I previously told you about unfulfilled proposals for Coltrane to record the music of Monk, and to reunite with Miles Davis. Today you’ll learn about another idea that never came to pass—and this time Coltrane himself helped to block it. Alain Corneau (1943-2010)
I'm going to start with an apology that I really don't write comments and I'm very rarely negative, at least publicly... But here we go: I grew up in France and I know French righteousness when I see/read/hear it. It is a given that we all revere Coltrane as an Artist (yes, capital A). An open letter is just someone publicly demonstrating their personal pain. It is amazing how blind people are to the notion that a human being is a vehicle for expressing the aesthetic experience. In "Rewind & Play" for example, Thelonious Monk demonstrates this perfectly. The clumsy and ego-driven TV guy gently gets ignored and the Artist gives us an exceptional treat to listen and connect with "otherness." So Coltrane owes nothing to anyone. He is the finest of all vehicles we have all had the pleasure of experiencing.
Thank you for your comments, Chris. Yes, it's clear that the two authors feel that they are "entitled" to Coltrane's participation. I'll talk more about that in the next post. THANK YOU, Lewis
Wow, what an interesting find. Poor boys sound a little pissed with Trane's /disdain. Rejection is hard to except. Looking forward to the next installment.
I'm going to start with an apology that I really don't write comments and I'm very rarely negative, at least publicly... But here we go: I grew up in France and I know French righteousness when I see/read/hear it. It is a given that we all revere Coltrane as an Artist (yes, capital A). An open letter is just someone publicly demonstrating their personal pain. It is amazing how blind people are to the notion that a human being is a vehicle for expressing the aesthetic experience. In "Rewind & Play" for example, Thelonious Monk demonstrates this perfectly. The clumsy and ego-driven TV guy gently gets ignored and the Artist gives us an exceptional treat to listen and connect with "otherness." So Coltrane owes nothing to anyone. He is the finest of all vehicles we have all had the pleasure of experiencing.
Thank you for your comments, Chris. Yes, it's clear that the two authors feel that they are "entitled" to Coltrane's participation. I'll talk more about that in the next post. THANK YOU, Lewis
My god those dudes were patronizing and entitled, no wonder Coltrane wanted nothing to do with them.
Ha ha--I don't disagree--wait until you see the next part! THANK YOU.
Lewis
Wow, what an interesting find. Poor boys sound a little pissed with Trane's /disdain. Rejection is hard to except. Looking forward to the next installment.
Yes, they did not take it well at all! THANK YOU GERARD