What is the most important thing to you? Some may say family and friends. Others may say their significant other or maybe even their job. While these are all very important things to me, the most essential part of my life would have to be music. Whether it’s rock ‘n roll, reggae, jam bands, pop music, jazz, etc, music makes my world go ‘round.
I enjoy listening to the heaviest heavy metal and even the most mellow folk music known to man. Despite these extremes, musical genres all have one thing in common: the ability to make people listen. I listen to music all the time. When I’m getting ready for school in the morning, driving in my car, or even listening to the imaginary radio in my head, I am constantly jamming to the beats.
Music has the ability to do what no person or drug can. When I’m sad, I listen to music. When I’m angry, I turn on the stereo. When I need to relax, I kick back and put in my ear buds. If I could, I’d listen to music damn near every second of my day. Even when I don’t have the radio blaring, you can find me sitting on my couch jamming on my acoustic guitar.
Music is in my blood and my soul. Not only does it keep me sane, but it has kept me alive. When my dad died in 2005, the main thing besides family and friends that kept me going was music. If it weren’t for the music I had access to, I may not be here today. Losing a parent leaves a hole in your heart. But by listening to and creating music, I have been able to slowly fill that gap. Music has been around forever, and without it, I, and many others, would be lost.
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Wow I really know what you mean about music. I lost my dad this past November and yes it's very hard losing a parent. Especially at a young age. After my dad died my brother always had music blaring in the vehicle that reminded us of dad. At times it may make you feel sad but it makes you feel closer to the person you lost by listening to the music. Music has a way of helping us through our everyday life. There is probably a song out there that could relate to every situation we've ever gone through. Like right now I play love is a battlefield by Jorday Sparks. Muscians have a way of capturing how we feel and ways we want to express things in their music. I really enjoyed your blog, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteagreed. well said. everyone listens to music and have their own prefences. in my opinion, as long as there is music in the air, you cant have a bad time. good topic
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on this for sure. I always sing something or am listening to some form of music. Most people don't realize the impact that music has on life. And the best thing about music is anyone can make it, even if you have no talent for it. Music is one of the best and most fun forms of art that one can express. Great topic
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with everyone. This is a great topic. There really is a song for every single situation that one may come across. It's almost like music goes with whatever mood you are in. If you're in a bad mood, then you're most likely to listen to songs that encourage that mood. Or if you're in a good mood, you will usually pick songs that make you happy. Music is important to many people in the world.
ReplyDeleteTotaly, just totaly I can hear you loud and clear music is the best thing ever! I love it I write it I breath it I live it! Seems like most people don't get it like I do but it seems like you get it. You just let the music take you away you just got to feel it you got to let yourself get imersed in it. music has been that one thing that links me to a lot of people it realy just brings everyone together.
ReplyDeleteHeavy metal? Really? You didn't really look like someone who would be into it, but that's awesome all the same. I'm really sorry about your dad. I completely know what you mean about music being life, though. I always have my ipod on me, and I play more kinds of flutes than I can count.=] How long have you played guitar?
ReplyDeleteI really like the personal connections you make to music. I think music will be an important part of your writing process. Jordan, I know you said your tastes are eclectic, but who are your favorites?
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