Can't get enough Robyn

You ever hear a song and you think, "feh, it's okay," and then months later the song comes back into the forefront of your mind.  Maybe you wake up humming it or just driving down the road, you start thinking how much you'd like to hear it right now! And then months later you realize, "that song is more than okay...I think I love it". That song, for me, is "Call Your Girlfriend".  

I hear the song over a year ago and it is still one of my favorites.  Not only do I like the song, I love the video.  In one take, Robyn dances around an empty warehouse.  She's wearing a nutty outfit and her dancing is uniquely her own.  And her boots.  They must weight 50 pounds.  And she's just doing her own thing.  And I love it.  My favorite part of the song (and the video) is the keyboard solo.  The lights start flashing, she's dancing with abandon, and it somehow reminded me of being young.  That willingness and thrill of dancing without worrying about what others might think. 

Robyn is a true original and her music ain't to shabby either.

The song that started it all

Do you remember the first song you truly loved? What song was it? 

 I started listening, really listening to the radio when I was 10 years old.  1980.   The first song that I really connected with was "While You See a Chance" by Steve Winwood in 1981.  There was something magical about opening keyboard with strings in the background.  And how it would build and then the chorus came in (no lyrics yet) and finally, Steve Winwood's voice. At the age of 10, I didn't understand or even pay attention to the words - I was all about the music.  Still am.

Now when I hear that song, I'm immediately taken back to my childhood.  I feel like I'm that 10 year old boy laying my back, on the floor of my bedroom, listening to FM radio.  I spent countless hours listening to music.  Music was my best friend and in many ways, it still is.  When I'm sad, happy, angry or confused, music is always there for me. 

And "While You See a Chance" will always have a special place in my heart.  It makes me melancholy from note one.  Thank you Steve Winwood.

Hello there!

Hi.  My name is Mark and I like music.  I like listening to music, dancing to music, and making music.  Actually, I really like making music.  I derive a lot of happiness from coming up with my own melodies and lyrics then putting all the pieces together to make a song.  

Most of my songs are never shared with anyone.  I do it for me.  Sometimes, I post my songs for family and friends.  Sometimes, I put my songs on CDs.  And sometimes, I perform for live audiences.  But mostly, it's for me.  And that's what makes music special.  It is a way to connect with your emotions in a way that's safe, productive, and fulfilling. 

For years, I've had a website that just sat there.  There was no interaction to it.  Now, I've incorporated a blog so I welcome you to leave comments to any of my posts.  Share your favorite music with me and I'll give it a listen.  Heck, I might even blog about it.  And please let me know about any YouTube videos that you think are pretty fantastic and I'll share them with others.

Thanks for visiting singwithmark.com and thanks for letting me share my love of music with you.