Music is a lot of things to a lot of people. For some, it can completely change their mood from bad to good; and conversely, from good to bad, depending on the memories attached. For others (me included), it serves as a way of expressing emotions that might otherwise stay bottled up because they lack the proper vehicle with which to share them. I read a quote once: Music is what feelings sound like. The author was anonymous, but whoever said it struck a chord (Get it? Chord? Sorry.) with me. It was the best articulation of feelings—and maybe anything—I’d heard in a long time.
Perhaps one of the best things about music is that it levels the playing field. You don’t necessarily have to be rich to enjoy it (although it does come in handy when you’re trying to buy concert tickets—especially on Ticketmonster). It’s also elusive enough to escape status. Listening to one band over the other doesn’t necessarily mean you come from a better neighborhood than the person standing next to you at that concert.
In that vein, this column aims to serve as a way of bringing people together—whether it’s based on what sounds really good or what sounds really bad. We all have an equal voice. I’ll be here giving you my two cents about what’s going on in music, what I really like and what I really don’t—no hard feelings. I’d also like this column to be a forum to hear from everyone else out there who enjoys music as much I do. I’m always looking to be turned on to a new sound…and that’s where you come in. I want to hear about the next time your band is performing. I’ll come out. I want to hear about what’s getting you through your week, the holidays, a bad breakup. I’ll listen. Did you hear something that blew your mind? Tell us—we want our minds blown too.
Follow me on Twitter (@LolaGOLB) or email me anytime at LolaGOLB@gmail.com. The LBC wants to hear from you.
Perhaps one of the best things about music is that it levels the playing field. You don’t necessarily have to be rich to enjoy it (although it does come in handy when you’re trying to buy concert tickets—especially on Ticketmonster). It’s also elusive enough to escape status. Listening to one band over the other doesn’t necessarily mean you come from a better neighborhood than the person standing next to you at that concert.
In that vein, this column aims to serve as a way of bringing people together—whether it’s based on what sounds really good or what sounds really bad. We all have an equal voice. I’ll be here giving you my two cents about what’s going on in music, what I really like and what I really don’t—no hard feelings. I’d also like this column to be a forum to hear from everyone else out there who enjoys music as much I do. I’m always looking to be turned on to a new sound…and that’s where you come in. I want to hear about the next time your band is performing. I’ll come out. I want to hear about what’s getting you through your week, the holidays, a bad breakup. I’ll listen. Did you hear something that blew your mind? Tell us—we want our minds blown too.
Follow me on Twitter (@LolaGOLB) or email me anytime at LolaGOLB@gmail.com. The LBC wants to hear from you.
Long Beach Orchestra Holiday Pops!
Despite the stormy weather, I braved the drive with mom and boyfriend in tow and attended the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops! Celebration this past Saturday, December 12, at the Long Beach Convention Center. I’ve always wanted to attend a Christmas concert and when I found out that our very own city had one, I was sold...
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