Re: (TV) New Verlaine CDs competition!

["Joe Thornton" <joe.thornton@gmx.net>]

Maurice wrote:
> ... coming to the US will be cheaper than staying at home.  (I should note 
> that our beer situation has improved greatly over the last several years, 
> so there's that also.)

You mean the quality has improved, or the price has come down? (For Greg's 
sake I hope it's the former.)

I always wonder how much the "national" beer situation affects people. 
Germany (where I am) is, like, beer paradise -- for quality, variety and 
value. But you really don't see much drunkenness and related problems on the 
streets. Whereas in Britain, where the beer is more expensive and not as 
good (generally)... And then there's Sweden, where it's much more 
expensive -- with what feels like an unhealthy attitude towards alcohol. 
Real contrasts.

Talking of alcohol, I just saw the documentary film about Townes Van Zandt. 
Makes for an interesting comparison with Tom Verlaine's thoughts on 
songwriting in the latest interview.

It's so good that Tom is happy, healthy and creative, at his relatively 
advanced age. Townes died at 52, which I suppose is about average for the 
whole human population. And he left behind many great songs and recordings. 
And three wives who were obviously full of affection for him. And several 
children... The interviews with the children would tear your heart out. So 
much waste and sadness there...

--JoeT




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