The Music Thread: It's Like Proust's Madeleines, Only Louder

Sometimes when I hear music the actual tune is less important than the memories it evokes. And as I get older (I'm creeping up on 29!) there is more music in my head that reminds me of events, even though it's just not my cup of musical tea.

And even if it isn't a particular event, music can evoke memories of a time...a summer spent at the beach, 9th grade, freshman year...

Mostly it's fun, although I have to admit that when I hear this (go ahead...I DARE you!), all I remember is that I was mostly working my ass off, and why the hell do I remember that song?

This one is better...Take The A Train checks all the pre-1960s boxes, and I can imagine some of my relatives..the more adventurous ones...heading into the city to listen to some jazz, and coming back whispering about that strange-smelling cigarette someone was smoking.

Weird.

It's not even a song, but I remember watching Quadrophenia and getting a huge kick out of that chant.

And an unappreciated song from that great album...

Love, Reign O'er Me

Anyway...get the picture? What music is especially memory inducing?

posted by CBD at 07:30 PM

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