Starting Music for Sunday, Feb. 13th, 2022
Good morning, NE Ohio and the rest of the world! It’s Sunday, Feb. 13th –the 44th day of the year. Here in the Hall of Fame city, we have...
I play guitar and make electronic music. Music has always been a large part of my life. During my formative years, you were more likely to catch my parents listening to records than watching TV. As a tween, I often made up lyrics to songs in my head. Eventually, I was gifted an electric guitar by one of my uncles and taught myself how to play by ear. Although my tastes leaned more towards hard rock and heavy metal, I also enjoyed the subtle nuances of classical music. I was always amazed how composers could write out the sounds in their mind in much the same manner that someone might write a book.
Unfortunately, we moved around a lot while I was growing up, so I never got to settle in with a chorus or band, and we couldn’t afford lessons, so most of my music was stuck in my head with no way to get out. I ended up putting music on the back burner as my interest in sports and athletic abilities grew, but I always came back to my music. It would often have the same effect on me as a good book.
I eventually taught myself how to play guitar, and how to fumble around on keyboards and bass guitars well enough to be serviceable. I can even bang out basic beats on the drums, but I’ve always wanted the ability to compose an entire song—no matter the instrument required. I also like the idea of being able to do the final production, so that is where my interest in electronic music formed. With the software I use, I can “play” any instrument with nearly any set of effects, and make an infinite amount of edits until I’m happy or worn out—whichever comes first!
For me, every song is a journey, even if I’ve heard it before, as often my mood can dictate my interpretation of each song and what I focus on with my listening. Sometimes it’s the lyrics, sometimes it’s the music, and sometimes it’s other things like a particular instrument, a certain part of the song that I anticipate, or the production value. I feel like if others cleared their minds for listening, they might enjoy music as much as I do. So come along and enjoy the journey with me here on JiMiG2pt0.com!
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