get it going

so i sit down and listen to 'wish you were here' by Pink Floyd. it's time I get it going and copy those marvellous guitar solos and riffs. I am so happy I am in a position now to figure things like that out by myself. I can't wait to live even more and learn more and be better. Ah. it's such a soothing thing, playing and practicing music.
yesterday night I was at the Hollywood Bowl... Mariza, supposedly 'the' Fado-singer of our times joined the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in a musical journey through the 20 mediterranean countries, her Fado songs were goose-bumping and made me cry so beautiful it was.
There is something to the southern folkloric styles that is so passionate and genuine, it cuts right through the bullshit and touches your heart.
It was a very good moment, although I really hated to be in a crowd with so many people, i get a little claustrophobic these days. it was also a real drag to have to wait for the girls for ever. I simply don't have the patience right now to wait totally chilled until the least one has her stuff together. That's why I don't like going out too much with people. I d rather be by myself and in silence.
Mariza said something about music that was very interesting and oh so true - she said, music is the power of the future... it unites us regardless of our color, religion, political policies, etc. music is the voice of the heart and we all have a heart. that's what unites us in the end across all borders.
For me it was a consolatory moment. I can't be in Brazil right now, although my sister organized this amazing international youth conference (www.connectivity2006.org) and my decision not to go could be very easily disputed. But I have to follow my heart and although I really would love to be with them right now I have to stay here and put all my energy in what is NOW. MUSIC. that is.
okay and now i go practice....
aloha!
g