Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Escapism

This week the Ylvis brothers have been on my mind. Their videos "The Fox", "Stonehenge", "Jan Egeland" and "Pressure" are captivating. All of them are absolutely absurd and random and the songs have the most catchy tunes and if I don't watch out I'm going to be stuck with an earworm for weeks to come... Been showing the videos to anybody who will listen. But why, actually? I can't explain it. While some are absolutely gaga about the videos, others can't seem to see the joke. 
I have this theory that the people who like the videos tend to be escapist and not firmly rooted in their lives. Maybe if you feel you are not reaching your potential you have a greater appreciation for nonsense?

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Love

I do not have words to express my love for you but I do have a few composers who have expressed themselves on this matter already. Could Mozart have composed his 25th Symphony if he had not loved?