music of the soul...

music- it is an amazing thing. it can comfort us, understand us, sympathize with us, and relate with us. we all have music that we like- but we must ask why? there is music in everyones repertoire that they listen to just for the sake of listening to it, but then there is the music that means something to us. not only does it have meaning in itself, but we can also relate to it with past or present experiences. this is the music that tugs at our soul every time we listen to it and is the music that should be listened to- not just for the sake of listening. most people may say that this type of music has to require lyrics and words- however i think exactly the opposite. i believe that true music doesn't require lyrics and this is because when you listen to something without words- then you are forced to contemplate what the artist is trying to convey even still through just the sound of the music. meaning of sound is much harder to realize than meaning of words- but it is not a talent that cant be developed either. once you can gain this realization- music will mean so much more. listening to the right tune- you will feel like you are able to touch the sky and travel to heaven and back. i think its something we should all experience. with that said- i give special thanks to music genius- pat metheny.