李宗盛: Tom Waits的首张专辑《Closing Time》标志着他音乐生涯的开端,展现了他独特的音乐风格和声音。专辑中的歌曲《Old 54》与他其他作品不同,描绘了清晨看日出时对未来充满希望的感受。然而,他的音乐风格深受蓝调和爵士的影响,常常用低沉的嗓音、缓慢的节奏和深沉的旋律营造出一种深夜酒吧或者街头的氛围,这与他早期作品中对爱情的恐惧和矛盾心理以及对孤独的表达形成了鲜明对比。我个人非常喜欢专辑中的《I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You》,它深刻地表达了这种复杂的情感。
This chapter explores Tom Waits' early career, starting with his debut album, 'Closing Time,' and its unique musical style. It delves into the themes of his early work and highlights some of his most beloved songs from this era, such as 'Old 54' and 'I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You'.