.: Train of Thought :.

So it started with a late night viewing of "24 Hour Party People"... (Finally!)... Its a movie about the Manchester music and dance culture. In high school, I was obsessed with Manchester bands: New Order, The Smiths, Inspiral Carpets, Joy Division, The Stone Roses, etc. But mostly New Order.. So knowing that here we go...

The movie had ended with New Order's "Regret":

...I would like a place I could call my own
Have a conversation on the telephone
Wake up every day that would be a start
I would not complain about my wounded heart

Just wait till tomorrow
I guess thats what they all say
Just before they fall apart.

Which made me look for the youtube video:

Which made me dig around and find this video:



Which was directed by my favorite modern artist, Robert Longo.

Which I can see how his "Men in Cities" series works into that video.

Then I think of my friend from high school. We both saw the Longo exhibit at the MCA. She was a year older and went to the east coast after she graduated. She came home to visit for while but during my last week of high school. She gave me the book to the "Men in Cites" series for graduation. She also brought along a friend originally from Manchester. He gave me his football jersey from his Manchester club. He also gave me a kiss since he couldn't stay long enough for my Prom. All the more to love Manchester right?

And so we have come full circle... *grin*