Mona Bone Jakon

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Answer: Yes, the song garnered significant praise from both critics and fans alike. Its introspective lyrics, coupled with Stevens’ soul-stirring vocals, elevated the song to classic status. 9. How has “Mona Bone Jakon” influenced Cat Stevens’ musical career? Inspired by a near-fatal battle with TB and extended period of convalescence during which he studied classical music, metaphysical literature and meditative self-reflection, Mona Bone Jakon is equal parts painful torment, self-referential humour and spiritual awakening. It is deeply revealing of the man he was becoming and the journey he was embarking on that would last a lifetime. Through its stunning and often overlooked crop of songs we encounter an artist who has discovered himself but is unsure of whether the world will accept what he has become. The album has a deeply personal, almost vulnerable quality that, arguably, makes it the most compelling and human of all of Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ work. Answer: Stevens approached the writing process with utmost vulnerability and openness. He aimed to authentically express his emotions and experiences, crafting lyrics that resonate with listeners on a deeply personal level. 4. Can you explain the meaning behind the line “Wrapped by sorrow’s lonely gown, the poet hides in tears”?

kbps52 690 kbps00:15:15.714 34 658 kbps00:15:15.614 31 958 kbps00:15:15.547 124 386 bytes318 256 bytes00:15:16.048 Cat Stevens – Maybe You’re Right (Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival, 08-08-70) – 3:20 (415 kbps , 9.92 MB) kbps41 961 kbps00:24:29.000 33 124 kbps00:24:52.657 32 741 kbps00:24:48.186 124 014 bytes273 411 bytes00:24:57.162 Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Cat Stevens; 'Mona Bone Jakon ')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 11 June 2019. With ‘Mona Bone Jakon’ and ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ Yusuf / Cat Stevens asserted himself both lyrically and musically as a true artist in the most profound sense. His work during this period would go on to transcend its own era and stay relevant for generations to come. By looking inward with eyes wide open he discovered truths that he was able to present to the world with compelling sincerity through his unique and spell-binding gift for songwriting. These two albums truly stand as a rite of passage for all songwriters seeking to learn how to present their intimate experiences to the external world, and essential listening to all lovers of great music.

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Cat Stevens – Time – Fill My Eyes (Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival, 08-08-70) – 4:01 (421 kbps , 12.08 MB) The two reissues come with an additional Blu-ray containing music videos, live videos, and high-res audio of the original albums, plus a bonus 12-inch etched vinyl featuring a 1970 concert recording: Live at Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival for Mona Bone Jakon, Live at the Troubadour for Tea for the Tillerman. kbps17 883 kbps00:00:59.759 15 916 kbps00:02:28.148 15 288 kbps00:00:50.150 62 305 bytes 635 715 bytes00:02:33.153 The songs themselves were darker in tone: the madrigal-inspired ballad " Lady D'Arbanville" elevated the tragedy of a lost lover (in this case, Stevens' former girlfriend Patti D'Arbanville) to that of a deceased one and " Trouble" was a plea to stave off death. There were also lighter songs: "Pop Star" showcased Stevens' dramatic change in voice by satirising the triviality of celebrity. Cat Stevens – Lady D’arbanville (Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival, 08-08-70) – 3:39 (397 kbps , 10.35 MB)

kbps51 634 kbps00:20:30.228 35 322 kbps00:20:29.861 31 880 kbps00:20:30.062 124 372 bytes303 345 bytes00:20:30.495 A blu-ray in both sets provides a hi-res stereo of the new mix of each album, plus various videos of live and/or TV appearances and both box sets come with vinyl versions of the new 2020 mixes and 12-inch EPs with further content.

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Cat Stevens – Changes IV (Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival, 08-08-70) – 4:09 (465 kbps , 13.79 MB) Mona Bone Jakon is the third studio album by singer-songwriter Cat Stevens, released in April 1970 on the Island Records label in the United Kingdom and on A&M in the United States and Canada. The album’s 50th anniversary is also marked by a 12” etched vinyl EP featuring the rare audience recording of Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival from August, 1970. Further, a BluRay disc features the original video of “Lady D’Arbanville” and eight live TV performances, plus the HD audio of the new 2020 mix.

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During Stevens’ extended convalescence, he studied classical music, metaphysical literature, and meditative self-reflection. The album that emerged, Mona Bone Jakon, expressed the torment he had experienced but combined it with self-referential humour and a spiritual awakening. A notable creative partnership The remixed version does what a good overhaul should;brings out subtleties in the performance that had been hidden before, boosts the vocals, and generally adds more presence without desecrating or commercializing the overall initial recording. kbps17 883 kbps00:32:42.326 15 913 kbps00:34:10.715 15 288 kbps00:32:32.717 62 230 bytes 634 103 bytes00:34:15.720

kbps18 940 kbps00:11:25.084 15 913 kbps00:11:05.898 15 394 kbps00:11:16.075 62 363 bytes 634 174 bytes00:09:40.813 kbps17 883 kbps00:12:25.845 15 916 kbps00:13:54.233 15 288 kbps00:12:16.235 62 295 bytes 635 548 bytes00:13:59.238 Cat Stevens – Maybe You’re Right (Cat Stevens In Concert, BBC Live Recording, 27-11-71) – 4:03 (370 kbps , 10.71 MB) years on, the songs on ‘Mona Bone Jakon’ still sound as fresh as the day they were recorded. Presented here in a new 2020 Remastered version on CD, and a new 2020 Mix by David Hefti on CD and LP, the Super Deluxe Edition also includes an exclusive third CD of previously unreleased studio material, and a fourth CD featuring 18 live performances from 1970/71. The 2020 remaster was completed at Abbey Road Studios, and was overseen by original album producer, Paul Samwell-Smith. Cat Stevens – Father And Son (Live At Plumpton Jazz & Blues Festival, 08-08-70) – 4:18 (424 kbps , 13.03 MB)trans. Michael Valenzuela, "Majicat – Cat Stevns (sic) in a French Magazine Pop Musigue (sic)", Pop Musique interview, Majicat: Cat Stevens Scrapbook, c. 1972 , retrieved 24 February 2012 {{ citation}}: CS1 maint: others ( link) kbps18 446 kbps00:18:11.190 15 912 kbps00:17:48.967 15 344 kbps00:18:02.181 62 251 bytes 633 446 bytes00:17:53.972 Christgau, Robert (19 November 1970). "Consumer Guide (14)". The Village Voice. New York . Retrieved 13 February 2014. kbps19 659 kbps00:15:17.349 16 081 kbps00:15:13.345 15 466 kbps00:15:08.340 62 366 bytes 620 064 bytes00:13:58.404