The Experience of Music

"Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent" -- Victor Hugo (French poet, playwright, novelist, etc...)

I have a real love for music, and I believe that most people would also agree that they also do as well. I have always played a musical instrument; - piano, percussion, trumpet, trombone, guitar - and I am master of none. :). But, I still find myself sitting down at the piano once a week, fooling around, playing some progressions, stringing some chords together for the simple reason that it is enjoyable.

But in listening to music, ah, that is where I find real enjoyment. What amazes me the most is how a tempo, tone, or crescendo can create such contrasting feelings inside of you. That's just the music, then there is that lyrical poetry that accompanies those sounds.

We can almost define moments in our life by the music that accompanies them. I will forever remember the songs that I listened to before every basketball game, as if I was going into battle. Those songs that were with you when you felt like you were at the bottom, and the songs that were with you when you reached the pinnacle. That song that means absolutely nothing to you, but still, makes your hair stand, your heart beat faster, or sends a single tear rolling down your cheek.

I wanted to share 10 songs that I personally feel each show us what music is. Songs that have lyrics of poets, songs that make your heart beat, songs that make you smile, and songs that make you say "wow." I by no means say that these are the 10 best songs, or you should like these songs. Everybody has there preference, these are just 10 songs I would like to share with you.

Enjoy, and turn those speakers up!

Look at the end of this blog for the link to get this soundtrack!

1. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now - The Smiths

The Smiths are lyrical geniuses, and this is one of my favourite songs by them. Enjoy the story that is told.

2. Con Te Partiro - Andrea Bocelli

He gets criticized, but every time I listening to this song I feel like I must stand on my chair and conduct the orchestra. Close your eyes and enjoy.

3. In The House, In A Heartbeat - John Murphy

Found in the 28 days/weeks later movies, this instrumental track is so good it actually scares me. I don't even need the zombies.

4. Hands In The Sky - Straylight Run

You may not have heard of them, and don't plan on hearing about them any time soon. The music is raw, and the singer is average at best, but put them together and for whatever reason this song will never leave my library.

5. Keeping the Blade - Coheed and Cambria

If you have not listened to a Coheed & Cambria album yet, go do it right now. What they do with music is astonishing.

6. Hurt - Nine Inch Nails

What to you say about Trent Reznor, he has his problems, but Mr. Reznor, thank you. Producer, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist. Listening is an honour.

7. Where Is My Mind - The Pixies

Ah, yes, The Pixies. When The Pixies come on, you just know everything is going to be fine. You could be falling from a plane to your death, but when this song comes on you will still smile. :)

8. Requiem For A Dream - Clint Mansell

I hope that neither you or myself ever have a moment in our lives where this song will be the theme music. But "wow" can't even begin to describe how this song gives me goose bumps.

9. Moonlight in C sharp minor - Beethoven

Beautiful. What else can I say.

10. Crazy Game Of Poker (Live) - O.A.R.

There is a reason why I ended with this song. Band Bio: Four high school graduates without any formal marketing or advertising plans went from playing fraternities to their third album Risen debuting at #11 on the Billboard Top Internet Sales chart solely from word of mouth. After receiving offers from various major labels, they signed with Lava Records because they promised not to change the band.

That is why we listen to music and that is why we play music.

This soundtrack can be found by following this link Must Have Songs If you have any issues with the link or how to download the soundtrack, please message me.


"Music is everybody's possession. It's only publishers who think that people own it."
-- John Lennon

Have a great week!

Matthew George