Rodrigo

My life is quite uneventful at the moment, but I've had plenty of time to think lately. I'm a happy person but my life is rather stagnant and my mind won't allow for me to settle on something. I always have to argue in my mind, I always must raise questions, and even though many say I am opinionated I am always conflicted. I've been a bit stressed lately because of school and music, and today I just decided to get out. I took my dog for a walk and I was walking towards the forest when we came across a severed birds wing laying in the snow. It wasn't gory or gruesome, but I found it extremely disturbing, and sad. It is late now, and I am tired. I could continue with my thoughts, but I will leave it for another day.

For those of you that know me well, you know that I love nothing more than playing music and, I've nothing funny to share, but would like to share my favorite concerto. It was written by a blind man named Rodrigo, after his child was born dead. Words are not my strong point and I find music to be much more expressive. This movement is long, but just stick with it, and pay attention to the phrasing, mood, and harmony. I really love this movement, it is melancholy, but beautiful, strong, and soft, and I find it amazing that a man that could never see actual beauty could be inspired to write such a thing. (Sorry but there is speaking in this version, if it distracts you too much I would suggest listening to John William's version, or download another version on ITunes) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdMScY0rEhQ&feature=channel_page