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*Moonbeams:iconMoonbeams: Apr 23, 2008, 6:36:05 AM
I have to admit, as embarrassing as it is, I have not read or even listened to much of his work, (I know a few popular songs) but I've heard a lot about him from teachers and professors. So what is great about this guy? I've heard him sing, and I'm not going to make any comments. Apparently he's more known for his lyrics and writing which is why I'm asking here. Is his writing any good? Can someone maybe post a sample poem of his? Thanks?

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`lovetodeviate:iconlovetodeviate: Apr 23, 2008, 8:09:43 AM
Ah, you must be 'Undaunted' then. :)

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`saintartaud:iconsaintartaud: Apr 23, 2008, 8:13:04 AM
Apparently, his official website has all his lyrics: [link]

Not all of his lyrics work well as poetry on the page. Most of his lyrics use concrete imagery, and many are narrative in nature. The lyrics that work more as poetry tend to have less of the end rhyme, fewer choruses and refrains. I'm not sure he has any published poetry, but I have seen some of his lyrics featured in textbooks and anthologies. He's always been influenced by literature, though. "Dylan" is drawn from Dylan Thomas, and he definitely read the Beats. An article about the whole poetry issue: [link]

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*Moonbeams:iconMoonbeams: Apr 23, 2008, 9:26:00 AM
Yes, I post there too, when I'm feeling masochistic. I also like to get a broad range of opinions. :)

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You should try not to live too much, you could end up dying.
`xork:iconxork: Apr 23, 2008, 10:36:17 AM
I think the best way of getting to know his writing is through his music. The lyrics are written to be sung, after all, not to be printed. "My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums, / should I leave them by your gate, / or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?" doesn't look half as good on page as it sounds when Dylan's singing it.

The only books he's published, as far as I know, are Tarantula (a dreadful stream-of-consciousness thing) and Chronicles, vol. 1 (the first part of his memoirs; highly recommended, at least for Dylan fans).

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~blisksamoht:iconblisksamoht: Apr 24, 2008, 11:28:14 AM
He has a ton of stuff out. I also havn't givin him the propper attention. From what I have heard he has some very nice things to say, or did.

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~critmass:iconcritmass: Apr 24, 2008, 1:32:55 PM
listen to: shelter from a storm

read: tarantula


then get back 2 me

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~MatchstickART:iconMatchstickART: Apr 24, 2008, 7:02:40 PM
Apparently he was great at metaphorical/symoblic writing, where his lyrics were more complex than they seemed. Reading them might make you think they were simple, but if you put them into context with his life at the time etc etc many have these apparently amazing meanings.
~MatchstickART:iconMatchstickART: Apr 24, 2008, 7:03:12 PM
Argh, I said apparently twice. Also, I haven't read any of his work myself, I just know from heresay.
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