My interest has recently transformed into a growing obsession with the music and the phenomenon of Morrissey and what it means to follow him...In Tucson a couple of years ago and in El Paso, TX April 09---the live Morrissey experience is a complete thrill although bittersweet. Morrissey's curious place in music and the exclusivity of interest as the mainstream only seems to glance over in fits and starts...leaves us with a two hour dose-at-a-time, only to wonder how long it will continue and whether markets will interfere with the continued availability of his work. Is this a fleeting moment? I hope not.
Is the exclusive fan-base strong enough to sustain Morrissey? I can only hope. As for me, whenever he is within 500 miles, I'll be there. I pray he'll continue to produce with his capable and inspiring lineup of musicians. I find myself plotting about getting everyone I know to buy his albums and let themselves in on the secret...Yet I struggle with feeling protective and exclusive and also wanting MOZ to get some radio play on stations that otherwise do not have a clue!
I've found I'm still in the stage when there is Morrissey music I haven't yet heard...that there is some stuff that is harder to get keeps the thrill going for me. I recently acquired about 18 b-sides and put them together in a disc for my own listening pleasure and...what a totally ecstatic experience. Those B-sides feel more intimate, more of a wink from the author to the reader and something completely special.
Viva Morrissey! You have delivered immeasurable pleasure, thrills, emotional explorations...never stop! Never stop! God bless you.
Is the exclusive fan-base strong enough to sustain Morrissey? I can only hope. As for me, whenever he is within 500 miles, I'll be there. I pray he'll continue to produce with his capable and inspiring lineup of musicians. I find myself plotting about getting everyone I know to buy his albums and let themselves in on the secret...Yet I struggle with feeling protective and exclusive and also wanting MOZ to get some radio play on stations that otherwise do not have a clue!
I've found I'm still in the stage when there is Morrissey music I haven't yet heard...that there is some stuff that is harder to get keeps the thrill going for me. I recently acquired about 18 b-sides and put them together in a disc for my own listening pleasure and...what a totally ecstatic experience. Those B-sides feel more intimate, more of a wink from the author to the reader and something completely special.
Viva Morrissey! You have delivered immeasurable pleasure, thrills, emotional explorations...never stop! Never stop! God bless you.
