Music

Chris and I have both always had a huge passion for music. We were both raised on a lot of different genres of musical talents, but Chris prefers old folk, country folk, Indie styles, mellow music, and classic rock. I enjoy almost every genre except country. I don't mind old country like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, but I despise the new country rock. I think it is annoying. My favorite artists include Beck, Iron & Wine, Coldplay, Bob Marley (his really old reggae is sooo amazing), and too many to name really. I used to be really drawn to darker music styles like Portishead, Moby, Bjork, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Fiona Apple, but it's hard for me to listen to now because I see the moods that music can put me into. It's quite the phenomenon how quickly and solidly music can transport you into different frames of mind.
When I listen to uplifting worship music like Hillsongs, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Kim Walker, John Mark McMullan, or Delirious, I become encompassed with feeling. My soul expands and my heart opens, and I am in a place where I can hear the Lord speaking to me pretty clearly. It just makes me more at peace, and happier. When I listen to The Weepies, Sufjan Stevens, Iron and Wine, or Coldplay, I am in touch with either my melancholy self, or the part of me that enjoys wordplay and depth of song, even if my soul is not necessarily always glorifying God. I enjoy music, and all types. I love to listen to Classical or Opera if I am painting or writing because it is a good backdrop for creative juices to flow.
If I am angry, for instance, I used to listen to Rage Against the Machine or Fiona Apple, but now I know, if I am angry, that's just going to make me MORE angry and despairing. I will put on something peaceful like one of the Bobs (Bob Dylan or Bob Marley) or worship music or Neil Young.
Chris and I love music, we love our different varying tastes in music because that just means we have more options in the house and car to choose from:)
Music is good.