Debussy Comments

This is a nice tribute to a very complicated musical genius, who may have benefited greatly from a friendship with a youthful and musically talented Daniel Brick. So, would you have also been a composer? What would your instrument(s) have been? Piano too? I like that you chose the format of a dramatic monologue. I am imagining you standing along the side of the stage reciting this piece while the younger Daniel and Debussy go about their way, living the lives of rock stars of their time. Debussy could have used a wingman for sure... Not for his music, but for his forays into love! The transition of the piece into an analysis of his music (from Dramatic Wagner to His own Impressionistic natural style) . Is not only informative, but also beautifully written. I have not seen his opera, but now my interest is peaked (listened to some snippets on YouTube) ...

Listening music to wonderful imagery this poem is advanced with amazing ability of expression and experiencing something strange in spirit with remembrance of God's light is definitely interesting as well as amazing....10

To put your passion in music into poetic language is amazing. You are a gift to the world. Yes, music: If music be food for the soul, play on! To play in the choir belting your best...is a great spiritual experience. Sing unto the a new song. Something strange happens when the Spirit of God takes over! After that you experience such joy and contentment. You have expressed it here. Thank you!

Daniel! very nice poem! i'm also Wagnerite! I have many poems about him, .and Debussy - is so gentle and fascinating! I also adore Mahler, especially 9-th Symphony!

I must admit, Daniel, that I am uncultured. I 'know' little of the arts; Music, Painting, Opera. Ballet etc.. I have spent most of my life reading and studying the sciences: Anatomy, Geology, Astronomy, Physics etc. Having said all of that, I will tell you that I am not ashamed to cry when I hear a string quartet or even a favorite contemporary song. I envy people of your knowledge and refinement and found your poetical reverie quite lovely.