"If there be one thing I love, let it be the harmonic connection we are capable of sharing between souls."
What a gift the lord has given us. I don't think too many people look at music this way, but so many times in my life have I looked to the heavens and created a song directed to our heavenly King. So many times that music has pushed me to joy and tears in knowing that our creator is greater then we are but yet he still allows us to feel heavenly joy and peace in this wicked world.
This is why I love August Rush. It tells the story of how music really can be the most powerful influence to ones soul. This is what some people say is the best way for missionary work. Singing Hymns and praises!
I won't get to much into the movie, but what an amazing portrayal of music. I have actually had real life experiences similar to "August".
I had a bishops interview, of which before hand I went to the piano and started playing, messing around. I tried for about an hour or so to find a sound that would penetrate my deepest insides. One that would allow me to tune the strings of my heart to peace and joy! I then heard some sounds in my head that I duplicated on the piano and a sudden burning sensation, a peaceful breeze came to my soul. It was as though the music flowed from my heart to my fingers. Even though I created something simple, playing it over and over again seemed to be one of the most special moments I've shared with my heavenly Father.
I told the Bishop about my experience, he then looked at me and said, "You've got an amazing gift". He then went on to say that he wakes up in the middle of the night and hears a tune in his head, One he's never heard before. Then he lives on through out the day and the melody continues to go on in his mind. He says he doesn't know where it comes from, but he is proud of what his mind has produced. Uncapable to create the same sound on the piano, he told me, "That's something you've been blessed with."
I've always felt very humble about the talents the Lord has given me, very greatful! I always tell people that music is inside of me. It's really not something I've learned, it feels like it comes from deep within. I don't know how to read music on the piano, but I know how my heart is moved by I feel that this is why I love barbershop music so much. From what God has given us (Our bodies) comes a harmonic sound that penetrates the soul. A beauty that comes from the creation of God.
Just love the guitar and the good times it brings!
