Yes, the documentary Secret to a Happy Ending. Lots of old video, old songs, and ends with Isbell's departure from the band and the breakdown of his first marriage. Its a pretty interesting video from a lot of perspectives. As I disappeared down the rabbit hole of Isbells's songwriting, I took a side trip into Drive By Truckers.
I was very impressed with how you handled When We Were Close, your approach was very data driven. I find Razortown to be one of Isbell's least accessible, but most beautiful songs. Its interesting that it is included in the Drive By Trucker video, at the place the breakdown of Isbell's first marriage come up. Might be a coincidence, but I somehow doubt it.
Thanks Rufus - really appreciate it. I like to look closely at all the influences and biographical info that can come into the picture with a song.
I think Razortown is beautiful too - it has a haunting melody. I agree that it isn't easily accessible, as it is written in a very vague way and slips in and out of first person.
It's included in a DBT documentary, you mean? I'll have to check that out.
Yes, the documentary Secret to a Happy Ending. Lots of old video, old songs, and ends with Isbell's departure from the band and the breakdown of his first marriage. Its a pretty interesting video from a lot of perspectives. As I disappeared down the rabbit hole of Isbells's songwriting, I took a side trip into Drive By Truckers.
I was very impressed with how you handled When We Were Close, your approach was very data driven. I find Razortown to be one of Isbell's least accessible, but most beautiful songs. Its interesting that it is included in the Drive By Trucker video, at the place the breakdown of Isbell's first marriage come up. Might be a coincidence, but I somehow doubt it.
Thanks Rufus - really appreciate it. I like to look closely at all the influences and biographical info that can come into the picture with a song.
I think Razortown is beautiful too - it has a haunting melody. I agree that it isn't easily accessible, as it is written in a very vague way and slips in and out of first person.
It's included in a DBT documentary, you mean? I'll have to check that out.
Another interesting take on one of his songs. Can’t say I didn’t. Now, take on Razortown
Thanks for reading! I actually am working on a piece about that one as we speak. It's a very interesting one.