Thoughts from the Drummer...

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Language is an interesting thing. We all speak different languages but yet mean to say the same thing. Sometimes I view music in the same way. We have different styles, genres, tempo's, instruments, progressions, etc. But we all work towards telling a story with our music. There is some sort of meaning or statement to our crescendo's and allegro's much like the statements and questions used in our own language.

Some of you might hear music and just hear... well... music. But beneath every word, every note, there is an underlying message. Classical music is one of the greatest examples of these. We hear the music but sometimes don't catch the message portrayed by the notes and the tempo. Composers of the classical era relied on this principal that music was more than noise for the ears but a form of story telling. Next time you hear a song, really try to soak into the words... you might find that the great song you love on the radio really isn't so good, or that song you hate with no words is actually telling a vibrant story.

I guess what I am trying to say is we need to give music a deeper thought. Forgive me for my boldness but, music is a global phenomenon, there is no known culture in the world that hasn't created their own type of music... So with that being said, don't we owe it to ourselves to treat our ears and minds to something worth listening to? Something that makes us think? Laugh? Imagine? Something that provokes thought and emotion? I am not necessarily talking about the music they play at the Spa either...

All music that is good will provoke feelings and thoughts onto the listener, so remember this next time you switch on the radio or pop in one of your cd's. Because What I have found is that some genres we never thought could be emotional and deep can produce artists who are talented at writing music. Underoath is a great example. Not everyone appreciates their style, but dig into their lyrics and they are much better than anything by Lady Gaga. Listen to the words and melodies, good music.... your music should speak to you. Just some food for thought...


If you want to experience music like I just explained, try some of these songs. Break beyond the comforts of your own style and experience music they way it should be...

Artist: Gustavo Santaollala
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYTRBl5rdaI&feature=related

Artist: John Hopkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5umlj3eyYk

Artist: Trentemøller
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DUCKGyojpE

Artist: Kate Havnevik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRrPdDUqI78

Thanks,
Trevor