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[rich]

I think you make valid points Clement and hardly square
I think as we read and re-read IV we must look at Doc and his
perceptions and wanderings and interactions with a certain level of
skepticism (tho I don't mean it in a harsh way) due to his altered
state(s) throughout most of the book

rich

On 10/27/09, Clément Lévy <clemlevy at gmail.com> wrote:
> You're right, my understanding of this passage was a bit square.
> I had forgotten the murder in front of the stage at the Altamont
> festival.
> Thank you,
> Clement
> Le 27 oct. 09 à 17:37, rich a écrit :
>
>> On 10/27/09, Clément Lévy <clemlevy at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> - more important here is the fact that rock 'n' roll is not going to
>>> be free anymore. It is as if Doc only knew music through open-air
>>> free concerts. The "glimpse at the other side" shows how Doc realizes
>>> that "everybody" is going to prefer private ownership of records
>>> bought in stores after a cautious listening via headphones.
>> ___________
>> I'm not sure this is a black and white issue--music is like God (or is
>> God) in that some enjoy worship in groups or alone
>> beyond that is another reminder of the unrealistic nature of
>> hippiedom--nothing is free in life; not that I don't sympathize with
>> those who want to believe such things are possible but...
>>
>> and also, the glimpse of the other other side, not private ownership
>> but mediated group musical encounters for those worshipping with
>> others--someone was making a killing
>>
>> and finally, considering Altamont, can u blame folks for being a bit
>> wary of the free music happening
>>
>> just saying
>>
>> rich
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