Blake: Songs of Innocence and of Experience

These sound-sketches are rough, half-baked, time-battered and in many ways not really fit for the fatigued public Ear. Why I present them anyhow is something of a mystery. It is quite possible that it has to do with feelings of continuity, pride - and love.

In 1984, as in many bleak years of cold war before, it was obvious that the world was standing still on the brink of destruction. Punk was on the high rise - and few were not influenced. We learned that music did not necessarily have to sound like a million bucks to be authentic and give credibility. Just do it! We did. And it is nice to consider how much my pronunciation and guitar playing have improved since then.

It was also a time where young Danes were given a good amount of freedom in their studies. Partly because there was no work for us. One could go on loving, playing, studying for years on end, and really dig deep into interesting stuff.

Some books did change my mind. The "Songs" by William Blake is one. Here we find vivid archetypical scenes, illustrating the beauty of (human) nature and the cost of civilization, presented with poetic power and gaiety.

In long evenings my restlessness was channelled into music and grandiose plans. Here are some of the worldly manifestations of these dreams.

Erik

In memory of Kaj Krätzel Hansen (1950 - 2000)

Willliam Blake

(Defunkt pr. 17-07-18)