We ask ourselves what we would do for music. How far do we go for the things we love and where do our limits rise and fall?
Fueled on fried rice and Red Bull, this past weekend left me asking that same question — but all because of the great memories it left for me.
I drove five hours to Seattle to listen to my favorite artist perform. The concert was for three hours, while the remainder of the night was spent driving back.
Oliver Tree performed at the Neptune Theater, as well as Estonian rapper Tommy Cash.
The theater was beautiful and the music was better live than regularly listened to through headphones.
Now, I know the question one might have. Why would I spend my weekend driving 10 collective hours to and from Seattle?
From what is already described, it sounds like a great time. It’s just such a long commute. I guess a better way to phrase the question is: was it worth it? The answer to that question is yes, it most definitely was.
Driving to Seattle and back to Moscow is a lot in one day. Even I can admit that.
By the time we got back, the sun was coming up. The mountain rain near the beginning of the drive wasn’t kind either.
This is just one of many examples showing what we do for music and the artists we adore. Obviously, there are few boundaries I set for music. Driving is just an obstacle and tedious task that I overcome to see my favorite artists live.
As for limits, I often joke about how few I have.
Number one: the amount of queso I put on my burrito at Qdoba.
Number two: how far I will drive for a great concert.
Though both of these things sound very different, they both pose a similar amount of importance.
One is a quench of taste and the other is one for both the ears and soul. What’s important is both bring much joy.
It is not a big step to infer that music and art is what make most happy. For me, driving whatever distance to see artists live is what gives me great amounts of joy. Giving support to my idolized celebrities will always be as rewarding as what work they give back.
Whatever makes us happy, we must take an extra step to get there if that’s what it takes.
Whether it’s music, art or creating, it is important to take pride in and prioritize what makes you happy. What might one do for music and what limits are they willing to break for the things they love? The answer: anything, whatever it may be, love it that much.
Emily Pearce can be reached at [email protected]