Saturday 5 May 2012

A Short Ramble on the Subject of Music


To confess, I meant to post on this blog every other day.
But things happened, and there was stuff and shenanigans. Beautiful word, shenanigans.
I'm debating myself right now: should I post about music, or something normal like that - or about Doctor Who? Because there are many things waiting to be written in that area. "Ten vs Eleven: Why All the Hate?", "Closing Time", and "What I'd Like From Series Seven".
I think I'll go with something sane and post about music.
Next time is Ten vs Eleven.

Everyone thinks their own taste in music is the best, right? For instance, my "Top Twenty-Five Most Played" list on iTunes is made up of Trock (Time Lord Rock, for those of you who don't know what I'm talking about) and songs in the "Alternative" genre. And one lonely pop song. And that's the way I love it.

But really, most of the music I listen to is on YouTube. I find it on fanvideos, and sometimes I get a bit overwhelmed at how many amazing songs there are out there - ranging from comforting violins and regretful lyrics about secrets, to more electronic, angsty things.

But something that's struck me is how powerful music can be. Words that would normally have no affect on me get deeper when set to a tune. It's the same with poetry, but even then, tunes can enhance a rhyme.

Music is such a great invention. It's like it's specially tapped into the place inside us emotion comes from. And can you imagine, in a world without songs, what creating the concept of them would be like? "So, I'm going to say something, except I'm going to let my voice get all blurry and go up and down while I say it." If I didn't believe in God, I think it would be pretty impossible to explain why music is so amazing, because when it comes down to it, that's all it is - someone sliding their voice around, or a musician pulling at a string or blowing into the right opening in an instrument.
But because it's meant for praising God, it reaches far down.

What kind of music do you like? How come?

4 comments:

  1. I always try to think of long, coherent posts that organize my thoughts and give my readers a clear idea on what I think of... wibbly-wobbly... timey-wimey... stuff. Somehow it never happens, ESPECIALLY when I talk about Doctor Who episodes. You'll see what I mean if you back far enough, but maybe don't do that...
    Favorite Music: Phil Wickham, Leeland, Flyleaf, Danyew, David Crowder* Band, TobyMac, Tenth Avenue North, Seabird, Owl City, Keith and Kristyn Getty, Newsboys (Peter Furler), Chameleon Circuit. Lately I've been listening to Florence + the Machine as well. But for the most part, I listen to so many soundtracks I couldn't list them here, and a lot of random songs I've picked up around the place.

    "If I didn't believe in God, I think it would be pretty impossible to explain why music is so amazing, because when it comes down to it, that's all it is - someone sliding their voice around, or a musician pulling at a string or blowing into the right opening in an instrument.
    But because it's meant for praising God, it reaches far down."
    I'd never thought about that, but I 100% agree.

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    1. Haha... I may have read your review of "The Girl Who Waited"... I didn't think it was bad at all! I really enjoy hearing other Whovian's thoughts (especially on that episode).
      Very cool! Me as well, random songs for the win! :D I rarely run into bands or singers that make me love all their music. It's usually one or two songs.
      Thanks!

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  2. I pretty much like all kinds of music, and what I listen to at any given time depends on my mood. I also think the word shenanigans is neat, along with many other words that come up randomly from time to time.

    Might I offer a small suggestion, please? It was very difficult for me to read your post, because the writing is so tiny. If you could make it larger, I'm sure you'd attract more visitors, and I know it would be easier on my eyes. Thank you. Looks like you've got a fabulous blog here, and I'm looking forward to visiting again:)

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    1. Thank you! I've changed it from twelve to fourteen point - I hope that makes a difference? Thank YOU! :)

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