By bent grasses in a gentle wind under straight mast im alone tonight, and the stars hang above the broad plain but moons afloat in this great river. In human hearts what bolder thought can rise, than mans presumption on tomorrows dawn. See more ideas about art, illustration art and illustration. The theme, if there could be said to have one, is that certain of us a born lucky wealthy, influential, coddled and theywe lord it over the rest of humanity, giving orders, insulting, torturing. A lesserknown set of illustrations was created by thomas stothard in 1799. A compelling diagnosis of the worlds injustice but also a very personal response to that injustice. Musically, night thoughts will satisfy fans of suedes classic material, as the album finds a middleground between the guitar pop of the coming up era and the moodier textures of dog man star. The vulnerable human psyche takes center stage as singer brett anderson brings alienation, death and. Edward young, night thoughts composed 1797 the william. It was accompanied by a feature film, directed by roger sargent. If an article link referred you here, please consider editing it. Page night thoughts he has exhibited a very wide display of original poetry, variegated with deep reflections and striking allusions, a wilderness of thought, in which the fertility of fancy scatters flowers of every hue and of every odour. Jan 22, 2016 true to its title, night thoughts is about the fears and doubts that keep suede up at night. Night thoughts wikisource, the free online library.
True to its title, night thoughts is about the fears and doubts that keep suede up at night. Twenty years, a decade of which was spent in a split, certainly has shifted suedes perspective, particularly that of leader brett anderson. Youngs poignant statement in the complaint of the vanity of human life echoes themes of the book of job and ecclesiastes. As for the manner of composition, we can easily imagine young quelling his sorrow. Jan 22, 2016 musically, night thoughts will satisfy fans of suedes classic material, as the album finds a middleground between the guitar pop of the coming up era and the moodier textures of dog man star. Yorke philip yorke, the future 2nd earl of hardwicke, night 4. Features song lyrics for suedes night thoughts album. Produced by longtime collaborator ed buller, the album was released through warner music uk on 22 january 2016 to widespread critical acclaim. There is no dialogue just an incredible rock out soundtrack by a world class band. San francisco chronicle with wit and wisdom to spare, night thoughts is a subversive gem of an essay, which ought to appeal beyond those who already convinced that radical change is needed. During their 2016 tour the band performed from behind a screen on which sargents film was projected.
Jan 21, 2016 suede trash, animal nitrate and beautiful ones live at glastonbury festival 2015 duration. There are still tracks called things like the fur and the feathers and outsiders, perhaps the most suedey of suede song titles. On night thoughts, suede delivery a sweeping semiconcept album about addiction and desire. The film is the back drop to suedes album night thoughts 2016. Full text of night thoughts on life, death, and immortality. It describes the poets musings on death over a series of nine nights in which he ponders the loss of his wife and friends, and laments human frailties. The night thoughts were immediately commenced, and published between 1742 and 1744. Blake was contracted to provide illustrations for youngs most popular work. Find similar albums to night thoughts suede on allmusic. We will evolve up to the point of godhead, aka the omega point, where we create the universe and are, from then on, on the outside, or the other side, of the universe, time being a cycle and something like a mobius strip or a klein bottle. Twenty years, a decade of which was spent in a split, certainly has shifted suede s perspective, particularly that of leader brett anderson.
A brilliant piece of scholarship and a profoundly moving portrait of a man and his time. Each track is supported by different interlinked stories of the highs and lows of bryns life. Kauffmans book title, at home in the universe, indicates a way of healing the breach. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Accessible and engaging, the mind at night shines a bright light on our nocturnal journeys, while revealing the crucial role dreams could. Jan 20, 2016 on night thoughts, suede delivery a sweeping semiconcept album about addiction and desire. Illustrations to edward youngs night thoughts composed c. The book is a sort of prose poem, consisting of the ruminations. It is more than a collection of poems and notes about those. A night thought poem by william wordsworth poem hunter. In this frightening darkness men lie down to sleep and dream. The project gutenberg ebook of youngs night thoughts, by edward young this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no.
The complaint, and the consolation, or, night thoughts. Sat down with the book last night, went cover to cover its short and found the contents to be a rambling record of notquitestray thoughts. This edition of the night thoughts was much noticed. Beautifully designed hardback book in matt laminate finish approx 44 page book, in heavy paperstock disc 1 cd. This marvellous poem was all composed either at night, or when riding on horsebackan exercise, by the way, which gives a sense of mastery and confidence, stirs the blood, elevates the animal spirits, and has been felt by many to be eminently favourable. Night thoughts is the seventh studio album by english alternative rock band suede. The film is the back drop to suede s album night thoughts 2016.
