Lozeraptor 45: Musical transport — Cabs are here!

I often stop and ponder stuff that is happening and stuff that has happened. Sometimes shaking my head in disgust as I cringe about certain situations that I have ended up in. I think we all do that. Perhaps some more than others and perhaps some more frequently than others. Music plays a big part in my cringey memories and certain tracks I can no longer listen to. On the flip side there are some Tracks that I have found a new appreciation for.

Waking up each morning I want to start the day with music but, I never can decide what I want to listen to. I dare not just click ‘shuffle’ — I’m not that brave, not everyone wants to start the day with some hardcore hip hop or metal. Walking to work I find I am too picky when it comes to music and therefore just find myself absorbing the atmosphere as I walk along the familiar route. On the way home from work I will listen to music but I will be indecisive, constantly skipping the tracks and being unhappy with every other track that plays.

Third world problems I know but, it can make it break one’s mood.

The streaming service I subscribe to is very kind in suggesting music via daily updated playlists but…I’m not completely comfortable with just allowing these to play. Problem is, I find myself becoming more and more indecisive, even though I am

Trying to keep an open mind when hearing new music.

In a few short weeks I’ll be seeing some live music again. Very excited about this. In June I will be seeing the almighty Sick Of It All as well as Elton John. Not at the same time. Although that might be extraordinarily superb. I think there are very few artists like Elton John, only one other comes to mind, Billy Joel. I don’t consider these two as stereotypical pop stars but more like a sound that’s not really heard in the modern era. I find it difficult to explain. Put a Billy Joel album onto play and it’s very different to putting on a George Michael album. Not better or worse. Just different and equally as good. I don’t think that makes a bit of sense but…I’m sure at least one reader is on the same page as I.

So, music can be a type of mental and emotional transport, escorting the listener to areas of memory that may be good, bad and indifferent.

You’re welcome, I’m on a roll now, have some musical recommendations:

Charles Bradley — Changes

The Divine Comedy — Charmed Life

Billy Joel — A Matter of Trust

Placebo — Daddy Cool

Hot Hot Heat — Talk To Me, Dance With Me

Moby Feat. Gregory Porter & Amythyst Kiah — Natural Blues

Nora Kirel — Thought About That

Jazmine Sullivan — Pick Up Your Feelings

Alicia Keys — Love Looks Better

Gerry Cinammon — Sometimes

Have a listen, hope you like, speak soon folks

Loz — x