Barry Manilow

Now don't roll your eyes, Barry Manilow is one of my all time favorites. I have been to see him in concert once and loved it. I'm sure Clay would have another opinion. There is something about music that touches the deepest part of my soul, I am touched like nothing else on this earth. I think music allows me to feel, I can feel whatever emotion is provoked from the melody and the lyrics and music doesn't judge me but encourages those feelings. There is something so freeing and transforming about music, so addicting. I could easily escape into another life by listening to song after song. Maybe I am the only one who feels this draw, this mysterious connection that seems so familiar. I am not sure how long I could live without music. As soon as I awake, I am drawn to turn on my mp3 player. There is a connection to the singer, the melody and to God in each song I hear. I hear the longings and feelings of the one singing, I connect. I long to stay connected, no questions, no shame, no disapproving looks, just music...beautiful music.