A Good Band...

I don't exactly know how to describe this, but I'm going to do my best....

When the days are long, and the times stressful... when life just makes you stop in your tracks and makes you take that long deep breath of regret - there really is only one thing that can cure that state of being... and that is a really good band.

Have you ever been to a rock concert?

Ever stood amongst hundreds / thousands of people and just soak up their energy, their enthusiasm?

Ever stood still, closed your eyes and just listened to the music - the guitar, the drums, the vocals... just let it take over...

Rock music has the power to do just that. If you actually give it a try, then you'll need no explanation from me. However, if you seek an explanation before experience, then really it's just not in the cards for you. But still, I'll try to explain it: this music has the ability to reach into the deep core of your 'being', your 'essence' and forces you to come face to face with the tough choices in your life. In most cases, it helps you build a "backbone" - literally it helps build you into a stronger person; one capable of endurance. It allows me to sink into the world of my own imagination and creativity - something that has allowed me to continuously write over the years.

It's not always easy to attend a concert or do as you wish, but that's where the joys of technology come in. My music travels with me everywhere, whether I'm studying, sleeping (yes even while I'm sleeping it's playing), or writing -- if it's not there, then things just don't feel right.

I'm sure some experience this with other genres of music -- I mean I have a love of sappy hindi love songs; okay...sappy and depressing love songs. I dunno why I love misery so much, lol. Hey I blame it on my writing. You have to be able to tap into many different emotions in order to do so.

But, listening to a good band has always given me an escape. It's that light at the end of the tunnel, that last prayer before bed... it's my last thought, my first thought...and it makes me happy. Everything else just follows after this.

I wasn't planning on sharing this - I guess I just couldn't resist -

take it easy :p