Some of my all time favorite bands include The Beatles, David Bowie and Pink Floyd. I want to discuss how these bands have influenced my life. Most importantly, I want to share the reasons why I absolutely love these musicians.
1. The Beatles
The Beatles became my favorite band when I was in middle school. I started listening to them because my mom and dad introduced me to them. When I went to visit my dad, he would always play their songs for me on his guitar. Eventually, I started singing all their songs and learning more about them and their art. My dad and I would always watch the 1968 animation, 'The Yellow Submarine'. The wonderful animation and beautiful music made this my favorite soundtrack. For my 16th birthday, my mom offered to get me a tattoo. She told me to think of something that had to mean because it would be there forever. I decided to get the Yellow Submarine on my right shoulder blade. Since I don't see my dad anymore, I wanted to get it for the good memories we had. As well as, because of my love for them. Plus, with having a tattoo I love, I always get cool gifts from my family, like a Yellow Submarine ornament and figurine. So awesome!
2. David Bowie
The first song I ever heard by David Bowie was around the same time as The Beatles. My mom had the 'Best of Bowie' CD in her car. When I heard the 1972 song, 'Space Oddity'. I cried... I felt so many emotions at once. I felt a sense of exploration, as well as loss. The part that always gets me is: "Tell my wife 'I love her very much.'" After that, I couldn't get enough of Bowie. After listening to that CD about 100 times, I finally discovered his other albums. My favorites are 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars'. My second would probably be 'Hunky Dory'. After David Bowie died, I reflected on how his music has helped me in my life. Even the song, 'Rebel Rebel' helped me embrace my sexuality. For my 20th birthday, I plan on getting a David Bowie tattoo to continue my future sleeve of music.
3. Pink Floyd
I knew about Pink Floyd at a young age, but I didn't really listen to them all that much. But, during my senior year of high school, I listened to their album, 'The Wall', all the time. My ex-boyfriend and I would always jam out to that. Eventually, I moved to Pittsburgh, where I started listening to all their albums. Some of my favorites are 'The Dark Side of the Moon', 'The Division Bell' and, of course, 'The Wall'. What drew me to them was their great harmony and creative rhythms, as well as that bad ass synthesizer! Plus, I absolutely love their theme-based albums, like 'Animals'. I related and understood their profound lyrics, especially, "There's someone in my head, but it's not me," from the song, 'Brain Damage'. I was really struggling with my depression and anxiety at the time, so their music helped me escape to make sense of the world. Since then, I've been doing great; I even went to see Brit Floyd, the greatest Pink Floyd Tribute Show. They played and sang perfectly, along with having a laser light show, around video screen, and a giant inflatable pig. It was an unforgettable experience that I will remember forever!
These bands have influenced me throughout my life, and they mean a lot to me. Not only do I love their music, but their creativity too. They have inspired and influenced me as an artist and a person.
