Joey Voboril "Reflections on blue grass"

We listened to the blue grass music a couple of weeks ago but I figure it would make for a good blog topic. I really like listening to these songs that Dr. Redick plays for us. First of all they are just very enjoyable to listen to. And they are also very easy to relate to. Through these songs with the ability of the artists to sing with heart and emotion it enables the listener to be able to be able to realistically feel what the artist is feeling. That is something I value highly in the blue grass songs we listened to.

There was a line that mentioned how the stream that was her place when she was younger, sounds and such would ease her but no longer does. I feel like anyone can appreciate a place they grew up in. The places may differ just like the individual characteristics in each may differ but for whoever they are unique to they hold a special meaning. Certain things may soothe you whereas the same thing may not soothe someone else and it all had to do with the environment you grew up in. It's disheartening to see someone who isn't moved and soothed by these special places anymore. Combined with the semi- sad music that is being played it could reach even the coldest of hearts.

I like how we explored her verses about how she knows each tool by feel and by name. And also that her interaction with the tools was the anchor of her memory. It was a very deep and analytical way to look at the things around us we take for granted everyday. She was looking at them with much more meaning because she wasn't going to be able to have them much longer. This also was a very unique way to incorporate the feelings the person might be feeling.

She Kept asking, "Who will fill my empty place?" She makes references to how neither her nor the place will ever be the same after she parts. They both became a part of each other. This is a very deep and heartfelt way of looking at her situation. It is obvious she is going to be losing much more than a place to live, she'll be losing her home or rather a part of her.