Being able to combine music with poetry is a marvelous gift. I'm talking about the art of songwriting. Last weekend I attended Peter Mayer's show. I'd never listened to his songs before.
What I enjoyed the most about his show were the lyrics of his songs.
Mayer's introspective songs are rich in metaphors, beautiful messages, irony, humor, questions...
Feel free to browse his website and read the lyrics.
http://www.petermayer.net/news/
I never thought about how music and poetry are intertwined but you're right - they really are.
ReplyDeleteThey are, and their effects are enhanced by the combination of both.
DeleteThe music and the lyrics have to dance together; that's the best part of its poetry.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, and Peter Mayer's music is very uplifting.
DeleteI'm a Peter Mayer fan. I used to hear him regularly on a Minnesota Public Radio show that featured artists like him. He's a great storyteller, and has a darn nice voice and songwriting talent, too.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. I'm his new fan now.
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