The Soundtrack of my Life

Last night, I finally got around to watching the Grey's Anatomy episode from last week, the one with all the singing?? I must say there is a surprising level of talent on that show. I must also say that the concept was lame and so was the ending. There was no cliff for me to hang on to. The baby was doing okay and she woke up and could talk. What else is there to see next week?? 

I was thinking, however, after seeing it that I would love for my life to have a soundtrack. Then I thought again, well it already does. I'm constantly listening to music on my iPhone, at my desk at work, or cleaning the house. When I'm not listening to music I'm playing music or thinking about music in my head. One could say then, that there is a constant soundtrack going on. For that reason, isn't it amazing that there are so MANY songs to choose from? 

There's nothing like being really angry and needing something just as angry to turn to. For me, it depends on the type of angry. After my divorce, I needed a song that was angry, but also had a hint of, "Screw you, I'm moving on". For that occasion I turned to "Gives you hell" by the All-American Rejects. When I'm having a horrible day that just won't end, I listen to "Smells like teen spirit" by Nirvana. 

When I'm in a great mood, there's nothing like an upbeat song to keep me keepin' on. Like, "When life give you lemon make lemonade" by The Boy Least Likely To, or "Shake It" by Metro Station. There's a song for every mood. I also like listening to new music and letting each new artist I like introduce me to another artist I might enjoy. Pandora is really good for this, or using the "iTunes suggests" section to create a path to an artist or group you never would have heard before. 

I truly believe that with the right song, you can do anything or feel anything. There are some songs that no matter where I am or what's going on in my life, they bring up a certain sadness. Not an outright, "bring tears to my eyes" sadness. Just a melancholy, or deep appreciation almost. One such song would be "Beautiful Disaster" by Kelly Clarkson. Not really sure what it is about the song, but it might just be the way she sings it. Another song would be "Heaven is a place on earth" covered by Katie Thompson. This song is supposed to be beautiful, and sweet, but her version just brings about this deep sadness. 

Right now, my soundtrack is being provided by The Script. There's something fresh and original about their music. Not the singles they released (though I like them), the rest of their albums. Check it out if you have a chance. 

In the mean time, I want to leave you with this thought from a great song, "Begin, be not afraid. Fall in, the day is brave." Whatever you have to do, do it completely with all you have. To music!