"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." ~Nietzsche
People look to music for all kinds of things. To make them happy, to lift their spirits, to give them something to dance to and to sing along with. A casual listener, might find that music is a nice diversion. It's something to entertain them at parties or on evening commutes. They listen, but they might not always hear what is there beyond the obvious.
For the more serious listener music can become a source of inspiration, of motivation and happiness. They know music has more to offer than something flowing through the headphones on your morning jog, if you choose to embrace it. Still, the true strength, the true power of music may evade them.
For the true music lover, music is like a roller coaster ride. The intricate ups and downs of a certain song can take them from full of joy to the depths of despair in the span of a few chord changes. Music can be a great haven or a great escape. They know that whatever you are running from, running to, or running with, music is the soundtrack that goes along for the ride. Music is in their soul. Unfortunately, not everyone's soul can write a lyric, or carry a tune, or strum a guitar...
Enter, the musician. The musician knows beyond a shadow of a doubt the power of music. More often than not, they've been to the dark places with it, the places where the soul of an artist often goes. And they've stood with it in the light. Whether they play purely for themselves, or to please crowds of people, musicians know that music brings people together, awakens the spirit, and heals the soul. Music is a universal truth. They get it. And they want us to get it too. Musicians, quite simply, hear the story the music has to tell. And they have a story to tell of their very own...
So who tells the stories of the storytellers?
**Join us all week as we talk with some of our favorite local musicians and bands about their influences, aspirations, and so much more...stay tuned.***
For the more serious listener music can become a source of inspiration, of motivation and happiness. They know music has more to offer than something flowing through the headphones on your morning jog, if you choose to embrace it. Still, the true strength, the true power of music may evade them.
For the true music lover, music is like a roller coaster ride. The intricate ups and downs of a certain song can take them from full of joy to the depths of despair in the span of a few chord changes. Music can be a great haven or a great escape. They know that whatever you are running from, running to, or running with, music is the soundtrack that goes along for the ride. Music is in their soul. Unfortunately, not everyone's soul can write a lyric, or carry a tune, or strum a guitar...
Enter, the musician. The musician knows beyond a shadow of a doubt the power of music. More often than not, they've been to the dark places with it, the places where the soul of an artist often goes. And they've stood with it in the light. Whether they play purely for themselves, or to please crowds of people, musicians know that music brings people together, awakens the spirit, and heals the soul. Music is a universal truth. They get it. And they want us to get it too. Musicians, quite simply, hear the story the music has to tell. And they have a story to tell of their very own...
So who tells the stories of the storytellers?
**Join us all week as we talk with some of our favorite local musicians and bands about their influences, aspirations, and so much more...stay tuned.***
