Rock music is timeless. Rock music is inspirational. Rock music covers all the roads of life. I am obsessed with Pandora Radio. I can type in whatever Artist / Band / Song and then have an entire station that plays what I requested along with other selections that are similiar to what I want. This morning, needing a pick-me-up, I opted for my Aerosmith station. To be honest I first selected Meat Loaf since "I Would Do Anything For Love" mysteriously popped into my head this morning, but quickly became bored (that happens with me) so I switched over to my go-to station featuring such power players as: Aerosmith, Whitesnake, Journey, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC ... you get the idea. I honestly feel like I could throw on a scarf and rock the mic at some hole-in-the wall karaoke joint. Really. Granted I would butcher the vocals, but I would definitely get a standing ovation for the show I would put on.
Speaking of karaoke, there is nothing better than getting up in front of a room full of strangers - dressed in biker gear, Pabst can in hand and looking ready to crack some serious jokes on you - to get rid of any phobias such as stagefright. You may need a shot, or two or three, but the point is it will cure you in no time. Actually, if you put on a good enough show they end up throwing you on their shoulders and buying you drinks the rest of the night. It is also great sitting in a friend's living room singing in front of a small group of friends that all laugh at you, leading you to laugh at yourself.
Oh wow ... music pause ... There's nothing like "Bohemian Rhapsody" playing leading into "Mary Jane's Last Dance" ... ahhh. Oh and it just got even better ... "Don't Stop Believin'" ...
Anyway, music is my life. Although I don't play anything anymore I am still very much apart of the music scene. Music can make anyone feel better at any given time. At least it does so for me. I can hear one song and it can affect my mood for the entire day. Some songs make me happy, others sad and the rest just put me in a state of mediation - where nothing matters and I can tune out the rest of the World for a short time. There are some songs that give me chills and get the tear ducts flowing. For instance, the National Anthem. Give me chills (and tears) especially when performed well like Jennifer Hudson at the Super Bowl. Other songs just make me angry. Like those songs you used to listen to with an ex. I have plenty of those.
It's not just rock that I like. I listen to everything from Rap to Country (old country, most of the new stuff sucks) to Swing to Classical. I have to really feel a song though. Just because I like an artist, does not mean that I will like all of their songs. It's just like girls, dogs and kids - if there is nothing there that clicks between the two I end up being annoyed more than anything. Well, and the same goes for books. If I'm not captured by the first few pages, forget it. Of course the hook is what really gets people going, but I take the entire song into account. If given the opportunity I would meet Lil Wayne in a heartbeat. I absolutely love him. He is one of the few whose albums I can listen to thru and thru. Same with M.I.A., Garth Brooks, Aerosmith, Journey, Josh Groban, Otis Redding and Cyndi Lauper. I am so that girl that is notorious for changing songs before they're even over because I get bored so easily. There is just something about the above artists - maybe the genius behind their music - but I don't want to turn it off. There are also the artists that I just cannot stand. Some of those individuals / bands would spark a response from most, calling me un-American. Hey, I like what I like. Don't hate. I'm not a groupie by any means, but again I'd hop a tour bus with Wayne and kick it Southern Style with some chicken wings (veggie for me) and some hunch punch any day.
One thing you should never ask me is to compile a list of my favorite songs / albums and/or artists. It would never get completed. My tastes have a solid foundation but my picks are always changing. I could make a list today and tomorrow it would be completely different. A. I'm a woman and my moods are frequently changing and B. The kind of day I have usually reflects my choice in music. The same goes for the song that best describes me. I could always use the default "Bitch" by Meredith Brooks because I am and always will have that side of me, but that wouldn't be fair because a good part of me is quite nice too! :)
I think the most difficult part of planning my wedding (should I ever choose to have another one) will be picking the music for both the ceremony and reception. A big part of me is very traditional but there is the part of me that just want to break the mold and do something really off the wall. The father-daughter dance is vital. The song needs to be loving but not bordering incestuous. There are a lot of those songs that girls pick that talk about love alright, but the wrong kind that should go on between a father and daughter. The bride-groom dance is also very important. A song that describes the union between the two of you, but leaves room for growth. You will always be known by the song you pick for that moment and you want it to be something true.
Song of the day: "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty. We all need to do a little 'free fallin' from time to time to keep ourselves young and vibrant.
Until next time ...
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