‘Gathering Stories’ Through Musical Inspiration

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I have fallen in love with the We Bought a Zoo soundtrack by Jónsi. It was a great movie–as are most of Cameron Crowe’s films–and an even better soundtrack. The song, Gathering Stories, has especially inspired me. Just try putting in your ear buds, taking a walk under the stars, and not getting inspired.

The Lyrics

And then I heard you
You made me long for
To be a part of
Something that I can’t see
A life that is beyond
Something that I can’t fear
To be a part of
The story – it belongs to you

Something you said was
About a pen and a paper
You can always write it
It is something you’ll have to do
Gathering stories
A story – it belongs to you
They say that it’s gone now
You know that I disagree

I barely hear you
The signal is cold now
So turn it into video
Turn the radio
Sing along
To all our favorite songs

The signal is growing
Out in little pieces
And watch in a moment
Secure it for falling

Over the stars
Over the nights
Over the rains
Over the moons

Over the days
Over the streams
Over the skies
Over the ponds

Over the fires
Over the lakes
Over the trees
Over the minds

Our kid zigs
Opens doors
Over the doors
I am alive

The lyrics are vague but touching. More importantly, it’s a song that speaks to me in a way no other song has done for quite some time–gospel hymns notwithstanding. I have recently experienced severe writer’s block and a complete lack of creativity. I needed this soundtrack to renew my imagination.

There will be more on this during this evening’s episode of Coffee & Cigarettes.
January 17th, 2012 | Jeremy Sarber | No Comments

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