Suede trash, animal nitrate and beautiful ones live at glastonbury festival 2015 duration. The stars blossom tonight like the cherry blossoms in the spring they shine bright all over the sky like hundreds of lights in the night they show me the way where to go take me tonight right up to you i fly up in the sky to reach the stars i shall sit on a shiny little star and watch you laying on a bed of roses. Night thoughts is the seventh studio album by britpop group suede released in 2016 and it shows the bands growing maturity while consolidating their strengths and inherent glamorous grandeur. Night thoughts was recorded in london and brussels with longtime producer ed buller. In the 1790s, when this edition of youngs night thoughts was originally published, william blake was relatively unknown, and edward young was one of the best known english writers in the world. With wit and wisdom to spare, night thoughts is a subversive gem of an essay, which ought to appeal beyond those who already convinced that radical change. Night thoughts is successful in accomplishing its goal, though. Once the poster children for porcelainskinned druggy excess, theyre now the embattled survivors. In his younger years, anderson couldnt resist the tragic but as he settles into middle age, his work bears an. Actorplaywrightessayist wallace shawn is best known for his role in the princess bride inconceivable. Jan 20, 2016 night thoughts is successful in accomplishing its goal, though. The album deals with a lot of familial themes life, death, love, anguish and despair. Sep 07, 2015 we are pleased to announce that suede will release their stunning new album night thoughts on january 22nd, 2016. The duchess of portland margaret harley bentinck, night 3.
Jan 22, 2016 beautifully designed hardback book in matt laminate finish approx 44 page book, in heavy paperstock disc 1 cd. Night thoughts had a very high reputation for many years after its publication, but is now best known for a major series of illustrations by william blake in 1797. Jan 21, 2016 so night thoughts honors suedes longstanding place in britrock history as theatrical brooders with a penchant for pop and postpunk, while also celebrating the fivepieces growth by. Britpop pioneers suede follow 20s very wellreceived bloodsports with their seventh studio album, night thoughts. By edward young, london, 1797 book with 43 etchingsengravings by blake engravings watercoloured. The album was premiered live, in its entirety, at londons roundhouse over two dates in november 2015, accompanied by a feature film directed by photographer roger sargent, which was screened behind the band as they played. Night thoughts honors suedes longstanding place in britrock history as theatrical brooders with a penchant for pop and postpunk, while also celebrating the fivepieces growth by supplying listeners with another round of swirling dance ballads and operatic, dog man starry ruminations. With paul dewdney, jane synnott, gabriel trimble, alex walton. Suede will release in their seventh studio album, night thoughts, in jan 2016. Comments about a night thought by william wordsworth. Night thoughts full length movie in dvd format region. Suede new album night thoughts steve hoffman music forums.
Generations of diviners, black magicians, fortune tellers and poets have made night and dreams their province, interpreting the troubled images that float through mens. In his 1791 book, life of samuel johnson, james boswell called nightthoughts the grandest and richest poetry that human genius has ever produced. The album is accompanied by a feature film directed by acclaimed. Its the work of a band whose members know precisely how to execute their ideas and are enjoying a fruitful second life. Jun 20, 2017 sat down with the book last night, went cover to cover its short and found the contents to be a rambling record of notquitestray thoughts. Peter stoler, time night thoughts of a classical physicist is an artful experiment in writing the history of science. So night thoughts honors suedes longstanding place in britrock history as theatrical brooders with a penchant for pop and postpunk, while also celebrating the. The film starts with a man drowning in the waters of a deserted beach at night, as he fights for life, his mind plays out the events that lead him to be there. During their 2016 tour the band performed from behind a screen on which sargents. Features song lyrics for suede s night thoughts album.
We are pleased to announce that suede will release their stunning new album night thoughts on january 22nd, 2016. This was effectively a long commentary on colossians 3. Jan 22, 2016 night thoughts is the seventh studio album by britpop group suede released in 2016 and it shows the bands growing maturity while consolidating their strengths and inherent glamorous grandeur. It is more than a collection of poems and notes about. This is one of the few poems in which blank verse could not be changed for rhyme but with disadvantage. The complaint, and the consolation, or, night thoughts william. Night thoughts and millions of other books are available for instant access. It resonated with me for many reasons, not least because my mother passed away a few days after i started writing a story for the film. In the poem night thoughts afloat, what is he comparing. Night thoughts honors suedes longstanding place in britrock history as theatrical brooders with a penchant for pop and postpunk, while also celebrating the fivepieces growth by supplying listeners with another round of swirling dance ballads and. Night thoughts is the bands followup to 20s bloodsports, which was their first studio release since they reunited in 2010.
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