Music - Motorheadache

The 5th of October... it will remain an epic memory for eternity!
Motörhead is their name... rock 'n roll is their game. Motörhead is a 3-piece band, which has been around for over 30 years. They're in their 60s now, but if you saw them perform on stage, you'd think they were in their early 40s. So there I was at the Enmore on the night of the 5th, overjoyed with the fact that I had a ticket to experience one of my favourite bands of all time in concert... they're GODS to metal and rock fans. When I got there, the ushers let me into the front section! Apparently I had a really good ticket and didn't know that I did (as the ticket only had General Admission written on it). I guess that's what $130 can get you. 2 bands played before the GODS and they were pretty good. Motörhead were incredible. Words cannot describe the performance... and to think I was in the first couple of rows for the entire gig. That's the stuff dreams are made of, wouldn't you agree? :)

Music has played a vital role all my life. Over the last 15 years or so, there haven't been many things I would value more than music. When I spoke to a few friends after the Motörhead concert, I remember saying something along the lines of "I've experienced enough happiness in my life now to take me through eternity." It's no surprise that Amnesty International uses music as a therapeutic aid. No matter how you feel, there's a song to fit the mood... to make you feel better or worse, depending on your preference.

Since I've come to this country, I've been privileged enough to experience my favourite bands in concert... Pearl Jam, Tool, Slayer and now Motorhead. There have been others too like the Kings of Leon and Mastodon. I've also been to a couple of other small gigs... But the first four were right up there on my list of things to do before I die. There are just three bands left... Metallica, Iron Maiden and Opeth. I already have my Iron Maiden ticket for February 2008 :D

Music has such an influence on everything I do... every assignment I work on... and what I do at work. I have my music going all day at work and when I'm working on my assignments and quite often when I'm studying as well. When I can't find motivation, I find it in music. I can't even imagine what this world would be like without it... what would the tv shows and movies be without themes and soundtracks? How boring! It really disappoints me when I meet people who don't care too much about music... who don't have a favourite genre or band or anything of the sort. How boring.