Wednesday, November 10, 2010

"I believe in music like some people believe in fairytales".-August Rush

So there is a professor of whom I don't particularly like, but today he said something that spoke to me.
Music transcends every other medium.
I agree entirely.
Lately music is all I think about, its the only thing that can truly describe what I feel lately.
When I sing or play one of my instruments all of me is there.
Its raw. Its undeniable. Its true.
The type of music I listen to frequently can tell you alot about how I am feeling.
Lately its a whole lot of Mumford and Sons or a little too much metal.
I am stressed. And Marcus Mumford's lyrics speak to me.
Plus their music kind of grabs you by the balls. Its wonderful.
I desire one day to be that musician that speaks to someone like myself.
Some one who may need to know that for 3 minutes and 15 seconds they are not alone.
I want my lyrics and melodies to take the words straight out of your head and into your chest.
So that one day you can tell someone how you feel, even if that some one is yourself.
One day the lyrics of a song can give you courage you lacked before.
One day it can give you comfort in a time of need.
All of us need reassuring at times, I pray my writing, my photos, my music, my art, and my voice to be a reassuring rock to rely upon.
I feel like music connects us as humans.
We may not know each other, our languages and cultures may be unknown to each other.
But music speaks to the mechanics of our hearts and bodies first, our minds later.
You don't have to know the words to a song, but you can dance.
Find your instrument. Find a way to express yourself. Help others do the same.
Make the cycle worth everyones while.
From the first cave man with a rock raised above his head, making grunts and distorted noises attemping to release the vibrations in his chest to form words and tell the world around him of his joy and pain.
To the modern man or woman with our head phones in, our car radios blasting, the mosh pits, live stadiums, casual coffee shops, prestigious concert halls, and our very own homes. Let music be a facilitator for Love and Understanding.
Make the connection, over and over again. Don't ever let it stop.

"And I will hold on hope,
And I won't let you choke on the noose around your neck,
And I'll find strength in pain,
And I will change my ways,
I'll know my name as its called again."
-Mumford and Sons, The Cave

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