Journal: Three Musicians

If I could meet and talk to any three musicians, I have to say my main concern would be not who they were or what we would talk about, but more along the lines of what to serve them. My mother has taught me the art of entertaining, and yes, there is some personal reward watching people be full on food I serve and whatnot. Screw Martha Stewart, I have my own style. But the request today is who would I invite and what would be the three questions. I'm guessing this can be very telling, psychoanalytically.

First, I'd go with historical. I listen to classical music nearly constantly on a radio I just leave on in the living room. It adds a certain peace to the atmosphere. It also helps where I teach. And since there as been a movie and whatnot based on him, I believe we already have a powerful interest in W.A. Mozart. His music, I've noticed, I've been able to identify by ear and that says something. My three questions for him would be more along the lines of self-application. I don't play an instrument, but I do have much vocal training from when I was kid. But I think I'd ask, "tell me of the times in which you lived." Secondly, I'd query," from where is your inspiration borne?" and lastly, I'd ask, " to what did you hope from your legacy?" I think all of these items would make for delicious conversations.

Music has always had a profound impact on my life. Like a soundtrack to our existence, when I hear a certain tune, I'm transported. I'm thinking of the 80's weekends a local radio station sometimes plays. I remember this lyric and that. When I first saw a given video. So it's very important, if not in the forefront already.

Besides, I was born a Pieces. And they are known for their love of the arts--especially music. Their open ways make them adept at creativity. So music, I like to think, is hardwired into my systems.

The second musicians I would invite would probably, again, be of historical signifcance. I'd invite the whole pool of the Beatles. My old babysitter would like that I said that. In fact, if it weren't for her, I would probably never have discovered this group. When I was a mere child, she would play their songs over and over, over and over and over again.I never noticed their impact until, one night, at the gym, their music played over the speaker system and started singing along. I knew all of the words but couldn't tell you the name of the song. And the questions I would pose for these guys would be the same as Mozart's.

The last musicians I'm kinda hung up on. I want to say John Williams, the Gershwins or Cole Porter. Their music was destined to go with another art form. They created music for theatre and/or the movies and that meant the tunes took another role. The questions would be the same as the Beatles and Mozart, but instead of asking about the time period, I would replace the question about their life styles. Especially Mr. Williams and Mr. Porter. I would ask it because I believe it had a profound impact on their ability to present their creations and would like to know to what extent. I think, since this is my journal, I'm going to just leave that last little bit up in the air. You tell me what you think.