I first heard of English bassist and singer Jah Wobble from album Spinner, which was a collaboration with Brian Eno.
Tracks in the album, especially “Unusual Balance” and “Space Diary 1” were forever carved in my soul. There was something really attractive about the dark and strange soundscapes this duo created. Brian Eno, of course was familiar to me with Music for Airports, and On Land which is still one of my favorites.
I became aware of Songs of Innocence only several years ago.
There is something meditative and poetic about this piece by Wobble, I feel like this would be perfect song for summer nights in Finland.
The lyrics say:
On a cloud I saw a child
And he laughing said to me
“Pipe a song about a lamb”
So I piped with merry cheer
“Piper, pipe that song again”
So I piped, he wept to hear
and after the chorus
“Father, Father, where are you going?
Ah, do not walk so fast
Speak, Father, speak to your little boy
Or else I shall be lost”
I tend to like a music that is a little a bit weird and dark. Even if I am sad. It would indeed feel unnatural to try to force a change to my mood.
I am not sure if it is Scandinavian ethos or maybe I am just weird like that.
But Songs of Innocence is beautiful and bright and I love it.