Thanks for writing this thoughtful analysis of Kirby's “The Caretaker.” I'm surprised how music without lyrics can be so frightening and even horrific and I loved your interpretation of the album art, particularly the connection between a tree and neurons. There are so many evocative ideas throughout your review.
I also love the narratives that you put at the end of each section. They were so fitting to the music that I thought Kirby had written them. But I can't find any words anywhere in the piece (admittedly, I haven't listened for the full 6.5 hours!) so they must be your interpretation of the words a person with dementia might say.
I would like to learn more about Kirby and why did they took on this unusual project.
There is so much work that you put into the essay and the quality really shows. I'm impressed with your sophisticated analysis and original insights and connections. For me too, this is my favorite piece of yours so far. Amazing work!
Your insights here reflect not only thoughtful consideration of Kirby's work, but also empathy and compassion for people experiencing dementia. "Everywhere at the End of Time" tries to capture the trauma of dementia using music and visual design. You *added* to the work by describing it in words - beautifully so. Well done.
I wonder about the Hell Sirens. I can imagine dementia being like a bad dream, where irrational, unreal - and terrifying - perceptions take hold. Maybe those perceptions are like traditional nightmares with monsters and chases and such - but maybe it's plainer than that. I know how I feel when I misplaced something and can't find it, or am running late, or have a nagging feeling that I was supposed to do something but it slipped. Multiply that by a hundred - or a thousand - and maybe you've got the Hell Sirens.
Thanks for sharing this amazing piece. I will be thinking about it for a long time to come!
Thanks for writing this thoughtful analysis of Kirby's “The Caretaker.” I'm surprised how music without lyrics can be so frightening and even horrific and I loved your interpretation of the album art, particularly the connection between a tree and neurons. There are so many evocative ideas throughout your review.
I also love the narratives that you put at the end of each section. They were so fitting to the music that I thought Kirby had written them. But I can't find any words anywhere in the piece (admittedly, I haven't listened for the full 6.5 hours!) so they must be your interpretation of the words a person with dementia might say.
I would like to learn more about Kirby and why did they took on this unusual project.
There is so much work that you put into the essay and the quality really shows. I'm impressed with your sophisticated analysis and original insights and connections. For me too, this is my favorite piece of yours so far. Amazing work!
Wow. WOW. This piece blew me away, Hugo.
Your insights here reflect not only thoughtful consideration of Kirby's work, but also empathy and compassion for people experiencing dementia. "Everywhere at the End of Time" tries to capture the trauma of dementia using music and visual design. You *added* to the work by describing it in words - beautifully so. Well done.
I wonder about the Hell Sirens. I can imagine dementia being like a bad dream, where irrational, unreal - and terrifying - perceptions take hold. Maybe those perceptions are like traditional nightmares with monsters and chases and such - but maybe it's plainer than that. I know how I feel when I misplaced something and can't find it, or am running late, or have a nagging feeling that I was supposed to do something but it slipped. Multiply that by a hundred - or a thousand - and maybe you've got the Hell Sirens.
Thanks for sharing this amazing piece. I will be thinking about it for a long time to come!