Point of Entry (one of the greatest bike travel songs ever written)
Point of Entry from Willie Weir on Vimeo.
"Give the world outside a point of entry. It'll give back to you."That lyric stuck in my soul the first time I heard it in Larry Murante's title song of his album Point of Entry.Music is an incredible force, and each listener interprets what they hear in their own way. Words can be heard and quickly forgotten, but put them to music, and they will most likely be with you forever.I know for a fact that Larry didn't set out to write a bicycle travel tune. But that is exactly what it is for me. My "point of entry" is my bicycle. It allows me to be more engaged, more vulnerable, and more in touch with the world around me.With that in mind, listen to the tune with added images, and you may agree that this is one of the most beautiful bicycle travel songs ever written. Photos: by Willie Weir
Music: by Larry Murante
--SIGHTS AND SOUNDS appears on Friday afternoons. Willie Weir is a columnist for Adventure Cyclist magazine. His latest book Travels with Willie: Adventure Cyclist will inspire you to hit the road and just might change the way you approach bicycle travel. He lives in Seattle with his wife Kat. You can read about their local adventures and life without a car at http://YellowTentAdventures.com/.
Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2012/01/point-of-entry-one-of-greatest-bike.html
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