darling dear what have you done

My life goal is to be able to play Bach's Chaconne perfectly. It's said to be one of the saddest songs ever written.
part one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uCdKH_zHVs
part two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdtU0T4Ukd8

Just getting through all nine pages is so difficult. I feel like my arm is going to fall off or something. Hilary Hahn is such a great violinist. Joshua Bell too. Around 4:30 in part 2 is my favorite part to play. But it's all so goddamn difficult!

I'm playing another Bach piece for my lesson and it's beautiful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKWZqy1g0E
I spend like, hours, trying to perfect it. Not even close right now haha.

Violin is really becoming an obsession for me. I mean, I'm blogging about it haha. When I'm bored I sit on my bed and play for hours until my back starts hurting (which gets to be a pain. I have so many back problems from violin and dance).

I started viola. I love it so much. I've always loved deep toned instruments. They sound so nice. It's pretty similar to violin but the music is all in alto clef whereas violin music is in treble. It's tough to switch over.

My silver dress is falling apart. I wear it too much. It has holes all over. But I still love it to death (literally I guess..). Maybe I'll find another dress at Sally's Boutique on Wednesday.

I've been listening to The Decemberists far too much but I can't stop. Picturesque is such a good album. When I make a playlist I have to always put The Decemberists, Monsters of Folk, Iron & Wine, and Janis Joplin on it. Every time. I went through a phase where I listened to Me & Bobby McGee at least three times a day. I love that song. But only the Janis Joplin version. I tried listening to the Grateful Dead version and they completely changed the lyrics. I love the Grateful Dead but I just couldn't listen to it.

Leonard Cohen is also amazing. I could listen to him for days. Chelsea Hotel no. 2 is probably my favorite song. He wrote it for Janis Joplin. You should probably go listen right now...

I just realized this blog is pretty much all about music. Imma go to college for music :}