Here is a short list of musical groups which I listen to on a regular basis: Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, The Prodigy, Tool, Rammstein, Nox Arcana. Now, knowing the type of music I listen to, you might be surprised to find out what my favourite instrument is. You might guess guitar or drums which are both very prominent in my music but it’s neither of them. Nine Inch Nails uses a lot of piano and synthesizers but they are not what I’m looking for. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find my favourite instrument in any of the music I listen to. I’ll give you a hint: it’s a classical instrument. Another hint: I have omitted one band in my list on purpose, which is Apocaliptica. If you know of them, you know my favourite instrument.
When Laura was in grade six, she decided to join the strings program in her school. The instrument she chose was the viola, which is close to my favourite. If you haven’t guessed, it’s the Cello. There is something about the Cello that takes me to another place. The music goes right through me, becomes a part of me. I often go to U-Tube, search “Cello” and let the music flow over me. I love it.
I am not musical in any way. I cannot hold a tune, read music or play any instruments, but if I ever decided to pick something up, the Cello is what it would be.
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