Can I get over this now? PLZ?
In the last year, I haven't shut up about music. If you didn't know better, you'd think I got bitten by some radioactive clef treble or something. I've always enjoyed music, and anyone who has the privilege of sound can attest to the power of music. Music, dance and love are said to be universal languages. But this year, it's become an ingrained part of me that was sparked by a man who happened to grace the stage of the world's cheesiest (and most popular) reality TV show. Reality TV. Inorite?
Frankly, it's ridiculous how much David Cook has affected my life. No one should have that kind of power. Especially someone you don't personally know. His voice and talent while amazing and utterly breath-taking is still not like.. "OMG!!!ELEVEN!!!!!! DAVE COOK IS LIEK TEH BESTEST EVAH!!!111!!"
I figured I'd vote for this guy who deserved to win, because you know, he's good, he seems like a decent guy, he's funny and pretty smart, and okay, wow, is that voice real? But honestly? I was a David Archuleta fan at first. (Still am, all things considered.) Archuleta's voice is pure as the driven snow. Though I can only take his new CD in small doses. (Sorry Arch Angels, but Barriers makes me want to kill a butterfly. And I don't kill butterflies. Butterflies are pretty and important in the ecosystem.) But the two David's aside, I figured this... I don't know, fan thing would end the night of May 21st.
Except it hasn't. And I'm bewildered to be honest. Except, I'm not. Does that even make sense? This guy seems to exude a certain kind of pull, and I'm not talking sex appeal. David Cook obviously has that, obviously, but it's not that. Even from under polished surfaces, he is so genuine. How can one person reach out to you like that from across a screen? Abso-freaking-lutely absurd, I tell you.
I hate feeling so vested in this guy. It's just not normal. Except it's not just about the music and him anymore. It's extended to his very talented band mates, and then his fans. Fans of which I have forged close relationships with in the last 6-8 months, the kind of friendships you can see holding. So I'm grateful for that, you know, because we would have never crossed paths otherwise. But I'm still, still bewildered.
And reeling. Music has just exploded for me suddenly. I've always been a fan of and supported indie music, but this one guy has somehow indirectly opened a door, and I've met so many new musicians and bought new tracks that I love and hello, should be on radio like yesterday. For example, ToHaveHeroes (Andy Skib), MWK, Daniel Ghattas, John Nathaniel, Bryan Jewett, Rescue Signals, Nick Gibson, Chris Townsend, Justin Lanning and so many more. (P/S - Check them out. The links take you to their myspace pages. They come from different genres and one of them at least will be palatable to you.)
And lyrics have taken a whole new meaning, -and I'm big on words, they don't call me a word nerd for nothing-, there is so much depth in how words and melody can envelope you.
ABSURD, I tell you.
I'd like to get over this whole Cook thing, except I kinda don't. Weird. And most importantly, this music thing? Let it never stop. Ever.
/o\ - rock hands. Haha.
*Note to flisters: If you add me, let me know in a comment or whatever, so if I know you, I can add you back. Eljay doesn't do the whole notification thing.
Frankly, it's ridiculous how much David Cook has affected my life. No one should have that kind of power. Especially someone you don't personally know. His voice and talent while amazing and utterly breath-taking is still not like.. "OMG!!!ELEVEN!!!!!! DAVE COOK IS LIEK TEH BESTEST EVAH!!!111!!"
I figured I'd vote for this guy who deserved to win, because you know, he's good, he seems like a decent guy, he's funny and pretty smart, and okay, wow, is that voice real? But honestly? I was a David Archuleta fan at first. (Still am, all things considered.) Archuleta's voice is pure as the driven snow. Though I can only take his new CD in small doses. (Sorry Arch Angels, but Barriers makes me want to kill a butterfly. And I don't kill butterflies. Butterflies are pretty and important in the ecosystem.) But the two David's aside, I figured this... I don't know, fan thing would end the night of May 21st.
Except it hasn't. And I'm bewildered to be honest. Except, I'm not. Does that even make sense? This guy seems to exude a certain kind of pull, and I'm not talking sex appeal. David Cook obviously has that, obviously, but it's not that. Even from under polished surfaces, he is so genuine. How can one person reach out to you like that from across a screen? Abso-freaking-lutely absurd, I tell you.
I hate feeling so vested in this guy. It's just not normal. Except it's not just about the music and him anymore. It's extended to his very talented band mates, and then his fans. Fans of which I have forged close relationships with in the last 6-8 months, the kind of friendships you can see holding. So I'm grateful for that, you know, because we would have never crossed paths otherwise. But I'm still, still bewildered.
And reeling. Music has just exploded for me suddenly. I've always been a fan of and supported indie music, but this one guy has somehow indirectly opened a door, and I've met so many new musicians and bought new tracks that I love and hello, should be on radio like yesterday. For example, ToHaveHeroes (Andy Skib), MWK, Daniel Ghattas, John Nathaniel, Bryan Jewett, Rescue Signals, Nick Gibson, Chris Townsend, Justin Lanning and so many more. (P/S - Check them out. The links take you to their myspace pages. They come from different genres and one of them at least will be palatable to you.)
And lyrics have taken a whole new meaning, -and I'm big on words, they don't call me a word nerd for nothing-, there is so much depth in how words and melody can envelope you.
ABSURD, I tell you.
I'd like to get over this whole Cook thing, except I kinda don't. Weird. And most importantly, this music thing? Let it never stop. Ever.
/o\ - rock hands. Haha.
*Note to flisters: If you add me, let me know in a comment or whatever, so if I know you, I can add you back. Eljay doesn't do the whole notification thing.