From the time I wake up to the time that I go to bed I've got some tune playing either through my ipod, computer, or that little radio in my head (makes me sound slightly psychotic...). Music is said to be another type of art form, and I have to completely agree with that. It's another medium for people to express themselves, just instead of using your eyes to see what it is the person is trying to convey, you use your ears.

What I love about music is just how it can make me feel. Depending on the tempo and key of the music it can evoke different emotions, as corny as that sounds, and it's so comforting at times. Music can speak to what it is you are going through, pick you up when you're feeling like shit (or if your just feel like it can be a song that makes you feel even more like shit...which we must admit we do at times), pump you up for those workouts you really don't want to do, and mellow you out when you want to just chill out on the couch at home.

I had to share this because a few weeks ago I went to a Gym Class Heroes concert and Travis was talking about how their song, Viva La White Girl, is more about how music is like a drug. You can't live without it. The other day I was driving in my car and found myself skipping through my ipod (I have a 2G nano...so I just shuffle through all my songs I selected to put on my ipod) to find songs to kind of fit the mood I was in - wasn't the best mood. It's not a concious effort and this wasn't my first time coming to this realization but it just made me really consider how much music plays a role in my life.

We're all about art here at draw as we keep mentioning and music is one of those art forms we're all obsessed with. Speaking for myself, I can't really say I'm too musically inclined, though I used to play the viola and sang in chorus (however if I could have one wish come true it would be the ability to sing ). Since I'm not so talented in the art of music however, I show my appreciation in any way I can.

I know people who love music because of the lyrics, those who love it because of the beat, and those who love it because their friends do and it's cool, etc. Personally I'm one of those who love it for multiple reasons, whether it be the beat is just right, the lyrics are amazing, or I just like the way the tune makes me feel when I listen to it.

I don't care really about bands, about who it is that sings it...because honestly I could really hate who sings the song, but if it's good I'll listen to it. It's not to say that if I really love all the songs a band/singer puts out and have for years, I'll definitly know who they are. But I hate it when people don't give a band's music a chance just because it's considered to be in a category that to them isn't cool or they're afraid what their friends might think of them. What's the point? You're missing out on good music!

I could begin to get off topic with that, if I already haven't. Basically, music is my life. I love it. I can't live without it. Try listening to music and doodling and see what you come up with, it's pretty crazy how music can influence what it is you draw.