tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373573052582581717.post1507770454635511639..comments2023-06-06T06:49:04.399-07:00Comments on Cinder Bridge: Universalitycinderkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578961959712679966noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373573052582581717.post-69505015994402169212009-09-09T08:00:02.547-07:002009-09-09T08:00:02.547-07:00I think it was 1987 that "Closer To Fine"...I think it was 1987 that "Closer To Fine" was on the airwaves and I just thrilled in those vocal harmonies every time it came on. <br /><br />Never actually have had a Matchbox 20 album but maybe it's time!<br /><br />And yes, these days I do tend to think when I'm writing a song that is not obviously gender-specific how I can eliminate pronouns, more with the intention of selling the song to a broader market. If it works for the song , of course. Altho with he / she, depending on the subject matter of course, it's actually pretty easy sometimes to make them interchangeable for both guys and gals to sing.Jannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373573052582581717.post-67513180916939166852009-09-08T18:48:51.006-07:002009-09-08T18:48:51.006-07:00Angel:
Thanks. I thought your own post was good -...Angel:<br /><br />Thanks. I thought your own post was good -- I was just approaching the subject from an angle I've had lots of time to think about. :)<br /><br />THE Beth (none other):<br /><br />I own almost every album the Indigo Girls put out too. I may have to start paying more attention to Rob Thomas/Matchbook 20.<br /><br />Oh, and thanks for the fact-check. I was so <i>sure</i> this conversation happened right after I graduated, but I guess not. I've revised the year in the post. :)cinderkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578961959712679966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373573052582581717.post-8346033783324801432009-09-08T17:53:40.080-07:002009-09-08T17:53:40.080-07:00I do vaguely remember that 20-year-old conversatio...I do vaguely remember that 20-year-old conversation, Susan! I still have most of their CDs, by the way, as I have always been a fan of their intricately woven lyrics. As you so eloquently have put, they speak to love, regardless of circumstance. And I adore Rob Thomas' lyrics for the same reason. With your songwriting, and theirs, I appreciate that there's always far more under the surface, if only we dare to explore.<br /><br />"The" BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8373573052582581717.post-36283100706230689012009-09-08T14:42:27.597-07:002009-09-08T14:42:27.597-07:00hmm... what in insightful post! You've put to ...hmm... what in insightful post! You've put to words what I couldn't quite get out there in my own blog post. I'm a painter and not a song writer or musician. You've got the gift of words, m'dear!! Very eloquently put.<br /><br />"Universality" is a great theme when it comes to art of all varieties. When art is perceived or created by people with physical or mental ... quirks... then I think the meaning is made more broad or refined. More approachable and accessible. <br /><br />Thank you so much for such a lovely post. You do your craft justice.Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652271081105903698noreply@blogger.com