Thoughts in the Direction of Death Cab & Linford Detweiler

Last night, Kristy and I finished off my 32nd birthday celebration by watching Directions, the short film anthology inspired by the songs of Death Cab for Cutie's latest album, Plans. It's really good for the most part, with some films stronger than others. By the end, Kristy and I were discussing which ones were our favourites.

I’d seem the film for "What Sarah Said" over on YouTube, but was a little perplexed by the French words showing up throughout. Sure enough, on the DVD, an explanation is given by the director. It’s the French version of “he loves me, he loves me not.” Only, in French, it’s a bit longer “he loves me / a little / a lot / passionately / insanely / not at all.” It’s a fascinating video interpretation of a beautifully written song. One of my favourites.

Crazy enough, Death Cab are going to be in Ireland on July 8th, maybe three weeks before Kristy and I move to Dublin. Of course, in early August, just as we’re arriving in Ireland, they’ll be playing up the road in Denver. *this is where I throw up my hands and gnash my teeth in utter frustration*

In other music news, I recently came across some poetry written by Over the Rhine’s Linford Detweiler. Some pretty amazing stuff. My favourite, entitled “Praise”:

I cannot say it with mere words
Convincingly
So
I sing it with the life I live
Unflinchingly

Here’s another one that blew me away. Makes me wish I could do poetry!

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