It's been ages since I published a music post and I have the urge to do one now and so here it is. I have to be honest and say that music continues to be a bit elusive for me, I don't know what I want from it anymore.
These days I listen to music much less than I used to, not fully sure why. I noticed this was happening a few months back. Right up until recently music has always been my best friend. It seems strange to say this but for me music can be more important than people. When I look back there is definitely no escaping the fact that music has been the biggest inspiration in my whole life.
Comfort and inspiration - that's music summed up for me.
I have shared several posts discussing music and music related topics, including looking at music in film. I like all sorts of music, particularly electro-ambient. But as I continue plodding on through this musical desert far less jumps out at me to listen to. My excitement for music keeps trickling away.
However, despite the somewhat strained relationship I am currently experiencing with music there is a song that comes back to me every now and then. I have been thinking about it a lot lately and just now decided to visit YouTube and listen to it. I'm glad I did, it has lost absolutely nothing. It's an extraordinary song on so many levels.
The song is called Somehow The Wonder Of Life Prevails and it's written and performed by Mark Kozelek and Jimmy Lavalle. The song is ten and a half minutes in duration, a long song but every second is worth it. The length of the song is justified there is no doubt about that. Very few artists can achieve that but these guys do it.
The song recounts various periods in the singer's life, troubles, sadness and the joy, there's lots going on. I've never heard a song so rich in narrative, the true stories contained within the lyrics really do make you listen, pause and think. It's an incredibly moving song and I'm delighted that these guys created it. The song is most affecting, and I have to share it.
I know it's a big ask but if you do have a spare ten or so minutes to listen to this awe inspiring and incredibly moving song that is so perfectly delivered and performed would you mind giving it your attention?
I hope you get just as much comfort, enrichment and enjoyment out of it as I have done.
Peace!