Last year travel was the main theme for many of my blog posts. This year, I am changing it up, and switching topics. For 2022, I will be shooting videos and writing block posts about great music. Here is the first one – five reasons I love listening to great music.
Reason #1 – music brings back fond memories
I don’t know about you, but for me, certain songs bring back specific memories. I enjoy that type of experience. For example, every time I hear the song “Under the Milky Way” by the Church I am transported back to the mid-80s. Back then I had long flowing dark hair. I was in college having the time of my life. Music means memories for me.
Reason #2 – Great bands create awesome albums
I am old enough to remember when bands and musicians released albums. The mark of a great band or musician was awesome albums. For example, Boston’s first album included end-to-end spectacular songs. This year I will release several lists about great music. Some people will agree with my choices while others will tell me I am horribly wrong…and that is okay.
Reason #3 – concerts
I enjoy live music. I have been to many concerts over the years. For example, Gavin and I went to see Switchfoot live. We were able to meet the band before the concert. They were super friendly and played a great show. One of the things I will talk about this year is bands that I think give great concerts, and mention others that do not. For me – it is pure joy to see great music performed live.
Reason #4 – my family heritage
I come from a musical family. It is in our blood. Just to be clear – I do not possess musical talent. I simply enjoy listening to great music. My Opa was a musician, composer, and conducted for the Dresden Opera House. My mom instilled a love for great music in me, and I have tried to pass that along to my sons.
Reason #5 – music helps me focus
Listening to music helps me get out of my head and focus on the task at hand. I listen to great music whenever I exercise, especially when running. Inspirational playlists keep my legs turning over even when I am feeling like crap. At work, I listen to Spotify almost all day long. For me, music helps me focus and be as productive as possible.
There you have it – five reasons I love listening to great music. What I will do moving forward is talk about the bands I love, list the best albums, great concerts, and all kinds of other things. I hope you join me on this journey. Feel free to subscribe so that you know when each blog is released.
I am Doug Keating and this is my letter to sons.