I recently got to spend an evening enjoying the philharmonic orchestra in our city.  They were playing the scores for many movies and it was an amazing evening!  I love music to begin with but to be in the room with an entire orchestra and to watch the musicians making music is just so powerful!  One of the composers that they showcased was John Williams.  Can I just say that that man is AMAZING!!   I’ve always thought so but I was sure reminded again.

Anyway, the point of this post is this – as I was sitting there listening to the songs that they were playing it struck me that some of these songs really define our family.  Star Wars has always been a huge thing in our family – my husband grew up loving Star Wars (as did I but not nearly as much as he did! ha!) and my children have loved it since they were wee little things.  My son has just about every Star Wars toy ever created it seems – family members got him several at each birthday, Christmas, and any other holiday that they felt a gift was necessary.   My husband took the kids to see all three of the newest Star Wars movies in the theater – this was a huge treat because it’s something we don’t usually do but maybe once or twice a year. All of that to say that listening to the Star Wars music brought back many fond memories of when my kids were little.  I loved it!

Another composer they showcased was Hans Zimmer.  His music for The Lion King was so beautiful!  That man is truly gifted as well!  This music also brought back fond memories because my son LOVED The Lion King for years starting from when he was about a year old.  He had all the little toys of Mufasa, Rafiki, Simba, Nulla, etc. and he would sit and play with those all of the time.  He watched the movie so many times he knew it by heart!  The case for that tape (yes, VHS tape - it was a long time ago!) is VERY worn out! 

So all of that to say that I am very thankful for composers and music.  They bring such a joy to my life in so many ways.  I can’t imagine life without music!