Influences

Well Chandrew asked a bit ago about the most influential song in my life. And that's something that I've never thought of but has been on my mind since he brought it up. And I can't say that I can narrow it down to just one song. So here are a couple of the most influential songs in my life...and just like him, note that these may or may not be my favorites. They just changed my outlook so it would never be the same.

1. Eve 6 - Inside Out - S/T
Well I stumbled on this song in 6th grade or so at my friend's house and fell in love with it. This song changed my outlook and really opened up music for me in general. Before, like some kids, I wasn't that big into music. I liked it, but listened to what was on Radio Disney or something or other I can't remember. When I heard an actual rock song by Eve 6, I was forever changed and have loved electric guitars ever since.

2. Seal - Kiss From A Rose - S/T
I still adore this song. I know this song was on the radio when I was fairly young and I thought it was funny. But in 9th grade when I was at a friend's home he had this song playing and it brought a whole new spectrum of music into my world. Before this moment I had been focused on the rock vein inspired by Eve 6. But after I burned this song from his library my horizons were broadened and now I still listen to music like Seal and Peter Gabriel.

3. Mest - What's the Dillio? - Wasting Time
The Ataris - I Remember You - N/A
The tie between the Ataris' cover of Skid Row and Mest is because of the time period. I was in high school and my friend would drive me to work every day and play Brand New, Mest, The Ataris, etc all the time. And it opened up my mind to punk rock, eventually leading me to the more indie style, and to this day those are both of my favorite genres.

4. Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
There really can't be any explanation given for this song. But it will always be dear to me.

And there you have it. I'm sure I'm missing some, but those are milestones in my music lifetime. My music tastes are now very eclectic and my library includes everything from straight up metal to classical. Labels and genres suck.

Well, a milestone has happened. You have now just read the first post typed on my laptop! I haven't even had to get up today haha. Anyway I hope you're all doing well. And I'm going to continue my attempt to put all of my music onto my laptop. It's going to take a very very long time. Have a great day everyone...hope it doesn't snow me into work. That would suck. We're supposed to get 6-9 inches today.

Oh and I might be so bold as to recommend this activity. It provoked a lot of thought. Good times down memory lane. That road is unfortunately very dusty and grey, but hey. Any trip is good.

Love.