I was five years old and was about to go to bed when my Dad came in and told me that on Friday night we were going to go to a wiggles concert at the Verizon center. I could not sleep that night because I was just so filled with excitement. I loved the wiggles and really enjoyed watching them every weekend on TV.
I had obviously heard music before, but I don't think I'd ever seen it performed live which definitely increased my appreciation for art. The rhythm of the songs, but also the costumes of the characters filled me with joy. This experience helped me know what to look for and get a better feeling for what I like when it comes to art that I couldn't see, but could hear.
You can check out their hits here: http://www.thewiggles.com/
I agree with you when you say you didn't really have to see art to understand it you just heard it, and I think thats how I am, I'll understand art better by hearing it rather than looking at it.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how something from so early in your life had a big impact on you. I'd like for you to elaborate more on the "art" itself; you mention the rhythm of the music, but that's about it. Also, did the art work serve a personal, social, spiritual, physical, or educational function?
ReplyDeleteI also appreciate art not only the art that you can see, but the art you can hear. Music means a lot to me as well.
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