Magic of Music
I can’t count how many
times I’ve heard people of my generation compare modern music to the music
treasures of our times. That the comparison is not favorable to present time
music.
I’ve always believed
that the arts and especially music, is in the eye of the beholder (in this
instance ears of the beholder). I further believe that there is a
difference between love of music and appreciation. I have the music I
love but because of my exposure to the music industry, I have an appreciation for
all music up to and including the Australian Didgeridoo, and the Sitar.
Many of us appreciate
the Oldies of our time for the musical style, others for the lyrics. I on
the other hand, enjoy the lyrics and style, but because I lived the time when
the music was being released , more than anything else I remember what I was
doing or in whose company I was when I listened to a particular song, for
instance I refer you to the time I first heard the Beatles:
I also enjoyed many of
the original performers at concerts when the new music was being
promoted: The last of the Oldies group that I took my children to see at
a concert was the Monkees (80 something). One of my sons looked over my
shoulder as I am writing this post and we started a conversation about how he
remembers a helicopter landing some 20 yards away from an open field stage and
how the crowd went wild.
I’m grateful to see
that my recollections are supported by other family members. Another
instance of music triggering fond memories. My wife and I went on a double date
with my sister and her husband to see the Ventures perform at the Capitol
Theater in Yakima WA. Also, in the early 80’s. After the concert we went
to dinner and ran into the band members eating dinner at the same restaurant.
Of course, we took the opportunity to greet them and take pictures with them.
I remember the time I
purchased a brand-new Plymouth Fury Sport from the showroom floor, and the
first song I heard on the beautiful stereo system was The Beat Goes On, by
Sonny and Cher. I’m telling you, every song comes wrapped in wonderful
memories!! Spend some time thinking about the memories that the oldies
bring to your heart and mind. The best is yet to come…….
