Something I Cannot Live Without

In thinking of various objects I use daily: toothbrush, computer, clothes, contacts, bike, for example, they all seemed too mundane to write about and do not really say anything about me. So I thought for a while and though this may be other people's necessity as well I think that I would really not be able to survive without music. As an object, then i guess it would be my ipod that I use daily. However, music itself is integrated into every activity I do, and without it I would definitely suffer. For example, when I work, music constantly needs to be played. I prefer certain types of course but I remember a few shifts (I work at Woodstocks) where the music went off and it was too bust to fix it and also other times where we have sports playing instead, and those shifts were not pleasant. Although most of the time it is subtle, music keeps up everyone's energy and creates a different atmosphere. Also, I have been luckily enough to program a show on our school's radio station. Therefore I am constantly in the presence of all things music related and need to keep up with new bands so that I can create playlists each week. I have discovered everybody that works at the radio station is extremely friendly. It is one of the most positive atmospheres I have been a part of. I think this has to do with music as well.   Music has a way of connecting people and breaking boundaries. Being able to broadcast and talk about new artists, concerts, and albums with other people has allowed me to expand my knowledge and be more creative. Even when I have no music on, I still constantly have songs playing in my head. The song in the link has been on replay in my mind for the past three weeks (probably because I have watched the video a thousand times already). This represents the music I am shifting to integrate in a new show if I get to program this quarter. Last quarter I played electronic music, but this time I want to blend electronic with more laid-back indie type songs. I'm not sure how it will work quite yet but it gives me a chance to play other artists that I have discovered. I hope you enjoy! This song definitely makes me want to go on a road trip.