No islands left, for islanders. by LBJ2
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No islands left, for islanders.
I was listening to a song by a fantastic singer, composer and piano player.
He is the 6.th best selling artist in USA. I believe he has some connection to Long Island, NY.
I think he has been an islander most of his life.
He wrote a song called *The Downeaster Alexa*. It is his boat. A downeaster named after his daughter, Alexa.
It is a stunning composition in a very special folk style. Brilliant lyric.. straight from the heart.
Click here to eperience my source of inspiration
Great video for the song too, by the way.
As soon as i realized what the lyric was about...I had to interpret his composition and put an image on it.
The song is about how hard... the Long island fishermen, baymen, whatever... was hit by sad tendences in our society.
I have been an islander all my life...and always will be.... #;oD
My father was an islander all of his life... my grand father was an islander and a fisherman all his life.
My great grand father was an islander and a fisherman all his life....
The ocean is a dangerous place to work... deadly to some.
Several of my old friends from the school days.. has drowned during their career as a fisherman.
So i could very much identify with the lyric of the song. Even if my entire family has died...
I still remember who, how, and what they were. I guess that is why i liked the song a lot.
I find it sad to see how power holders, destroy small societies.. especially the islanders.
The power holders want us all to live in big cities. Then it is easier for them to control us and surveil us. #;oD
God forbid that. #:o)
I also think the conclusion on the lyric is... society want us all to be a professor.
Even the people who are not born to be a professor. I belive that fact make a lot of peolple unhappy.
Boat - Fishing boat is a freebie from ShareCG.
Deviney wave brushes.
Daughter - Gina for MG from FairyDreams/Thorneworks.
Bayman and father - M4 from DAZ.
Mother - Lady Starlight V4 is my own creation.
Comments (36)
ShadowsNTime
As usual you picked a great piece to write about and gave it a great voice! I too have lost friends on the fishing and crab boats in Alaska and I know many who have lost a husband, daughter, brother to the seas. Very nicely composed and written Lars, the image is superb, the song and video also superb, thank you!
magnus073
Lars I once again find myself agreeing with you on your thoughts on those in power and their attempt to herd us into areas where we can be better controlled. For someone such as yourself that comes from a long line of Islanders who have a love for the ocean it strikes home most of all. Great work on this image and wonderful job of bringing your vision to life
YorkBerlin
wonderful artwork greetings York Made in Berlin
Faemike55
Wonderful image Lars and great commentary!
pops
You are right on Lars. Commercial fishing is the most dangerous job in the world. We need the small independant fishermen because the big ones destroy everything. Excellent image with so much heart
Miska7
Very nice image. Excellent artwork!
photostar
Great render, Lars and I especially like the limited lighting. It lends more mystery to the feeling of the image. The Chesapeake Bay, near my neck of the States was once a thriving local fisherman's source of pride and income. It is vanishing quickly.
lyron
Fascinating image. Excellent work!!!
Mousson
Great idea and image!
elfin12u
Your inspiration is sooo apt, and the image derived incredibly well done!!! Thank you for sharing this. Amazing work!!!!
tofi
Such a beautiful and inspiring image, full of creativity and representation! The various ways of life in the smaller cities, I personally find most admirable and most difficult, in fact, whereas most people from the larger ones, have this conception of themselves as more powerful... yet so very wrong ... in every sense of the word. I think you've definitely brought up a beautiful idea and created an image derived out of a brilliant inspiration and intention. Stunning artistry and composition!
stick
I'm just stunned, Lars you do have a special way of turning a great song into a fantastic image. Very powerful.
ladyinblack
Wow, this is wonderful! Very beautiful work of art. As usual, great dialogue and I am in total agreement. Wonderful song to inspire you... by one of the great musical artists. Thanks for sharing :)
Minda
WOW!! this is amazing image lars ,.awesome commentary,and beautiful song...amazing work as always!!
schonee
Most Excellent!
Richardphotos
awesome composition Lars.the energy is apparent
renecyberdoc
yeah the crap-people sending her kids to university the kids dont even want,but it sounds good ,to say with the daily martini:.hey my kids are in university. great work and words my friend.you always get to the point.
Zazou
WOW ! Outstanding !!
NetWorthy
Brilliant, fabulous artistic style going on here! Love the "phantom" images and the very moody, stormy light and action. WONDERFUL job Lars!
DennisReed
Superb & Stunning Art Lars! BTW, I am a big Billy Joel fan even thou I am a west cost brat! ;)
ragouc
Very good and detailed composition. Great work.
densa
where i live in green bay wisconsin we use to have small fisherman i use to love watching them go out from the island to the bay but as everything that no longer is there because of the fact they could no longer make a living at it how sad thank you for the beautiful memory wonderful song and art
Lunastar
Lars this is amazing work. I've always loved this song.
3x3
awesome and so powerfull Lars x f!
emmecielle
I am also an islander... and I feel really belong to my island! Beautiful song and impressive work, Lars! Lady Starlight V4 is wonderful! :)
bakapo
dramatic and powerful. the colors, lighting and choice of images are all excellent. this one really moves me. I wish I could favorite it 100 times. thank you for sharing this, it's wonderful, and I really mean that. hugs
beatoangelico
Superb composition Superb composition...Excellent-Work
lior
Excellent idea and impressive image!
waldodessa
Beautiful work!
MagikUnicorn
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