Well, its fall of 2013. Last time I wrote an entry on this blog I still possessed my maiden name. In fall of 2011 I traded hearts with the man of my dreams and followed him to the green land of Tennessee as he left home in pursuit of his.
I was jolted back in time last night; a flood of memories and sentiments I have long since forgotten broke loose in my mind. This led me to digging up my dusty old blog. I thought perhaps I would break the three years silence and write about the incredible experience I had yesterday.
What brought this about? I had an out-of-boy experience last night while the sounds of a band who has been a companion of mine through the years graced my ears (live) for the first time. Sigur Ros.
I am having an extremely difficult time finding the words to express exactly what I am feeling, so I've set a song by them on replay to try and relive that experience now while I recall it.
Please listen to this, open it up in another window and then finish reading the rest of this post. I think you'll understand.
Sigur Ros at The Woods Amphitheater, Nashville
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The California coast, sunset, windows down.
Crisp ocean air against our skin, filling up our lungs; on the verge of something . . .
Navigating streets on into the early morning, wide awake, adventure pulsing up and down the spine.
Dancing on rooftops, under desert stars, in strangers houses until sunrise.
Diving into pools fully clothed.
Off-roading in old beat up Chevys.
Kissing strangers, breaking rules, breaking hearts, shattering hearts.
Laughing hard, falling to the ground over and over and over.
Smoking cloves, rainy days.
Making friends, making music, making noise, making . . . trouble.
Captain Jack passed back and forth, back and forth.
Sipping coffee, comparing cards, swapping stories, exchanging smiley glances.
Hurting, feeling numb, feeling lost, feeling broken.
Desert summer, desert fall, winter, spring.
Surges of creativity, late at night, no sleep.
Second chances, making sense of the madness.
Taking risks, hand in hand, holding our breath, I do's.
Warm embraces, best wishes, goodbyes, gone.
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It is absolutely remarkable how music has the aptitude to fill the gaps of the human spirit; to sink into the finest crevice of the soul. Whats more, this is a universal phenomena that transcends culture, race, and time. Not only does it bind us, but it encapsulates our essence.
For me, when I listen to this band in particular I can't help but be overwhelmed by its beauty. And I thank God for giving us this medium of expression.
I've been staring at this screen for far to long, today is almost tomorrow! Please! Share your own experiences below, and include a link of some of those songs that move you. I would love to give them a listen to.
- a u t u m n w a r d