I have come across an amazing song recently (thanks to Patria) and wanted to share it. It was really powerful to me on many levels. I had thoughts related to being a mother raising children in this unpredictable world as well as thoughts of being a child of God and knowing that whatever happens here, He's got me, always.
Music has always been a part of my life. It was very present in the home I grew up in and while I go through phases of being very connected to certain music and times when I don't need it as much, I have been touched by it quite a bit lately. I think a soundtrack completley sets the tone for a movie and it can drastically impact one's mood and demeanor. I have enjoyed a few select performances on Idol this season, namely "Let it Be" that Brooke sang and David Archuleta's performance of "Imagine." Dread guy Jason had a pretty powerful performance with "Hallelujah" as well. I also am able to feel the spirit very easily when the right music is around- yesterday we had an amazing rendition of "Oh Divine Redeemer" in church and when Lindsey nailed the high notes, I got chills.
There's a CD of LDS primary songs called "A Child's Prayer" that my Aunt Melanie sent us when we had Beckham- it is a collection of songs designed for bedtime and it is beautiful. We have it in the car and when things are crazy it calms everyone down and lifts the energy and spirit to a higher place. It has amazing arrangements of familiar songs, I highly recommend it!
I'm considering putting a playlist on my blog and I'd appreciate your opinion on that issue. Do you think music that automatically starts playing when you open a page is distracting, or do you like it?
Take just a minute and listen to this one- I hope you can enjoy it.
In My Arms, by Plumb
8 comments:
Love that song, Amberly. I have a definite connection to music...to sound in general really. When Brisa was just a baby I did a whole scrapbook layout with the lyrics from "I Hope you Dance" and everytime I hear it I still think of what it's like to hold a tiny baby and think ahead to all that life will bring them.
As for your question about playlists on blogs--they annoy me so I always mute my computer when looking at blogs that have them. Even if I like the song that is playing--I don't always feel like it matches the mood of the post I'm reading, etc. Also, invariably my children will come running over to the computer to see what I am doing if I forget to mute it. Just my opinion :)
Thanks for sharing the song!
ohhh- i have that cd 'a child's prayer' and we love it too! very calming for everyone! - thanks for the post! oh yes, about the play list- i like them because its fun to see what music people love and sometimes i find great new songs that way. i usually just mute my computer if i need to be quiet or something. luv, patria
Great song. Who cares what other people think about music on your blog? I say do whatever you feel, baby!
i wish i had songs playing on mine. but i couldn't figure it out. dont worry what other people think. it's your blog!
That song was really beautiful. Thanks for the other recommendations too, I have been thinking about music I wnat in my baby's life and I love suggestions. As for playlists. I always mute them. But it takes about two seconds, so if you want to put one on, I say go for it.
Oh, Amberly, I sometimes read blogs at work, it is very distressing when a song comes on unexpectedly. I would not mind a song that I could click on and make it play at my choice. Love your song.
Which, by the way, I had to click on to listen to -- thanks.
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