1st Soul Album and 1st Funk Album

ribbons · 08-13-2010, 12:19 AM

Thanks for highlighting that, Erica - I agree that it's true of everyone, rhythm and music being a means of releasing tension. I like the fluidity of movement depicted in Barnes's portraits (no surprise there, since he was an athlete) with the exaggerated length of limbs. It seems fitting that a Barnes painting would be chosen as the cover of a Marvin ***e album, since Marvin's voice had a similar supple, soaring quality. Another interesting comment by Barnes was that he painted his characters with their eyes closed "because of our blindness to one another's humanity":

VEGANGELICA · 08-13-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

Thanks for highlighting that, Erica - I agree that it's true of everyone, rhythm and music being a means of releasing tension. I like the fluidity of movement depicted in Barnes's portraits (no surprise there, since he was an athlete) with the exaggerated length of limbs. It seems fitting that a Barnes painting would be chosen as the cover of a Marvin ***e album, since Marvin's voice had a similar supple, soaring quality. Another interesting comment by Barnes was that he painted his characters with their eyes closed "because of our blindness to one another's humanity":

That's a beautiful interview with Ernie Barnes, Liz! I like the whole quote after the interesting one you mention about why he painted subjects with eyes closed:

Ernie Barnes:
"We fail to see the gifts and the strengths that people might possess, but we're very quick to tell them what they can't do. It is very easy for us to find fault and to slam a person who is sincerely trying to make an effort, to achieve, to strive for self-improvement, one of the deepest and most distinctive human impulses."

This quote makes me think of how music critiques can often be so harsh, and sometimes cruel. I like your critique of Marvin Gaye's voice, which you said has a "supple, soaring" quality. His voice sounds very smoooooooth to me.

His music reminds me of the "Love Boat" theme song! I'm afraid that's the only soul-type song I ever heard regularly when I was younger:

"Love Boat" theme song (in lieu of actual soul and funk albums, since I've never bought any!):

Liz, did you take regular weekly journeys on the Love Boat when you were a kid, too?

ribbons · 08-13-2010, 09:58 AM

Yes, Erica, I was a faithful viewer of The Love Boat!

Funny, my favorite aunt/godmother loves Jack Jones (singer of The Love Boat theme) both as a vocalist and her type of heartthrob. She has scores of his records, and since I'm especially close to her, I grew up hearing his music a lot.

08-13-2010, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Thanks for highlighting that, Erica - I agree that it's true of everyone, rhythm and music being a means of releasing tension. I like the fluidity of movement depicted in Barnes's portraits (no surprise there, since he was an athlete) with the exaggerated length of limbs. It seems fitting that a Barnes painting would be chosen as the cover of a Marvin ***e album, since Marvin's voice had a similar supple, soaring quality. Another interesting comment by Barnes was that he painted his characters with their eyes closed "because of our blindness to one another's humanity":

08-13-2010, 09:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Yes, Erica, I was a faithful viewer of The Love Boat! Funny, my favorite aunt/godmother loves Jack Jones (singer of The Love Boat theme) both as a vocalist and her type of heartthrob. She has scores of his records, and since I'm especially close to her, I grew up hearing his music a lot.