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Sometimes you hear a piece of music in passing, and something about it strikes you, or brings about nostalgic memories. Personally, I don't keep on track with the charts, or much modern music at all in any case - the only way I know about any recent tracks would be from the radio on the bus, or the overly enthusiastic sister singing along in the next room.
Sometimes, it's hard to capture the emotion on a piece of music without experiencing it for yourself in first-person, live and unadulterated - do you ever wonder how mere electrical waves and frequencies can mix together to produce harmonies and emotions without even being seen? Perhaps I'm looking too deep into the nature of music, some of you might be able to relate, and to the rest, I'll come across as full of BS. In any case, give the piece a listen and tell me if or how it makes you feel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WereFdCsII

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I am a keen pianist, and recently did my grade 6 exam after 4 years without lessons. It was a real challenge for sure, as I'd just been playing freestyle - jazz, rock, theme... whatever piqued my interest. Anyway, I ended up passing the exam (with distinction :p) and am now working towards grade 8 at the end of the year... The thing is, grades don't mean much to me (it's more of a qualification thing) and I never judge a musician by what grade they are. Just listen to this piece of music, an interpretation of the 'Castlevania III' theme from Nintendo. It reminds me how much I still have to learn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f42x1j8BGmI

Now I'm starting to learn it with an actual tutor, who notes the metaphors and implications of each note separately... which is why it's taking a long time to learn :)