Music

It must be so gratifying being a song writer and even more so if you are talented enough to sing them and bring them to life.

They can tell a whole story and bring up emotions all in a three to four minute period and while you tap your foot or hum along.

Rather it is political or romantic or just fun or relaxing, it allows us to escape.

Music is the universal language!

It is funny how some people even drop their twang or accents while they sing. When you here them talk they all of a sudden have their accent again, like the first time you heard the Beatles talk or Adele.

Some people who studded even lose their stammering while they sing, like Mel Tillis.

I attended a Dire Straits concert in France once and all though most the audience did not speak English they all sang along or danced to Mark Knoffler and his songs...including Brothers in Arms, Walk of Life and of course Money for Nothing.

I have been very lucky to attend hundreds of concerts from small living rooms to major stadiums and from Folk to country to good old Rock N Roll and for those few hours I am able to escape along with the rest of the audience.

It is truly the universal language and a great way to tell stories or to rally for a message or to just smile and tap your foot.

Music also is tied to your memory, it is able to transcend you back to places that you cherish and times  perhaps when you had less responsibility and were able to simply enjoy the moment.

It takes you back to your favorite vacation or location and your special moments in life.

Music can transport you back or just allow you to disappear in the moment.

Pretty special......allow yourself to disappear. Stop the noise in your head and the rush of the season and relax with some of your favorite tunes or discover some new ones.

I have too many to list but try James Taylor, The Secret of Life, and enjoy the passing of time.