soul soothers

It is amazing how a song can change me...it can make me smile silently reminiscing the memories, it can make me have that bitter sweet thought thinking about the good ole times, it can of course make me cry, it can make me laugh thinking about those karaoke ballads once sung by friends. Yes, music has a way of shaping our souls and soothing away sorrows. I love relating to music. The good stuff makes you think that this song was made especially for you at that exact moment.

Forever by Ben Harper had to be made for Bradley and I right?! It was always our song...we danced our first dance as a married couple to it, we always look at one another in that "first love glance" look whenever it is heard, we both secretly inscribed a line of the lyrics on our wedding bands not knowing that we both put the same thing...it will be our song always and forever.

Amos Lee, Schuyler Fisk, The Fray, Tyrone Wells, and Anna Nalick are my true soul soothers. From the beginning of their melodies I am instantly relaxed and calm. I truly love their music. The way in seeps into all the crevasses of my heart, and makes my aura, my total being feel better. I imagine that their sweet sounds will be my background music as I walk through those pearly gates.

Dave Matthews Band is in a category all of their own. These songs shaped me as a person. My first concert ever was at the then Deer Creek Music Center in Indianapolis. I was instantly in love. The music, the people, the calm atmosphere was an instant addiction. I grew up to their songs, I loved and lost to their songs. Many of their songs bring a rush of memories.

Music effects everyone differently but also the same...because it effects us. It brings us thoughts, feelings, and ideas. The power it has is magical.

Whenever I hear Patsy Cline I immediately think about my parents. If my parents are together when a song of hers starts you can be sure they are dancing cheek to cheek.

Neil Diamond's hits make me remember my grandpa. Elton John makes me think of my mom. A Pearl Jam song reminds me of my sister and how they were her Dave Matthews Band growing up. And, oh so many more, too many to name remind me of our friends, college, and us!

Bradley is a music junky. His knowledge base of old tunes is one not to be reckoned with. When we are driving we play "the game." It is a simple push of the scan button, and then guessing the singer/band of the song being played. Yes, he usually wins, but I have had my moments. I'm also one to butcher lyrics. I tend to add or change the words to the music. This is usually not done intentionally, but I really think that those are the words I heard. {I think sometimes the song would sound better with my wording.}

Bradley and I are already trying to instill these great songs in Veda. We have a "nap time" playlist on the ipod for her. It consists of great music from Anna Nalick, Jewel, Amos Lee, Akon, and Jack Johnson. They soothe her right to dreamland. I have also caught Bradley numerous times singing to Veda, or listening to music with her on the computer. Below are some of those adorable moments.







I hope that when my friends hear Wind Beneath My Wings they think of me!

I hope you hear a song today that changes you in a magical way. If you need one call me and I will sing to you.