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The Power Of Music
One of my great passions in life is music. I don’t have the patience to play any instruments, but I love all aspects of great music. I love and respect everything from the process of writing a timeless classic to the sheer fun and passion that come from a live performance. I’m not alone in my love for music, it’s has an affect on almost all of are lives. Everybody has a song that has a special meaning to them. We always seem to remember the song that was playing during the most important parts of our lives. Music is simply the most powerful art form in the world.
Everyday I watch the news and see countries destroying each other and people spewing hatred at everything different from them and I wonder what could bring people together. The answer is music. It doesn’t matter what part of the world you go to, if there are people, you will hear music. Music finds away to bring people together with the simplest beat of a drum or hum of a song. For every happy event and every defining moment in life, you will almost always find music. Music is timeless and music connects us all.
This year, the movie Playing For Change: Peace Through Music has been winning awards at film festivals across the world. The Documentary is set more as a concert than a movie. It features musicians from around the world who all have the same connection. A passion for music and a desire the change the world. One of the best displays of that passion and desire for change is the version of Stand By Me that is featured in the movie. This is one of the most passionate and moving renditions of the song I have ever heard. Maybe we should all take a cue from this performance and stop the all unnecessary hatred.
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Terrific version of that song!
I must say, though, that I’d really rather NOT stand by that dirty Grandpa character. Take a fuckin’ bath, ya bum.
Beautiful version Bono . . . um I mean Eric, thanks for that. But I didn’t realize that you had such pinko hippie tendencies.