Sunday, October 10, 2010

Falling in love all over again

As I was sandwiched between 2 half-asleep grown men in a small Ford Focus for over four hours, an old friend of mine-Death Cab for Cutie-was playing in the background. As I drifted in and out of consciousness I couldn't help but love every uncomfortable minute I couldn't sleep. Back in my early high school years I remember having quite a few songs that I would listen to almost ritually-usually in my nostalgic, possibly depressed moods. They were definitely a love of mine for sometime. Unfortunately over time I've lost that iPod, and more importantly lost my connection with Death Cab. But for 90% of that drive I had the pleasure of listening once again, from Tiny Vessels to songs that I have never heard the name of. It was like falling in love all over again. I can't believe I have been deprived of it for this long. Death Cab for Cutie is an American indie rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar), Chris Walla (guitar, production), Nick Harmer (bass) and Jason McGerr (drums). Their music has a sort of tone that you can just fall asleep happy to. It also has some of the most beautiful lyrics. I find that they come across very honest, and I love more than anything music I can relate to in some way or another. Now I need to go out and get a hold of all their music. I am so behind. I think I will always love Death Cab-they are a classic example of true Indie music.  Now I'm actually looking forward to the four hour long drive back to Rexburg, lodged between grown men; as long as my love, Death Cab for Cutie, is with me the whole way.

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