Funny what actually moves you.. you see lots of things and line up lots of thoughts for p.a, but been too busy, too distracted. And then this comes through from the ever-discerning Jestonbury, and I just know it has to go up, and it has to go up now.
I'm not sure exactly how many things it makes me feel but one of them is pure joy. I mean, Ben Folds, one of our heroes, someone who has followed us through our lives – or rather, someone who we've followed. The last time I saw him stand on something like this it was his piano and I was in Leicester DeMontfort Hall for a truly memorable gig. I can remember it well and it was 15 years ago. I've often thought if I had to take one artist to a desert Island with me, it would be him.
And here he is on some big, cheesy, American mainstream show..even with a 'Thank you America!' at the end. Extraordinary. And yet. And yet. It's glorious. It's glorious because it's Ben, because it's a cheesy show, because this is a song about taking drugs: 'You took a trip, and climbed a tree...'
How did this happen? It's like two worlds colliding. I guess he just revels in the act of song, in the joy of singing. And In that way he's perfect for a show about singing. And I don't want to hear anything about him doing it because of the big paycheck he gets. He's doing it for love. I'm a believer. Sing after me: I'm a believer!
Twice yes! One yes for Ben Folds and a second yes for this post.
ReplyDeleteBut The Sing Off is brilliant: http://youtu.be/F5LHVnGD4wQ
And Shawn Stockman (from Boyz to Men on the panel at the end of the clip) could be your heart and soul doppleganger.