Before the Nyquil kicks in and I pass out...
... I look at the last couple of days in retrospect. Panera doesn't need me anymore, and I am unable to get a seasonal job. I cannot please my father, either. I've decided to stop trying, even if it means losing his financial support. I'll take out college loans if necessary. I'll bum rides from people all summer.
In much lighter news, it's been fun being on my own in Cincinnati, and having no particular agenda. There really isn't much time during break, and I fully intend to seize it. My mother suggested volunteer work if I cannot find a job. I guess neither of my parents understand that I just want to have an actual 'break.' *shrug*
Interestingly enough, I discovered a band that is rapidly moving up on my long list of favorites. They are an Israeli metal band called Orphaned Land. It turns out that they have done shows with Dio and Hammerfall, and have even appeared on Prog-Power. Why has their sound grabbed me? Imagine taking traditional middle-eastern music, both vocal and instrumental, and giving it that heavy-metal element that I love so much. This creates a sound that MOVES me. I shed a tear when I first heard some of their stuff... I was empowered. One of the things that has always influenced me musically is the feeling I get when I hear or sing along with Jewish music. It aids my prayer, and allows me to focus on myself, God, and my connection to him. This has always been a part of me, even before I discovered heavy metal. I always kept the two separate, and both have always been the most sacred things to me. However, during my trip to Israel last year, I found myself playing music while experiencing the country. When I heard an Orphaned Land song that had a ningun-influenced (spiritual use of syllables in a chant) heavy metal breakdown, I found myself entering a state of euphoria. I was brought back to my time while visiting the country. I was reminded of the history of my people, and I felt so humbled...
Thank you, Orphaned Land...
In much lighter news, it's been fun being on my own in Cincinnati, and having no particular agenda. There really isn't much time during break, and I fully intend to seize it. My mother suggested volunteer work if I cannot find a job. I guess neither of my parents understand that I just want to have an actual 'break.' *shrug*
Interestingly enough, I discovered a band that is rapidly moving up on my long list of favorites. They are an Israeli metal band called Orphaned Land. It turns out that they have done shows with Dio and Hammerfall, and have even appeared on Prog-Power. Why has their sound grabbed me? Imagine taking traditional middle-eastern music, both vocal and instrumental, and giving it that heavy-metal element that I love so much. This creates a sound that MOVES me. I shed a tear when I first heard some of their stuff... I was empowered. One of the things that has always influenced me musically is the feeling I get when I hear or sing along with Jewish music. It aids my prayer, and allows me to focus on myself, God, and my connection to him. This has always been a part of me, even before I discovered heavy metal. I always kept the two separate, and both have always been the most sacred things to me. However, during my trip to Israel last year, I found myself playing music while experiencing the country. When I heard an Orphaned Land song that had a ningun-influenced (spiritual use of syllables in a chant) heavy metal breakdown, I found myself entering a state of euphoria. I was brought back to my time while visiting the country. I was reminded of the history of my people, and I felt so humbled...
Thank you, Orphaned Land...