Aunt Tudi and Shriekback

[tinhuvielartanis]

I am not sleeping. I'm just lying here in this hospital bed waiting for them to discharge me, yet not wanting to go home because I feel it's going to be haunted with her spirit, there is so much of her there.

While I was lying in bed last night, I got to thinking about how I came to discover Shriekback. It was Aunt Tudi's doing. She was up all night one night and was watching 120 Minutes on MTV. A video came on that she thought might interest me and she showed it to me the next day. It was Nemesis by Shriekback, and I was utterly enthralled with the band and the video. I can't say how many times I watched that video, studying all the bizarre and exotic nuances buried within the imagery. I couldn't thank Aunt Tudi enough and she watched me collect all things Shriek and then seek out other fans when I got onto the Internet. She was amazed by my involvement in the creation of one of the first Shriekback tribute sites that was user-friendly and encouraged fellow fans to rally and try to bring the band out of retirement. She watched my hair turn white when I realised I had actually made contact with Barry Andrews. And she was more than pleased to actually meet him, as she always thought he was not just very talented, but one of the best looking men she'd ever seen.

I told Barry, when I met him, how I came to know Shriekback. He thanked Aunt Tudi for her involvement in transforming my musical perceptions. She later told me it was one of her proudest moments.

Really, I will never be able to thank Aunt Tudi enough for that gift. It's one of many she gave to me during our time together. When I get out of this hospital, I'm going to watch the Nemesis video again in her honour and thank her in spirit.

Comments

[aki-dreaming.livejournal.com]

...>.>...

I feel a LOT less guilty now.

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

What on Earth would you feel guilty about, love?

[aki-dreaming.livejournal.com]

Being a pushy, meddling bitch?
Who loves you. A whole fucktonne more than cheese.

[mizliz.livejournal.com]

That is one of the best tribute/memories I have ever heard! Thank you so much for sharing it. ox

[rheyamorgaine.livejournal.com]

I could't have said it better.

[waterdawg.livejournal.com]

{{{hugs}}}

I'm glad you are better. Going home will be hard, but you might find comfort among her things.

Take care of you.

[evcelt.livejournal.com]

When I get out of this hospital, I'm going to watch the Nemesis video again in her honour and thank her in spirit.

Sounds like a very good idea.

[(Anonymous)]

everything sounds lightweight at a time like this. All I can humbly say is that I'm honoured and thank you.. Barry Andrews

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Thank you B. She thought the world of you.

[aki-dreaming.livejournal.com]

I think the world of you, now, too.
Thank you so much.

Aunt Tudi and Shriekback

[oleander56.livejournal.com]

Hi!

First of all, allow me to express my condolences for your tragic loss, I cannot imagine how you feel.

Secondly, you are writing again, and that is a healthy sign. As the expression goes, life must go on.

As for haunted, I don't think aunt Tudi loves you any less now, wherever she is.

I hope you will find a way to deal with this new situation, and if you would decide to move to England, I will visit you for sure.

Looks like many people support you, and that's a really good thing.

Best of wishes,
Yours Truly

Oleander 56

[moad-terran-hq.livejournal.com]

Her spirit will be a part of yours, always - it is part and parcel of the love you had for each other....

[ladyana5.livejournal.com]

This is wonderful, hon! It is a great way to pay homage to the most important aspects of your life, Shriekback and Aunt Tudi. I am glad you are feeling better at least enough to go home. Hug the furry babies for me and let me know if you need anything.

[zaecus.livejournal.com]

wow

[zitronenhai.livejournal.com]

What a wonderful remembrance of pivotal moments given you by or shared with your Aunt Tudi. What a very cool woman.

[falkenna.livejournal.com]

And more of the strange and beautiful symmetry that is your relationship with Shriekback and Barry.

On a macaroni note, I have been using Mr Partridge's works therapeutically, especially "Yacht Dance". (Or was before these latest crises; I think only Thomas Tallis can help just at the moment.)

If you really do need to put off that moment of going home, try to do so; surely some local friend or relation can help? You really shouldn't be alone now, until the moment when you know you need to be.