Millie! A Love Story

MUSIC IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSEMusic fuels the mind and as a result fuels creativity. It moves us in any number of directions, pushing its way into our psyche, often beyond our control. The lyrics, the melody are capable of altering our mental state. Music has the power to influence the way we dress, think, speak and go about our daily lives. Music’s reach is global and overrides the language barrier, affecting people of all ages.The intrinsic power of music can leave us happier, reflective and, not surprisingly, sadder. (It’s easy to recall a moment when a song made you particularly sad or very excited and happy.)Music moves us. In any number of directions, pushing and and shoving its way into our psyche, almost beyond our control. The feeling it leaves is determined by the lyrics and the melody, and our mental state. Some melodies seem to wash over the soul, transforming us to a different state, albeit one that leaves us happier, or sadder, or reflective.If you ask twenty different people what’s the best song of all time, you’re probably going to get twenty different answers. The best song of all time is the song that strikes a sensory chord, that connects us most accurately with our feelings, that transports us to another place––happy or sad. Where were you when you first heard it? How old were you? Who was with you? Were you in the midst of a break-up or finding new love? Does it remind you of someone in particular? Are you still with that person? Music is a powerful mover, it’s timeless.Songwriters agree tumultuous times spawn great creativity. A look back at the catalog of some of the well-known songwriters proves the point. Heartbreak, loss, change, even huge success, often trigger a burst of heart-felt writing. Musicologists will tell you certain emotions align with specific scales, chords and harmonies.The Music Journal is designed to be your home base for keeping notes, recording events––music or otherwise––encouraging you to stay connected with yourself and your music. The music theme is evident on every page of the journal.