Written by
Sweet Beets - IMD
Music — I have long regarded Music as the universal cure. Music, when accepted in her pure form, transcends everything. I have often humored that Music and pizza could pave the way for world peace.
Why isn't it that simple.....why TF can't we have a big ass pizza party with live entertainment working its magic? Although I still maintain that Music is the answer, the problem is people. We are flawed, challenged, insecure and ignorant beings often governed by emotion.
Some of us are so blinded by our perspective and shielded by our egos that we would rather adopt a narrative of truth rather than seek truth. BUT (and that was intended to be a BIG BUT in the spirit of Sir Mix-a-Lot), seeking truth makes us vulnerable. And sometimes, we find comfort when we shield ourselves from truth.....and damn it, here I am derailed, BUT, I also have learned that humans are simply not capable of acquiring truth....the best we can do is seek it and hope that our perspectives align with truth herself.....those who believe themselves to be the almighty judge of truth are....well, sadly disillusioned and foolish.
But I digress.....from my earliest memories, I remember how music affected me....the excitement and wonder I experienced. Like everything through the innocent eyes of a child, there are no learned biases; there is no "uncool" factor, we simply either connected to the music or we didn't.
As the years rolled by and I entered those formative years, I remember witnessing just a smidgeon of Music's prowess. Music helps us adopt our identity, find our place in social circles, and gives us something far more than sound. As a student of Music, I have found the journey has provided far more than entertainment; it has gifted me understanding, patience, curiosity and challenge among the most obvious. It has helped me grow to discover some amazing beauty that I may have been incapable of seeing or too blind to otherwise see.
I have Music to thank for my wife, my children, and my mental health. Most of my strongest relationships were rooted in Music. Music has always given; and NEVER — NEVER has it taken away.
And Music has led me to you!
Next week I will share an interesting phenomenon that I never saw coming.
In the meantime, spread the love and always, always share the MUSIC!
Lots of love,
DC
