Today I learned of the death of Jason Molina and although I didn’t know him personally, I had meet him several years ago in Lubbock Tx, on my birthday… he bought me a beer. For some reason the thought of his death keeps breaking my heart over and over. Listening to his music has always been a similar experience. Since the first time I heard Songs:Ohia I have felt some kind of connection with Jason, and his music — possibly the affinity lies in the tonality of his voice, a voice with such depth and sincerity that could only accurately manifest itself in song. I tried to listen to his music today, but it’s just too sad, I just can’t do it. The raw emotion of his songs were somehow easier to swallow before this day. Rest in peace Jason. You and your songs were a gift to this world.
So bittersweet is the feeling of finishing an amazing book. I took a week to read the last chapter because I didn’t want it to be over…