The Many Writings of

These pages contain writings by Barry Carl. His writings while he was a member of Rockapella can be found here.

My muse, Lady Irony, is a cruel and fickle wench. She takes off unannounced for long vacations in undisclosed locations, and she doesn’t even take her cell phone. I never know when she’ll show up, and when she does it’s almost always at an inopportune moment for creation. Hence my fitful attempts at communication. So, to sort of pick things up… [more]

After a nice long hiatus and some vocal refurbishing, I've crawled out of my comfy little studio and back onto the stage. I'm performing in the pre-Broadway run of the world premiere of a new musical this summer (2005) at the Capital Repertory Theater in lovely Albany, NY. All the songs are famous hits by Neil Sedaka, hence the title of the show - "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do". I'm singing bass backup vocals and playing electric bass in the onstage band! [more]

You can thank my buddy Dr. Bob for reminding me that it is high time for a written contribution to the site. It’s not that I haven’t been writing lately- I’ve been writing quite a bit, compiling a snarling pack of short stories that will become a people-friendly book before too long. That’s where my writing efforts have been going. [more]

Yesterday was the second anniversary of my last show with the group, and I realized that, besides a few stories and answered emails, I haven’t communicated much to those of you who have asked to know about what I’m doing these days. [more]

An Introduction to Blabodynamics: Why otherwise intelligent people cling to utterly stupid beliefs and concepts. [more]

Of course I was looking away from the giant screen at the most notable moment in the pathetic history of Superbowl halftime shows, and I am not simpleminded enough to own TiVo, since most television material doesn’t bear being shown once, let alone over and over again. [more]

Somewhere in my ramblings I know that I mentioned in passing that I was, for several years, a member of an orchestra. I remember glibly saying that those years helped propel me into my life as a singer. Here's why. [more]

It’s been an interesting time for me in the Chinese sense. When I finally got off the road last year, every cell in my body was screaming STOP!, as in stop everything. [more]

It is a deliberate act of will to write about something other than the cancerous political situation in the world. In a way I feel like I’m shirking a responsibility by turning my back on it and writing instead about anything else. [more]

I interviewed Barry Carl in his tiny room in the Jamaican ashram where he is now on retreat, following his retirement from the pop vocal group, Rockapella. Carl hasn't been heard from since his last concert with the group in July of this year. This interview breaks the silence he has imposed upon himself since then. [more]

For some odd reason I've been compelled lately to write about some of the transformational moments in my life. Maybe they'll help someone out there. I dunno. Guess it's part of my intentionally trying to wage peace. [more]

Ho ho ho. I wrote the attached piece out on the road last week, when I should have been trying to catch some sleep. Dumb...it's a true story that might go nicely on bc.com. [more]

I haven't written much since September 11th, but I've been doing a lot of thinking. And traveling. And singing. [more]

The following is a true story. I wish with all my heart that it wasn't. It contains harsh language and harsher situations. It is most definitely not for children. [more]

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