Week 2

 Now that I got introductions out of the way, let's get into my thoughts on some music. I picked Soldier's Joy by Gid Tanner and His Skillet Lickers. This song feels very nostalgic to me. Yes, this song is old, so it automatically has that feel, but it also reminds me of my Grandpa. My Grandpa likes the more southern type of song as well as a good fiddler. I think the violin with it's fast tempo makes this song tons of fun. I want to get up and dance some sort of swing. I am not quite sure what type of dance you would do to this song, but I know I would participate. I would have to say the violinists are my favorite part of the song. They are definitely the stars of the show. I was apart of an orchestra and I can always appreciate a good violin part. I would say the violin part isn't the most refined and clean sounding, but that's what gives the song more character. i also think this song portrays old cowboy music, which is a huge part of American history. Music plays a large role in history whether we realize it or not. It can also be a way to understand the history during thee time of when the song was made.