But I do notice it's the rainy days or nights alone in my car when radio wins. I guess it's 'cause it's the time I actually listen to the music I'm playing. I listen to the lyrics, the melodies, little pauses, climaxes, the undertones, and the flood of synchronicity in the song as a whole. It's amazing isn't it? The way music can just make you feel. It can make the worst and ugliest feelings sound so beautiful...but still heartbreaking. Or it can heighten the good mood you're in, and you blast it as loud as you can just so you can block out the sound of the real world. I mean, if you're feeling good it might as well last about 3 minutes and 14 seconds, right? It's like that counselor that knows exactly how you're feeling and all you're saying is, "YEAHH!! THAT'S IT!" (hahah peer counseling reference). I think it's pretty amazing how a single song can trigger a memory of a person, place, time, anything really. We've all experienced that super nostalgic feeling when listening to a 90's song (I suggest Simple Plan, Usher [Confessions is the only way to go], Spice Girls, etc.). Feels so good doesn't it? Especially with a car full of friends, sun beaming, and voices yelling out of tune along with the song. I love it!
These feelings are what make me think about going into radio (directing, mostly); the fact that I could share the music that means so much to me over airwaves - a piece of myself out in the big world..or city haha.
I remember the first time I heard the music I love play on BCIT's broadcast equipment. It sounds super duper corny, but it was like experiencing the song for the very first time. It was the long exhale I needed, you know? The one that calms your nerves and just settles everything down.
...and then I think about nursing.
ugh. I blame it on being a gemini. seriously.
for now, just listen to this.
Hysteric - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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