Friday, May 15, 2009

Music as a Mood Trigger

As I've spent time this evening setting up the various backgrounds of the blog page, it occurred to me how powerful music has been for me lately, as a background to different feelings I've had.
While the infectious fun of Sass Jordan's "Tell Somebody" put me in a good mood on the way home, which many songs have done for the commute, I've really noticed the power that some songs have when I think of others. Music which I haven't heard in literally decades, still belong to someone in my mind. Even now, my posse, and the "Foxy Posse" have certain songs that I think will always belong to them when I hear them.
It's great in some respects, and a burden in others. Nevertheless, an emotional pull most of the time.

1 comment:

  1. What an awesome job on this Bill. Music for me has also been a mood trigger, especially when driving by myself. I have found some deep meaningful oldies that brings back so many great memories for me as well as sparked some brand new memories.

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