im going to die of loneliness…
the first time i fell in love with devendra banhart was while living in austin, texas. the year of 2004. running from every place and everyone, it was so easy to breathe into his tone of music as his gypsy sounds captivated my existence.
within devendra’s fifth release, smokey rolls down thunder canyon, he includes an eclectic assortment of genres blending folk, samba, reggae, doo-wop and motown into one entity. colorful and chaotic at times, the album overshadows as an overwhelming but engaging, listening experience. thankfully, devendra’s quiet light appears literally at the end of tunnel, as the last song brightly shares a comforting and familiar depth inside of sadness, hope and sincerity.
my dearest friend
you’ll soon begin
to love
again
artwork by edvard munch
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October 4th, 2007 at 8:34 am
It’s a pleasure to see your posts! Such a beautiful page and the way it connects with Devendra. I agree.. My dearest friend… Best song on the album
October 4th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Like your selections. thoughtful.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:38 am
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October 5th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
thank you for this beautiful song…so sad though…..I love the painting..the image you offer of opening to light, to love.
October 5th, 2007 at 4:11 pm
always good to read your blog. Mr banhart is playing at a church AT THE END OF MY ROAD on guy fawkes night. I have a ticket at I can’t wait…
October 5th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
i love that song so much. i have been listening to the new cd over and over again. his words and music have inspired my art and my work.
thanks for sharing…
October 5th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
wow love this painting, oh so sad..
October 5th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
Lovely selection as always. :)
October 6th, 2007 at 6:46 am
sooo beautiful! i needed this today… thank you.
October 8th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
hey darling. I remember being there when you fell in love with DB. It was a beautiful time of learning and enveloping so much music. I miss you so much!!!! I could have seen him yesterday but I’m poor. Please contact me!!!
love you forever.
ames
October 9th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
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October 10th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Ahhh Devendra… Ever since I’ve discovered him, I’ve been searching for other songwriters with similar qualities but have found none. Seeing him live was almost a surreal experience. I just discovered your blog here and I think I will have to keep reading.
October 15th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
thank you so much for him… just one line and i was enamored. i immediately went out and bought the cd, it’s been spinning constantly.
October 21st, 2007 at 11:37 am
thankyou for all the beautiful comments. they mean alot to me :)
May 12th, 2009 at 8:36 am
i love that song it’s so beautiful