Part One: Where It All Began
This is the first part in a series where I will be retracing my musical journey as an avid lover of music. I will try to remember as much as I can, but it will definitely highlight only those that I associate a core memory with. Late 80s to Mid 90s I’ve loved music for as long as I can remember. Certain melodies didn’t just entertain me — they stayed with me. They shaped how I felt, how I thought, and in some ways, who I became. I’m 43 now, and when I look back, that connection to music has always been there. This is the first part of my musical journey — the years where it all started to make sense. Tears for Fears: The First Connection The earliest memory of me loving a song so much was singing to my grandma the song "From a Distance" by Bette Midler. I got teased so much by my brother back then that I stopped singing and questioned my taste in music. I did end up singing again, fronting for a few bands, even, but that's another story for another time. The earliest band...
