Comments on: Court and Spark and Superbear http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/06/19/court-and-spark-and-superbear/ The Men's Magazine for Dads Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:16:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: adeline http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/06/19/court-and-spark-and-superbear/comment-page-1/#comment-871 adeline Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:32:32 +0000 http://thefatherlife.com/mag/?p=2495#comment-871 I was a young girl when I heard Court and Spark for the first time. It was on a family road trip and we were heading through Kansas. My father put it on in the car during one of those long stretches of highway that seem to go on forever. I remember the way it didn't put me to sleep, the way Sade always seemed to. Instead, I remember feeling like something interesting was happening in the songs; the way Mitchell sang about waiting for the car on the hill. The sadness in her voice when it never came. I remember my dad's face when "People's Parties" came on. The way he looked out at the road ahead of him and said gently "This was my favorite song when I was younger." The lady with the lampshade crown, holes in her stockings, crying and laughing. It was much the way my thirteen-year-old self felt. For children, especially during those formative pre-teen and teenage years, I think exposure to good music is essential because even if they don't get the adult themes or messages, they can sense what the song is trying to say. The best part is when they become aduts, hopefully they'll remember those good experiences with mature and tasteful music. They'll gravitate toward similar sounds, as the solid foundation has been laid for them with good music. Cheers for the article, and for recognizing what a great album C&S is! Thanks for bringing back some memories too. I was a young girl when I heard Court and Spark for the first time. It was on a family road trip and we were heading through Kansas. My father put it on in the car during one of those long stretches of highway that seem to go on forever. I remember the way it didn’t put me to sleep, the way Sade always seemed to. Instead, I remember feeling like something interesting was happening in the songs; the way Mitchell sang about waiting for the car on the hill. The sadness in her voice when it never came.

I remember my dad’s face when “People’s Parties” came on. The way he looked out at the road ahead of him and said gently “This was my favorite song when I was younger.” The lady with the lampshade crown, holes in her stockings, crying and laughing. It was much the way my thirteen-year-old self felt.

For children, especially during those formative pre-teen and teenage years, I think exposure to good music is essential because even if they don’t get the adult themes or messages, they can sense what the song is trying to say. The best part is when they become aduts, hopefully they’ll remember those good experiences with mature and tasteful music. They’ll gravitate toward similar sounds, as the solid foundation has been laid for them with good music.

Cheers for the article, and for recognizing what a great album C&S is! Thanks for bringing back some memories too.

]]> By: Kryss http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/06/19/court-and-spark-and-superbear/comment-page-1/#comment-759 Kryss Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:18:59 +0000 http://thefatherlife.com/mag/?p=2495#comment-759 Although it is redundant to acknowledge the danger/wonder that is the mind+talent of "Superbear," this page would be lacking without pointing out this obvious similarities of intellect+skill of one Tripper Ryder. Personally, it is becoming tougher and tougher to decide whether the music or the writing is more deserving of applause. I suppose though, it is much easier for Tripper to see me hold my lighter up at a concert than as I sit in my bedroom reading his musings! Although it is redundant to acknowledge the danger/wonder that is the mind+talent of “Superbear,” this page would be lacking without pointing out this obvious similarities of intellect+skill of one Tripper Ryder.

Personally, it is becoming tougher and tougher to decide whether the music or the writing is more deserving of applause. I suppose though, it is much easier for Tripper to see me hold my lighter up at a concert than as I sit in my bedroom reading his musings!

]]> By: Super Q. Bear http://thefatherlife.com/mag/2009/06/19/court-and-spark-and-superbear/comment-page-1/#comment-757 Super Q. Bear Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:36:57 +0000 http://thefatherlife.com/mag/?p=2495#comment-757 Mr. Ryder, Your writing is sublime, as is your taste in music, with the notable exception of the Spice Girls. We will no doubt finish our discussion on the spicey ladies in the near future while locked on a bus for 14 hours together. Prepare. I'm proud to be included in anything Joni, and my personal connection to you makes this particular connection most satisfying. Go do my laundry. Love, Superbear Mr. Ryder,

Your writing is sublime, as is your taste in music, with the notable exception of the Spice Girls. We will no doubt finish our discussion on the spicey ladies in the near future while locked on a bus for 14 hours together. Prepare.

I’m proud to be included in anything Joni, and my personal connection to you makes this particular connection most satisfying.

Go do my laundry.

Love,

Superbear

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