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Hey guys! Here's my submission for this week's @theinkwell prompt. You can find all the details here! This week is super short. I've been extra busy, but still wanted to do at least something! Haha.
Music to My Ears
I waited in anticipation, my headphones turned the whole way up. My favorite part of the song was coming up. Every time I heard it, it gave me goosebumps. The key would change, sending the song into an entirely different mood. The shift was subtle, musically speaking. But to the listener, it was like a whole new world. Like the changing of the seasons: summer into autumn.
I closed my eyes tightly, letting the guitars carry me away. The tone was heavy, charging. The drums were rapid, driving the song quickly. It filled me with emotions I didn’t typically let myself feel. They built and built leading to the bridge of the song.
Finally, the key changed. The tone flawlessly turning over to an easy flow. The guitars, no longer heavy. Instead, they played an exotic melody: light and airy. The drums all but disappeared.
With the change came an emotional release. I could feel the tiny bumps rising on my arms. The song never failed to help me find some clarity.
The story is really short, but it is complete. Great application of the prompt: a change of key in music. You lead us through your moods as the music changes. You change along with the music. Nicely done.
It is good to stay in the writing habit :)
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Thank you!!
You did well with this flash fiction piece, @riottales. These kinds of stories are meant to be short and impactful. Like all good flash fiction, it focuses on a singular truth. The emotional release from music is something I am quite familiar with. You captured that well!
Thank you, @jayna!
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The power of music!
I know many a time when I have put a song on repeat simply because of the effect of has on me.
I like that the change is a good one.
Great write-up!
Yes! I’ll listen to songs on repeat for the same reason. Thank you @seesladen
A detailed description of the effect of a change in the rhythm of a musical composition on the listener. And confirmation of the benefits of art for human well-being. buena idea, @riottales
Thank you @gracielaacevedo. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Great metaphor for change of any kind.
Your story made me remember something I have not done for a while. I used to listen to a limited number of pieces just to experience that escalating excitement, that anticipation of the harmonious encounter of different instruments. Juaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez was one of my favorites.
Thank you! @hlezama!
This is one of my favorite ways to listen to music. It’s like therapy. I’m going to have to check out that concierto! It sounds promising.
Congratulations @riottales.
Short but you captured the whole essence of what was being asked for this week.
You made me remember that I use music to change my mood.
If I feel tense I use one type of music and if I want to be active I put on another music.
Well done. It serves to inspire us in the future.
As you say, it is always best to post something to keep up with Inwell's rhythm.