I did not expect much out of Nashville. It was just a very casual trip and lasted just 2 days. The weather was probably the first thing i noticed as soon as I landed. It wasn't as cold as Indy, and I was real glad to escape the snow and frost that had been dominating Indy for the last few weeks. Even though it was slightly cold in Nashville, there was still a lot of greenery left, which I happily savored. No time for any sight seeing, but i couldn't have come back without a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Nashville is known as the home of country music, even though it did not really originate there. It had its roots through the south of the United States, and its a mix of Folk, Blues, Celtic and probably a lot more. It was only in the late 60's that country music made Nashville as its base and soon almost anything country was originating out of Nashville. Many claim that the original country music lost its way as it moved to Nashville and that the shift had given it a different sort of sound and twist. The positive was that this new twist introduced country music to a whole new audience that was more diverse. Those who were not so open to country before now began to be attracted to its new sound. With Nashville becoming the headquarters of country, almost every single artist was now based in and working out of Nashville. Other major record labels that were based outside Nashville began to drop big time country names from their list. This was also probably another reason they all came flocking to Nashville.
For me, personally it was a good experience being in Nashville. The only music you hear from car stereos all over, is country music. You can hear country music in any store that you step into. A visit to the Hall of Fame is worth it. It takes you through the evolution of country music and takes you through its progression while paying tribute to the greats, like Cash, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton and lots more. A sudden sense of nostalgia enveloped me while i drifted through the museum and listened to the music floating out. Not that I have ever been to Nashville before, but I assume it must be from my experience of waking up every morning as a kid and listening to mom playing country music on the stereo. So in a way i grew up with country, even though i never actively listened to it. Its so much a part of me right now that I can easily relate to it.
As I browsed through a store, looking at Cd's and other country collectables, I suddenly envisioned myself many many years down the line, sitting on the porch of my house with my pet dog, a cup of coffee, cigarette and the likes of Cash, Willie Nelson, Jim Reeves playing from inside my house. Yes, I could definitely see myself doing that.
On a different note:
What do you get when you play country music backwards??You get your house, job, dog and girlfriend back.
Nashville is known as the home of country music, even though it did not really originate there. It had its roots through the south of the United States, and its a mix of Folk, Blues, Celtic and probably a lot more. It was only in the late 60's that country music made Nashville as its base and soon almost anything country was originating out of Nashville. Many claim that the original country music lost its way as it moved to Nashville and that the shift had given it a different sort of sound and twist. The positive was that this new twist introduced country music to a whole new audience that was more diverse. Those who were not so open to country before now began to be attracted to its new sound. With Nashville becoming the headquarters of country, almost every single artist was now based in and working out of Nashville. Other major record labels that were based outside Nashville began to drop big time country names from their list. This was also probably another reason they all came flocking to Nashville.
For me, personally it was a good experience being in Nashville. The only music you hear from car stereos all over, is country music. You can hear country music in any store that you step into. A visit to the Hall of Fame is worth it. It takes you through the evolution of country music and takes you through its progression while paying tribute to the greats, like Cash, Hank Williams, Dolly Parton and lots more. A sudden sense of nostalgia enveloped me while i drifted through the museum and listened to the music floating out. Not that I have ever been to Nashville before, but I assume it must be from my experience of waking up every morning as a kid and listening to mom playing country music on the stereo. So in a way i grew up with country, even though i never actively listened to it. Its so much a part of me right now that I can easily relate to it.
As I browsed through a store, looking at Cd's and other country collectables, I suddenly envisioned myself many many years down the line, sitting on the porch of my house with my pet dog, a cup of coffee, cigarette and the likes of Cash, Willie Nelson, Jim Reeves playing from inside my house. Yes, I could definitely see myself doing that.
On a different note:
What do you get when you play country music backwards??You get your house, job, dog and girlfriend back.
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