So I'm just nerding out a bit this evening, and thought I'd share my nerd with you! I don't know if you guys know this, but I am the weirdo in a family of BMus's [I'm working towards a degree in anthropology/archaeology/primatology - I haven't quite decided on a specialty yet!], but music has always been a seriously important part of my life. More than anything else, I would say.
Anyway, as with any person - I'm sure - I have certain songs that make me all tingly inside; my favourite songs, you might say. Even if you aren't musician, I still think that listening to music like this is seriously important. So take some time when you have some time, and just sit. And listen. And enjoy!
Julie-o by Mark Summers - my momma practices this all the time, and as much as I critique her intonation, I still love to hear her do what she loves, playing her instrument. It's also a fabulous song!
http://youtu.be/DObjvcWvfwk
Alleluia by Eric Whitacre - as a singer I have to say that Eric Whitacre is possibly one of my favourite things in the world. I've never quite found anyone else who can make music sound full like this guy can. (My sister is probably cringing in her seat at my terrible, non-music perspective writing on this!)
http://youtu.be/qy6uIe8sg60
Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka - there is a part in this that reminds me of little angry dwarves or trolls running off to battle with their axes. You'll know where I'm talking about. This is my happy song. It makes me happy when I yam saaad. It's worth the 30 minutes of your time.
http://youtu.be/A2xcMoQ6ML4
Ocean by John Butler [and perhaps his trio?] - this is a very recent addition to my list of "guuuhhh" songs. I'm not sure it's a favourite quite yet, but it's on it's way there... methinks... I played classical guitar for 2 years [and let me tell you, I actually practiced! Ask my mum - that's not something I do regularly], and I can't ever imagine my fingers moving this fast. In my life. Ever.
http://youtu.be/6VAkOhXIsI0