GET A LOAD OF THIS PICTURE........
MEIN GOTT HERR SON !!!
This picture is noneother than Moz in full action pose. But me thinks it also has a bit of a Gerald Scarfe quality to it, (thats the artist behind Pink Floyd The Wall) and maybe a mad touch of Ralph Steadman to boot, (the illustrator to Hunter S Thompson).
On a good day or performance of choice Moz takes on some very interesting animated movements. True to form of most Smith songs, "What Difference Does It Make?" touches upon some raw nerve endings. WELL, ITS SUPPOSED TO... BLECH....
This quick was taken from Top of the Pops, the staple Sunday night music show on the BBC. This one takes me for a bit of a loop. If I'm not mistakened, (and I very well could be) I think this one is a live version? Mayhaps? Even though its well known that bands that appear on this show lip synch. But I have heard this track numerous times on my well worn out copies of, "Hatfull of Hollow". Maybe I'm just imagining things.
Morrissey was seen as a peoples poet during this stage and an oddity. Described in the press as a warbling tortured choir boy and a man who dances like a penguin. I thought it was nothing more than a lucky miracle to see any footage of him at all in the 80's. This was before the big budget videos, (well.... you know what I mean). He had a sonic hairdoo. He looked like Buddy Holly on steroids. When I think of the Smiths I prefer this street savvy peoples poet version of the band. I was forever crawling through his lyrics, trying to figure out the subtleties, there are many levels to these songs.
The later version of Morrissey takes a little more getting used to. I never expected him to grab such a mass world wide appeal. I suspected that this had already happend with the final Smith album but I was way off. He only got bigger as his solo efforts increased.
This clip captures a more dangerous time. Its authenticity lies within the kids who groove on these sounds. Back then there was no alternative music on the radio. Getting near this sound or near the kids took actual work. You had to get into the clubs and meet them in person, and there was no internet.
This picture is noneother than Moz in full action pose. But me thinks it also has a bit of a Gerald Scarfe quality to it, (thats the artist behind Pink Floyd The Wall) and maybe a mad touch of Ralph Steadman to boot, (the illustrator to Hunter S Thompson).
On a good day or performance of choice Moz takes on some very interesting animated movements. True to form of most Smith songs, "What Difference Does It Make?" touches upon some raw nerve endings. WELL, ITS SUPPOSED TO... BLECH....
This quick was taken from Top of the Pops, the staple Sunday night music show on the BBC. This one takes me for a bit of a loop. If I'm not mistakened, (and I very well could be) I think this one is a live version? Mayhaps? Even though its well known that bands that appear on this show lip synch. But I have heard this track numerous times on my well worn out copies of, "Hatfull of Hollow". Maybe I'm just imagining things.
Morrissey was seen as a peoples poet during this stage and an oddity. Described in the press as a warbling tortured choir boy and a man who dances like a penguin. I thought it was nothing more than a lucky miracle to see any footage of him at all in the 80's. This was before the big budget videos, (well.... you know what I mean). He had a sonic hairdoo. He looked like Buddy Holly on steroids. When I think of the Smiths I prefer this street savvy peoples poet version of the band. I was forever crawling through his lyrics, trying to figure out the subtleties, there are many levels to these songs.
The later version of Morrissey takes a little more getting used to. I never expected him to grab such a mass world wide appeal. I suspected that this had already happend with the final Smith album but I was way off. He only got bigger as his solo efforts increased.
This clip captures a more dangerous time. Its authenticity lies within the kids who groove on these sounds. Back then there was no alternative music on the radio. Getting near this sound or near the kids took actual work. You had to get into the clubs and meet them in person, and there was no internet.
It was quite marvelous really.
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Cantu writes for the Fascube - Fashion Culture Beauty Network. 2007
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