Published in Write Under the Moon·PinnedMember-onlyThe Song Does NOT Remain The SameYet the original artist finally gets her due — Sixty years ago, a young Canadian folk singer watched On The Beach, a film that explored the aftermath of a post-nuclear holocaust. She was so affected by the film’s message that she went back to her Los Angeles apartment that night and wrote a song. The young woman had never…Music2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMy Inspiration For Daily Trips Through HistoryA comprehensive directory for Day Tripping About seventeen years ago, I had the occasion to visit a new museum that opened near Trafalgar square in London, UK. The display was divided into two sections, the first being a walkthrough of the bunker offices where Churchill and his command team operated during WWII. The second part of…Illumination2 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Stuart EnglanderLife is filled with Crossroads. Choosing those which fire the imagination — As we move through life we are met with choices. If you move slowly, the choices are bountiful, and sometimes too many. So you speed up a bit, travelling past successive crossroads at a pace where a decision isn’t an option. Then, you find you’re moving faster and faster, and…About Me3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyI Am A Fictional Character — Stuart EnglanderAt least, my family thinks I am — The play on words aside, a better fiction writer is what I aspire to be, and reading better writers like Liam Ireland and Britni Pepper inspire me to pick up my game. Finding these terrific writers on ILLUMINATION-Curated and ILLUMINATION has somehow lit a fire in my brain. Their inspiration…Fiction2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·PinnedMember-onlyMyths And Meaning In Classic CinemaHow to get more from your viewing experience — Movies of the past still hold magical powers of imagery and symbolism that resonate today. If you appreciate the artistry and detail that goes into filmmaking and you would like to explore cinema’s rich and diverse history with a discerning eye, please join me on a journey of rediscovery. …Film2 min read
Published in Write Under the Moon·6 hours agoMember-onlyPaths To Glory Part 1Following the musical trail — Now, I must be honest. Elvis Presley never carried the aura for me that so many others grew to love. That said, I can certainly appreciate the magnificent talents of the Memphis superstar. I recently went to see the much anticipated Elvis docudrama, which many consider a grand accounting of…Music2 min read
Published in Write Under the Moon·Jul 29Member-onlyHot Licks With A BulletLet’s Give Musicians the Power — The world’s leaders are making a mockery of all that is decent. And of course, every shmuck with a megaphone or media platform thinks they are the righteous ones with wisdom to impart on us lowly souls. It seems appropriate now to treat others with total disdain. Well, if you…Music2 min read
Published in Write Under the Moon·Jul 22Member-onlyPaths We Take (Part 3)When worlds Collide — Although less commercially successful than he rightfully deserved, Lou Reed paved paths for more musicians than anyone can count. And his influence carried on into the new millennia. As Sweet Jane ended, I looked to the right column on YouTube to continue my search, but I didn’t get far. I…Music2 min read
Published in Write Under the Moon·Jul 21Member-onlyPaths We Take (Part 2)And the Strange Twists of Fate At first, you might wonder what the connection is here when I was last discussing female vocalists. But that’s where the wonderful world of random searches kicks in. I had just finished playing a set of Annie Lennox songs when the queue popped up…Music2 min read
Published in Write Under the Moon·Jul 20Member-onlyPaths We Take (Part 1)To Discover Dulcet Tones — So while everyone gets back to their regular lives, I, of course, sit here thinking about music that inspires me. Either I have too much time on my hands, or I’m a hopeless procrastinator. You guessed correctly. Anyway, on this occasion, I was pondering the wealth of women singers of…Music2 min read