Fear - Part II

Fear is conquered by preparation, by that feeling that you will get by, pass through without breaking too much skin. And the starting point of conquering fear is to take that first step. The results will speak for themselves.

Some Morrison to liven up the day

For me, nothing can be more soothing than to hear Jim's voice on American Prayer. Jimbo's poetry can give me life, set me right anytime, any place, anyhow. Sampler:

POWER

I can make the earth stop in
its tracks. I made the
blue cars go away.

I can make myself invisible or small.
I can become gigantic & reach the
farthest things. I can change
the course of nature.
I can place myself anywhere in
space or time.
I can summon the dead.
I can perceive events on other worlds,
in my deepest inner mind,
& in the minds of others.

I can.

I am.
(from Wilderness - The Lost Writings of Jim Morrison).

Powerful though it is, An American Prayer isn't just about Morrison's poetry. The Doors created some pretty awesome music for the album. My favourite is A Feast of Friends:

Horses

A snowball, a cooing bird
Green grass and the smell of dew
Blue skies with puffy white clouds
Laughter in the rain
Quiet in my head

Sing to me, Jimbo...

I loved 'em all

Once upon a time, someone who was a friend told me that he would've love The Doors even if Morrison hadn't been a part of the band. I disagreed with him then, and I disagree with him now. Morrison's beautiful lyrics and resonant vocals will always be an integral part of The Doors. But then I'd always admired the way the other 3 members (Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore) made music together. When Jimmy boy was going bonkers on stage, doing his wild shaman routine, the trio got their chance to create some really beautiful music.

It was magic, the way the music just went wild even as their lead singer went about enthralling the crowd. Was Jim doing the other three disservice by distracting the crowd with his antics? I suppose, but then he wasn't a rock god for nothing. While I don't agree with the concept of the 20th Century Doors (I'll make an exception if they rope in Eddie Vedder!) and I absolutely hate the remixes (its blasphemy!), I love them for their wonderful music. If only they'd stop using Morrison lookalikes even as they trumpet that they were the brains behind the music, and stop making fools of themselves!

We don't need this star!

The Doors have received a star on the walk of fame. Considering that everybody and his aunt have been there before him, its more of an insult than an honour! Manzarek and Krieger should have politely declined. On that note: