I miss music.
When I was in college, my life was one giant soundtrack. There was music all of the time. One of the reasons for that was because I was a music major. My days were filled with choir practice, voice and piano lessons, and the general cacophony of the music building. (Back in my day, we're talking before HU got a nice new music building, the practice rooms were about 5 by 6 feet large and the walls were made out of paper I think.) Since I was at a Christian school, there was singing in chapel every weekday morning. I sang in church services Sunday and Wednesdays.
There was also the completely different music of my dorm room and car. The classic rock, alternative, classical, jazzy, rock mix that makes my eclectic ears happy. I almost always had music playing.
I liked to soak up music. It was like I could feel it rolling over me, seeping into my body. The better the song, the more acute that feeling. Some songs we sang in choir would give me chills. Some songs I had at full volume in the car as I breezed down a dark two lane highway with the sun roof open resonated within me. One song I loved was "As Long as I Can See the Light" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Dang that song is good. Here's the thing. Some music just hits me hard, and I can't say exactly why. I know it has something to do with the rhythm, the lyrics, the tone of the singer's voice, the underlying beat...but I can't explain it in words.
These days I don't listen to much music. When I do, it's Kid's Favorite Songs, or Veggie Tales. And while I enjoy those kinds of songs, they don't exactly speak to me the same way. So, I plan on making an effort to listen to more of the music I used to love and enjoy it once again. And because I am a benevolent kind of gal, I'm even going to share my favorite songs with my blog readers. Complete with links so you can hear them for yourselves. Maybe I'll do this once a week or so. Music Monday, anyone? (So what if I start on a Wednesday.) You may not share my taste in music, but you never know what genre I am going to draw from next, so I'm bound to hit one you like eventually. Stay tuned.
6 comments:
I missed music a lot too....and didn't realize it until I got an ipod and have my entire music collection at my fingertips. I didn't realize how much I missed singing either, until I rejoined the praise team at church. This morning on the train I was even reading sheet music while listening to the song!
This is kind of how I felt about missing my literature classes from college because back then, I would read a book and then really delve into discussion with others about it. After school, I really missed getting deeper into a book. Analyzing a book by yourself doesn't offer as much because you've only got your perspective. Guess what?...book club took care of that for me!
I can't wait to see what kind of music we get to hear! Looking forward to it!
I am so with you! A song can completely change my attitude, my schedule and my day! It is often that I will be driving with all the girls in the car listening to my praise cd blaring (and I mean blaring) going down the road with tears in my eyes and all of us singing at the top of our lungs.
Music is a feeling and a gift!! I look forward to hearing yours!
This is a great idea, Becky! I do like that CCR song as well. I think it was you who got me turned on to Gin Blossoms--still love that CD. My favorite artist right now is probably Keb Mo----remember from the B&B in Hot Springs? Brandy
I LOOVE the idea of MUSIC MONDAYS. A fun way to start the week
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