A New Freedom

...dedicated to John Coltrane


Shrieking and squawking, following 
prophets through uncharted waters,
wailing in sustained arpeggios.
He mimics constellations, blazing stars
in rich profusion, pulling passion
into focus with a dark yet supple tone.

Religions and mythologies, 
screams of souls in harsh enslavement, 
sources for his stark doxologies;
charting new boundaries of rhythm
and rhyme, a new definition
his legacy, growing with time.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 5/19/2009 9:29:00 PM
Very nive tribute to a friend. Excellent piece of work. Ernilando
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Date: 5/17/2009 4:55:00 PM
I love this: "He mimics constellations, blazing stars in rich profusion, pulling passion into focus with a dark yet supple tone." Beautiful, Keith!
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Date: 5/14/2009 7:24:00 PM
Crazy coincedence that I would read this today...I have just started delving into the sounds of Mr. Coltrane!! I will wrap my mind around the music and bridge it over to this fantastic tribute and see if I can connect the dots! Thanks for the words of encouragement...always appreciated! Steve
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Date: 5/13/2009 10:10:00 PM
Unbelievable Kieth. you gave his saxophone a voice and now it can speak words. I'm a huge fan of his work, old stuff with Miles and later spiritual pieces like Ascension and Meditations. There's a quote from him that always stuck with me since I first heard it in high school: "I believe in all religions". i hope I remembered it right. That's the type of saying that fits a man who's biggest hit was called A Love Supreme. I never understood what he meant until recently. Very well done my friend.
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Date: 5/13/2009 2:21:00 PM
Inspiring dedication to Coltrane, Keith. Indeed, his legacy grows "with time." You exhibit the soul of a great poet in this write! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/13/2009 10:22:00 AM
Excellent write Keith. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 5/13/2009 10:02:00 AM
You've done it again. I thoroughly enjoy your pieces with musical themes. The way in which music seeps into our every pores is so profound...so deeply moving; it never ceases to amaze me. I love how you are always able to evoke these sensations with your words. Fantastic piece, Keith! <3 Donna
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