December 25 2009
Vic Chesnutt R.I.P.
one of my favorite musicians since i was about 15 years old has been vic chesnutt.
today driving from my sisters house in new jersey to my wife’s parents’ house in long island, around noon, my wife and i started singing as we sometimes do. we sang whats become one of my favorite vic chesnutt songs off his album “north star deserter” called “glossolalia”. one of the most haunting songs i know. kind of a random song to sing on a car ride. then about 5 hours later i found out that vic passed away today, christmas day.
this man has been a real inspiration to me for many many years, someone ive returned to time and time again– the markings a truly great artist. i recently got at the cut on vinyl, another masterpiece. ive been listening to it again tonight since finding out about his passing. it has a great song that repeats the phrase “o death” in a song called “flirted with you all my life” you have to hear it.
anyways here is a stripped down version of the song i was singing his earlier today.
-greg
Take Away Show #74.2: Vic Chesnutt from vincent moon / temporary areas on Vimeo.
