This Amazing Internet

Years ago, after reading a transcript of one of Kurt Vonnegut's speeches, I had the urge to read Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." I easily discovered a copy of it online and read the amazing short story.

I had known about, but never seen, the French film version, which was later purchased and syndicated as a Twilight Zone episode. Yesterday, I decided to see if I could find a version of it online. I easily found the episode broken down into three parts on youtube.



In the film, the Union spy/war criminal finds his escape accompanied by a hauntingly beautiful song called "Live Livin' Man." I searched for a version of it online and found a few. It's amazing that such a small aspect of the film, which had been adapted from the Ambrose Bierce short story, had been picked up on by at least two musicians who also appreciated the simple and amazing melody of the song.





When I decided to learn the song on guitar after listening to the song over and over, I quickly found a primer on the chords posted by one of the previously mentioned musicians.



I am constantly amazed by the niche groups and interests that are present on the web, and I'm always grateful when it pays off in a new way.