ever have a song change your outlook?

[Psyblast]

Re: ever have a song change your outlook?

The only real example I can come up with, with music changing my outlook would probably be The Beatles - "A Day In The Life." It didn't change my outlook on life or anything, but rather on music. It just seemed perfect and set the bar high for other artists that I listen to.

The Beatles'll do that to ya.

[SPTO]

Re: ever have a song change your outlook?

Not a song but rather a whole album. Now granted it didn't totally change my outlook on life but it blew me away so much on the first listen that I just sat on the floor (I was reading something while listening to it) for a good half hour just astonished at it all.

That would be Marvin Gaye's WHAT'S GOING ON album. I knew the album's themes and message are even stronger today then they were in '71 but hearing it all for the first time and in full context just floored me. The way the music flowed and how some of the songs just flowed together was pure magic.

It inspired me so much that I used that album as the basis for a paper in my HS religion class!

[Blzer]

Re: ever have a song change your outlook?

Not really "changed my outlook," but the song in the Hercules cartoon Go The Distance was always the song that inspired me to... well... "go the distance." It's not really in the lyrics, but it's just in the song and the way it's sung, etc. I don't know, I just always liked it. Anyway, here are those lyrics if you really need them.


I have often dreamed
Of a far-off place
Where a great warm welcome
Will be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
And a voice keeps saying
This is where I'm meant to be

I will find my way
I can go the distance
I'll be there someday
If I can be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere
to feel like I belong

I am on my way
I can go the distance
I don't care how far
Somehow I'll be strong
I know ev'ry mile
Will be worth my while
I would go most anywhere
to find where I belong





However, my best friend's death really changed my outlook on life in general. When he died, there were, are, and always will be two songs that remind me of his untimely death (and the turning point in my overall view of life, respect, etc.): Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton and Forever Young by Rod Stewart. So, those songs didn't necessarily change anything, but they remind me of the man and the event that did.

[luv_mist]

Re: ever have a song change your outlook?

Not a song but rather a whole album. Now granted it didn't totally change my outlook on life but it blew me away so much on the first listen that I just sat on the floor (I was reading something while listening to it) for a good half hour just astonished at it all.

That would be Marvin Gaye's WHAT'S GOING ON album. I knew the album's themes and message are even stronger today then they were in '71 but hearing it all for the first time and in full context just floored me. The way the music flowed and how some of the songs just flowed together was pure magic.

It inspired me so much that I used that album as the basis for a paper in my HS religion class!

You know, now that I think about it, there really are various songs and artist that really made me think. Marvin is still one of my favorite artist because his music feels so pure. It depends on the mood I'm in. I don't listen to Rap, R&B, Soul, POP or any other type of music now because it does a lot to your emotions. I know when I was younger, I listened to a lot of Marvin, D`Angelo, Erykah Badu and other things along that line. Listened to it more than I did anything else. It helped me to get through a lot of rough days and nights. Music is a strong friend that can do a lot for you (negatively or positively). Listening to some of those old 50s, 60s and 70s joints really does make me remember more golden days. Beetles are some straight up singers. Boy, it's amazing how the music industry has evolved.......

[Orion]

Re: ever have a song change your outlook?

This is a great song by Richard Marx. He wrote it after his father died, and I think of my dad when I hear it. The last 1:30 of the song is just instraments, and his voice just crying out. For me, it's very emotional.

The Other Side
Everyone, even those I love
Say that I must move on
It’s time to pick the pieces up
What’s done is done
What’s gone is gone
And I, I know they mean me well
But I’m not buying what they sell

Chorus:
I can see your face
In every shooting star
Can you feel my pain
From where you are?
I really wanna know was it worth the ride?
And will you be waitin’ on the other side?
The other side

I’ve been a soul adrift
Without you here to steady me
And I still listen for your voice
Through the anger and insanity
And I’m desperate for your help
Oh I look for it in myself

Chorus:
I can see your face
In every shooting star
Can you feel my pain
From where you are?
And I really wanna know was it worth the ride?
And will you be waitin’ on the other side?
The other side

And I, I’m desperate for your help
Oh I, I find it in myself

Chorus:
I can see your face
In every shooting star
Can you taste my tears
Ah, from where you are?
And I really wanna know was it worth the ride?
And will you be waitin’ on the other side?
The other side
The other side