Woman Of Heart And Mind by Joni Mitchell
Comparing the composition of this song to the catalog of Rufus Wainwright, another artist I look to for engaging harmonies and composition, I’m struck by how efficient Joni is in her work.
- There’s a lush and delicate quality about this song. It isn’t aggressively loud or overbearing. It’s stripped down but not simple harmonically. There’s a subtlety and attention to craftsmanship that is absent in most new music.
- Lyrically, this song is a beautifully crafted tale of support through constant tribulation. It’s challenging and reassuring. A swirl of the good and the bad. A reminder to calm down and just be. Plus, it’s well metered to the music.
You know the times you impress me most are the times when you don’t try.
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November 30, 2009
