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I love music!
I've lost count of the number of songs on my playlist, probably because my taste in music is very eclectic and I listen to a lot of different types. Of course I prefer some music over others, and I haven't been listening to very much of the current crop of hits. I'm too busy enjoying what I know and already have.
Music, even the weepy songs, lift me up out of the doldrums and bad moods or helps with de-stressing during "one of those days." It helps me relax and go to sleep at night. I use it while writing and, yes, have made playlists for each book. Those playlists sometimes have duplicate songs, here and there, but usually the music has something to do with the characters or the story. An especially snappy tune will get me on my feet. I love to dance, too, so the two go hand in hand.
A year-and-a-half ago, when I walked two miles each morning, I took my Mp3 player that included "walking" music. Fast tempo stuff that forbade a leisurely stroll. Was it the walking or the music that made me start my day on a better note than if I didn't walk?
I played piano, flute, and even taught myself to play a guitar (badly). I sang in Glee Club and Mixed Chorus and have a 1st place gold medal from a music contest when I was part of an octet in high school. I can't carry a tune in a bucket these days, but singing along with a little Simon and Garfunkel isn't out of the question for me. Or the Beatles or Beach Boys or the Carpenters or... It's impossible to keep from tapping my foot to bit of music...even a TV commercial that includes music with a good beat.
The speakers in my car are dying a painful death, so listening while I drive isn't done often. But if I find myself feeling down, I'll turn it on, in spite of the crackling from one side or the other. Music rarely intrudes on my thoughts. It adds to them. Makes them better, makes them clearer. Whether the music has lyrics or is strictly instrumental doesn't really matter. It makes the heart sing.
There's no such thing in my life as a favorite song. There's far too many to choose from. I'd have to pick 3 from column A, a dozen from B, and a few from C. No, it can't be done.
Do you have a favorite song? Or favorite type of music to listen to? Or are you eclectic, like me? Give a shout out! But shout loud, because I'll probably be wearing my earphones. :)
Music, even the weepy songs, lift me up out of the doldrums and bad moods or helps with de-stressing during "one of those days." It helps me relax and go to sleep at night. I use it while writing and, yes, have made playlists for each book. Those playlists sometimes have duplicate songs, here and there, but usually the music has something to do with the characters or the story. An especially snappy tune will get me on my feet. I love to dance, too, so the two go hand in hand.
A year-and-a-half ago, when I walked two miles each morning, I took my Mp3 player that included "walking" music. Fast tempo stuff that forbade a leisurely stroll. Was it the walking or the music that made me start my day on a better note than if I didn't walk?
I played piano, flute, and even taught myself to play a guitar (badly). I sang in Glee Club and Mixed Chorus and have a 1st place gold medal from a music contest when I was part of an octet in high school. I can't carry a tune in a bucket these days, but singing along with a little Simon and Garfunkel isn't out of the question for me. Or the Beatles or Beach Boys or the Carpenters or... It's impossible to keep from tapping my foot to bit of music...even a TV commercial that includes music with a good beat.
The speakers in my car are dying a painful death, so listening while I drive isn't done often. But if I find myself feeling down, I'll turn it on, in spite of the crackling from one side or the other. Music rarely intrudes on my thoughts. It adds to them. Makes them better, makes them clearer. Whether the music has lyrics or is strictly instrumental doesn't really matter. It makes the heart sing.
There's no such thing in my life as a favorite song. There's far too many to choose from. I'd have to pick 3 from column A, a dozen from B, and a few from C. No, it can't be done.
Do you have a favorite song? Or favorite type of music to listen to? Or are you eclectic, like me? Give a shout out! But shout loud, because I'll probably be wearing my earphones. :)
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe. ~ Lao Tzu
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