Word: musics
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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This summer, I'm following a dream, rubbing elbows with musicians who inspire me and learning more about the music industry than I ever knew. I'm working for a record company, Aware Records, here in Chicago. Though I could do many of the tasks I'm doing it in an environment that is making me very happy. I'm not working 100-hour weeks, I'm not wearing an uncomfortable suit, and I'm not working for people I detest. I could, in fact, work that way if I so needed, but I don't think I--or anyone...
...wanted the CD player because it was a cool gadget. Yet it made me who I am. I'm a music freak. I love music. It plays constantly in my room; it plays often in my mind. Many of my fundamental life moments have come through or along with my music...
There are the obvious ones, of course. I first had romantic contact with a girl whilst music was playing (it was a dance). I remember MTV as well as you do. I even remember loving certain songs as a five-year-old because of the drumbeat they had. Remember "Maneater?" What a great song. First Girlfriend? I was introduced to and continued to talk to her because we both loved U2. Other girls? We always had similar musical taste...
Part of that fundamental feeling is the basis for music. I'm always looking to find new music that electrifies, that takes me, chews me up, spits me out, and makes me want more. I want new CDs to be flabbergasted by, addicted to and enveloped in. It's almost a religious experience when it happens. I felt that way when I first listened to Dave Matthews in 1995. I feel that way now when I listen to Pat McGee's music (be on the lookout), or any number of other bands...
This summer, I'm surrounded by people who like the very same things I do, enjoying myself. I'm being exposed to the type of music that of late has seized my brain and not let go. It's terrific, and I don't want it to end. And as far as I know, should my burgeoning plans follow through to the letter, I'm going to be an entertainment lawyer when I finish with my education. The work I'm doing now is forming stronger and broader foundations in an industry I hadn't really considered. I once thought...