perfect. Let me forward this to a couple of JMDLers.
"There is nothing
quite so pathetic
as a failed attempt
at creativity."
You sly dog you! This is exactly what I need for the third grade class tomorrow. They were struggling today with colors in a sky and I was lazily content with 'loser'.
"I'm just another artist,
with inordinate feelings
to go along with my
inordinate obsessions
for creating creations." Sublime.
"I hate to sound pretentious: but wait..........
I AM pretentious." Humbly pretentious.
Of course if you continue to be perplexed, paralyzed by your inadvertently "remarkable" discovery, you could always e-mail Reconcile Records (although they might find such an inquiry rather bizarre - who knows, they've been quite charitable in answering MY occasional correspondence/questions.) Otherwise, I'll gently point you back to the issue at hand: seeking to personally verify a fellow JMDL's opinions regarding the prosodic treasures I've discovered and so considerately (I hope), enthusiastically shared, possibly benefiting from exposure to an artist that you too might find extraordinary. I do believe that this is why we are all inevitably here: to share our love and joy of tasteful,inspiring music. That said, I truly hope you get back on the original trail. The artistic investigation - remember? Go for it Sherlock!!Thanks Franklin. Your genuine benevolence is a ray of light in these conspiratorial days. If only I weren't overloaded with coffee mugs...
P.S. Although I'm not all that <Jeff> "special", I am rather reserved: That being the case, I hope you will understand my hesitancy in releasing my social security number, credit reports, police record (no felonies, mostly speeding tickets etc.) or rulings regarding my divorce proceedings (nothing to scandalous - just a bit too sad and personal), particularly as I don't necessarily deduce their relevancy regarding this probatively resolved situation. (wink, smirk, smile)And I wouldn't rap your gavel just yet...
Jeff
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