Blues

Ever since I heard Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughn, I knew I had found my favorite genre of music. The way his fingers danced along the fret board, bending the strings with ease and purpose to make that beautiful instrument sing. Hearing those beautifully melancholy melodies along with the pained and emotional lyrics from the man himself really was awe-inspiring for me. The dedication this man had for his craft was extraordinary; pushing the boundaries of what musicians were capable of and inspiring countless others during his relatively short career.

His music, along with many other blues legends such as Albert King, has been a bastion of salvation from the chaos and tragedies we face during our lives. With strings and a voice, they channeled their joys, suffering and frustrations; sharing their woes with the world in hopes of lightening the burdens we constantly carry. This is why I love music, and the countless benefits of expressing yourself by doing what you love.