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Patrickmcclanahan — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:29:00 -0000

i feel as if by reading this youve swept away all the things in my life that make me feel as jaded as i do know.
being a musician seems to be as profound to me know as it did the day i first began. with only love patrick.

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Patrickmcclanahan — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:29:27 -0000

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Gregg — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:22:00 -0000

Beautiful, and I can't think of a comment to do it justice. It just is, beautiful. Thanks.

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Gregg — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:22:45 -0000

Beautiful, and I can't think of a comment to do it justice. It just is, beautiful. Thanks.

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Mar — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:38:00 -0000

This brought tears to my eyes even when I was not listening to music...

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Mar — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:38:48 -0000

This brought tears to my eyes even when I was not listening to music...

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Andrew — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:24:00 -0000

The Mahler Adagio was indeed beautiful, but was not the piece mentioned. It was, in fact, Barber's Adagio for Strings. But the speech was amazing. It alone made me cry.

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Andrew — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:24:42 -0000

The Mahler Adagio was indeed beautiful, but was not the piece mentioned. It was, in fact, Barber's Adagio for Strings. But the speech was amazing. It alone made me cry.

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Jack Knetemann — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:49:00 -0000

I have been trapped in a psychological battle for the past year. I am a guitarist of an exceptionally high caliber, and for the past six years have been swept up in an obsession with the instrument. I have made it my goal to become a musician of the highest skill possible, but have found conflict with another path, the one of social work. Music is far and away my primary aim, but I always felt that engrossing myself in the art was somewhat of a selfish act, or a waste of time compared to the humanitarian work I could be doing. That was until I read this. I have never thought about how intensely vital music is to the soul. Thanks to your writing it has dawned on me that I need not choose on over the other, that music is in fact the best and most profound medium for bringing good to the world. You have changed my life, thank you so much.

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Jack Knetemann — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:49:53 -0000

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gabrielborba — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:29:00 -0000

Hi Amanda,

I'm a film student (and music lover) from Brazil. I too sometimes stop and wonder if films matter at all. And I slowly realized that we, who chose the road of the arts, are bound to face a never-ending wall between us and most people: sensibility.
I think that's what it all comes down to. Believing that, even though it doesn't result in something material, there is great value in going through a poetic inner travel, and explore yourself as a whole universe of meaning.
Most people are just not ready for it, being caught up in this need to label things. But there are those who are willing to live their lives not only to stay alive, but to also allow themselves to relate to whatever it is that doesn't meet the eye.

How nice of you to post this.
Thank you very much.

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gabrielborba — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:29:00 -0000

Hi Amanda,

How nice of you to post this.
Thank you very much.

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siorghra — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:41:00 -0000

Amanda,
You may not read this since it's been several months since this blog was posted, but I was catching up on your writing and was inspired to comment.
I went to your concert (and Yoga class) in Northampton on Friday. I was having a hard time finding the words when I did get a chance to speak to you, but I thanked you for de-victimizing the world. I think what I meant was an example of just what is written in this article.
Throughout my life, and especially in the past few years, I have struggled with feelings of being a victim. I have believed I could never be whole, and never be right. I've often thought of myself as broken beyond redemption. (This sounds awfully dramatic, but I'm teary from the Adagio and the prose so please excuse me. Incidentally, do you know how hard it is to read white on black with tears in your eyes?) My reason for telling you is that in the past month as I have delved more deeply into your music and history, I've found myself growing whole again, and to greater potential than I thought possible. Oddly enough, the song that has had the most effect is not some great symphony or even an emotional song full of deep lyrics and comfort- the healing song is Oasis. Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing that. Do you have any idea what it's like (you may, actually, I'm not sure) when all that's ever been said is "oh dear, I wish I could help, you poor creature" or "hush, that shouldn't be talked about", and suddenly someone (and someone beautiful and inspiring) shouts "hey, this happens! and it's not the end of the world! and there are other things in life! and more than that, you have permission to laugh about it!"? I don't feel like small events in my past define who I am anymore, and that is so beautiful.
Again, thank you. I owe you a lot. Also, beautiful picture :) You're very lucky to have him.

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siorghra — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:41:15 -0000

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Traveller — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:52:00 -0000

What a useful post here. Very informative for me..TQ friends...

Cheers,
Buat Duit Dengan Blog

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Traveller — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:52:26 -0000

What a useful post here. Very informative for me..TQ friends...

Cheers,
Buat Duit Dengan Blog

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Fool — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0000

I know a 12 year old child, that I could kidnapp. But it's my little brother and he plays tuba.

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Fool — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:30 -0000

I know a 12 year old child, that I could kidnapp. But it's my little brother and he plays tuba.

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Jonathan Davies — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:43:00 -0000

Came across your stuff searching for Leeds United as I'm a huge fan (of Leeds United). Just like to say I'm now a huge fan of Amanda fucking Palmer! Just bought the album on iTunes and next time I'm in NYC I'm going to try and catch a live show. I'm an old dude, 54, and in the UK. You rock. More please ;)

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Jonathan Davies — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:43:32 -0000

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Person — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:16:00 -0000

Same, same.

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Person — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:16:30 -0000

Same, same.

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anna — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:43:00 -0000

Amanda, I do read your blogs, every one, every word, every time. I don't reply because I often don't know how to respond to your beautiful mind.

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nazakyar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:43:00 -0000

dear amanda,

I didn't read the whole thing. I am sorry. it's 2.36 am here in Istanbul and my eyes hurt because I've been working on my graduation project for days now. I cross-read it. I am shameless. and sorry. but this made me feel better. thank you. if you're reading this. thank you. I don't know why but I feel better now. photos tell me that you've been having a good time. it's nice to know that someone, even someone in an entirely different part of this world, is having a great time. it means a lot to me. i wanna have a great time too. yes, I miss having great time. I need to survive this week and the next week. it'll be allright then. good night/good morning, whereever you are and whenever this is.

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KeithG — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:27:00 -0000

Hey!!! I read your comments all the way to the end! I just don't comment because I don't think I have anything interesting to tell you.

I have loved your blog since you referenced the "hack hack hack" Porcupines mating in the back of your throat. I will continue to read your blogs until you start twittering monosyllabic sounds of expression, then I'll maybe check for a new post every other month instead of twice a week. Hurumph.

Love you.