Let me preface this post with a suggestion: Open up a Reader, Go onto SignOnSanDiego.com and pick an event that is way out of the box, a random experience that you have no expectations about. I guarantee that no matter what happens, you will make it an unforgettable experience out of it. Approaching every situation oblivious to the outcome has become a rarity in our society (I feel), there are so many outlets, an incredible amount of variety that can distract us from a change of pace. And I have found that a change of pace is sometimes all that you need to create an entirely different perspective on your life.
Last night was exceptional, not in the fact that it was the best night in my life, but that it was unanticipated, blown away by the atmosphere and sounds that surrounded my by people as young as 1/4 of my age!! I went on to the aft fore mentioned website and found a concert, not a traditional one promoted by a club, or concert hall, but by a School?? Hmmm... I wondered, the "School of Rock" huh... Well I saw the movie, and loved it... but would I without the lovable yet eccentric Jack Black character? - What I found was a group of youngsters that were passionate about music, played amazingly, and put the movie to shame with their enthusiasm and how they obviously enjoyed the music. Being a Beatles aficionado this seemed like the perfect setting for a great listening experience.
Wow What A Treat!!! The setting was downtown, in a basement, with concrete floors, unfinished ceiling, and old banquet chairs - honestly it rivaled That of The Cavern Club where the most famous band in the world was first discovered. Surrounded by mostly parents, I felt a little out of place (but rolled with it), but when the lights dropped and we gathered around the stage (within a couple of feet) nothing mattered but the music. There were approximately 20 musicians, and between each song looked like that of a Hockey shift change, as kids crashed on and off of the stage! They opened with "Back in the USSR" and we were off, pumped, crowd clambering for more and at that point I knew I was in for an awesome show. It was moving, their rendition of Guitar Gently Weeps put me in awe. One little man embodied the boyish charm and looks as Sir Paul McCartney himself (if you ask me he could of been his son, see the pic and decide for yourself). Nothing Gonna Change My World hit my soul like a wrecking ball to an abandoned building!
All of this reminding me of my childhood passions, the things that really made me tick... The things that I could do from the moment I woke up until the moment my parents would have to drag me in to go to bed, so I could do it all over again :). I miss that youthful exuberance, that true passion that as an adult seems to dim because those things that drive you as a person fall to the compromises of your new responsibilities (which I have found is another reason why I have this blog). I guess that I am asking: Do you feel the same way? Or is it just me?
Also, something deeper happened last night. I thought in great detail about my own family and the kids that I hope to have and support someday. Last night provided insight about why parents live their lives through their kids, they want that feeling again, hell I want that feeling again. I found myself trying to attach myself to their passion and I will never see those kids again in my life. I want my kids to have passions (whatever they might be), to have something that they love and do everything possible to support them - because selfishly I will want to join in their experience, love their love... try to get that feeling again. Until then I am trying...
*FYI...I feel embarrassed about my elementary harmonica skills, seeing a 7 year old play the drums. Oh well you win some and lose some.
- Cheers
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