Friday, 26 November 2010

Finally It All Makes Sense- Introducing Kurt Weill !!!!

Well... I am so excited to discover the genius Kurt Weill- it all makes so much sense now, I understand my passion for this sound, I have always been very inspired by The Doors, Jim Morrison has always hit the nail on the head, but now I understand his inspirations- Kurt Weill, of course, with his interesting chord changes, he is most definitely the foundation for music, a seminal composer. Listening to all the music that inspires me from Kate Bush who is very theatrical to The Door, it seems to me that they would have also been inspired by Kurt Weill.
This might sound insane but I have always believed I was around in the 1920's era, I never knew exactly why, but now after discovering Brecht and Weill it makes sense why I feel so connected to this era… it all began here, the art, the music, the expression, the gruesome sense of humor that I adore and finally the messages.
Being Jewish and listening to this music almost brings back a sense of remembrance, the kind of music that is heard in the synagogue, the kind of music the Rabbi sings; it's a very exciting feeling for me.
It has so much passion; it's almost religious in a way.
Now to also to discover Lotte Lenya, who was married to Weill, a fantastic quirky singer, I love her voice, the tone is so distinctive, she is another inspiration, like Liza Minnelli, who is so fantastic in Cabaret- she is so quirky, she was not classically beautiful but so striking and even more eye catching.
Over all I am very excited for the new project ahead, Brecht, Weill- here we come!

 Left is Kurt Weill.


Above - Lotte Lenya- Quirky Singer- Married to Kurt Weill.

 Liza Minnelli

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