Kirk was born Ronald Kirk on 7th August 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, but felt compelled by a dream to transpose two letters in his first name to make Roland. After another dream in about 1970 he added Rahsaan to his name.
His playing was generally rooted in soul jazz or hard bop, but Kirk's encyclopedic knowledge of jazz history allowed him to draw convincingly on any element of the music's history, from ragtime to swing and free jazz. Kirk also regularly explored classical and pop music.
Kirk played and collected a vast number of musical instruments, mainly various saxophones, clarinets, and flutes. His main instruments were tenor saxophone, and two obscure saxophones: the manzello (similar to a soprano sax) and the stritch (a straight alto sax lacking the instrument's characteristic upturned bell). Kirk modified these instruments himself to accommodate his simultaneous playing technique. He typically appeared on stage with all three horns hanging around his neck, as well as a variety of other instruments, including flutes and whistles. Kirk also played harmonica, cor anglais, recorders, and was a competent trumpeter. He often used unusual instruments or combinations of instrument parts, using a saxophone mouthpiece on a trumpet or playing nose flute. He additionally used many extramusical sounds in his music, such as alarm clocks, whistles, sirens, and even primitive electronic sounds (before such things became commonplace).
In addition to the saxophones, Kirk was also an influential flautist, employing several novel techniques that he developed himself. One technique was to sing or hum into the flute at the same time as playing. (This technique was adopted later by many other players, including Jeremy Steig and Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull.) Another was to play the standard transverse flute at the same time as a nose flute.
Dreamsville
Rahsaan Roland Kirk Lyrics
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A dreamy view, just we two alone
If love in Dreamsville, time is new
We're here to love and we do
We can see the rest of the world
Below us from our pink cloud
As we go exploring hand in hand
In dreamy Dreamsville
Far away and here we love
Here we stay
There's no boundary to this magic land
As we go exploring hand in hand
In dreamy Dreamsville
Far away and here we love
Here we stay
The lyrics of Rahsaan Roland Kirk's song Dreamsville evoke a sense of surrealism and romanticism, as the singer describes their blissful state of being in a whimsical and dreamlike world with their lover. The concept of Dreamsville suggests that it is an imaginary utopia, where the rules of time, space, and reality do not apply. Referencing the "pink cloud" gives the impression of elevated consciousness and a state of euphoria.
The lyrics also convey a sense of intimacy and devotion between two people who seem to have found a perfect sanctuary in each other's company. Love in Dreamsville is described as new and exciting, and the couple is free to explore and discover the wonders of this mystical world "hand in hand." The lines "Far away and here we love/Here we stay" suggest that they have found a permanent refuge in Dreamsville, where they can express their love freely without any inhibitions.
Overall, Dreamsville is a fascinating concept that speaks to the human desire for a perfect world where we can escape reality and be with the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in Dreamsville, holding you
I am in a state of blissful happiness, where I am holding you close to me
A dreamy view, just we two alone
We enjoy a romantic view of a serene and peaceful environment where only the two of us exist
If love in Dreamsville, time is new
In this magical place called Dreamsville, time seems to cease as we experience the newness of our love
We're here to love and we do
Our sole purpose in being in Dreamsville is to express and experience our love for each other, which we certainly do
We can see the rest of the world
Even though we're in Dreamsville, we can still see the rest of the world from our vantage point
Below us from our pink cloud
Our current location in Dreamsville is atop a pink-colored cloud, which enhances the magical appeal of this place
There's no boundary to this magic land
Dreamsville is a place without limits, where anything and everything is possible
As we go exploring hand in hand
We can take the opportunity to explore this enchanting land together, holding our hands as we do so
In dreamy Dreamsville
The very name of the place encapsulates the dreamy and surreal nature of this land
Far away and here we love
Even though we're far away from everything else, we choose to express and experience our love in this place
Here we stay
In Dreamsville, we can remain in a state of love and bliss forever, without any external interruption
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: HENRY N MANCINI, JAY LIVINGSTON, RAY EVANS
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@lucianabornisacci2588
Grandioso! A distanza di anni รจ sempre brillante !
Insuperato!
@smizzman
Too damn slick