Friday, October 29, 2010
Music that makes me happy
In a time of particular stress I find myself turning to the bluegrass sounds of Chris Thile and things of the same sound. I used to play a lot of that type of music it makes me think of how much fun it was. I just like the way it sounds and if I hear a nice lick or solo it makes me happy because I think its cool. I'm not exactly sure why I turn to this type of music but I guess its something that was a big part of growing up and sort of a foundation for me. Its always something I can come back to and I find comfort in that. If I get a little to tired of drilling my classical repertoire and exercises I can rip off a hot tune and sort of re-center myself emotionally, mentally, and musically. I know this probably sounds weird, but I'm sort of weird. It is what helps me, so I'm going to stick to it.
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I really enjoy listening to bluegrass music, though I cannot play it like you can, Kathleen. I am glad you find it fun; it definitely sounds and looks like a lot of fun to play. My two favorite bluegrass instruments are the banjo and the fiddle. They sound so awesome when they have their solos. I heard this kind of music a lot when I was growing up, too, and I know what you mean about it becoming a "foundation." It sort of works its way into your blood and can never be erased or dislodged. After hearing and playing a lot of classical stuff, it can be very refreshing and rejuvenating to hear the rollicking, upbeat sounds of a bluegrass song.
ReplyDeleteThis doesn't sound weird at all, Kathleen--often the music that centers us the most is stuff out of our past that we really love. And bluegrass in any form always carries a whiff of old-home for a lot of us.
ReplyDeleteDo spend a bit more time with your blog entries, though--this one's under wordcount and has few punctuation, etc., mistakes.
I love bluegrass and I have always wanted to learn to play the banjo. To each her own.
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