Introduction
One of the things I covet in my life is the collection of music. Growing up in the 1990s I was captivated by collecting CDs. There was something personal about owning music. Just listening to it on the radio or a mixed tape didn’t make me truly appreciate the artistry of the musician(s) or the message they were trying to get across. It also made me an individual who was more interested in listening to an album than just the “hits” of the artist or band. For me listening to an album is like reading a book. I’ve never had the attention span to read many books. Usually if I read a book, I have to blast music in my ears to keep from getting distracted. The gist of this is that I love buying albums and understanding them. When someone asks me “what I do outside of work” this is one of those things, but it’s so hard to vocalize or not sound weird if I mentioned this part of my life. So rather than explain it in person, I’d rather explain it through writing.
In December 2023, my wife and I brought our first child into the world. For several reasons we waited until I was 42 to start having a family. One thing I would like for my son to know is this part of my life. Hopefully he’ll have in interest in me sharing it with him, but if not I want this to be one of the things he remembers me by. This Substack will be written in the perspective of me writing to him specifically about one album in each post that has had an imprint in my life. The name of the Substack, “Music of My Mind” is my favorite Stevie Wonder album. At some point I will have a post dedicated to that record, but my first post will be one that I first received as a Christmas gift from my late mother.
I hope sharing this part of me with you brings some positivity into your life. Please feel free to comment on any post. This is a topic that I love talking about and welcome any discussion.
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