Music is Amazing

I think music is amazing. Whether it comes from the soul of a desperate cowboy seeking sincere forgiveness from a loosing battle with alcohol or from the hands of a pianist who only could have developed the talent long before this earthly sojourn - it is simply amazing. Nothing seems to express the feelings of the heart or touch it quite like music. Granted, there are some musicians that have abused the talent by confusing lust with love and struggle their way through a song intended to make one feel loved only for the intent of seduction. And while Jazz and Mexican music tend to drive me crazy - most other forms inspire me. Songs often bring back memories of loved ones or of spiritual events. Turning the volume up high on a wonderful song puts one on top of the world for a moment and takes them to a place where things are just better. Feeling the beat of a song and wondering how those combination of notes were decided upon is just fun. Most songs tell a story and help us relate to each other. I heard a song the other day which was written in such a way that it was as if Christ were singing it to me. It is called "Reverently & Meekly Now" and is in the LDS hymnbook on page 185.