MFS has turned fifteen! My introductory thoughts on this landmark can be found here, but long story short: I asked some folks from the MFS community to help me celebrate by picking some selections from the archives, and possibly sharing some thoughts or stories.
Today's list is from Jason Doell.
[Ed. note: Well, this is a slightly strange experience. Most of these are the literary equivalent of "dance like no one is looking", but besides some snark, I guess I more or less can stand by the things younger Joe wrote.]
"I pondered whether my grand mal seizure would be an awkward bringing-people-together moment..."
Seemingly unable to follow instructions, I haven't collected a playlist of music; instead, in the spirit of celebration, I give you a reading assignment.
Collected in the links below are some of the lengthier blog entries from the early days of MFS.
I love MFS for many reasons. Today, reading through some posts, feeling a tinge of nostalgia, I loved being reminded of what is gone - bands, venues, dear friends. But moreover, I loved hearing Joe's voice in my head. While Joe has chronicled and catalogued cultural events in the city on MFS for the last fifteen years, the more significant project, in my opinion, is how much he has also told us about himself.
Hear Joe here:
2009 In Review: Concert Reflections
Essay: Nevermind (What Was It Anyway)
Art Event: MFA Party
NXNE 2013: Moments of Transcendence
Recording: Russ Strutt
Has there been five or so songs posted here that made an impact on you? If you'd like to get in on the action and make a list, feel free to send me an email: mechanicalforestsound@gmail.com.
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