So I Say Thank You For The Music...

I'm steadily realising how important music is to me. It's one of those things that stops me falling into deep despair. I used to think that I preferred Talk Radio to Music Radio- and that may be true still, yet I'm getting to appreciate music so much more these days. I guess that the fact that I can pick and choose what I listen to (glorious mp3 player) allows me to listen to some amazingly life-affirming and cheerful ditties.
The four albums currently lifting my heart (hey, something has to!) are the following: The Secret Of Life- The Ukulele Orchestra OfGreat Britain; Rock With The Hot 8 Brass Band- The Hot 8 Brass Band; Adelantando- Jarabe De Palo; La Radiolina- Manu Chao. The secret of these musicians is twofold: They combine brilliant musicianship of the highest order with either clever musical jokes and satirical adaptations (in the case of the former two) or just cheerful and vibrant energy (in the case of the latter two).
Of course, people have always understood the importance of music in manipulating the masses, from the French Revolution to the Third Reich, to many religious organisations today.
Anyway, sorry to almost seem upbeat, but I thought I ought to share the secret of my survival (heehee).