I love music, and was raised in a house full of all different kinds of music. My parents were into playing classic rock, soul, classical, country and rock growing up. I make fun of them now, because as they have moved into their 50's, the music they listen to now has warped into what I refer to as "old people music" (sorry mom and dad). But they used to be so cool! My mom loved the Monkee's growing up, and my dad was a Beatles, Meatloaf, Pink Floyd fan growing up. I remember I went through a phase a few years ago where I was mega jealous of the fact that my parents were teenagers in the 70's with awesome music.
Stuart also grew up with great music as a strong influence, his first concert was as a kid with his parents- Rolling Stones! How awesome is that?!
I strongly believe music shapes us and influences how we think and feel. Certain songs remind you of a different time in your life. The song by Foo Fighters "Best of You" reminds me of the summer after graduating highschool. Spice Girls reminds me of being a kid in grade school (back when my dad used to blare Zeppelin while driving me to school and I was SO embarassed) and anything by Fallout Boy reminds me of my first semester of university. I'm pretty open to all kinds of music, and will listen to anything depending on my mood. When I drive to the barn and while at the barn, I listen to country. When at home with the kids we listen to Top 40 and upbeat music. When hanging out with friends I love listening to Jason Mraz, Mumford and Sons and Philip Phillips.
The best advice ever given to me was offered by an old boss of mine in a stupid coffee house job I had after a breakup with a silly boy. He told me "don't listen to country music when you have a broken heart". I use that now, and don't listen to country when I'm sad or in a bad mood.
During my pregnancy with Finn, while I was planning my waterbirth at home and going to a midwife, I found the song "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz. Whenever I was having a day where the fear of natural childbirth would start to creep up, I would turn on that song and remember why I'm doing it. It spoke volumes to me, and I used to listen to it on repeat all day long. I thought briefly about listening to it in labor, but I never even thought of it while I was actually in labor. Time went too fast! I haven't been able to listen to it lately because it reminds me of a time when I was vulnerable and facing a huge challenge and it used to make me tear up. It reminds me of the love for my children and how much I value and love my relationship with Stu and how lucky I am. I listened to it last night while trying to fall asleep and it was just so re-affirming for me. Here is a link to the youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1-4u9W-bns
The other song I love to listen to reminds me of the journey I've taken to get to this point. Being in IIN (my school) has really introduced me to myself and given me a glimpse of how my life can be. I went so long being this angry defensive person, and now I'm learning to feel again and re-learn what my life is all about. I just love this song, by One Republic, "Feel Again". Here is the youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tMKO_9SD1Y
How has music shaped your life?
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