May 24th – Bob Dylan’s birthday.
Bob Dylan, formerly Robert Allen Zimmerman, is a unique, talented individual.
For him to write, deliver messages and perform his songs is almost like a ritual.
Dylan’s a versatile artist, songwriter, record producer, poet, singer, musician.
He has explored various themes in songs performing artfully like a magician.
The messages Bob communicates – political, social, philosophical, religious,
Which have been his reflections of the real life events versus being fictitious.
Knowledge of civil, human rights, dignity, freedom Dylan implanted in songs.
Conveying as a representative of generation, to which he believes he belongs.
Bob integrated genres - folk, ballads, gospel, blues, country, jazz, swing, rock.
As he has gradually evolved, his talents, innovation have continued to evoke.
He’s incorporated electric instruments performing band’s musical repertoire.
Bob is a multi-intrumentalist able to play harmonica, keyboard, piano, guitar.
Distinctive in his vocal style, musical choices, lyrical structure or composition,
Dylan achieved a domestic and international praise, appreciation, recognition.
His songs manifest an emotional range: humor, playfulness, love, sadness, rage.
Bob, an influencial performer, can challenge his audience, surprise and engage.
Dylan is driven, determined, ambitious, brave, daring, intense, confrontational.
Despite rebellious attitude, he’s true to self and his art remaining professional.
Bob has elicited richness of sound and depth, metaphorical expression of lyrics.
He has been globally acclaimed by audience, fellow professionals, literary critics.
His songs, lyrics, music performances - unpredictable, promote transformation.
Bob constantly searches, invents, reinvents with vocal and lyrical sophistication.
Dylan’s complex vocabulary, deep content of lyrics, poetic power, articulation
Progress over time as he grows as a person exhibiting wisdom and maturation.
May 24th – birthday of Bob Dylan, an artist of spontaneity, mystery, originality.
He is a master of his craft known for talent, artistic quality, vision, universality.
Bob is a “trapeze artist,” conveying spirituality for “counterculture generation.”
He is a giant, icon, genius of synthesis, source of encouragement, inspiration.
Bob Dylan, you are a special person, and today we celebrate your special day.
The world and people need you, please stick around longer and dont’ go away.
We wish you happiness, peace, health, longevity, further invention, innovation!
God brought you to this world to utilize your gift, you are His grand creation!
Copyright©2013 Mila Alper
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