Music From Texas

zachsd · 11-25-2010, 04:43 PM

You could devote a whole journal just to Townes van Zandt. When I listen to his music I feel like I'm listening to his life in the form of verse, few musicians are capable of doing that. I practically cried watching Be Here to Love Me.

I also agree that Townes is a great place to start for Texan music, it was a great starting place for me at least. Listening to him quickly brought me to Lightnin' Hopkins, then Steve Earle and Guy Clark, and then Emmylou Harris, and so on. He really opens the door to a side of Texas that most people are unfortunately unaware of.

I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes.

11-25-2010, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
zachsd Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 347	You could devote a whole journal just to Townes van Zandt. When I listen to his music I feel like I'm listening to his life in the form of verse, few musicians are capable of doing that. I practically cried watching Be Here to Love Me. I also agree that Townes is a great place to start for Texan music, it was a great starting place for me at least. Listening to him quickly brought me to Lightnin' Hopkins, then Steve Earle and Guy Clark, and then Emmylou Harris, and so on. He really opens the door to a side of Texas that most people are unfortunately unaware of. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes.