Bit of Dave …
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I heard an oldish song on radio today , what I use to dance around the kitchen too. Never really took in the words , but now to me they seem so apt . STOP. By ERASURE x
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Well, last Saturday was the first anniversary of my wonderful Graham dying. The sun was shining - i had been working in the garden and sat down for a break. Decided to ask Alexa to play some John Denver - Perhaps Love and Seasons Suite - both chosen for his funeral. Such a lot had changed and happened during that year - i thought i had become so much stronger surviving on my own but no, just the simple action of listening to this music for the first time since the funeral reduced me to a blubbering mess. It never ceases to amaze me - the power of music. However each and every one of us going through the pain of loss finds ways of carrying on - ways of coping, a few familiar notes can keep the memories flooding back. Long live the power of music - it reminds us of how lucky we were to have that special person in our lives. Keep listening.
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Another song i like and means a lot is van halen can’t stop loving you.also la guns ballad of jane is Another song me and sue liked
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Sat watching rock of ages again. Its my all time favourite movie especially for the classic rock tracks. Started picking up my guitar again
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Chris played flamenco/classical guitar, keyboard and drums. I play bass guitar, saxophone, clarinet, flute and piano.
It’s 18 months today since Chris died and I can’t yet bring myself to play any instrument. I hope one day my passion for playing will return but until then I am however grateful that I can listen to music and attend concerts.
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@Martin2 yes the loss certainly sucks the joy out of music we once enjoyed doesn’t it ? I hardly listen to anything these days sadly xxx
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@LonelyPanda my Baz was a talented classical guitarist. We met at the Royal Northern College of music when we were 18 . I’ve lost all my passion for music since I lost Baz . Somehow a part of us dies at the same time doesn’t it , making anything creative so hard to even bear .
Baz was brilliant flamenco and he left his guitar to my son xxx
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Chris loved this version of Lacrimosa from Mozart’s Requiem and it was played as he was carried into the crematorium. Breaks my heart but I listen to it often
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@LonelyPanda you are very brave listening to this - I wouldn’t be able to . The music I chose for Baz has been blocked out of my mind for the time being . I couldn’t listen to it . It immediately transports me back to his funeral which passed in a blur on the day .
Sending you healing and love 
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I still can’t listen to Katherine Jenkins jealous of the angels as it was the first song at the start of sues final journey. Its starts me crying again. You wouldn’t expect a hardened biker to be like this would you.it just tips me over the odds
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@Martyn2 Being a biker doesn’t make you immune to feelings. The loss of our person is the most heartbreaking thing we will ever experience. The tears we shed mean we loved and were loved in return.
I’m a goth and people seemed surprised that I’m a sensitive soul, not emotionless as per the goth girl stereotype.
Our grief journeys may be unique to us, but the feelings and thoughts we have seem to be shared throughout this group.
Music is so emotive and I cry so many tears, but it also gives me comfort as music is part of me. So many tracks which have meaning, and are woven into the story of Chris and I.
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Very true.people just see the image and dont look beyond the obvious.old saying never judge a book by its cover x
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I had the privilege of seeing the composer and conductor Karl Jenkins in concert on Sunday.
This piece has always brought me to tears, even before Chris died.
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