domingo, 22 de abril de 2007

My Sweet Lord

Jesús Rosado

Pieza compuesta desde la bondad, el My Sweet Lord de George Harrison se ha convertido en el himno de una generación hambrienta de mística. El propio George alguna vez comentó que las notas y la plegaria cantada se le revelaron en medio de una serena siesta y que al despertar con la sensación de un encuentro supremo, sintió necesidad de que la melodía que recirculaba incesantemente de su cabeza a los dedos se convirtiera en un acto de devoción para fieles de todos los credos. Esa inspiración en corto tiempo se hizo trascendencia. Desde que My Sweet Lord se diera a conocer en la versión temprana de su amigo Billy Preston, la canción de George se ha posado como una paloma sobre el reloj planetario, cualquiera que sea el meridiano de la fe. Basta que resuenen los dulces compases, no importan las veces que reincida el cimbreo agudo de la cuerda, y es como si se abriera de par en par la iglesia interior del hombre. Durante los minutos en que palpita el fervor de guitarras y coros, se desvanecerán las iras mundanas entre los reclamos a una promesa impostergable y en cada sujeto se asomará el poeta y el amante de la paz. La letra, cuyo poder estriba en el hilo humilde de su súplica, no hace más que confesar la premura con que transcurren los plazos para conocer el gran misterio y pareciera que clama por invertir el itinerario de los iluminados. Como si se comprendiese finalmente la necesidad de un Cristo del gredal y del subsuelo. Un gurú del oro sin luz, que consiga ¡aleluya! que el Padre descienda definitivamente del barrio celestial a conocer el pedregoso transitar de una civilización a punto de quedar sin historia.

24 comentarios:

Anónimo dijo...

Me llevaste el maquina del tiempo.
El Buti

La Mano Poderosa dijo...

Tambien, en la cancion "Mariana" "LET IT BE", escrita por McCartney ocurrio algo similar.
McCartney said he wrote "Let It Be", inspired by a dream he had during the tense period surrounding the Get Back/Let It Be sessions. He dreamt of his mother, and the "Mother Mary" lyric refers to her (Mary (Mohin) McCartney). She died of cancer when McCartney was 14. He said, "It was great to visit with her again. I felt very blessed to have that dream. So that got me writing "Let It Be".
Even though, the religious overtones are also apparent in the lyrics, as follows:
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree,
There will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is
Still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be. Yeah
There will be an answer, let it be.

And when the night is cloudy,
There is still a light that shines on me,
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be,
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Anónimo dijo...

Este es George o es AT más jovencito y con barba?

Anónimo dijo...

My sweet lord
Hm, my lord
Hm, my lord

I really want to see you
Really want to be with you
Really want to see you lord
But it takes so long, my lord

My sweet lord
Hm, my lord
Hm, my lord

I really want to know you
Really want to go with you
Really want to show you lord
That it wont take long, my lord (hallelujah)

My sweet lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My sweet lord (hallelujah)

I really want to see you
Really want to see you
Really want to see you, lord
Really want to see you, lord
But it takes so long, my lord (hallelujah)

My sweet lord (hallelujah)
Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My, my, my lord (hallelujah)

I really want to know you (hallelujah)
Really want to go with you (hallelujah)
Really want to show you lord (aaah)
That it wont take long, my lord (hallelujah)

Hmm (hallelujah)
My sweet lord (hallelujah)
My, my, lord (hallelujah)

Hm, my lord (hare krishna)
My, my, my lord (hare krishna)
Oh hm, my sweet lord (krishna, krishna)
Oh-uuh-uh (hare hare)

Now, I really want to see you (hare rama)
Really want to be with you (hare rama)
Really want to see you lord (aaah)
But it takes so long, my lord (hallelujah)

Hm, my lord (hallelujah)
My, my, my lord (hare krishna)
My sweet lord (hare krishna)
My sweet lord (krishna krishna)
My lord (hare hare)
Hm, hm (gurur brahma)
Hm, hm (gurur vishnu)
Hm, hm (gurur devo)
Hm, hm (maheshwara)
My sweet lord (gurur sakshaat)
My sweet lord (parabrahma)
My, my, my lord (tasmayi shree)
My, my, my, my lord (guruve namah)
My sweet lord (hare rama)

[fade:]

(hare krishna)
My sweet lord (hare krishna)
My sweet lord (krishna krishna)
My lord (hare hare)

Anónimo dijo...

"My Sweet Lord" is a song by former Beatle George Harrison from his UK number one hit triple album All Things Must Pass. Session musicians on the track included Eric Clapton. The song is primarily about God, and features repetitions of the avatars of Lord Vishnu, the preserving god in Hinduism.

