These were images from my archives that popped into my head when I saw that this week's theme would be "Light".
The full moon on October 13, 2008
Taken on Easton's Beach on March 14, 2008You've seen these next two before, part of last November's "Late" Thursday theme. I just thought they fit here as well.
"You Are the Light of the World" from the musical Godspell was the first song that popped into my head for this theme. I tried to find a video clip from the movie version all by itself, but had to settle with this, which includes the Prodigal Son sketch as a prelude to the song. Ah well, it's all fun, so what the heck!
Of course, growing up when I did, it's natural that another song with "light" in it that would occur to me would be The Doors and "Light My Fire". So here's Jim, Ray, Robbie, and John to light up your night!
The last is one of my favorite songs: Everlast and Santana performing Everlast's "Put Your Lights On", from Santana's Supernatural album. I love Everlast; he's like the Tom Waits of the hip-hop generation, telling stories about the inhabitants of the mean streets. Although some of Everlast's mean streets are in the West Bank ("The Stone In My Hand") and Iraq ("Letters Home from the Garden of Stone") as well as those in NYC and LA ("What It's Like", "Saving Grace" - yeah, he's the one who wrote and performed the theme for that show). "Put Your Lights On" is a recounting of his thoughts after surviving a heart attack; it's a great tune that Santana manages to make even better. Enjoy!
Photos & text © 2008, 2009, & 2010 by A. Roy Hilbinger
Roy.Your post has Skipped The Light Fandango & Turned Cartweheels From The Floor!
ReplyDeleteI had a deLIGHTful visit here, Roy. What fun!!
ReplyDeleteThe beach photo is very intriguing!
ReplyDeleteInspiring and entertaining. Especially Everlast? and Santana. Loved it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteokay, you have to tell me how to capture the moon! what a shot - so far none of my attempts at getting the moon have panned out.
ReplyDeletelove the play of light in the beach shot.
enlightening as usual! xxxx
...love the moon! ...and I can just imagine Professor Dumbledore snuffing out those street lights in that first night shot one at a time! They are beautiful...
ReplyDeleteFour stunning photos--beautiful take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a harvest moon that large. Stunning shot. Happy TT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Is that moonlight shimmering on the waves at Easton Beach? Lovely!
ReplyDeleteexcellent choices of music today roy...my first thought was of the doors...and wonderful pics, particularly the streetlights...
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the theme.
great pictures, videos...this was nice!
ReplyDeletewarm smiles,
the full moon we had the other night was like a thousand watt bulb
ReplyDeleteMagnificent images! A special thanks for Doors. :)
ReplyDeleteOh! the moon! you shot that? it's incredible.
ReplyDeleteI also love your night time shots of the street. wonderful texture and very noir.
I remember that moon in October, it was exceptional. ;-) Great choice with Doors and Santana. Carlos can make that thing sing.
ReplyDeleteyou covered everything...just like the light does...
ReplyDeleteVery lovely photos. That is one huge moon!
ReplyDeleteYou continue to surprise me. That's a good thing...
ReplyDeleteThe night shots are wonderful, bursting at the seems with atmosphere. As soon as I saw the theme I knew yours would be a classic of its kind Roy.
ReplyDeleteLovely nigh lights and I totally agree with you on Put Your Lights On, Santana plus anything seems to glow.
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