I figured I would take a little time to talk about music and why it is so special to me. For me, music is one of the greatest forms of expression known to man. You don't need a talented voice or a vast amount of skill, just a desire or ambition. Musicians can use an instrument to express themselves in ways that words just simply can not. Even without vocals, a piece of music can speak to you and tell you a story. Its can communicate various emotions such as happiness, love or even things like hatred and fear.
When I listen to music it takes me to places I just can't go to in reality. I can listen to music and just let my thoughts run wild. Even on days when you feel like you are the only one feeling your pain, music will prove to you someone else has gone through something similar. I often use music to disconnect from reality and just clear my head and simply enjoy living.
No matter what kind of music you like, cherish it. Even if you are the only person out of your friends that like it, like it because you are into it. Never stop listening to something you like just because someone makes fun of you for it. If the music speaks to you, let it. Many people are surprised to hear that while I thoroughly enjoy many "screamo" and heavy bands, I also enjoy blues artists like Robert Johnson, contemporary pop artists like Lady GaGa (her songs have always been very catchy to me) and even the occasional country star (country legend Johnny Cash anybody?). So I guess what I'm trying to say by all this is enjoy music. It is a powerful tool for a sense of community, stress relief and general enjoyment purposes. So just kick back and relax with your favorite tunes and let the music take you over.
This is very well said Nick and all of these points are valid. I love music for many of the same reasons, whether it be a place to escape to or a way to express what words can't.
ReplyDeleteSadly though I feel as if true self-expression is dying within the music world. So to quote you, "Even if you are the only one of your friends that like it, like it because you are into it." To me that is a great saying. Kind of like, "March to the beat of your own drum." Don't let others decide who you are, and like those corny anti-drug commercials say, live above the influence of oppressing forces that try to form you into something you are not. I don't know if that is what you were trying to bring across or not, but its what I interrupted it as.
Anyways, I actually look forward to reading more by you and possibly even hashin' out some good conversations in the future about music.
Yea i feel like I wrote most of the things I wanted to say but sadly I feel I still forgot some.
ReplyDeleteI also inderstand what you mean about self-expression. Many artists these days seem to be looking for their "15 minutes of fame" and are making music for all the worng reasons.
As far as your interpretation that was what I was aiming for but I feel that, like good music, this blogs opinon pieces should be open to interpretation.
And thank you for reading and commenting, it means a lot to me. I feel like this could help me with my future as a writer and all support is greatly appreciated. And I also look forward to hashin out these convos as well :)
Dude this blog was an awesome intro to what you wanna do. I was thinking you should do a Blink 182 blog Just saying just saying
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind And I can definitly see a Blink-182 blog in the future.
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