When released as a single, "My Sweet Lord" topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. In October 1970 Harrison told the British press that it was going to be his first solo single, but a few days later he changed his mind and said it would not be made available thus, as he did not want sales in that format to detract from those of the album. (The other three former Beatles had also released solo albums earlier that year, without releasing a single in Britain from any of them). It was released as a single in the US on 23 November 1970. Within a few weeks, EMI and Apple Records bowed to media and public demand, and the UK release followed on 15 January 1971.

Entering the British charts in the first week at No. 7 and then hitting the summit for five weeks, it was the first single by an ex-Beatle to reach No. 1. It did so again again in the UK when reissued in January 2002 after Harrison's death from cancer.

The song was originally intended for Billy Preston, who had a minor hit with it in early 1970, in his album Encouraging Words. It was written in December 1969, when Harrison and Preston were in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The recording of the song took place in London. Billy was the principal musician while Harrison was engineering the sessions. The drumming was performed by Alan White, now better known for his long association with Yes. White was introduced to Harrison by John Lennon, after he had worked with the Plastic Ono Band and on Lennon's second solo album, Imagine.

When All Things Must Pass was re-issued for its thirtieth anniversary in 2000, Harrison recorded a new version of the song as a bonus track, sharing vocals with Sam Brown.

In Britain the original single was officially a double-A Side with "What is Life", so both sides had a full Apple label. In the US it was paired with "Isn't It A Pity", which was not included on the 2002 re-release. The latter, on CD only, included "My Sweet Lord (2000)" and "Let It Down" as additional tracks.

After Harrison's death, at the tribute Concert for George in November 2002, the song was performed by Billy Preston.

Anónimo dijo...

y que volá con ER anoche

Anónimo dijo...

Hoy domingo oir la bella cancion que es parte de una epoca, cuando eramos mas candidos.

Jesus, mucha gente hoy no cree ni en la madre de los tomates. Creo que me salio una cancion. Isa

Anónimo dijo...

Una exhibicion interesante "en las afueras" a la que debieron ir mas amigos. Tres artistas y una conexion...

La Mano Poderosa dijo...

Sorri que lo perdi, pero mis viejos me necesitaban. Los placeres culturales cuentan menos que mis responsabilidades familiares.

Anónimo dijo...

Me sacaron lágrimas de alegría esta mañana.

a

Anónimo dijo...

que ojos y que mirada intensa,sigues siendo sublinme George

Anónimo dijo...

Lo mismo sintio Osvaldo Rodriguez cuando escribio La Marcha del pueblo Combatiente .

ER

Anónimo dijo...

ER, pariente que pinturitas mas cheas las suyas imitando a los bolos y con esa mencion a roshenko. de que patrte de pinar del rio tu ere mijo

Anónimo dijo...

ademas te estaba observando alli, ER, buscate a un estilista y a un modisto, de pinga asere donde tu te compras esa ropita tan guacha???

Anónimo dijo...

ya ti fue el que te dieron un premiecito los mejicanos??? vaya tenian que vivir xcerca de los pinare&ños!!! yote recomiendo ER que te vayas pa los viernes de la calle 8

Anónimo dijo...

Alli estare

ER

Anónimo dijo...

La calle 8 esta mejor que Winwood, por lo menos ahi no te miran con cara de "mira a este Hispanito"

Anónimo dijo...

Me parece que mas Vargas que Rodchenko (lo cual es un "plos", no necesariamente un "mainus").

Anónimo dijo...

Como decia Mario Benedetti:"Gracias por el cuero"

ER

La Mano Poderosa dijo...

ER,
Pena que no pude ver tus obras, son como las de Piffaretti?
En que galeria estan, para ver si voy entre semana.

Anónimo dijo...

Mano, están en una casa en Coral Way esquina a la 79 Street. La casa hace justamente esquina y está en la senda sur. Allí encontrarás otras cosillas interesantes. El berraquito -me refiero a ER- tiene buena mano pero le falta todavía para ganarse un post.

Anónimo dijo...

Por cierto, me encontré a Mosquera y su señora y me avisó que su próximo show va a ser un homenaje a Michaelsen, el primitivo cubano qu reside en Los Angeles, el cual acaba de sufrir un heart attack que, gracias a Dios, logró rebasar. No cree que Michaelsen pueda venir. Se trata de 17 obras que hay que ir a ver. Habrá un catálogo con texto de Pau Llosa. Este artista , llegado por el Mariel, es uno de los pocos naive cubanos de relevancia en el exilio. Este tributo hay que celebrarlo.

La Mano Poderosa dijo...

dolphin... me avisas!

Anónimo dijo...

viva la hippanza!!!!