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Ah – The world of music!  Currently, I am (finally) getting to a little project of cleaning up the CD collection.  While cleaning them up,  I have come across one of the most moving songs I have ever heard comes from Nina Simone.  The title of the song is Feeling Good.  I hope you enjoy this song if you have never heard it.

Feeling Good, Nina Simone

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Throughout the ages, music has been a staple of sorts for man’s diet.  As human beings each of us has a need to have noise and vibrations. As of today this is not fully understood within the science community; however, experiments done prove that certain music will “ignite” a spark, within a person.

Briefly, The Science of Music

Police officers began to note the kind of music was playing when investigate accidents and/or traffic stops (speeding – is the best example).  The officers would note the  music and scientist would note the officers visually seen effects.  The verdict came to heavier types of music, rage and/or alternative, being the culprit for speeding.  Then of course there were other studies done (control or not), with this and that being “discovered” about music.

The idea that music can influence generations has long been the heated topic for cultures.  In other words, what music invokes in people and bubbles to the surface.  The line was, maybe still is, “that damn music you kids listen too.”  (How about those apples?) The parents were right, and it just took scientists a couple of years to catch up to parental instincts.

What I Know About Music

Music moves me to all kinds of emotions, and I am sure it does for you too.  If I go back to listen to some of the older pieces in the collection, I remember the moments in time that are “markers” for how I felt and what was taking place.  I like to remember what has shaped who I am and why I am, even how I view/viewed certain aspects of society.  I had always promised myself that I would not be like the older parental units saying, “I don’t listen to that crap today, because it is crap.”  Ha! Up till about three years ago, I had done a good job with that, until – well – music changed.

The beats and movement of music, from my opinion, need to be less rigged.  Most music has an edge to it that for some reason does not agree with my core.  (Strange as that sounds, eh?)  I am still breaking down that barrier that appears to have taken shape, to understand why being a lover of so many music genres, this has happened.

In The Meantime….

One of the genres of music that I have loved to listened too, on the old/original record players and so enticing, are the big bands.  The original records have a quality to them that others cringe at nowadays (the static), but I find the records to have the “it” for the moment, and express powerful messages of excitement, peace, and life.

Moonlight Serenade, By The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Posted on You Tube, by radiofstars, April 01, 2008  (Just type in the name of the song and it will come up.)

Just a quick note!

While at the bookstore the other day – I came across Masaru Emoto’s book – The Hidden Messages in Water.  I remember having stumbled across the information at another site, The Mirror of Aphrodite, and being captivated by the work.  (Never, in a million years, did I think I would come across the book.)  Anyway, if you have the time, take a minute to check it the music and the work of Masaru Emoto.  The only thing I can say is, everything works together – all the little puzzle pieces.

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Growing up was an assortment of fun and hard times for me – like everyone. The decisions made for me as a child, shaped the person and opinions I am/have today. Ha! For better, or for worse that is… Anyway…

Once upon a time, I learned how to play the clarinet. I got to learn how to read the sheet music, finger positions for notes, and (best of all) how to listen. I was not the best player of all time, but loved to think I was playing in a big fancy hall for thousands of people. Alas, after middle school/high school, have only picked up the instrument about a dozen times. The appreciation for music though is still alive.

Sometimes when I listen to the classics, I find myself in a “loop.” I admit it! Obsessive compulsive behavior. I know the family would agree with that, especially concerning certain pieces. There are so many favorites on the list – that it is hard to know where to start in sharing. Do you start with songs that contain the oboe and French horn solos? Do you start with kick ass drum-line beats?

The first piece is called “Mars” from “The Planets.” The opening is very soft, so make sure to turn up the volume, before pushing play. (From You Tube User siegenblahblah, Title: Gustave Holst – The Planets – Mars, the Bringer of War)

The piece has been consider many things; however, I like to think of it as an eager child racing towards the unknown without fear. Yes, weird considering the other interpretations of the piece. I hope you enjoy!

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