Yes... another music blog!
But Here is What Not to Expect on this Blog
My definition of music will beg to differ from the Melody, Harmony & Rhythm perspective. In other words, we will not be exchanging views on Beethovens 5th here. (Sorry, classical heads. Its just not that kind of party)
So then, am I going to be doing album/song/artist reviews and recommendations?
Here, My Friends, is What to Expect On this Blog
A-not-so-direct definition of music. Music will be used as metaphor. A point of departure to discuss adult life themes. Consider the following quote:
"Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out " ---- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Notice what the word "music" contributes to the meaning of the quote. Note the position of the word "music" in this quote. If we replace it with words like "life" or "dreams" or "ideas" or "energy" or "mojo"; won't the resulting quotes still make sense?
I think everybody has "music" inside. I think so because I feel the "music" that I have inside me and I am one of those people who honestly (and perhaps, naively) believe that deep down, we are all the same.
Up until this point, I have been delaying my "life's song" and postponding the performance of my "music". Up until this point, I have always been "getting ready to live". In recent years, a series of events including very much, the entering of a very special somebody in to my life that has forced me to realize that the time is now.
I realize now that rehearsal time is over and that I am already on the stage in front of a waiting audience. So here I am, at the center of this little stage of mine. I know I have something to say. I know it would have to be said through the metaphor (and sometimes, medium) of music. But that's all I know. Perhaps, that's all I need to know at this point. Things have a way of falling into place once you start taking the proper actions.
"Life is one grand, sweet song. So start the music!"
-Ronald Reagan
So without further ado, I am saying ..Welcome, my friends, Welcome
I know that now that our paths have crossed you WILL enrich my life in some way and vice versa. I promise sincerity. I promise to stay committed to this open-ended dialogue that I have initiated with you. I promise to always appreciate your feedback (even when it comes in a red envelope).
But Here is What Not to Expect on this Blog
My definition of music will beg to differ from the Melody, Harmony & Rhythm perspective. In other words, we will not be exchanging views on Beethovens 5th here. (Sorry, classical heads. Its just not that kind of party)
So then, am I going to be doing album/song/artist reviews and recommendations?
- Does my big idea for this blog revolve around constructing those endless series of "official" top 10, 20, 50,100 lists? (eg. Top 10 songs every man should have on his ipod ..and by the way click on this link to nicely-priced Ipods... Top Zillion songs of the 80s.... but hey, remember to check out these cheap flight tickets)
- Is the agenda to promote my own music..? or that of some obscure Indie Punk Rock band ? or some wanna-be raggae singer who also happens to be my best friend?.. or some "up-n-comming" female neo-soul screamer who (among other things!) I'm acting as manager for?
Here, My Friends, is What to Expect On this Blog
A-not-so-direct definition of music. Music will be used as metaphor. A point of departure to discuss adult life themes. Consider the following quote:
"Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out " ---- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Notice what the word "music" contributes to the meaning of the quote. Note the position of the word "music" in this quote. If we replace it with words like "life" or "dreams" or "ideas" or "energy" or "mojo"; won't the resulting quotes still make sense?
I think everybody has "music" inside. I think so because I feel the "music" that I have inside me and I am one of those people who honestly (and perhaps, naively) believe that deep down, we are all the same.
Up until this point, I have been delaying my "life's song" and postponding the performance of my "music". Up until this point, I have always been "getting ready to live". In recent years, a series of events including very much, the entering of a very special somebody in to my life that has forced me to realize that the time is now.
I realize now that rehearsal time is over and that I am already on the stage in front of a waiting audience. So here I am, at the center of this little stage of mine. I know I have something to say. I know it would have to be said through the metaphor (and sometimes, medium) of music. But that's all I know. Perhaps, that's all I need to know at this point. Things have a way of falling into place once you start taking the proper actions.
"Life is one grand, sweet song. So start the music!"
-Ronald Reagan
So without further ado, I am saying ..Welcome, my friends, Welcome
I know that now that our paths have crossed you WILL enrich my life in some way and vice versa. I promise sincerity. I promise to stay committed to this open-ended dialogue that I have initiated with you. I promise to always appreciate your feedback (even when it comes in a red envelope).
