Recently I was making a new playlist, goofing around with some songs from a couple of bands that I listen to and came up with the perfect playlist. Have you ever found the perfect one, like one that you made for working out months ago and still use because its THAT perfect? This was one of those moments. I cannot explain why music has such power over me, but I guess I don't need to know the science of it to realize that the ability of music to heal and inspire. I had one of those moments and I am glad not to have to think too much about it but, rather, just live it and know that I am a better person for having experienced it. I think we have all had those moments, the kind that you probably had in high school, or perhaps in college. You know the kind I am talking about; it's early October, maybe driving around with a good friend on a warm afternoon after a chilly morning and anticipating going to a football game or maybe even a date that night and a song comes on and it just fits the moment? When I put the playlist together and listened to it all the way through once, I just knew it was....perfect. It seemed like the music actually went inside me and it was medicine to my brain. I even got goosebumps.
At the risk of ruining something so perfect, and with the caveat that we should all remember that everyone has different heartstrings when it comes to music, I will name the bands of whom I speak so highly; matt pond PA, Okkervil River and Shout Out Louds. No matter what "style" of music you prefer, these groups make great music and are worth a listen. Go get some goosebumps, no matter what you like, even if these bands don't move you the way they did me, go find something that does and let it work out the kinks for a few moments. Music is one of those inexplicable things that the lord gives us to make it just a little easier to get through life.
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