HIS music continued from page 13 >>
With this time of year, comes that one album, or song, or artist, which prepares you for springtime. It’s almost like Groundhogs Day, though instead of seeing our shadow and proclaiming more winter or less winter, we hear a certain song that reminds us you can start putting some of the winter jackets away. For me, it’s whenever I hear Bad Religion’s ‘Recipe for Hate’. I know it sounds weird, maybe it’s when I heard the album, or being in high school at the time or whatever else was going on. I listened to it again the other day, and noticed as I was doing that, it was the first sunny day we had had in the valley in a long time. It’s amazing how music can remind you or prepare you for certain experiences, from road trips, first loves, or just a great time out with your friends. I think that’s why I enjoy music so much, much more then movies or TV. It can take you somewhere unexpected and bring a wave of emotion in you. I’ve always said if I could take three things with me on a deserted island they would be my wife, my stepson, and a radio… though an iPod may be better, especially if I’m on a deserted island where the reception may be bad.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Being in a music based industry, maybe I’m bias. Most friends of mine usually won’t talk music with me just because I can’t say if that song or artist is ‘just OK’. I usually will give several reasons why I do or do not like said artist or song. Music to me is not just background noise, it’s something to take in, experience, share with other people and so much more. I’ve always felt this way and will continue to do so. So break out that song, or album that reminds you of this time of year and jump into springtime, because before you know it, it will be summertime and we will all be looking to avoid the heat.