Monthly Archives: July 2004

wooping in on icy winds, certain of the displeasure of ancient gods, Robin Trower’s “Bridge of Sighs” is a very long way from the warm glory of a Venetian lagoon.Powered as much by bassists James Dewar’s growly vocals as Trower’s warbling and sailing, “Bridge of Sighs” has always seemed longer to me than its actual length of just under five minutes. Perhaps it is the song’s ability to transport me to imaginary places—places where Conan fought; where hobbits thwarted dragons; places where imagination is real, and reality doesn’t matter. Continue reading →