David Wilcox: On religion and minor cellular miracles

Excerpted from a presentation at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City. The "Naked Soul" concert series invites audiences to tour the museum with the performer, then the performer comments on slides of select pieces as part of the performance. David interwove three slides seamlessly with dialogue about the heart's yearnings, music as compass, and re-ligion, here in the literal sense of the word.

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[rgseasquirt]

I heard the "rest" of the story when he performed in San Diego. I LOVE this story. I'm a molecular biologist by trade, and dig the David prose either way. So, this was my kind of jam. I can't wait till it can be released. Any time-line hints?

[mrdavidwilcox]

Hey, we won't be releasing that song on video - for licensing reasons, David's going to re-write it.

[mrdavidwilcox]

yep, DW's about to launch into a great song. which we can't share yet 'cause of copyright schtuff. wish we could! RW.

[sunshineuklondon1965]

@bunkerrr5

For me the simplicity of the melodies mean you can concentrate on some really beautiful lyrics. His ability to state the moments we pass through in life I think reflect the life we all live better that "great art"... not high brow, not complicated, yes, not "impressive" but true.... The beauty of the everyday, eating, sleeping, dating, praying and waking up with or without someone that understands you and above all not giving up ... the tiny mosaic of ordinary becomes extraordinary

[bunkerrr5]

@mrdavidwilcox

This guy is a philosophical genius, a very talented and knowledgeable guitar player, and one of the worst songwriters in the history of music. Pithy, no-impact lyrics, coupled with melodies that are truly forgettable. He richly deserves the obscurity which he has achieved.

[kiva822]

ya, where's the rest? He does a song/poem after...

[CecilWalker]

It's like a cliffhanger! I am compelled to hear the ending to the story!

Which song did this lead into?

[abeardneglected]

I remember a shorter version of this at a show in Birmingham. Very interesting stuff! This clip seems to cut off before he's quite finished, though.