Music

Outer Journey

There were different types of music that I listened to while in New Orleans. The one that sticks out the most to me was Miss Sophie Lee who played in The Spotted Cat Music Club. While listening to this group the room was full with minimal sitting room. I originally went into this establishment just to use the restroom, but could not leave because I enjoyed Miss Sophie so much. The instruments that were being played by the group was a cello, piano, trumpet, and a guitar. Miss Sophie was wearing a pink bow in her hair and had a dress on. Everyone else in the band were men and played their instruments with ease. The guitar player was wearing a blue plaid shirt and he had a tan hat on top of his head. The cello player was wearing a white button up the front collared shirt that had stripes and he was wearing black trousers. The trumpet player was wearing a black suit jacket also with black trousers. The piano player had on blue jeans with a black button up the front collared shirt. They were all on top of a small stage except for the piano player. The piano was sitting off and to the left of the stage. There was a wall of glass windows that sat behind the stage. Anyone who was on the street was able to listen to the music that was being played inside of the Spotted Cat. There were six people deep lined up at the bar. The room was not very big and it was very warm inside the music club. Everyone in the audience appeared to be enjoying the music and either tapping their foot or bobbing their head to the music. At one-point Sophie Lee finished a song came off of the stage and into the audience passing around a tip bucket and purchasing drinks. I stayed this evening until the group finished their set.

Inner Journey

I don’t know that I can say that the music specifically spoke to me. I do know that I do love music though and that I am not too picky on what I listen to. I grew up loving music and played the saxophone for 8 years. Though it has been many years since I have picked up an instrument I do think that I could pick it up and start off where I left. Music is so important when it comes to expressing your feelings. Different genres can fit your different moods.

Some of my favorite music when not listening to rock-n-roll is the big band music. Frank Sinatra is one of my favorites from that time period. It was his style of mixing jazz and the big band that I really enjoy.