Talk:Van Morrison
I'm not sure how to include this in a encyclopia fashion way, but Morrison reportedly has "Launched an attack" on the music industry and the Internet. I could not find for certain the original source for the quotes, but different sources seem to be taking it from contactmusic.com. The stuff he is quoted for is interesting and I think it should be included. I'm just beggining to understand Wikipedia, so I wasn't sure about putting all the information on the article page.
Here are the links to the two stories
http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/van%20morrison%20slams%20internet_28_02_2006
I changed a word. It said "alcohol-aided depression," I changed to "alchol-induced". --Wp1782 08:09, 4 February 2006 (UTC)
How can you have an article about a musician and not even mention what instrument he plays?
- Was resolved.
- I noticed that the info has been deleted sometime along the way, so I am going to re-add it. Akamad 05:38, September 4, 2005 (UTC)
This article remains kind of thin, especially from 1977 on — unfortunately I don't know that work well enough to contribute. And I don't think the article really captures what makes Van so special ... the Astral Weeks article actually does a better job of that, I hope readers find it. Wasted Time R 03:48, 5 Jun 2005 (UTC)
The phrase "Many consider his performance of "Caravan" to be the climax of The Last Waltz, Martin Scorsese's 1978 film of The Band's farewell concert." sounds odd. It either is the climax (ie in popular parlance, the end) or it isn't. I would suggest "high point".--Attila the Pooh 11:38, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- Done and done - Akamad 04:49, Jun 16, 2005 (UTC)
But do many consider that ? Or is just many Van Morrison fans who think that ? -- Beardo 15:56, 11 March 2006 (UTC)
- That's a valid point. I might try to look for some reviews of it. - Akamad 01:20, 12 March 2006 (UTC)
I changed the line after reading some reviews. Some state it as a highlight, but not enough to warrant the previous statement. - Akamad 02:10, 12 March 2006 (UTC)
Irish/Northern Irish
He isn't an Irish singer, he is Northern Irish. They are different countries. It is like calling a Scottish singer an English singer.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.110.223.243 (talk • contribs)
"I'm Irish and a British subject."[1]
"I'm Irish, American and British. I don't think I'm any one of those things. I think I'm Irish. I think I'm American. I think I'm British."[2]
- Van frequently describes himself as "Irish", so while it seems to offend you, it apparently doesn't offend him. Camillus (talk) 03:41, 19 February 2006 (UTC)
Northern Ireland is not a country, nor is it a province: it is a region within the UK. Van Morrison often refers to himself as Irish. I have reverted back to Irish as Van has described himself as Irish. Iolar
Irish can refer to anyone from the island of Ireland, not just those from the country (Republic of) Ireland. -- Beardo 15:50, 11 March 2006 (UTC)
Scientologist?
According to the Guardian, he is [3] yet there's no mention of it in the article? --Hn 13:04, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
- I added a reference to it on the article. He mentions it on an interview: http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/~hayward/van/reviews/1985newage.html. - Akamad 13:30, 25 March 2006 (UTC)
This is absurd, Van Morrison was not formally affiliated with Scientology, but like William S. Burroughs had a passing interest in Dianetics. Van Morrison is formerly a member of the Church of Ireland.
- The two cited references prove nothing. The Guardian ref says that he said he was in an interview in the 80s (presumably the interview cited in in the second ref). In the interview itself, van gives the idea short-shrift, just something that he was interested in at the time. Hubbard was "credited" on his 1985 album. Big deal. Van is a very ecletic, complex individual. You could easily say he was a Buddhist, a Jehovah Witness, an existentialist etc. etc. The idea that these refs "prove" that he is a Scientoligist is just tosh. Camillus (talk) 22:36, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
- The line I added to the article was: "Despite stating that he is a Christian, he was linked to Scientology, after he gave a special thanks to L. Ron Hubbard on his 1986 album, Inarticulate Speech of the Heart." WIth this reference given: [4]. I certainly believe this is a fair statement to make, but perhaps you don't, any comments on how to improve it? - Akamad 00:31, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
- Well let's see: your ref gives this one sentence where Scientology is mentioned, in passing : Morrison has stated that he is a Christian, but he admits his involvement in Scientology, transcendental meditation, and assorted New Age practices.. First, it's unacceptable, as - where does Van "admit his involvement with Scientology"? Perhaps the interview in 1985, where he gives it short-shrift? This is just an example of a writer putting words in Van's mouth. Van hates to be categorised, and can even be quite mischevious about it, throwing gullible interviewers off on wild goose-chases. If it's got to be mentioned at all, I would suggest something like : "Morrison is a complex individual, who has cited many eclectic influences on his life and music. He gave a special thanks to L. Ron Hubbard on his 1986 album..., although he has never been formally associated with Scientology or any other Church." Something like that. Anything more is just pure speculation. Camillus (talk) 09:22, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
- I incorporated your text on to the article. - Akamad 10:30, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
Church of Ireland
In a 1989 Q Magazine interview conducted by Spike Milligan, Van Morrison responds to a question about his religous affiliation with "Well theoretically I'm Church Of Ireland". http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/~hayward/van/reviews/1989august.html
It is however interesting, that no matter what evidence of Van's Anglican roots are put forth, there will always be doubters and hecklers.
Guitar? ==
I'm curious, what kind of electric guitar is played during the first few bars in 'Wild Night' and 'Gloria'? (PS- excuse me if I haven't quite gotten the hang of editing Wikipedia)