Ian Lilburne | Writer
Ian Lilburne
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23.01.2022 During the shutdown I've written a few songs, played a lot of guitar but also edited some old poems. Here's one on a musical theme. THE MUSIC OF PARIS... Classical musos busk on the metro One day a violin The next a euphonium and clarinet Doing a passable take of Take Five Worth my euro I hoped they’d play more But moved on once the hat had passed For the rest of the ride echoes of Brubeck Punctuated the platforms As they worked through the train The only tune they knew On the Pont Saint Louis Flanked by accordions A folk jazz quartet played original songs And sold CDs Double bass, snare and sax An older guitarist Mellow Relaxed Crooning a warm baritone Later At the same spot Coming back from Shakespeare’s bookshop I heard a solo guitarist So Long Marianne A lyric I’d read a few hours on In the book I’d bought A Cohen moment in sync In the cafés and gym 80’s rock rules The Police, U2, Fine Young Cannibals Songs from an era of simpler tunes Melodies and irregular beats Nostalgia the essential ingredient !an L!lburne 2010
17.01.2022 An old favourite song, performed at Kulcha in 2011 for the launch of my Ghosts CD. Players: Jennifer Tingley (cello), Cathie Travers (accordion), Rueben Kooperman (snare), Pete Grandison (standup steel), yours truly (guitar + voice).
16.01.2022 The cover shot of my new album, Mystery of the Rose, to be released in January 2021. 'I see you there with a rose in your teeth, One more thin gypsy thief' LEONARD COHEN, Famous Blue Raincoat
15.01.2022 Aeon Newsletter with background on single Creepy Thing, a foretaste of the forthcoming album Mystery of the Rose.
01.01.2022 Thanks to all of my FB friends who've liked my music page and especially to Rod Upward for his kind review of my song Creepy Thing. I appreciate everyone's support, it is heartening and encouraging.
