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David Byrne on how "Moby-Dick" went from obscure novel to cultural touchstone after World War I

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petervorster
@petervorsterImported2d ago
It's hard to believe that it tanked it a masterpiece
megbennett6490
@megbennett6490Imported2d ago
L💙VE THIS DISCUSSION💙💙💙💙💙💙
ridiculousslick
@ridiculousslickImported2d ago
“It’s ok to be afraid when the blue spot hits your brain” David Byrne
imipak23
@imipak23Imported2d ago
I find Byrne's explanation unpersuasive, but I love that he knows about the history of Melville and it's evolution in the culture from obscurity to fame.
jdsalbion
@jdsalbionImported2d ago
David Byrne is the best of humanity
lobstrige
@lobstrigeImported2d ago
"Speak not to me of blasphemy, man; i would strike the sun if it insulted me" this quote has stuck with me since the first time i stumbled through the book. It took me years to understand it. Even after learning it's meaning I find it comforting.
annbchristian4355
@annbchristian4355Imported2d ago
JERRY HARRISON is from my city- MILWAUKEE- there is an arty theatre that shows the film on the big screen every year- and JERRY HARRISON is always there- and sometimes DAVID BYRNE- too!!!-
balibob47
@balibob47Imported2d ago
David Byrne... A true mastermind.
twentyfifthdui4717
@twentyfifthdui4717Imported2d ago
An interview to match the book's monotony.
gdittmer5787
@gdittmer5787Imported2d ago
That's why YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR DREAMS ALIVE. Wait for divine alignment and you will succeed. 😊😊
willflythelightingguy
Who else thought we were going to get David Byrne talking about Led Zeppelin?
bast713
@bast713Imported2d ago
People asking "how could we as humans do this" either reeeeeeeally weren't paying attention or they were drinking some excellent Koolaid. But it does also show the dangers of that type of thinking.
bosleystarr
@bosleystarrImported2d ago
Mr Byrne has some very interesting insights.
snortpop47
@snortpop47Imported2d ago
🎉🎉🎉