Alan Hood

One of the things that has always amazed me is the incredible artistic ability that some people have. I wish I could draw, paint, write, and most impressive to me is sing and compose songs. Music has always been an escape for me and I am so lucky to have access to the many artists who share their gifts with the world. I first started listening to rock and roll when I was in middle school, before that time I was only exposed to the music my parents listened to. Which really wasn’t much at all but the occasional country song (I won’t get into the tear in my beer crap). In middle school I made friends with a boy named Eric who had a much older sister (in College) who had great taste in music, and shared it with us. Ever since that time I have truly loved music and all of the joy that it brings to my life. Just listening to a great piece of music can make the entire world seem not as bad as it was just a few minutes earlier.

There is really nothing that I can think of that can completely change a person’s attitude like listening to great music. Tonight I will be attending my youngest daughter’s first band concert of the year which is always a joy, a little unorganized and chaotic but a joy none the less. I admire her for being able to play an instrument and to have an ability that very few people have.

I am incredibly fortunate to have both music in my life and a great kid that brings joy to my life in many ways but her ability to play the clarinet is a wonder to me. She has been playing for only about 5 years now but I can tell that she has that thing that make some people artists and some people hacks. I really hope that she continues to play music for her entire life and never gives up on something that brings joy to so many. To an end I thought that I would share a piece of music that I love and am sure that if you have never heard Collective Soul before after you listen to this song you will become an instant fan. Enjoy! Okay I couldn’t decide on just one so I am also putting up “Heavy” I have no clue what the video is but the song is amazing. Both videos are from a great band Collective Soul.