Pathetique

Tonight I heard a masterpiece and saw one later on. I went to the Evergreen Spring Orchestra Concert and I was so utterly surprised at how it took me away. It really did send me places and made me feel wonderful. I listened to Pathetique by Tchaikovsky, and although I know almost nothing about classical music this performance was astounding. It reached deep into my heart, every vibration and strum, the passionate expressions shown on the faces of the players, the pounding of the percussion, and the waving of the bows. It was psychotic at times, restful at others. All the various sounds blended into the most picturesque melody and I just sat there and absorbed it all. In the first movement I heard the safari of Africa and the tribulations of the wildebeest. Then I traveled into a nostalgic and fluttery childhood state in the second movement. And then came the perfect third movement. It was crazy. I imagined I was a Chinese immigrant coming across the Pacific in the turbulent waves and then seeing the seagulls and various other adventures along the way. I landed in California and saw the golden hope. I worked on the railroad and suffered and then saw Yosemite, the Sierras, and the Great Basin. I reached the end of the railroad in Promontory, Utah, and suddenly was riding the train in glory home. But more challenges awaited me. And I ended it all in a sort of excited peace, knowing that the future had great things in store for me.

At this point I felt a connection to my interpretation of the music. I was inspired. I heard such beauty and I felt like making a change to the world. Taking action. Working hard. And making an effort toward improving this great world and the many voices and talents and beauty within it. I know that if I keep up a motivated and harmonious mindset I will see an amazing future.

I sure love classical music.

Even better was the sunset that I witnessed as I came home. It was the most spectacular sunset I had ever seen. The clouds were tinged pink and orange. Then the sun warily lowered and I could see the rain clouds on the Olympics. The wind blew brilliantly, knocking out power but also instilling in me such a spirit. I feel energized for the future and motivated to help the world and make a life for myself. I just need to sustain the motivation.