What Music Means to Me

Music takes a tremendous role in my life partly because i play music myself. Music has helped me overcome rigorous moments in my life.
I began playing my guitar around the time my uncle's departure to Argentina and my grandfather's passing. My guitar helped me surpass those difficult moments. Learning the guitar required commitment and patience but it is a beautiful feeling to be able to play songs from beginning to end. The process of learning a song is also great because since it requires a great amount of focus it takes the individual away from the world for a moment.
Artist like Lana Del Rey, Sia, Florence Welch and bands like Mumford and Sons, Explosions In The Sky, and ODESZA have helped me surpass incredibly difficult moments in my life. Every artist and band that i mentioned has either a compelling touch of poetry or a beautiful ability to extract sounds that mix well together. It is amazing how artist can  create music and how much you can learn about an artist through their music. I hope to one day be able to take an excruciating moment and transform it into a beautiful song just like these artist.
When i listen to music i don't just listen to it i analyze the lyrics and listen to every minor sound that probably goes unnoticed to most. During hardships it is amazing how music can comfort an individual. I feel as if these artist know exactly how i feel and i don't feel alone anymore when i listen to them.
Music is truly a beautiful form of art. I feel as if sometimes it goes unappreciated due to the publicity on the celebrities. Artist like Sia intentionally does not show her face when performing because she wants her audience to focus on the performance of the dancers and the music. I think thats beautiful because people should be focused on the art instead of the celebrity. Music is truly fascinating. The way it can take you away from the world for a moment is amazing.