Roommates

Today I was sitting in my living room with my roommates starting to write this blog and I was trying to think about what I was going to write and I decided to write about their favorite types of genres. My roommate Olivia's favorite genre of music is alternative because she really enjoys the concerts that this genre puts on. Tara my other roommates favorite genre is Disney music because she really enjoys the movies and the music makes it ten times better. My other roommate Kristen loves country music because the song are always something she can relate to. I thought this would be really cool to see how music is so diverse. This shows just between three different people they all love different genres for different reasons. I find this really interesting and just another reason why music is such an amazing thing.

Country Music

"Country music is the people's music. It just speaks about real life and about truth and it tells things how they really are. "

-Faith Hill

Faith Hill says it perfectly. A lot of people think that country music is about  your dog, your wife leaving you and campfires and farms. Country music has changed my life. It helps me through every day and I have found songs and artists that I can always relate to. I love that fact that its about real life situations and a lot of country artists write their own music. That is something I look for in a good artist and a lot of them put on amazing concerts and can actually sing well live. I have seen Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Darrius Rucker, Dierks Bentley and more. This genre is my favorite and always has been.

"True country music is honesty, sincerity, and real life to the hilt."

-Garth Brooks

"My Amazing Experience of a Lifetime"

For my essay topic I am writing about when I got to meet my favorite band Rascal Flatts last fall. I have been a huge fan of this band since they first came out 9 years ago. I saw my first concert of them when I was a sophomore in high school with a big group of friends. I loved it so much that this past fall was my eighth time seeing them in concert. I have seen them perform every album live and and I am true fan. I love their music and lyrics and they put on one hell of a show. About four years ago I joined their fan club and starting recieving VIP tickets to where I would sit in the first 10 rows of the venue. After getting these you could also put your name in a drawing for meet and greet passes. Well this past fall I finally won. So in my essay I will be explaining "My Amazing Experience of a Lifetime."

Growing Up Around Music

Since I can remember my family has been playing music. My parents were always big on playing the radio in the car and always introducing me to different bands and genres. I remember my mom and dad always playing Styx and classic rock songs. To this day I still like classic rock and jammin out to these songs. When I was three my family taped me singing every word to "Kokomo" by the Beach Boys. Music has been a part of my life since I was a baby. It is something I grew up on and I wouldn't have traded that for anything. I loved being in the car and my parents would ask what station or they would always pop in a CD of my choice. I have had so many memories growing up with music involved and one being concerts. I started going in 6th grade and since then been to almost 40 concerts. My parents were always the parents taking me and my friends as the chaperon for the concert. Music has brought me and my family closer because we all like the same kinds for the most part. Music is a part of society and an enjoyment that can bring a familiy or a relationship together.

"Music and Lyrics"

This is the trailer for the 2007 movie, "Music and Lyrics". This was the first search result when I searched "music and lyrics" in youtube. This movie is about a retired pop artist who is trying to write a catchy song for a new pop band and Drew Barrymore's character who is watering his plants ends up helping him find the inner poet and lyricist in himself. In the trailer on youtube Drew Barrymore says, "as you get to know a person, thats their story who they are underneath." The movie shows that music and lyrics can bring two people together and it can start to write their own song about their experience together.

Music Changing Overtime

Looking back on music it has changed so much over time. In the 50's it was simple and catchy lyrics. During the 60's and 70's classic rock changed lyrics by actually singing about real life experiences. In the 80's came along a different style of music with more of a techno feel and also came MTV who brought us music videos. In the 90's came pop music and boy bands. In the 2000's and especially in the last few years artists have had a new approach to music I feel focusing more on your image then your music. A lot of good music and good lyrics come from the rock and country side of music rather than the pop side. It seems that pop artists come and go very fast and their lyrics don't really have a substance. I watched the Video Music Awards last night on MTV and it really is all about image in the pop world. When I think of good music a lot of it is from the 60's and 70's and newer rock and country music. Music just isnt the same and I always wonder what my kids will end up listening to. Music has changed some people think for the good, other think for the worse but hopefully it can only get better from where we are now.

"music in my blood"

I first got interested in music when I was little. Ever since I can remember I have been interested in music and singing. Its funny because music has honestly been apart of my life in a lot of major things through my life. When I was younger I danced and sang in my church choir. As I grew up I was in choirs all throughout elementary, middle school and high school. Music, harmonies and lyrics have been in my blood and helping me through so much in my life. Now that I am in college just little things like listening to music when I study, when I am in the car, on my way to class or when I am down about life its uplifting and is something I do every day. When my grandpa passed away five years ago I found a song that helped me through his death and I am going to get a tatoo with those lyrics on my foot after I graduate. Music can be an inspiration and I know for me it is everyday. It helps me cope and deal with the every day stresses of life.

"That's the time (thats the time) you must keep on trying, smile- What's the use of crying, You'll find that life is still worthwhile, If you just smile."- Smile (Charlie Chaplin)

Life of Music

My theme for my blog is music. Music for me has always been something that has helped me through everyday challenges. It is something that soothes me and calms me down. It something that gets me through problems and a lot of times I can relate to the artist and their lyrics. I would much rather listen to music than watch TV any day and music is something just touches my soul. Here is a some lyrics that make me remember some very good people I have lost in my life.

"If I had my way

It would do this every day
I would never see the sun
Because the closest I get
To holding you again
Is every time that sky opens up


It feels like it's rainin' you
I can't explain it "