Mega thanks to Lisa for suggesting using songs from Bar Scott's Liturgy album for Mim's memorial tribute. Perfect!
What a dork I was to not think of it myself. Just the other day, someone - who hadn't a clue my little hometown had any connection to the brilliant singer-song writer - talked about how much her daughter loved Bar's music.
And Mim was a huge Bar fan. What an idiot I was not to think about an album that I gave to my big sis!!!
"Father, all holy" is a perfect fit for the memorial tribute. Throughout the various conformations of what began as 14-year old Mim's Explorers Club, it was always the club hymn, sung at induction ceremonies, around campfires. And Mim gave "Peace be to this congregation" prominent placement in an album she made over fifty years ago - in 1961 - of poems tagged to photos of her sibs (naturally, none of her).
Offering thanks to the Creative Energies that have helped make Mim's memorial tribute as true to her as it feels like it will be. I haven't seen any early versions. Nor will I. I won't see it until everyone else does.
The link will be posted on Sunday, November 29. We are having a gathering to watch it at Cairnwood Village, at 3:00 pm. Around the country, the world, other groups will gather for their own watch & celebration. Mim would like that - people coming together at the best time for them, not a one-shot experience at a circumscribed time & place. Am sure she'd love that the video includes scenes from Laurel, features Frank & Louise, folds in Bar's music.
Peace be to this congregation - and to Mim.
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