Sunday, September 13, 2009

Music the "builder"

I've been writing a song for the guitar for the last few weeks. The chorus to the song has a somewhat negative connotation and overtone. In searching for validation for the song I sang it to the best pair of ears I know...my mom's. I'm not gonig to lie I expected her comments to be somewhere along the lines of, "it was amazing" or "I can't believe you wrote this it was so good" however that was not the case. She said one simple phrase that changed my songwriting forever, "your lyrics should build faith". At first I was taken back at the idea of my mother criticizing my lyrics but after my pride wore off I saw deeper into her words. Music is powerful. It has the power to change our feelings and thoughts in a mere heartbeat. Music has many uses but in relation to my mom's comments; it is a healer and comforter. Destroying peace is the last thing I want my music to do. In the end I learned writing music + playing for mom = success in everyway.

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  1. Wow, I didn't realize those words had such an impact on you. I liked your songs yesterday :) Love you

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