A good posting in the guestbook from Barry. He is correct that I remain ill at ease with this diary – hence, no doubt, the lack of recent entries. Whether this unease is with myself or this public diary forum is more difficult to know. I am by nature a very private man, who has taken on a very public piece of work – in the hope that it may yet, in Dr Unnecessary's words, "subvert the dominant paradigm".
I am reminded of a dinner party with my cousin – at which I am sure I was every bit as aloof as Barry fears – where we were discussing the failings of the local council. My cousin suggested that I should not complain about those who were doing the best they could, as I had never once considered standing for election. On this occasion I have indeed "offered myself for election" – I have allowed my inner sanctum to be raided in the hope that it will prove instrumental in creating a force for change.
But enough of this introspective twaddle. What of music? Is this not meant to be a music site? I spoke with Fripp today about the idea of an album entitled "Love Cannot Bear". Hold me back, I say. If it is not on all your shelves by the end of next year, it will not be for lack of trying. This is music that is aching to be given voice.
"Cynicism is death to the artist."
