Nice thread! Music in my life.. where to start!
I wanted to be Bob Dylan so learned to play like him (well sort of) and memorised many of his songs from the age of 14 to 21 - most of which I still remember. I only play at home (which is a shame) and my wife has been my tolerant audience of 1 for many years. I play guitar most days and piano sometimes.. but none with particular skill.
Strangely my wife does not like having recorded music around in the background and I really do.. so it's a good thing I am away a lot! I listen to all kinds of music at all available opportunities.
I asked a class recently (I teach an MA in Cinematography at the NFTS), to raise their hands if looking at Art made them cry, then the same with Music - all hands went up for Music and only a couple for Art. So there it is - Music has direct emotional connection for us all and as others have said, it is a lifetime companion and saviour in all sorts of circumstances.
Despite my profession, if the Grim Reaper said you you can either go Blind or Deaf - I would choose Blind.
