This song was truely "inspired" from the start, written during a lightening storm at the same time Jerry came up with the tune.
It is the archetypal story of the first part of the hero's quest. Because it is such an important story and the storyteller's responsibility to spin the tale correctly to create the alchemy, the magic, to convey the essential meaning, he begins with a prayer to the muses to tell the story well, filled with image and meaning, in order to bring life and purpose to the characters and make them real to us, so we can relate and find meaning in their universal story.
The tale begins with the storyteller sitting around a fire as the winds whip the images he describes into form. Two figures appear. One is a sailor, a symbol of one that can navigate the waters of the unconscious. Just like the guy in Althea, or Simple Twist of Fate, this sailor had a chance at love and inspiration and didn't take it. He knows better now. The soldier stands next to him, too "wise" (aka "cautious") to take the chance to save the lady with the fan.
The lady, of course, is the Anima. She showers the brave sailor with her gift of vision, purpose, and "inspiration". This sets him on his path to "terrapin station", the point of enlightenment, which all reach in their own way, on their own path, and in their own time. The Terrapin turtle is somewhat unique and can live on land and in water. Also, Venus has long been a symbol of the meeting point between heaven and earth, between the spiritual and profane.
But then the hero discovers that Terrapin Station is not a stopping point, but a starting point, and there are endless cycles to enlightenment. However, at least his eyes are open and he is on the right path.
Great explanation. This is a transcendent piece of music. It's very beautiful, what you say, that everyone will get their in their own time, in their own way. Yes, indeed! Thank you! "A rare and different tune!"
Great explanation. This is a transcendent piece of music. It's very beautiful, what you say, that everyone will get their in their own time, in their own way. Yes, indeed! Thank you! "A rare and different tune!"
@trpnstn1 maybe this is whats going on with my life.... my first adult best friends name is turtle and i have a daughter named venus...... time to get my art and inspiration out there....
@trpnstn1 maybe this is whats going on with my life.... my first adult best friends name is turtle and i have a daughter named venus...... time to get my art and inspiration out there....
This song was truely "inspired" from the start, written during a lightening storm at the same time Jerry came up with the tune. It is the archetypal story of the first part of the hero's quest. Because it is such an important story and the storyteller's responsibility to spin the tale correctly to create the alchemy, the magic, to convey the essential meaning, he begins with a prayer to the muses to tell the story well, filled with image and meaning, in order to bring life and purpose to the characters and make them real to us, so we can relate and find meaning in their universal story. The tale begins with the storyteller sitting around a fire as the winds whip the images he describes into form. Two figures appear. One is a sailor, a symbol of one that can navigate the waters of the unconscious. Just like the guy in Althea, or Simple Twist of Fate, this sailor had a chance at love and inspiration and didn't take it. He knows better now. The soldier stands next to him, too "wise" (aka "cautious") to take the chance to save the lady with the fan. The lady, of course, is the Anima. She showers the brave sailor with her gift of vision, purpose, and "inspiration". This sets him on his path to "terrapin station", the point of enlightenment, which all reach in their own way, on their own path, and in their own time. The Terrapin turtle is somewhat unique and can live on land and in water. Also, Venus has long been a symbol of the meeting point between heaven and earth, between the spiritual and profane.
But then the hero discovers that Terrapin Station is not a stopping point, but a starting point, and there are endless cycles to enlightenment. However, at least his eyes are open and he is on the right path.
Great explanation. This is a transcendent piece of music. It's very beautiful, what you say, that everyone will get their in their own time, in their own way. Yes, indeed! Thank you! "A rare and different tune!"
Great explanation. This is a transcendent piece of music. It's very beautiful, what you say, that everyone will get their in their own time, in their own way. Yes, indeed! Thank you! "A rare and different tune!"
@trpnstn1 maybe this is whats going on with my life.... my first adult best friends name is turtle and i have a daughter named venus...... time to get my art and inspiration out there....
@trpnstn1 maybe this is whats going on with my life.... my first adult best friends name is turtle and i have a daughter named venus...... time to get my art and inspiration out there....