The Banjolin Song- Mumford and Sons

March 14, 2011 


I have to be completely honest, finding a song for today was difficult. I was able to walk around campus and ride the bus, which gave me a chance to get up close and personal with many of my new musical acquisitions. Even with all that time to listen, it wasn't until 6:27 p.m. that I had nailed down a song. I think that's just what kind of a day it's been, letting myself HAVE to motivate me to get things done. But with that being said, the latter half of my day was pretty productive considering that I have no real responsibilities other than school.


THE BANJOLIN SONG
This lovely piece of musical styling is brought to us by Mumford and Sons. They marked a turning point in my preference of genres. With their lyrics, instruments, and overall bravado, they altered my iTunes considerably, and for the better. I had previously not been a floksy, bluegrassy type of gal, but I have fallen in love with the banjo. I want to learn how to play and I think I may walk to Rydell Music Store and ask about the possibility of getting lessons. Not only would it help fill up my week and get me out of my apartment, but it would also allow me to experience music in a different way. I mean, if I succeed I can start to appreciate the process, and if I fail I can understand how talented and dedicated the people who make music are and I think change my love for it.


But the song itself, minus the melodic blending of the banjo, mandolin, and Marcus Mumford, is simple. Not many lyrics, but what they say means a lot, especially given my summer happenings and winter finishings. It sucks sometimes, but combining one of my (recently) most favorite sounds and hopeful lyrics lets me smile and be grateful for the good memories that I was able to share with someone and helps me keep my head up for my future adventures of the cardiac persuasion.


"Well my eyes shall see light again, and my heart shall bleed right again."


FOUR (the one that inspired my excursion through the Psalms)
It's true, this Psalm holds one of my most favorite verses (4:8). I have been looking forward to this for, well four whole days! I realized this yesterday, but forgot to write it in; Psalms are all songs. So maybe that is the connecting factor, seeing how important music is. A popular way to worship God is by singing about Him and to Him. And David played the Liar, which is a sort of harp, music is that personal way of talking to people and really commanding an audience. 


And that is something we have with Him, we don't necessarily have to break into song and dance while communicating with God, but it is a powerful way to connect. There is a part of this Psalm that says the "Lord hears when I call Him" and I know I've said it before, but how great is that? The guy who made everything not only listens, but wants desperately for us to talk to Him. He knows what's going on in our lives, but He wants to hear it from us. And you know what He does with that information, brings comfort. There have been so many times when I have had something, a desire, judgement, random thought, that I didn't particularly want to tell anyone else, but was more than happy to share with Him. Why? He already knows it. It's a lot easier to talk to someone who will listen and understand, and most importantly bring a peace no one else can. 


It's that peace that brings us joy in every circumstance. Yeah, things might not look great at a given point in time, but we have a God that not only listens, but one that loves. Loves with the biggest heart imaginable. And with that I want to go to verse eight. "At day's end I am ready for sound sleep, for You, God, put my life back together." (The Message). 
Thank You, God, for keeping my heart safe.


The Banjolin Song