Kurt Interview

 Here is a bit of Kurt. You can see in this interview he was a very open minded, intellectual, and yes... "happy" guy. I think unfortunately many people have built this black cloud around him, and if they don't know too much about him... peg him as this depressing person. I personally think he is very charming, he has the best smile.

" I'm a much happier guy than a lot of people think I am."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqzn9F0GI1o

Janis Joplin Interview

Here is a funny interview Janis Joplin did on Dick Cavett. I just think she is so cute. That may not be the usual way to describe her... but I can see her sweet innocence shine through here.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOTEDnQ4Fvk

Jimi Facts and Journal

Some interesting Jimi facts:  http://www.beembee.com/2010/jimi-hendrix-10-fascinating-facts

Lyrics and their meaning

http://www.songmeanings.net  is one of my favorite sites. Not only does it provide you with lyrics in an easy-to-navigate way, BUT it displays peoples interpretation (underneath the lyrics) of the song - what they think the meaning is. Sometimes people give accounts of what the actual musician/songwriter said about the lyrics. Also, people relate what the lyrics personally mean to them and their life. I love reading through them, many times my interpretation of a songs lyrics is completely different from everyone else's. It just goes to show how one piece of music can have a wide variety of meaning - depending on the experience of the listener.

Here are the links to a few songs we will be featuring:

Ghost Song - Jim Morrison
http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/35201/

On a Plain - Kurt Cobain
http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/376/

Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/18287/

Maybe - Janis Joplin
http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/36332/

"Maybe" needs more interpretations... maybe you can read the lyrics and add your own. Sign Up is free on the site, and once you have an account you can add your own comments.

Also, feel free to post your interpretation here!

Children's Book

I thought this was interesting http://www.brandfreak.com/2010/12/jimi-hendrix-story-finally-wends-its-way-down-to-childrens-book.html

Gathering Wild Rehersal

I love the shots I get of these girls - their movement and emotion is captured easily because they live dance. It is not just a hobby or activity for them, it is a way of life. You can see it in the way they walk, you can even see it in the tiniest of gestures. This show is going to be amazing.

I think I'll use this for my "artists bio" page in the program. Words to be added. 

Janis, art journal

I apparently make this face a lot.

Janis

Jimi

Kurt

Jim

Promotional Poster

It is coming up soon! Mark your calendars! If your in Atlanta, look for these around town.

Words from a friend's thoughts. I felt it connected with Kurt in his obsession with the body/body parts, cells, sperm, birth, etc.

Cobain Journal Page

First Page in my "27" Journal

Show Info

Promotional Postcard for "27" show

Show Info

Promotional Postcard for 27 Show

Tangled Leashes - How 27 came to be

In May of 2010, I turned 27. Being a huge fan of Jim Morrison, I choked at the thought that I am now as old as he was when he died. He always seemed so much older to me, and even though I knew somewhere deep down that he died at 27, it didn’t really hit me until I turned the same age. This brought about a surge of thoughts and feelings as I realized there were many talented and idolized musicians that died at the age of 27. Why 27? Is this some cursed age?

This eventually lead to a merging of creative minds to birth a year long project - “27”.

I will take you back to how all of this all came into my life - the 27 project, my blog, my journal, and my relationship with Gathering Wild Dance. It began, truly, with a divine meeting of souls. It happened one day in downtown Decatur (GA), when a “stranger” and I tangled leashes, literally. I was walking my dog, Frankie, just as she was walking her dog, Frankie (that looked like it could be my dog’s twin), on the same path, on the same sunny day. Leashes were tangled, introductions were made, and my life was forever changed. It was like running into someone who I had known all my life but hadn’t yet met. And from that moment, Jerylann and I became friends and artistic partners.

She is a choreographer and owns her own dance company, Gathering Wild. Through a casual conversation we had one day in the dog park, 27 was decided on as the theme for her new dance project. She would focus on the music of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, and Kurt Cobain, who all left this world at 27 years of age. As an afterthought, we realized I was about to turn 27. It seemed to just all come together at once, fitting together perfectly. 

So, I began my research on 27. Why is this such a pivotal age? I began by questioning myself, and starting a journal. I asked others who were 27 how their lives had changed since turning that age. I delved into research on the “27” club. And I got many answers, but still many more questions. These four musicians all had a lot in common but were also all so very different. How did my life compare to theirs at 27? These are all things that I have explored.

This blog is a documentation of my journey. It is my hope that I can share with others the 27th year of my life - the ups and the downs - and my thoughts as to why it seems to be a pivotal and life changing year of age for many people. I also aim to take a peek into the lives of these four very influential musicians - their personalities, relationships, music, their rise to fame, and ultimately their fall.

The best way for me to do this was through visual art and written word in my journal.
Jerylann’s form of expression is through choreography, movement, and dance. She and her dancers have been such a huge inspiration for me - each one relates to “27” in their own unique way. It definitely shows in their movements and emotions when they dance. Each musicians presence can be felt through the performance. 

So I welcome you to take a look around, and if you would like, share your own story and thoughts. I will say though, that my blog it is only a small part of the big picture. To fully experience the 27 project, I encourage you and your friends to come to the tribute performance on April 21st at the Variety Playhouse. This is the night when dance, theatre, and visual art come together to reveal the “big picture” of 27. It will be a night to revel in the artful music that charged generations and claimed the world stage.

For more info and tickets, visit www.variety-playhouse.com/event/33809/

Learn more about the event, the people involved, and Gathering Wild Dance at:
www.gatheringwild.org

Twitter: @GatheringWild

Facebook: Gathering Wild