In today’s world of fear and unease and social distancing, it’s hard to
imagine sharing experiences like these ever again,” Grohl writes. “I
don’t know when it will be safe to return to singing arm in arm at the
top of our lungs, hearts racing, bodies moving, souls bursting with
life. But I do know that we will do it again, because we have to. ~ Dave Grohl
As a music fan the past few months have been a challenge. This is, of course, an understatement. We also know the musicians we look to as therapists are also having to think about the economic impact, withdrawal from the energy of the crowd, and absurd stories from the road. We've been tuning into live streams, playlists, podcasts, and reading the op-eds. We also wonder about the venues and their employees and know they need our support now and when they can re-open.
And the next question is about the future of how we enjoy music.Will rail riders be a thing of the not so distant past? How will we ever again enjoy the sweaty high five from our favorite lead singers? Will I ever again get my shoes stuck in a drying beer that was spilled on the floor? As frustrating as all of this may sound, we love music enough to adapt. If you tell us no more general admission standing room only. Okay. I have to sit one seat apart from my friends and strangers ... as long as they don't decide to yell at each other instead of have their annoying sidebar conversations instead of watching the band... okay. Will I miss the surge and movement of the crowd, thinking at any moment, the rogue wave of humanity will suck you under, only to be saved by security? Sad you lost your prime viewing spot in the process. Yes. But if we want music, we must adapt.
For a brief time a few weeks ago, I didn't listen to music (yeah, that was a really bad week). And then my significant other would play the same songs every night. Whiter Shade of Pale, The Rain Song, and A Day in the Life. Understanding they brought him comfort, to me, when I hear those songs in the future, is it going to bring me back to this hopeless, helpless, desperate moment ... and realized, just like a mix tape, there are some songs you love and some, after time, you learn to take it for what it was worth at the moment. Music can transport you to a time and a place. It can bring back a feeling of sunshine or dancing your heart out in the middle of a rain storm.
How many of you have gone back to the songs from your high school days?
We can honestly say that we are all in this together, even though it may feel as if sometimes we are alone. We all need each other more than ever. So get back to those playlists and create a mix tape for yourself and others. We're in charge of this set list - so let's make it a good one.
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In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
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