... I can smell the cold in the air now... The comforting heat as our car would slowly warm to a toasty state. I even remember the feel of the velour seats in our Oldsmobile as I'd sink down for an enjoyable ride anticipating our destination. Not to mention the sounds... The sounds were my favorite - George Winston's, "Autumn" resonating in our cassette player. This was the typical setting of my jaunt across town with Mom to honor's chorus rehearsals. I had to write about it, as I sit here at almost 11 PM. I was up late the other night working on a paper for a class I'm taking and veered over to iTunes, which is not unusual at all for me when sitting down here in this quiet den at the computer. With two little ones, it's rare I get a moment to really LISTEN to music. Out of the blue - I think - GEORGE WINSTON!!! Oh my goodness... I couldn't click to search for it fast enough! I immediately downloaded the entire album. Over 45 minutes of excruciatingly beautiful acoustic piano. It was like I was in 4th grade all over again, watching the city's lights flash on the dashboard as we made our way those Fall and Winter evenings to rehearsals. It is amazing to me how music has the power to do so much. By the end of Track One, I had already reminisced, cried, and smiled just having lived in the moment of all those years ago, simply due to one song. If you're looking for a little peace, a nice dose of satisfaction, and pure talent, you have to give it a try - "Autumn," by George Winston. I highly recommend the purchase, especially at this time of year. It's worth every penny, and for me... every memory!
...now, on to Track Two...
Making music matter,
Jen
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