I find it quite amusing that some of the most common and well known phrases are also featured in the lyrics of memorable music. Thinking about music brings up a lot of feelings and thoughts for me because most of my important life events can be linked to the specific music I listened to at the time.
Take for example, the very emotional song that is attached to the events surrounding my father. "Oh Father" by Madonna is that song, and there isn't a single time I've listened to it that I haven't been taken back to the memories of the pain and heart break. This song has also always given me hope that there is still a small part of him that misses me and wishes he never stopped seeing me.
When I think back on my high school days, some of my fondest music was from artists such as Sublime, Our Lady Peace, Smashing Pumpkins, Jewel, Madonna...and the list just goes on and on. Actually defining my music taste is quite difficult considering I went from the above mentioned to my later days of high school with techno, house and jungle. This was what I remember as the "rave days".
Techno music carried me through some good and bad times, but it's influence is still alive and well in my playlists.
Speaking of playlists...they are actually my obsession. I am always seeking the perfection of my playlists, making sure their fine tunes are well mixed and integrated takes some serious thought! The right playlist can actually ease the dreaded floor mopping and dish washing I've become so phenomenally talented at.
The final frontier for me will be creating my own music, something I have yearned to do for a very long time. I think my dream will come true this year, as it finally might be possible for me to fund the programs I need to get started on it. All it will take is a bit of practice and some help from my man, who is a whiz at all kinds of things.
One thing that I'm hoping will come back to me as well is my opportunity for performance. Music is not only my passion, but my God given talent as well. I was fortunate to be blessed with an ear for pitch and excellent vocal cords, which when combined and used, create a sound that is all my own. A sound that I was known for back in my home town. I really miss being a singer. My soul hungers for it as a total release of expression and feeling. When I don't sing, a little piece of my soul dies inside.
But not to worry, my soul still has many songs inside it, and I will make my voice heard throughout the land.
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