Thank you very much!

Wow, hyperbole much?

No exaggerations in that comment Steve-o. Most of the biggest stars in pop and hip hop don't even write, compose or produce their own music nor do they possess the talent to even play a instrument.

Music and enjoyability isn't about talent, it's about taste, perception, and what makes you feel good-- jazz is complicated.

No point is disparaging or fretting over "other" music, when something this wonderful exists

As you say, this beauty flies in under the radar, massive talent on stage and it's definitely no exaggeration to say that John Hollenbeck is The Man.

Thank you, budlift!

+Norman Agatep because of the utter force of the composer's emotions has been poured into it, and Jim Webb had loved this woman so much, but she left him (documented in 'macarthur park'), left him for a lineman in wichita. So in this powerful masterpiece, it demonstrates a true form of love, one that can finally let go, but a heart pure enough to be able to imagine the love and loss of even one's 'rival'. In music such as this one, I have found some reason to believe in the human race. Some true love, some honest goodness.

'cause it's a Webb Song, Even an alien would feel weepy, that's the simple truth. "Nothing is sad, 'till ist ends. than, everything is."

Regarding your comment about not understanding why hearing "The Wichita Lineman" song makes you weep.....there are a variety of factors. Perhaps it's the video? Or, seeing the singers in the video? Or the orchestra? Or, the orchestration? Or the instrumentation? Or, the tune itself? If you were to hear this tune played only on a guitar, or a piano, or even a non-chording instrument such as a violin, trumpet or flute...or even an unaccompanied human voice by itself, would you have the same reaction? There are few melodies which have a deep impact on the human psyche when sung solo with no accompaniment. Amazing Grace, Danny Boy, and perhaps some lullabies. Two reasons, to answer your question, are first, the melody of this Jimmy Webb tune from the 1970's, made popular by Glen Campbell. Second, the chord progression. This tune has a distinctive lyrical melody and chord progression which takes the listener somewhere. It has texture and color, and it touches emotions because of its melody and chord progression. Third, when sung by good singers, as is the case here, and accompanied by a great orchestra, playing a beautifully constructed arrangement, its like putting gorgeous clothes on a beautiful woman who has an equally beautiful figure. In most of pop music today (2021) we often hear an attempt to "make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" , as goes the old saying. With this tune, you are seeing a silk purse made from silk. Wholesome, flavorful fresh ingredients, rich in musical nutrition, prepared exquisitely, and cooked to perfection...served hot for your listening pleasure. Norman, your tears and I both agree....you have excellent taste !!

I hear you! the same thing happens to me. Maybe its because I see my whole life when I hear or it makes me think of my dad.those are true but its just a masterpiece. check out the Aimee nolte, Alan pasqua, ben monder versions if you want

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