Show 9: Quinntessence
Series: Shakespeare in the Alley: Bob Dylan's Poetics
From: Bill King
Length: 00:59:36
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Following up on the false myths in show eight, this show explores other songs which convey Dylan's quest for the eternal rather than the temporal in "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Quinn the Eskimo," and "When I Paint My Masterpiece."
The companion web site: www.dylanalley.org.
Also in the Shakespeare in the Alley: Bob Dylan's Poetics series
Show 2: Dylan and the Three Kings
(00:59:35)
From: Bill King
Radical Solitude in "Just Like a Woman" and a Radio Drama
Show 1: Dylan as Poet
(00:59:54)
From: Bill King
Introduction to this series on Bob Dylan's Poetics with focus on "To Ramona"
Show 4: Ballads, Part I
(00:59:58)
From: Bill King
This show begins a two part series by focusing on ballads in the early albums released in 1963-65.
Show 11: Art/Artist/Audience in Dylan' Songs
(00:59:13)
From: Bill King
Dylan's Relationship to His Art, to himself as Artist, and to his Audience
Show 10: John Wesley Harding
(01:02:25)
From: Bill King
The JWH album traces Dylan's relationship with America and his spritual journey from outlaw to family man, from joker to thief.
Show 12: Dylan and the Traditions
(01:00:13)
From: Bill King
Dylan & the Traditions: Literature, Popular Song, Folk Song
Show 7: Love Songs Part II
(00:59:20)
From: Bill King
Extends part 6 by looking at "Visions of Johanna"
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Piece Description
Following up on the false myths in show eight, this show explores other songs which convey Dylan's quest for the eternal rather than the temporal in "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Quinn the Eskimo," and "When I Paint My Masterpiece."
The companion web site: www.dylanalley.org.
Transcript
Available at the web site: dylanalley.org.
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Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Tambourine Man | Dylan | Bringing It All Back Home. | Columbia | 5 | 00:00 |
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Jim Buhl
Posted on October 02, 2009 at 12:29 AM | Permalink
When the Deal Goes Down Show 9
I enjoyed Show 9 mainly because of this last song. It is my favorite, although I don't believe in a religious god, I can see Dylan's God in it. I see it as love of a lover or friend. I recited the second verse at my sister's funeral and my wife cries everytime she hears the song.
Your work is great and a bit scary too.
Has Dylan ever commented on it?
I will write again when I finish all shows, but thanks, it means a lot.