Music, Love and Power

Some of you may be aware of my love for dark moody music. I love artists that seem to write and record songs where others fear to tread. They follow paths of sorrow, and find the seedy places of the soul to express and console. Believe it or not, I find this music quite appealing and healing.

Two of my all time favorite artist’s are THE COWBOY JUNKIES and LUCINDA WILLIAMS. Both of these unique artists approach their music in a slighted and realistic way. I fell in love with The Cowboy Junkies when I was facing a major life rising.

The music bug had hit big and I had realized, I was going to single mindedly write and create my catalog in solitude, and that life would bring what it may. I felt a leading to be set free from any bondage and chains through past hurts that were attempting to hold me and mold me into a frozen tiger. I was going to delve into the deep and come out the other side into the roaring lioness I am today.

Seasons came and went and through them was created what is now this great music you are about to hear. And when the quiet became unbearable, I would put my favorite Cowboy Junkies disc in the player and set a fire in the yard and begin to go to the dark place until it felt so good happiness would return.

Listening to songs about death, loneliness and broken hearts (“Lay It Down” and “Pale Sun Crescent Moon” by The Cowboy Junkies were masterpieces that soothed my soul). The music gave me comfort and caused my own loneliness to leave (perhaps for good). Lucinda Williams “Car Wheels On A Gravel Road” embraced the irony of life and love, and assisted me in patiently waiting for my time to come. These writers helped me become a better writer.

There were other writers too, but the reason I am sharing this thought at all, is to say, don’t be afraid of the dark. You have to go through some things to come out the other side. If you never go there and feel your pain, you will likely stuff it and it will likely affect your quality of life. Music is a safe journey and an easy way to tap into your painful emotions without having to endure trouble.

The quote a phrase by William Congreve, in The mourning bride, 1697

Music has charms to sooth a savage breast,
To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.
I've read, that things inanimate have moved,
And, as with living souls, have been informed,
By magic numbers and persuasive sound.

My hope is you will delve deeply into my sweet sounds and find yourself changed and moved into a higher place. Be set free from hidden fears. Free to embrace every moment with trust and love.

Carpe diem! (Seize the day!)

Love,
Miss Kristin