Well, since we were all talking about our relationships with music the other day, I really feel I should put in my two cents. Music is a huge part of my life, probably much bigger than most people outside of the music major category (to which I belong.) I love the stuff that we listen to, and other things too, although I will admit that I may not be familiar with as many different groups as others may be. But the stuff that I do know, and that I do listen to, really speaks to me.
I’m really all over the place, musically. Music affects my mood, and my mood affects what I want to hear. I’ll listen to anything from Fleetwood Mac to DragonForce (though my metal knowledge is admittedly limited) depending on what I feel. Yesterday, I listened to Eric Clapton and They Might Be Giants; this morning, I listened to Finntroll (a Finnish folk-metal band, very strange) and Tchaikovsky’s “Rite of Spring.”
I play the guitar, bass, and drums, so I love playing and listening to rock. However, I have also played the clarinet, bass clarinet, and tenor saxophone in classical and jazz ensembles for years, and I have a very deep appreciation for classical music. The aforementioned “Rite of Spring” is my favorite classical piece; it’s really very moving, and shifts between a heavy pulse and a frenzied whirl of notes. I highly recommend checking it out.
Anyway, sorry if that was a bit of a ramble, I’m just very passionate about the music I make and the music I listen to. It moves me.
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