《编年史》是美国传奇民谣歌手鲍勃•迪伦历时三年在打字机上亲手敲出来的回忆录,记录了自己生命中种种非凡的时刻——初到纽约,签约哥伦比亚,遭遇创作瓶颈,家庭生活片段,点燃灵感火花,打破界限……这位民谣诗人用热情、怜悯和深邃的目光回顾的往昔岁月,将那逝去的黄金年代一幕幕地展现在我们面前
读这本书,实际上有必要把里面涉及的歌曲一一的再听一遍。看看当时作者是怎样的心情,写出了唱出了怎样的歌曲。诗言情、歌言志,作为歌手、诗人,写出来的文字一样是天马行空,充满了意识流的味道,很有典型的美国文学特色。这种文字的语言风格,很有点象最近读的`李立扬的《带翼的种子》
虽然说本书的书名叫做《编年史》,实际上并不象史书那样严格按照年代次序一一地记录下来。重点不在于叙事,而在于把那时的感觉描写下来。事情都没有惊天动地的事情,都是日常生活中的琐事,包括事业的起步发展经历云云。
里面涉及的人和事、地点,给阅读带来了许多困难。尤其是对于不了解鲍勃•迪伦的人而言,更是如此。当然,这点对于专业人士,如研究西方音乐史的,或者是鲍勃•迪伦本人的超级粉丝,可能并不成为障碍。
这种回忆式的随笔小说,因为描写的都是真实情况,并没有刻意营造的矛盾冲突,更多的是将意识、将思维无限地扩展,联想力极其丰富,想到什么就写下什么,不用顾虑什么起承转合之类的技巧。
诚如作者所说,当时的评论家们都把他称为美国青年一代的良心,实际上,鲍勃•迪伦自己内心清楚,他怎么能够代表那一代人呢,他只能代表他自己而已。所有的歌曲,只是他对于内心的一种表达,所以对于这样的高帽实在高攀不起。
作为一名歌手,能够有这样的文字水平的确了不起,比起现在有些明星写本书还需要别人捉刀代工要高明多了。即使对于鲍勃•迪伦不了解的人,也可以通过本书去了解他本人、包括他的歌。
的确是如此,对于西方音乐并不太了解地我,通过阅读本书,也去下载了鲍勃•迪伦的几首歌听,确实有天籁之感。虽然和原来听过的一些英文名曲有所区别,但其风格的独特则是深入人心。民谣风配上低沉的男音,透露出一丝沧桑之感。
只是对于阅读本书而言,如果想要更好地领略其中的内涵,还必须再做一些功课,对于当时的时代背景、鲍勃•迪伦的经历作一番了解,才能更好地理解他的那些抒情话语、思维触角是为何而来。
虽然鲍勃•迪伦对社会还是有所反思的,甚至一度被人们称之为抗议歌手,那只不过是他把一些当下的事情写进了歌里而言,他不是政治家,不是写的政治宣言,只是把他的所想所感写出来而已,只是因所处的时代包围,闪现了一些时代特点而已。
dear david:
i am afraid that you will think me unpardonably negligent in not having answered your letter dated 7, december sooner, but when i have told you the reason, i trust you will be convinced that the neglect was excusable. when your letter arrived, i was just in hong kong. as my family could not forward it to me during my absence, it has been, therefore, lying on my desk until the moment when i took it up. now the first thing i have to hasten to do is to write to you these few lines to express my deep regret.
i enjoyed many pleasant sights during my trip. i shall be pleased to give you an account to of them when i see you next.
sincerely yours,
tom
亲爱的戴维:
请原谅我收到您12月7日的来信后迟迟未复,现将原因告诉您,相信您一定会谅解的。您的来信到来时,我正巧在香港,家人无法及时转递。你的信一直放在我写字台上,直到我回到才看见,拖至今天才回信,深表歉意。
这次出去旅行饱览了许多美丽景色,下次见到您时,将告诉您一切。
Dear dad,
It’s so late,almost 11:00 at night.Have you entered into the sweet dream yet?I haven’t seen you for a long time.I miss you so much.Can you hear my sincere words?Maybe you’ll never know I miss you so much!
Do you still remember the happy days when we were all together?During those days we were full of sunshine.You and mum often took brother and me to the park.We always saw the ice-cream tear.Sometimes,you stayed at home and cooked some delicious food for us.We often waited for you and played with you.You could lift me very high.We always had a good time.You also concerned about my lesson.But you have never chastised me and lectured me.You were full of thoughts for me.What’s more,you were my best father in my heart.You were the envy of my friends.I was happy for a long time.But now,all things have changed.You can’t take care of me.You aren’t at home all day.Sometimes,I go to bed late,but I still can’t see you.Are you busy?No!you often play cards with your work friends in the factory.So you can’t go back home early.I’m angry to hear that!Do you know?If you don’t come back,we’ll worry about you.I often see you and mum should divorce in my dream.I’m very scared,because I want to have a happy family.I can’t control my tears and often suffer from insomnia the whole night.
Dad,I want to see you and talk with you.But I have no courage to tell you.But I hope you can care our family.Dad!Could you hear my voice?
Hope you keep healthy and best wishes.
Dear Miss Morgan,
(1 I am so sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to attend the lecture on American history tomorrow afternoon. (2 Now, I’m writing this letter to show my deep regret (3 I do hope you can understand me and excuse me for my absence.
(4 I will be very grateful if you are kind to listen to my explanation. (5 The reason for my absence is that my uncle is returning home from France, and I have promised to meet him at the airport at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon. (6 Therefore, I will have to give up attending your lecture tomorrow afternoon.
(7I wonder if it is possible for lecture to be recorded, and if so, could I borrow the tape? Sincerely yours Li Hua
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