A rather major article "Neil Young’s Lonely Quest to Save Music" by David Samuels in New York Times has been republished with commentary by Neil Young himself on his website Times-Contrarian | NYA. (NYA on NYT on TW ... it's all just so meta.)
As we just published earlier today on his upcoming book To Feel the Music: A Songwriter's Mission to Save High-Quality Audio by Neil Young and Phil Baker, he's been on this audio movement since practically Day #1, so for many there's not too really to say here that hasn't said many, many times already.
But what makes this interview unique is how Neil provides comments directly in the article to make corrections, clarifications and praise where justified. For example, after being quoted on a mini rant against Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Neil doubles down by declaring that Facebook "is not that great for humanity."
As regular readers know, we too here at TW have had our issues with Facebook. Or, as we've asked before: Mark Zuckerberg - Liar? Idiot? Or Both?
The interview with Samuels seems to have taken place over a considerable period of time before eventual publication, so Neil provides context here and there. Eventually, the reporter and artist meet in the middle over the subject of children with learning disabilities and the power of music. This is where many will find most interest so we encourage you to check Neil's version with commentary.
And then there are careful observations in Samuels' interview -- such as the following passage -- which Neil lets go un-commented.
Incidentally, the NYT article on NYA runs alongside a Neil Young editorial: A MESSAGE FROM NEIL: What this Newspaper Does for Me. In the editorial, Neil expounds about how the Times-Contrarian Letters to the Editor allows him to answer fan questions directly. "That works for me much better than a blog or chat area. I am not comfortable there with the bots and supposed friends, enemies.
And -- of course, naturally -- we're thrilled that Neil has found that comfort zone here on the wild west internet.
As for us? Our plan is to continue forward and to "keep on bloggin' until the power goes out and our battery's dead". Thanks to all of you who support what we do here at Thrasher's Wheat. We couldn't do it without you.
I have one word for Zuckerface that describes him perfectly : creepy
ReplyDeleteTonight's the Night video on NYA.
ReplyDeleteAND Don't Spook the Horse is song of the day. I was not aware that was available on the timeline yet. Great day! Thanks, Neil!
Lol Neil Young is a great songwriter and should stick to just that.
ReplyDeleteCanadians tell it like it is for people as they are. Canadians don't need to tell lies.
ReplyDeleteNeil tells it like it is for people as they are without telling lies