#jacobs ladder
Harp
Shares the symbolism of the ladder as leading to the next world. The harpist is Death. An emblem of King David in the Old Testament, and of Wales, and an attribute of Dagda, the Celtic fire god, who calls up the seasons and whose playing originally brought about the change of the seasons.
[Source: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Symbols by J.C. Cooper]
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Polemonium micranthum “Annual Jacob’s-ladder” Polemoniaceae
Missoula, MT
April 16, 2017
Robert Niese
These abundant, weedy Jacob’s Ladders are often found growing among other equally small, white-flowered annuals like Stellaria,Arabidopsis,Capsella, and Cardamine. Unlike many members of those other weedy genera, Polemonium micranthum is a native and not quite as abundant. I certainly would have passed right over it, had I not been on my hands and knees searching for a timid jumping spider. It’s a new species to me!
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Brad Mehldau’s new album, Jacob’s Ladder, first released on CD and digital in March, is now available in a double vinyl set. You can get it here.
Jacob’s Ladder features new music that reflects on scripture and the search for God through music inspired by the prog rock Mehldau loved as a young adolescent—his gateway to the fusion that eventually led to his discovery of jazz. Featured musicians on the album include Chris Thile, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Mark Guiliana, Becca Stevens, Joel Frahm, and others.
Mojo calls it “a kaleidoscopic affair, where baroque prog-rock edifices are juxtaposed with clouds of ethereal choirs, dreamy piano interludes, and squalls of free jazz-style clarinet. Skillfully weaving these elements into storytelling sound collages, Mehldau takes the listener on a memorable musical journey.”
Eckhart saw hell, too. You know what he said? He said the only thing that burns in hell is the part of you that won’t let go of your life. Your memories, your attachments. They burn them all away. But they’re not punishing you, he said. They’re freeing your soul.
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