So interesting to me that you’d write today about earworms, as I’ve had that topic on my mind for the last several days. I’ve found myself trying to “replace” an unwanted tune with something--almost anything--else, and it’s nigh impossible. As for “...Motherless Child,” Van Morrison’s version stays with me (no matter that I deplore his anti-Covid-vaccine stance; I’ll always love his music). On the differing visual presentations of the poem, I needed both to fully appreciate it, so I’m actually grateful that happened! Thanks, Julie. I’m looking forward to writing about all this. So, so many music memories...
I’m familiar with the Van Morrison version! I also think of the substack I follow called Earworms and Song Loops - you might enjoy a couple of Steve’s stories.
Such a great post, Julie. You've made me think thoughts that have given me goosepimples. I have work to do! 😘
Thanks Rebecca!
So interesting to me that you’d write today about earworms, as I’ve had that topic on my mind for the last several days. I’ve found myself trying to “replace” an unwanted tune with something--almost anything--else, and it’s nigh impossible. As for “...Motherless Child,” Van Morrison’s version stays with me (no matter that I deplore his anti-Covid-vaccine stance; I’ll always love his music). On the differing visual presentations of the poem, I needed both to fully appreciate it, so I’m actually grateful that happened! Thanks, Julie. I’m looking forward to writing about all this. So, so many music memories...
I’ll have to listen to Van Morrison’s version. Good luck replacing your earworm!
when scientific theory becomes a it’s own calling...
I read the poem twice - once in my email, once in the app, and in my email version the line breaks did not remain intact
BUT
the words all clustered together created their own tidal wave of emotion, and then became their own anchor to a day long past...
powerful, unexpected early morn experience all its own - very cool to feel and see
Yes, I don’t know why that happened in the email, but it changes the poem, doesn’t it?
for whatever reason it was pretty magical ✨✨✨
I’m familiar with the Van Morrison version! I also think of the substack I follow called Earworms and Song Loops - you might enjoy a couple of Steve’s stories.