Authenticity

Carl’s Rock Songbook #25: Simon and Garfunkel, “Sounds of Silence”

by Carl Scott

Sounds of Silence, as few other songs can, gives one a genuine scare regarding modern life. It is like pages out of Spengler, or Rousseau, condensed to a poetic moment. How does it do this? I’m sure much could be explained by the ominous melody, and the way the cherubic voices are contrasted . . . . Continue Reading »

Carl’s Rock Songbook #19: A Muse for the Middle

by Carl Scott

Great Paintings shouldn’t be in museums. . . . Museums are cemeteries. Paintings should be on the walls of restaurants, in dime stores, in gas stations, in men’s rooms. Great paintings should be where people hang out. The only thing where it’s happening is on the radio and records, . . . . Continue Reading »