Have you ever had a song that takes you back? A song that, when the first few notes hit your ears, brings a flood of memories into your mind? Today’s song does that for me. Truthfully, there are hundreds of songs that do that for me. Ones that bring me to a place and time that would otherwise be lost if not for the music that can transport me there. And when I heard this song the other day, I was surprised how strongly the memory swept me away…
I was back in high school, sitting in Mrs. Galusha’s art class, painting away to my heart’s desire.
I relatively enjoyed high school. I excelled in most of my classes, and I liked the schedule, the time with friends, playing sports, and of course I despised homework. But I lurrved my art class. In art, I found a release. I could drown out any problems of the day in creativity and unleash my mind. It was so relaxing. Art and music have always done that for me. So naturally, when Mrs. Galusha turned on the Garden State soundtrack and I heard this song for the first time, I paused. I soaked it in. And then I went home and downloaded it. Because that’s what I do when a song inspires me. What I’ve always done. I download it and then I play it over and over and over again. It drives Jake nuts. Haha.
Anyway. Maybe this song doesn’t hold any memories for you, maybe it does. Either way, I hope it will inspire you like it inspired me. Enjoy “Blue Eyes” by Cary Brothers. (There was no official music video, and this is the best fan video I could find. But if you have a few minutes, you might want to check out a live rendition from just this past March. It’s gooood.)
What songs inspire you?? If you have any, I’d love to add them to my list : )
