Marc’s Music Blog

As someone who has recently been listening to the Toni & Ryan Podcast, one of the things they have discussed pretty frequently is that sometimes you just have to start the f***ing blog. All it takes is one push to get the ball rolling, and you never know what will come from it. They’ve also mentioned that it is the year twenty-twenty-thrive. It’s the time to take the leap, do the thing, and follow your passions. This is my way of doing it.

About this blog. So I had the idea for a while that I wanted to make music a bigger part of my life. I’ve been trying to make sure that it’s playing in my car, throughout my day at work, and in the background when I’m home playing video games or getting coursework done. But I also had the idea that I would intentionally listen to more albums as a unit instead of singles. I would then be able to rate them subjectively, and do so as a whole compared to other albums from the same artist. This blog is also about what I’m currently listening to, what songs are trending, and new music that I find and enjoy.

That all said, my first post (this one) is just the introduction.

About me. My name is Marc. I have loved music forever. I was the toddler that would rap “The Thong Song” by Sisqo. I would sing along to the most inappropriate music, as well as all the Disney tunes you know and love. And I am still that way. I’m the type of person that truly listens to every genre and enjoys it. My true passion for music ignited when I first heard a band called Manchester Orchestra. My brother Josh listened to them and recommended them to me when I was searching for something new (which is pretty consistent for me and my ADHD). I was instantly captured. They became a constant for me. I have called them my favorite band for well over a decade and that isn’t going to change anytime soon. There was something about the music, and more importantly, the lyrics, that just resonated in my soul.

I had played percussion in band through middle school. I had learned a few songs on the piano. But after listening to them, I decided to pick up a guitar. I figured out that I had the ability to connect with music in a way that made it easy for me to pick up an instrument and figure it out intuitively. It was a language that was easy to learn for me. I also began to write my own songs in high school. In just over the course of 6 years I had my own discography. About 3 albums worth of songs I had written and started recording on my laptop.

Disaster struck. I had a roommate who had guests at our place overnight while I wasn’t home. My laptop was taken, wiped, and pawned off for cash I can only assume was used for illegal activities. I was devastated. I stopped writing music. I stopped playing my guitar. My calluses faded. My relationship with music was shattered. I still enjoyed listening to it, but it wasn’t the same.

Recently. This has changed. As I’ve said, I have become more intentional in listening as often as I can. I haven’t built up the courage to start all over with playing and recording my own. But I am hopeful this blog will give me the courage and the confidence to start up once again.

The next post I write on this blog will be a current top 5 for me. It will be my current top 5 artists that I rely on musically. I have some coursework to finish up tonight, but on Saturday by the latest, I will have my next post written. Love you all who have taken the time to read this. Until next time…