Music meme-ing!
Day 01 - A favorite song
Day 02 - A song that makes you happy
Day 03 - A song that makes you sad
Day 04 - A song that reminds you of someone
Day 05 - A song that reminds you of somewhere
Day 06 - A song that reminds you of a certain event
Day 07 - A song that you can dance to
Day 08 - A song that makes you fall asleep
Day 09 - A song from your favorite band
Day 10 - A song no one would expect you to love
Day 11 - A song that describes you
Aside from the few grandiose statements in this song--about how great Agnetha's voice is--I find that it describes me pretty well, specifically where music is concerned. This being a music meme and all, I thought that was appropriate. I'm infinitely grateful to groups like ABBA who, thanks to my Dad putting them on near-constant rotation when I was young, instilled in me a real love of music. Not one lick of idea how to make music, mind you. (I remain unconvinced by the existence of "meter," much to the continual consternation of my more theory-strong musical friends.) Just a real sense of joy in music. It makes me happy.
Singing, moreover, gives me a lot of joy. Some of my fondest memories are of driving with friends and singing--feiran and viridian especially, seeing as both love to sing and do so better than I. (I'm louder, not better!) Or with my family, like when we drove back from Japanese steakhouse for dinner celebrating my sister's graduation and we ALL busted out with ABBA, complete with the dance moves. (My mom was laughing so hard, she couldn't breathe.) I'm sick right now and can't hardly talk without getting a tickle in my throat, much less sing. And even if I could get through a single line without coughing, it would sound horrible. This is a major bummer.
Day 02 - A song that makes you happy
Day 03 - A song that makes you sad
Day 04 - A song that reminds you of someone
Day 05 - A song that reminds you of somewhere
Day 06 - A song that reminds you of a certain event
Day 07 - A song that you can dance to
Day 08 - A song that makes you fall asleep
Day 09 - A song from your favorite band
Day 10 - A song no one would expect you to love
Day 11 - A song that describes you
Click to viewAside from the few grandiose statements in this song--about how great Agnetha's voice is--I find that it describes me pretty well, specifically where music is concerned. This being a music meme and all, I thought that was appropriate. I'm infinitely grateful to groups like ABBA who, thanks to my Dad putting them on near-constant rotation when I was young, instilled in me a real love of music. Not one lick of idea how to make music, mind you. (I remain unconvinced by the existence of "meter," much to the continual consternation of my more theory-strong musical friends.) Just a real sense of joy in music. It makes me happy.
Singing, moreover, gives me a lot of joy. Some of my fondest memories are of driving with friends and singing--feiran and viridian especially, seeing as both love to sing and do so better than I. (I'm louder, not better!) Or with my family, like when we drove back from Japanese steakhouse for dinner celebrating my sister's graduation and we ALL busted out with ABBA, complete with the dance moves. (My mom was laughing so hard, she couldn't breathe.) I'm sick right now and can't hardly talk without getting a tickle in my throat, much less sing. And even if I could get through a single line without coughing, it would sound horrible. This is a major bummer.