These are some of the songs I identify myself with.
Zimbabwe by Bob Marley
"When I first heard this song I realized that music is not only a means of communication, but it's also a way to persuade people to take action." - Nhyla Reid
As the daughter of a Rasta Man, I have been heavily influenced by reggae music and Ratsafarian ideals;
I am rasta.
I come from a father who used to urge me to only wear dresses and never put on make-up because he wanted me to be as naturalistic as possible. When I was younger, I was afraid of how this type of influence would impact me because I felt ostracized in school for being "naturalistic". I realize now that I am only as confident as I believe I am.
I Love You More Today Than Yesterday by Spiral Staircase
Before I started IFS at Indiana University, I was worried about leaving my family. My mother and I are like sisters who don't ever run out of enjoyable topics to discuss. One night she sang this song as a practice run for her karaoke night with friends. Ever since her practice performance, I've fallen in love with the song and I would'nt love this song as much if my mother had not sung it first.
I value authentic, positive relationships with people.
I Remember by Deadmau5
This was the first electronic/techno song I've ever been in love with. I was at a party with some friends from high school during winter break my junior year of high school. Everyone did their own thing, whether it was dancing, talking, or whatever; we were free to be ourselves and there was no one to say to us we were doing "this" or "that" incorrectly. We were free to be just people enjoying good music without the pressures of high school looming over our heads.
I envision myself leading a life of pure satisfaction in everything I do.
Messiah by Mavado
Mavado sings about his spiritual belief of his mesesiah, Haile Selassie. I identify myself with this song because I also believe in the Messiah, Jesus Christ. We share a commonality.
Schindler's List (Theme) by Itzhak Perlman
I have actually had the privilege to see Itzhak Perlman perform at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and it was the most breath taking experience I've ever had in my life. He touched my soul then and continues to move me every time I here his music.
Nhyla:)
ReplyDeleteThe music you chose is so beautiful. I love seeing the influences of your father and your mother in the music you listen to; maybe it is because they seem like such musical people that you connect so easily with them in that way. I can see it so distinctly, and the love you have for them is extremely evident. When you were telling us about the song your mother sang to you, it almost was as if my mother were singing to me. My mother is not a very musical person, though, which is why that thought sticks out to me as unusual. I think for everyone in the world, there is nothing more beautiful than the sound of his/her mother's voice.
When you were talking about why you chose that electronic song by Deadmaus, I felt like I really understood what you meant, about loosing all inhibitions about dancing and letting yourself become a part of the music; feeling as if you were free to move how you wanted, connecting the physical part of ourselves with the mental/emotional/musical part. Sounds like it might possibly be like the 'primary process' our textbook talked about. I don't know. But I can relate to loving the feeling of dancing as if no one is watching:)