An Attempt at Music

I am writing an acoustic song. Yes.

I found a mike that my Dad uses for voice overs and I plugged into my brother's laptop and voila, recording studio! I'm editing it all on garage band which is so simple any amateur could use it. Which is great because I am such an amateur in need of idiot proof software to help guide my creative endeavors. Hooray!

I'm liking it so far. It a simple acoustic melody on an Open D tuned guitar.

Here are some lyrics.

Take me to the river that flows
Bury me beneath and wash my soul
I know all the places to get what I don't need
How I dream, I dream
To see

That's all folks!

Music has always been an important outlet for me. There's just something about it that brings me right before God. I have a soul of worship you might say, that's touched deeply by the spirit of music. Have you ever heard a really honest lyric that just tore you up? I was listening to Adele just the other day and this one line stuck with me, "I guess she gave you things I couldn't give to you." How tragic and true. That feeling of unworthiness is the heartbeat in every human being. Now really good music blends the honesty of the brokenness of living with the hope of new life in the mercy of God. That is my intention with my music. To be honest about our fear while confronting it, to be true to the humanity that connects us all while glorifying the God that draws us to redemption. Oh that word redemption. Doesn't it just move your spirit? No word is more beautiful. Thank you Jesus for grace and the overwhelming power you possess to draw us back to Your heart. I couldn't be more grateful for this God.

They say words create, I think music tells the story. Where words give you a picture music gives it color. Music reveals because it's old and honest. I'm excited to create but mostly just to listen.

Sincerely,

Jaelle the Worshipper.

Brothers

Disclaimer: I will be bragging in a few seconds now.

I have three brothers. James, Jesse and Justin. My sweet brothers all don't have girlfriends. They buy me chocolates when I'm emotional and watch movies with me till late at night. They drive me to both my jobs even though they are exhausted after working with mental patients all day. Often my brother Jesse gets home in the morning after working for eight hours through the night and then gets up just to drive me somewhere. They let me have the front seat. When I want to hug them, they accept it,  when I need one , they give it. Sometimes they even rub my feet after I have a long day waitressing. We get coffee together often. We go on walks. We love to dance like fools together. We talk about books, Jesus and many times about our plans for the future. They're fantastic listeners. Just yesterday Justin heard something I said and looks me in the eye and says, "Jaelle any guy would be so lucky to have you."

Am I blessed or what?

I only mentioned that they didn't have girlfriends so that everyone who reads this could be offended with me. The girls that they choose to marry won't know how lucky they truly are. If they get treated half as good as I've been treated by my brothers they'll be peaceful and blessed for the rest of their life. The truth is that they are true gentlemen at heart and are content in waiting for just the right one.  I am so proud of their patience and I know in the end they'll be gladly rewarded with just the right lady.

I have three brothers. James, Jesse and Justin and on This Valentines day they are the only people I'd want to spend it with. I love you all.

Sincerely,

Jaelle the most blessed sister in the cosmos.