peace before the snow

One of my fave Canucks, Hawksley Workman, 'dropped by' my Inbox this morning to wish me well. I think this fella loves autumn as much as do I. So, in the spirit of the season, I am pleased to share his lovely (and typically wacko) message of love and hope. Enjoy.

November. uncertainty in the air. i don't know if we realize the strangeness of the times we are living in. a funny cluster of people weakened by technology and misguided notions of fortune. is there a pure heart? is there a god with ears to hear prayer? i have been walking again. parked car. funny how the modern symphonies of our lives have become triple 'F' forte with burning, prestissimo tempos... we don't sound like music anymore. the pace of my steps and my heart seem to have reawakened my thirst. my desire and my connection to something larger than i am. funny little chaos. funny little strands. funny little bits of disease. redeemed by our art, by our kindness, and our occasional uncharacteristic moments of selflessness. alas, music. a glorious vibration. as we are too funny little vibrations in the shape of these familiar human vessels. connectivity. vibrations alike to themselves, with music making us one. water of one's sweat... sweat of one's piss... life giving all the while. importance is relative... what is right and wrong seems less so. i get scared for culture. our lovely sovereign voice. it is so much easier to hide from our truths. they are difficult and demanding. food, music, language, art, are all traditions of function and happiness. with these things we are at want for little more. so many reasons for fear these days... why no reasons for faith?? Not the church-going faith... but the faith that is intrinsic in a culture of giving and confidence. in a culture of strength there is no need to fain humility... faith alone is humbling. november. uncertainty in the air. i don't know if we realize the strangeness of the times we are living in. peace before the snow...

h.


Hawksley Newsfront

· Hawksley has been busy at his Schoolhouse Studio working on his new album, as well as producing a few other exciting projects (including Jeen O'Brien's new album)

· Hawksley's first DVD, "Live in Lille" will be out on Nov. 16

· The DVD contains a 20-song, 2-hour performance that was shot in Lille, France during Hawksley's "lover/fighter" tour. The concert has been mixed in 5.1 Dolby digital surround sound. In addition to the concert, the DVD has all 9 of Hawksley's music videos, including a previously unreleased director's cut version of the video for Hawksley's "We Will Still Need A Song". The bonus features section also contains the "The Making Of lover/fighter" EPK as well as a full discography. Total running time is over 2.5 hours. This DVD is authored in the new NTSC ALL format, making it suitable for all regions.

· The DVD is available for pre-order through MapleMusic.com. The first 100 orders will receive a signed copy of the DVD and be entered into an exclusive prize pack which includes Holiday surprises from Hawksley and 2 tickets to a show: Vancouver (December 9), Montreal (December 16) or Toronto (December 17).

"Live in Lille" Track List:

tonight romanticize the automobile, no reason to cry out your eyes (on the highway tonight), even an ugly man, wonderful and sad, anger as beauty, dirty and true, no more named johnny, tarantulove, jealous of your cigarette, striptease, we will still need a song, no beginning no end, smoke baby, autumn's here, safe and sound, your beauty must be rubbing off, don't be crushed, a house or maybe a boat, you me and the weather, cinnamon girl.

Upcoming Tour Dates

Nov 30 Cabaret - Recall Festival
Paris, Fance ***trio show

Dec 9 Vogue Theatre
Vancouver, BC, CA ***trio show

Dec 11 Trinity United Church
Huntsville, ON, CA ***solo show

Dec 15 Empire Theatre
Belleville, ON, CA ***full band with Centennial Secondary School choir and horns

Dec 16 Cabaret Music Hall
Montreal, PQ, CA
Duo show featuring Mr. Lonely

Dec 17 Eastminster United Church
Toronto, ON, CA
Special Duo Show