What Music Means to Me.....

Hey music connoisseurs! If you've ever seen the movie "The Music Never Stopped", you know how much of a role music plays in it. For those who've never seen it, it is based on a true story about a young man with a brain tumor. He lost the ability to create new memories once his tumor was removed. The only way to connect to him is through his past memories. His therapist and parents reach out to him through the music of his favorite bands, the Grateful Dead in particular. When he hears a song, he remembers a concert he went to, where he was when he first heard the song, etc. You're probably wondering "what does this movie have to do with my blog post"?

Well, music holds a special place in my heart, just like it did for the young man in "The Music Never Stopped". When I was a teenager, I listened to music that reflected how I felt at that time in my life. Everyone goes through that teenage angst stage! = P However, I wasn't like that all the time. I grew up in a house that appreciated many genres of music such as classical (Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi), 50's "rockabilly", classic rock, jazz, bluegrass, and folk rock. I have learned to love this music as well, and I am very proud to be so well-rounded in the subject. I always say that if I gained anything of worth from growing up in my parents' home, it is my love for music. Now, I don't know all there is to know about the history of music. I am still learning!  I took an intro to jazz class at WCU just to learn more about the genre (and I kept my textbook). I love music so much. It has calmed me when I'm upset, it has lifted my spirits when I'm sad. Now, I want to hear from you. What does music mean to you? Does it remind you of certain things? Do you connect songs to your ex boyfriend/girlfriend? Do you like a certain genre? I want to know! I can't wait to read your responses! :)