Life and the Musical Influences

    As the son of a former rock drummer I have been influenced by music since day one. Music has been a release for me and a way for me to communicate with my father. My parents divorced in the summer of '93 and it was really hard on my father and brother. I on the other hand really tried to block it out of my mind as like it never happened. My Father would practice for hours on ends and listen to a variety of rock. Some of the music was about lost love and some about the hurt of a break up. As I got older I understood the music for more than just the words or compilation of sounds. I really started to associated feelings with the music I was being exposed to after the divorce.
    Music was not only an escape for my father but me to. I would listen to cd after cd in my room just thinking about the changes in my life. My dad made it easier by keeping me and my brother busy with sports and school but we still wanted to know when mom was coming home. And when we were told she wasn’t was normal to go to our room and listen to music. So music has played a big part in my life as far as a comfort item and communication tool with my father.
     I really like southern and classic rock and think that this type of music best describes me as a person. Maybe its because that’s the type of music my dad like s and that’s the type of music I grew up listening to. I like how there are different guys working together to produce a kick you in the face sound. As a former college athlete I used this rough and loud sound to get me ready for the game mentally. I like music where there are actually musicians. Not to down rap or hip hop or techno but its not the same. If your playing an instrument and playing a solo you don’t have time to throw up gang signs or grab your genitals. Now I’m not saying I don’t sometimes listen to that genre of music or don’t admire the lyrical content but I just like rock more.
    I think the music that’s being produced today lacks depth and has spilled over into our community and country. Today’s  kids try to emulate the gangster look and mentality. Its now cool to be in a gang and cool to live the life style of a thug. Music that talks about getting high and having sex with many different partners is the new norm in music. I think today’s music is not much more than the demise of our communities. It’s non productive and hate music. The funniest thing I think of is when I watch a Cop show on TV and one of the lead characters on it is Ice T. Ice T in the mid 90’s put a song out called cop killer and now he portrays a cop. What a sell out that move ways.
    The theme of the music sets the tone for your emotions. I like the kick you in the face style of rock. I appreciate rock more due to my experiences with it as a child.  It’s like I formed a bond with rock at a young age. But I do listen to some artists of Rap and Country as I like there style and the stories they tell. The theme that connects me with my childhood is what I look for in music..