Music

      Once again I must apologize for my lack of posts but time is not something that I've had an abundance of.  I am excited though to be writing this post because music is easily my favorite topic to write and talk about.  For as long as I can remember music has been the biggest influence on everything  I've done and continue to do.  It never ceases to surprise me when I ask people what kind of music they listen to and receive "I don't really listen to music." as an answer.  Personally, I don't know what I'd do without music.  It controls my mood, my confidence, my style, and even my personality somewhat.  Throughout my seventeen years I can recall being into country, alternative, hip-hop, indie, and even folk-rock.  Nowadays I find the greatest joy in hip-hop and indie artists.  When I say hip-hop I don't mean that I listen to a bunch of songs that sound the same and rhyme only about women, money, and violence.  It bothers me that the genre seems to have become that.  When I turn on the radio all I hear is the same few songs played over and over with nothing to offer but a catchy beat and an easy-to-remember hook.  I take pride in my ability to find artists who break the mold and shine through their lyricism and subtle messages.  Some of my personal favorite hip-hop artists include G-Eazy, Macklemore, The Kings Dead, Kid Cudi, Childish Gambino and Asher Roth.  On the other side of the spectrum I find myself enjoying vocal and instrumental talent by artists such as Jack White, The Neighbourhood, Death Cab For Cutie, Passion Pit, and Foster The People.  I try not to criticize the music taste of others because I know that everyone has their own opinions and that everyone gets something different out of the music they listen to.  Music is just one of the many forms of art that adds pleasure to the lives of individuals even in the hardest of times.  I recommend that no one be afraid to become passionate about the music they enjoy but instead to embrace it and let it comfort you, excite you, and even give you chills at times.  Music has been around forever and I'm sure it's not going anywhere soon.

     Check out one of my favorite songs as of now and enjoy.