Right now, in this moment in
time, singing is one of my favorite things to do. it is my nature to want to get into the nitty gritty of music and to turn the
light switch on to using my voice to sound art.
When I
think about finding my infinity, I can honestly say that it might be singing. I
have loved it since I was a toddler, running around the house and listening to
my parents listening to song selections that they enjoyed. My father would sing along
with his deep timbre and my mother would just start singing a song while she
was in the kitchen putting her foot into the best home cooked meal that anybody
could make.
Hearing them made me want to
sing and so, I’d echo sounds to the four walls of my room, to my neighbors and
then to the congregation at our home church. I sang in the choir with purpose,
as if I had to set the caged bird free in order to live happy.
Years and years and years and
years later, I can’t go throughout one day without singing something; even if
it is just one song.
I remember the first time I ever got on the stage by myself. I have a pretty huge repertoire and sadly, know more lyrics to tunes than French words to have meaningful dialogue with my family members that live in Canada. So I thought I would be able to just fly through a song and do well. I didn’t even think I would have butterflies in my stomach, but when I got on the stage, I started shaking like the 1989 earthquake that occurred while the Dodgers were ready to kick some butt at the Major League Baseball World Series. The song came next. I started singing and strike two; the lyrics slipped my mind. I was so embarrassed that I left the stage crying, didn’t finish the song and swore that I would never sing again. But thank God that I did not let my own worries, step on my own toes.
I sing and I am in my nature. I
get on the stage and for me it is as refreshing as sitting at the bank of the Caribbean
Sea on a scorching hot day. And when there is a band billowing in the
background, even better. It enables me to reflect individuality. I get
wholeheartedly inspired by the musicians and their light seems to somehow
illuminate me as if their energy was up for grabs and I simply absorb it. Music
fills me with the right amount of stimulation to tend to my nature. I am even
more convinced now that when I am a supercentenarian and I look back at my
living history, I will still make a joyful noise for all the tender moments
singing brought into my life.
It definitely is “the Way”
that I am loved so different in my nature, that keeps me with an open heart and
mind for singing.
Speaking of music, I have some original songs on mine on Spotify. Here are a few songs to consider adding to your playlist for this rainy weekend.
Speaking of music, I have some original songs on mine on Spotify. Here are a few songs to consider adding to your playlist for this rainy weekend.
Have a great one, be safe and enjoy to the fullest.
Thank you for reading my blogpost.
Very talented singer. I envy people who can carry a tune. I am a terrible singer but the only time a sing my heart out is during church. Its good to know that whatever struggle you faced you didn't let those worries come in you way.
ReplyDeleteYeah! ?It was a good thing to overcome my fear of failure.
DeleteYou was born to sing from the sounds of it. I hear most singers say they started singing at a young age and just never stopped. Stage fright is real and I am glad you didn't let one failure stop you in your life pursuit.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that!
DeleteI admire anyone who can stand in front of a crowd and pour their heart into a passion such as this! You have an amazing voice!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYou are so talented! I'm definitely not a singer, but there's something about hearing amazing music!
ReplyDeleteI totally appreciate that!
DeleteI love music, but music doesn’t love me. Lol! I always admire people with beautiful voice. You’re a talented singer!
ReplyDeleteI love music too.
DeleteIt is good to know that you have found your passion and you are doing it. I can't really remember my parents ever singing.
ReplyDeleteI love listening to music but can't carry a tune at at all. My daughter sings really well, though. Have to check out your playlist to see if I can add something new to my playlist too.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! I love to sing, but it's not something I would say that I am good at. Do your thing, girl! So good!
ReplyDeleteI can't sing at all, but I envy those with such a natural talent for it! Beautiful voice
ReplyDeleteThis is a great list of your songs and I will have to check them out. Singing is something I usually do cleaning or of course singing in the shower. Thanks for sharing this awesome list and your gift of singing.
ReplyDeleteSo talented! Your songs always brighten my day. I have zero talent where singing is concerned but my daughter loves to sing. I really enjoy music. - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteYou're so talented and blessed! It's great to have something you love in your life. Beautiful voice!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! I love to sing, but I'm not very good at it haha
ReplyDeleteThere really are people who aren't just born with a lovely voice but also born with a passion to share it and that's who you are! Thank you for singing and for sharing that talent with the world.
ReplyDeleteSome people are just made to be able to face the crowd. I admire those who are so talented and can inspire people this way!
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