Of the things I’ve driven myself away from due to necessity, louder needs (usually of others), or my inability to understand and navigate a given setting, the thing I miss the most is music.
Marjie, I make a lot of kinds of art; music is not one of them. But as you know, I lived with some pretty sweet musicians for a chunk of life. One thing I know well is that yes, technique is all that sometimes, but not all the time, AND that authenticity is all that, all the time. I am crying, after listening to your cover. And not because of the content, not because of some memory came up, but because what comes through your voice to me is (along with skill and beauty and patience and grace) is AUTHENTICITY. Once, somewhere in some youtube video or other, I saw a guy who could not carry a tune to save his life, had no musical training, and was singing just because of who he was - and even that I have now forgotten - I saw him absolutely still a football stadium to pin-drop status. He did this because he so deeply FELT the National Anthem he sang, that no one listening could NOT have their own reverence (whatever it may have been that each revered) ignited. I kinda feel like that about your voice. NOT that you are untrained - you obviously have a shit-ton, as they say, of skill and talent. AND you have THAT THING. Sing the phone book. Sing it badly. I don't much care what you sing, but keep singing because the honesty and depth and presence that is in your voice awakens my cells to something rooted in real earth. I doubt I am the only one who feels this. (And yes, you may now official count me in as an AnythingMarjiDoes Fan Club member.) You are a beautiful human.
Such a beautiful and heartfelt piece, Marjie. I'm so glad you're giving it a go again because your heart and soul come out through playing the guitar and singing. I've heard this force of yours only once but I was moved to tears. Even when I think about it now, a year and a half later, my heart gets all wobbly and gushy. I'm sure you do that for so many people.
Around two years ago, I decided I wanted to learn the ukulele😊. I took guitar lessons when I was a kid,. The metal strings hurt my fingers, and of course, there were 6 of them😉! The ukulele has 4 nylon strings, and smaller for my small hands. I'm not very good, I play for myself, and do enjoy it! So perhaps, you may want to give the uke a try🤗! You DEFINITELY sound like you have been playing all along, without skipping a beat! I love your mini guitar!
Nice to hear another side of you, revealing another talent, another time. This is so well worded “Of the things I’ve driven myself away from.” I get that, not drifted, driven.
Uh, there ain’t a thing wrong with your singing and playing. Wobbly and unpracticed? I think not; don’t be so hard on yourself and keep going!
Oh, thank you. It's like scratching an itch I haven't been able to reach in a long time.
Marjie, I make a lot of kinds of art; music is not one of them. But as you know, I lived with some pretty sweet musicians for a chunk of life. One thing I know well is that yes, technique is all that sometimes, but not all the time, AND that authenticity is all that, all the time. I am crying, after listening to your cover. And not because of the content, not because of some memory came up, but because what comes through your voice to me is (along with skill and beauty and patience and grace) is AUTHENTICITY. Once, somewhere in some youtube video or other, I saw a guy who could not carry a tune to save his life, had no musical training, and was singing just because of who he was - and even that I have now forgotten - I saw him absolutely still a football stadium to pin-drop status. He did this because he so deeply FELT the National Anthem he sang, that no one listening could NOT have their own reverence (whatever it may have been that each revered) ignited. I kinda feel like that about your voice. NOT that you are untrained - you obviously have a shit-ton, as they say, of skill and talent. AND you have THAT THING. Sing the phone book. Sing it badly. I don't much care what you sing, but keep singing because the honesty and depth and presence that is in your voice awakens my cells to something rooted in real earth. I doubt I am the only one who feels this. (And yes, you may now official count me in as an AnythingMarjiDoes Fan Club member.) You are a beautiful human.
Wow. Thanks, fellow artistic creature. Very much appreciated.
Beautiful.....you haven't missed a beat and that guitar has such a sweet sound. Yay! How wondrous for you.
Thank you- I love my new little friend
That was beautiful, Marjie!! I love waking up to read your Tuesday morning musings (that's what I call them). This was a bonus!
Thank you!
I love listening to you 💗
Thank you
“snowing in Boston” and “I’m Coming For You” ❤️❤️❤️
You remember! 💕
Such a beautiful and heartfelt piece, Marjie. I'm so glad you're giving it a go again because your heart and soul come out through playing the guitar and singing. I've heard this force of yours only once but I was moved to tears. Even when I think about it now, a year and a half later, my heart gets all wobbly and gushy. I'm sure you do that for so many people.
Thank you so much. That's a nice memory!
Nice article and nice song
I expo hear you strumming Christmas songs once the season begins!
Haaaaaahahahaha! 😉
Beautiful!
Thank you
Around two years ago, I decided I wanted to learn the ukulele😊. I took guitar lessons when I was a kid,. The metal strings hurt my fingers, and of course, there were 6 of them😉! The ukulele has 4 nylon strings, and smaller for my small hands. I'm not very good, I play for myself, and do enjoy it! So perhaps, you may want to give the uke a try🤗! You DEFINITELY sound like you have been playing all along, without skipping a beat! I love your mini guitar!
Thank you - and I should try the uke… but all new chords!
Nice to hear another side of you, revealing another talent, another time. This is so well worded “Of the things I’ve driven myself away from.” I get that, not drifted, driven.
Thank you, Charlotte <3
It's cool that you're playing music again!
But I can't help myself: https://shorturl.at/zr1sb
You’re an evil person. Which is why we’re friends.
It’s still there, we’re just getting older. You might not pick up where you left off but it’s still in the road to somewhere maybe even better. Sing.
That is the plan!
Have you tried singing with your beagle?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj_FCM7THDI
😂😂😂
Thank you! I'll let you know!