Discovering Tracy Chapman
Click to viewSo I was browsing youtube for music (which is a fantastic way to while away time) and I had a listen to Fast Car. I remember listening to that song as a kid. It was a jewel in my tiny collection of assorted cassettes. I could never figure out the accent back then but I used to love that soothing riff that plays over and over until it burts into the chorus and back again.
So anyway I clicked on all her other songs and was stunned. Each and every one seemed to come from a beautiful place. It isnt that she is a stand out musical genius (and I know I am going to sound like I am going overboard and I pbbly am :)) but such songs seeem to me to come from a person of immense depth.
I dont know about you but I usually don't connect to a musician, only to the music. With Tracy, listening to her lyrics and her sound I feel the warmth of the person capable of such expression.
BTW if you've ever felt this way about any artist I'd love to know and go back to the art with that thought.