Last evening, my wife and I had the pleasure to attend Billy Joel's concert at Coors Field, in Denver. Joining a sold-out crowd, we were treated to an energetic performance for more than two hours.
Like most creative artists (and most humans for that matter), Joel has certainly endured painful episodes in his life; however, he has been especially successful at baring those experiences, and the emotions that they provoke, through his music. Insightful and, at times, brutally honest, he addresses human nature, social injustice and human relationships with little sentimentality and no mysticism.
Long a fan, it was an honor to see this renowned songwriter and to listen to his music in person, even at such a large venue. The weather, despite an alarming forecast, cooperated and Joel's stamina, given his age and the altitude, was remarkable. Most of all, I appreciated his humor, his thought-provoking lyrics and his no-nonsense take on humanity.
Like most creative artists (and most humans for that matter), Joel has certainly endured painful episodes in his life; however, he has been especially successful at baring those experiences, and the emotions that they provoke, through his music. Insightful and, at times, brutally honest, he addresses human nature, social injustice and human relationships with little sentimentality and no mysticism.
Long a fan, it was an honor to see this renowned songwriter and to listen to his music in person, even at such a large venue. The weather, despite an alarming forecast, cooperated and Joel's stamina, given his age and the altitude, was remarkable. Most of all, I appreciated his humor, his thought-provoking lyrics and his no-nonsense take on humanity.
