Music

Music changes your mood. It can make you smile, it can make you dance, it can summon memories of old friends and cause a tear or two. There are people in this world who can change you with their words and melodies and today I'm going to talk about a few of my favourite songs and how they make me feel.
I'd like to start with one of the most gifted guitarists I've ever experienced. Carlos Santana. I could lie on my bed, on a lilo in a pool, or a concrete floor and close my eyes. His music causes me to drift away in a sea of thoughts and wishes that I could happily remain in all day. I once wished to be HALF as good as Senor Santana but have reached the sad realisation that I can never be. The man is just magic.
You will see a trend appear as you read this note. The next person I will mention is Eric Clapton. Another incredibly gifted guitarist. He has written 3 songs that are among my favourites. Tears in heaven - a sad song written about the tragic death of his son. This song I prefer to play myself and sing (rather sadly but NOT in a boy-band way) with my eyes closed. Blue eyes blue - just a lovely song about how love can sometimes make you sad. The third is a lovely song you will often hear at weddings: Wonderful Tonight - a lovely song. romantic even..until you realise he wrote it about his mistress! These songs are all lovely and if you pay no attention to the words they make you smile. Mr Clapton is a tricky guy. In one hand I LOVE his music. On the other side of the coin though his music is sad, it can anger...but like Blue eyes says: that's what love does to you!
Finally, I'm going to talk about a band called Scouting for Girls. I was introduced to this band by a close friend (you nkow yourself by now brother!) and I've got to say that these guys write happy music! The reason I speak of them is this: No matter what my mood, or how the day is going these lads can lift my spirits and make me see that yes, it's not the best right now but lift your head and have a look forwards. Because wherever we're heading, we'll get there. When we arrive...well, then it's all been worth while.
Thanks for listening. You never know, maybe one day I'll have a song written that makes you stop and think.