Absinthe Party!

October 24, 2011, 5:11 pm
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There’s a handful of bands that I listen to that aren’t together anymore. Some are bands that I had the chance to see, but passed it up because… I was lazy. As I get older, I keep adding to these bands. Some I’ve seen disbanded afterwards, but that feeling of helplessness is just as present. I’m happy they’ve left their music behind, but there is something wonderful about seeing them perform their music live. Its a connection with the people who bring you such joy. Its amazing to see people passionately doing what they love. Specially when they are really good at it.

But, I wonder, does everyone worry as I do? Will the burden of more and more lost musicians weigh more on me as time goes on? Does every adult I see walking around think about this? Its like if I carry little holes around that will never be filled. Specially when I hear their music. What about dead musicians? For a while back in high school, I would get so sad because I knew for a fact I was never going to see Elliott Smith sing live. It was an experience I wanted so bad, but I knew was utterly out of my reach. Now I’ve come to be content with the music he has left behind. But, I mean, doesn’t it suck to think that certain bands are just never going to be more than just an mp3 file on your computer? Eh… At least I got to see RX Bandits. G’day, friends.